''Mara Clara'' is a
Philippine drama television series
The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no),
* bik, Republika kan Filipinas
* ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas
* cbk, República de Filipinas
* hil, Republ ...
which aired on
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ...
's ''Primetime Bida'' block from October 25, 2010, to June 3, 2011, replacing ''
1DOL
''1DOL'' (stylized as ''iDOL'') was a 2010 Philippine drama starring Sarah Geronimo, Sam Milby and Coco Martin. That aired on ABS-CBN's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block from September 6, 2010 to October 22, 2010 replacing ''Agua Bendita''.
The s ...
''. Directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan, the series stars
Kathryn Bernardo
Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (; born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress and singer.
Dubbed as “''Asia's Superstar”'' by various media outlets, People Asia hailed Bernardo as the Box Office Queen of her generation for being the onl ...
and
Julia Montes
Mara Hautea Schnittka (; born March 19, 1995), known professionally as Julia Montes (), is a Filipino-German actress and model. She is one of the most sought-after actresses in the country and has been hailed as the “''Royal Princess of Dram ...
together with an ensemble cast. It is a remake of the
1992 series of the same name that starred
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos (born May 11, 1978) is a Filipino actress and film producer. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the early 1990s, she is known for her comedic and dramatic roles in independent films and blockbus ...
and
Gladys Reyes
Gladys Sommereux (née Reyes; born June 23, 1977), is a Filipino actress best known for her role as "Clara," the lead villainess from the 90s ABS-CBN hit series '' Mara Clara''. In 2012, after years with her home network ABS-CBN, she transferred ...
.
The title is derived from
María Clara
María Clara, whose full name is María Clara de los Santos y Alba, is the ''mestiza'' heroine in '' Noli Me Tángere'', a novel by José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines. Her name and character have since become a byword in Filipi ...
, the ''
mestiza
(; ; fem. ) is a term used for racial classification to refer to a person of mixed European and Indigenous American ancestry. In certain regions such as Latin America, it may also refer to people who are culturally European even though their ...
'' heroine in ''
Noli Me Tángere'', a novel written by
José Rizal
José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda (, ; June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896) was a Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is considered the national he ...
.
''Mara Clara'' was the highest-rated program of 2011 in Philippine television according to
Kantar Media Philippines. The series is streaming online on
YouTube
YouTube is a global online video platform, online video sharing and social media, social media platform headquartered in San Bruno, California. It was launched on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. It is owned by ...
.
The viewers and netizens praised the role of
Jhong Hilario
Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. (born August 11, 1976), professionally known as Jhong Hilario, is a Philippines, Filipino actor, dancer, television host, and politician. He is part of the Filipino dance group ''Streetboys''. He is currently servin ...
as the antagonist Gary, who made Mara's life hellish.
Series overview
Adaptation
''Mara Clara'' was a remake of the 1992 television series, ''
Mara Clara
''Mara Clara'' is a Philippine drama television series on ABS-CBN, which aired from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997, replacing ''Sebya, Mahal Kita'' and was replaced by ''Esperanza''. The series stars Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes. It wa ...
'' an adapted novel and serial of Emil Cruz Jr. produced by
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting System and Chronicle Broadcasting Network) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast broadcast network, network tha ...
. In 1996, the original TV series was adapted into a film where nearly the whole cast reprised their role. In August 2010, ABS-CBN announced that they have decided to remake the television series
[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/27/10/abs-cbn-revives-hit-soap-mara-clara ] with
Kathryn Bernardo
Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (; born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress and singer.
Dubbed as “''Asia's Superstar”'' by various media outlets, People Asia hailed Bernardo as the Box Office Queen of her generation for being the onl ...
slated for the role of Mara opposite
Julia Montes
Mara Hautea Schnittka (; born March 19, 1995), known professionally as Julia Montes (), is a Filipino-German actress and model. She is one of the most sought-after actresses in the country and has been hailed as the “''Royal Princess of Dram ...
as Clara which centers on two children who were both born on the same day and were switched by Clara's biological uncle, Karlo (
Ping Medina
Crispin "Ping" Chupungco Medina Jr. (born July 23, 1983) is a Filipino film actor. Medina is a contract artist of Star Magic.
Career
Medina is a prominent independent film actor in the Philippines. He debuted in Marilou Diaz-Abaya's film ''Jos ...
). Mara grew up poor while Clara grew up in a rich family as a spoiled girl. However, it was noted that Karlo was only following his brother Gary's (
Jhong Hilario
Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. (born August 11, 1976), professionally known as Jhong Hilario, is a Philippines, Filipino actor, dancer, television host, and politician. He is part of the Filipino dance group ''Streetboys''. He is currently servin ...
) order until both girls were returned to the people they belong to. The series premiered on October 25, 2010, and continued to air until June 3, 2011.
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Episodes
Cast
Protagonist
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Kathryn Bernardo
Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (; born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress and singer.
Dubbed as “''Asia's Superstar”'' by various media outlets, People Asia hailed Bernardo as the Box Office Queen of her generation for being the onl ...
as Mara David / Mara Castillo Del Valle – Mara is the main protagonist. She is the loving and hardworking daughter of Gary and Susan David who will do anything to support her family's needs. Her biological parents are Amanthe and Alvira Del Valle . Her life became miserable when Clara enters the picture to oppose. Despite, all of these misfortunes, she still holds on her faith in God and believes that the sun will shine again for her. She was kidnapped, but survived from being killed by Gary.
Antagonist
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Julia Montes
Mara Hautea Schnittka (; born March 19, 1995), known professionally as Julia Montes (), is a Filipino-German actress and model. She is one of the most sought-after actresses in the country and has been hailed as the “''Royal Princess of Dram ...
as Clara Castillo Del Valle / Clara David - She is the beautiful and intelligent, but bratty daughter of Amanthe and Alvira Del Valle, a wealthy couple. Her biological parents are Gary and Susan David and her friends resent Mara for her social status. She is head-over-heels in love with her childhood best friend Christian.
Lead cast
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Mylene Dizon
Mylene Dizon (; born September 6, 1974) is a Filipino actress and model. Dizon has established herself as one of the most renowned actresses in Philippine cinema with an astounding 30 films and nearly 50 television roles to her credit, as well ...
as Susan David – Mara’s foster mother and Clara’s biological mother. She experiences resentment from Gary and his mother Lupe for not being well-off like Alvira.
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Jhong Hilario
Virgilio Viernes Hilario Jr. (born August 11, 1976), professionally known as Jhong Hilario, is a Philippines, Filipino actor, dancer, television host, and politician. He is part of the Filipino dance group ''Streetboys''. He is currently servin ...
as Gary David† – Alvira's ex-boyfriend and Lupe's older son. Later it is revealed that he is not the latter's father, and is the biological father of Clara. This is because of his own plans where his brother Karlo had switched the girls at birth. He kidnapped Mara and tried to kill the latter. In the end, he died after Susan impaled him.
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Dimples Romana
Dianne Marie Bonifacio Romana-Ahmee (born November 13, 1976) or better known as Dimples Romana is a Filipino actress.
Career
Romana finished at International Hospitality Management Major in Culinary Arts at Enderun College after she finished h ...
as Alvira Castillo-Del Valle – Clara’s foster mother and Mara’s biological mother. She has always felt the need to spoil Clara throughout her life despite her husband's objections. This went as far as hurting Mara in Clara's defense, before and even after knowing the identities of the girls.
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Bobby Andrews
Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-o ...
as Amanthe Del Valle – Clara's foster father and Mara’s biological father. He does not approve of Clara's mean-spirited personality caused by her spoiled attitude from childhood; thus, he feels distant to her as a foster father. Later revealed to have a mistress in his own company.
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Albie Casiño
Alan Benedict Lee Hernandez Casiño (born May 14, 1993), popularly known as Albie Casiño, is a Filipino actor best known for his role as Christian in the 2010 hit series, ''Mara Clara''.
Personal life
Casiño was involved in a controversy wi ...
as Christian "Otoy" Torralba – Clara's childhood friend, and eventually Mara's boyfriend. Despite their rough first meeting and impressions, he becomes determined to earn Mara's friendship and trust.
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John Manalo
John Vladimir Cruz Manalo (born September 6, 1995), popularly known by his stage name John Manalo, is a Filipino actor who is formerly a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He is a multi-awarded child actor. He is ...
as Erris Reyes – Christian's best friend. At first he prioritizes working over his studies, but eventually enrolls in the same private school as Christian, Clara, and Mara.
Main cast
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Gina Pareño
Gina Pareño (; born Geraldine Acthley; October 20, 1947) is a Filipina actress.
Early life
Pareño was born to a German American father and a Filipina mother.
Career
She started her career in the 1960s as an extra in several films and then lat ...
as Lupe David – Gary and Karlo's mother, Susan's mother-in-law Mara's grandmother and Clara's biological grandmother who knows nothing but money. Mistreats Susan, and subsequently Mara, for her lower class background, and favors Alvira. She becomes nicer and changes her ways after realizing Mara's kind nature, and learning of her older son's toxic actions and behavior.
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Ping Medina
Crispin "Ping" Chupungco Medina Jr. (born July 23, 1983) is a Filipino film actor. Medina is a contract artist of Star Magic.
Career
Medina is a prominent independent film actor in the Philippines. He debuted in Marilou Diaz-Abaya's film ''Jos ...
as Karlo David† – Gary's younger brother, Lupe's youngest son, Susan's brother-in-law, and Mara biological uncle. He’s responsible for switching Mara and Clara at birth. He remains caring to Mara despite his crime to both her and Clara. Dies before the truth is revealed to everyone aside from his brother and Clara, but his diary documenting the incident is recovered by Susan.
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Desiree del Valle
Desirée Lois del Valle Dunham-Labrusca (born May 28, 1982), better known by her screen name Desiree del Valle, is a Filipina actress born from an Irish American father named Clois H. Dunham and a Filipino mother Lourdes del Valle from Lopez, ...
as Christina Borres† – Employee in Amanthe's company. She is revealed to be his mistress and was killed by Gary before she tried to look for Amanthe.
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Diego Loyzaga
Carlos Diego Loyzaga Manhilot (born May 21, 1995) is a Filipino model, actor and video jockey. He is known as one of the members of the male group ''Kapamilya'' Cuties.[Chokoleit
Jonathan Aguilar Garcia (June 25, 1970 – March 9, 2019), better known by his stage name Chokoleit, was a Filipino comedian, actor, and TV host. He was best known for his role as Pearly Shell in the Philippine television series ''Marina''.
Edu ...]
† as CG – Susan's friend and Mara (and Clara)'s godparent.
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Tiya Pusit
Tiya Pusit (born Myrna Villanueva; March 23, 1948 – October 2, 2014) was a Filipino movie and television actress and comedian. She is best known for her role in the 1980s sitcom ''Eh, Kasi Babae''.
Personal life
Pusit was the sister of actre ...
† as Yaya Vonnel – Clara (and Mara)'s nanny. She has taken care of Clara throughout the latter's childhood while the parents have been busy with their businesses.
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Jamilla Obispo as Lenita Santos† – Gary's evil mistress who supports his crimes. She died after saving Mara from a bomb explosion.
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Paolo Serrano
Paolo Matthew Serrano (born August 17, 1987), more widely known as Paolo Serrano is a television and film actor in the Philippines. His film debut was in the indie film ''Matthew, Mark, Luke and John'' but mainly gained his fame when he got a ...
as Fidel - Gary's friend
* Dido dela Paz as Abdul Dominador† / Lover Boy† - Owner of the casino who mistreats Lenita. He died after getting shot by Lenita.
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Cherry Lou as Vanessa Torralba – Christian's mother who does not like Mara and favors Clara.
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Jan Marini Alano
Jan Marini Alano is an actress and singer from the Philippines. She started her showbiz career in Ang TV, ABS-CBN's teen-oriented gag/variety show in the early 1990s. As one of the resident singers of the show, Jan honed her talents resulting ...
as Virginia/Barang
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Kiray Celis
Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995), better known as Kiray, is a Filipino actress, comedian and the founder of Chicks and Fins.
Career Acting
Kiray was first discovered when she joined a contest called ''Muntíng Miss U'' of '' Magandang ...
as Desiree Francisco – She is Clara's evil partner in crime, who also hates Mara and her friends due to Mara being raised poor. Together with Clara they make Mara's life miserable as hell.
*EJ Jallorina as Butch Mauricio – Mara's friend.
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Aria Clemente as Christina "Jin Jin" Angeles – Mara's friend.
*Vangie Martelle as Abby – Clara's friend.
*Arie Reyes as Kaye – Clara's friend.
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Phytos Ramirez
Neofytos Tuddao Kyriacou (Greek: Νεόφυτος Κυριάκου; born July 18, 1995), professionally known by his stage name Phytos Ramirez, is a Filipino actor, model, host, and entrepreneur. He is known for his involvement in the ''Encanta ...
as Miguel "Migs" Soriano – Christian's basketball teammate.
*Solo Kiggins as Anthony Mercado – Christian's basketball teammate.
*Marion Gopez as Mickey Torres – Christian's basketball teammate.
*Renzo Cruz as Mayor Nathaniel Gonzales† – Carlotta's biological father and Derrick's adoptive father who died after getting killed by one of Gary's henchmen.
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Helga Krapf as Carlotta Gonzales
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Francis Magundayao
Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, ''Darna''. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in ...
as young Gary
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Izzy Canillo
John Izzy Maurillo Canillo (born March 3, 2004), popularly known as Izzy Canillo or simply Izzy, is a Filipino actor. He was discovered by ''Star Circle Quest'' in 2009, winning first runner up. He was nominated for the PMPC Best Children's Sh ...
as young Karlo
*Andre Tiangco as Atty. Barrameda
Special appearances
*Kimberly Fulgar as young Mara David
*Christine Joy de Guzman as young Clara De Valle
Cameo
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Arron Villaflor
Arron Villaflor (born July 5, 1990) is a Filipino actor, rapper, dancer, and talent of ABS-CBN. He started his career in Philippines' showbiz industry in the second season of ''Star Circle Quest'' where he finished as the runner-up. He's curr ...
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Robi Domingo
Robert Marion Eusebio Domingo (, born September 27, 1989), professionally known as Robi Domingo, is a Filipino VJ, actor, dancer, and host. He first gained fame as a reality show contestant by joining and ending up as the first runner-up of th ...
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Enrique Gil
Enrique Mari Bacay Gil V (; born March 30, 1992) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. Gil has appeared in various films and television shows such as ''Mula Sa Puso'', ''Budoy'', '' Princess and I'', '' Muling Buksan Ang Puso'' an ...
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Jake Cuenca
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Jason Abalos
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Acting career
Abalos is a former member of Star Magic talents until 2017. He was discovered after joining Star Circle Quest, a realit ...
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Ejay Falcon
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Enchong Dee
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Joseph Marco
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Joem Bascon
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Martin del Rosario
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Matteo Guidicelli
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Sam Concepcion
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Xian Lim
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Zaijian Jaranilla
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Reception
International Broadcast
Mara Clara had a successful run in
Kenya
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, airing on
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Television
* NTV (Bangladesh), a Bengali-language satellite television channel in Bangladesh
* NTV (India), Telugu regional channel
* NTV (Kenya)
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- one of the nation's top three television stations - during the 6pm to 7pm primetime slot. It premiered at the beginning of 2012, succeeding ''
Magkaribal'' (broadcast as ''Rivals'') and concluded in June.
Due to its success, reruns were broadcast after the 9pm primetime news later in the year.
See also
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List of shows previously aired by ABS-CBN
This is a list of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN, a Philippine television network. The network is headquartered in ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Diliman, Quezon City.
On May 5, 2020, ABS-CBN was issued a cease-and-desist order by the National ...
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List of drama series of ABS-CBN
This is the list of Philippine television drama series that originally aired or are set to air on the television network ABS-CBN and its ad interim replacements Kapamilya Channel and A2Z and TV5. Titles are sorted by the decade and the year of ...
References
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