''Marimar'' is a
Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by
GMA Network. The series is based on a 1994 Mexican television series of the
same title. Directed by
Dominic Zapata, Mark Dela Cruz and Lore Reyes, it stars
Megan Young in the title role and
Tom Rodriguez. It premiered on August 24, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''
Pari 'Koy''. The series concluded on January 8, 2016 with a total of 100 episodes. It was replaced by ''
That's My Amboy'' in its timeslot.
Premise
Marimar is a beautiful poor girl who marries the handsome and rich heir, Sergio. Unfortunately, Sergio's stepmother Angelika and ex-girlfriend Antonia makes Marimar's life a "living hell". A few years later, Marimar meets her wealthy biological father, Gustavo Aldama, who helps her get revenge against the people who wronged her.
Cast and characters
;Lead cast
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Megan Young as Marimar Pérez-Santibañez / Bella Aldama-Santibañez
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Tom Rodriguez as Sergio Santibañez
;Supporting cast
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Jaclyn Jose as Angelika Santibañez
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Lauren Young as Antonia Santibañez
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Alice Dixson as Mia Corcuera-Aldama
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Zoren Legaspi as Gustavo Aldama
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Ina Raymundo as Brenda Guillermo
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Carmi Martin as Tía Esperanza Corcuera
* Ricardo Cepeda as Renato Santibañez
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Cris Villanueva as Sito Porres
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Dion Ignacio as Nicandro Mejía
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Jaya Ramsey
Jaya may refer to:
Media
*''Jaya'', self titled albums by Jaya (singer), released in 1989, 1996 and 2001
* ''Jaya'' (film), a 2002 Indian Tamil film
Mythology
*''Jaya'', a name of Karna in Mahabharata; the core portion of the ''Mahabharata''
...
as Tía Corazón
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Candy Pangilinan
Maria Carmela Espiritu Pangilinan , popularly known as Candy Pangilinan, is a Filipino film and television actress and comedian. She won best actress for CineFilipino 2016 and Los Angeles International Film Festival for the movie ''Star na si ...
as Tía Perfecta
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Boobay as Fulgoso's voice
* Princess as Fulgoso
* Ashley Cabrera as Cruzita A. Santibañez
* Zach Briz as Panchito A. Santibañez
;Recurring cast
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Diva Montelaba as Kendra Dela Paz
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Princess Snell as Aurora Santibañez
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James Blanco as Rodolfo San Jinez
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Solenn Heussaff as Capuccina Blanchett
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Maricris Garcia
Maria Cristina Yu Garcia-Cruz (born September 26, 1987), professionally known as Maricris Garcia-Cruz (), is a Filipina singer and actress. She came to prominence after winning the third season of '' Pinoy Pop Superstar''. She is the Philippine ...
as Natalia Montenegro
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Diana Zubiri as Julianna Corcuera-Aldama
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Mikoy Morales as Choi del Castillo
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Rita Iringan as Vanessa Mejia
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LJ Reyes
Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes (born December 25, 1987), known professionally as LJ Reyes, is a Filipina actress. She is best known as one of the Final Four in the second season of the widely acclaimed GMA reality TV show, '' StarStruck''. She won ...
as Inocencia Corcuera-Arcega
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Carlene Aguilar
Carlene Ang Aguilar-Ocampo (; born February 8, 1982) is a Filipino-Chinese actress and former beauty queen, having been crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2001 and Binibining Pilipinas World 2005.
Biography
Carlene Aguilar was born on February 8, ...
as Gilma "Gema" Cascavel
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Arny Ross
Arny Ross Roque-Banogon (born July 19, 1991), simply known as Arny Ross is a Filipino actress, comedian, model, and dancer. She is known as one of the contestants of '' Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break'' under Gina Alajar and late ...
as Amale Zamora / fake Bella
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Alicia Mayer as Adina San Jose
* Glenda Garcia as Gracia Zamora
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Iwa Moto as Magda Evangelista
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Frank Magalona as Franco Santibañez
* Shey Reyes as Carinda Corcuera
* Jess Lapid as Ramon
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Pekto as Eliong
;Guest cast
* Vincent Magbanua as young Choi
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Lito Legaspi as Fernando Aldama
* Baby O'Brien as Lupita Aldama
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Nova Villa as lola Cruz Pérez
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Tommy Abuel as lolo Pancho Pérez
* Annalie Forbes as Maricar
* Hazel Dio as teen Marimar
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Elijah Alejo as young Marimar
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Barbara Miguel as young Amale
* Almira Muhlach as Ysabel Santibañez
* Beatriz Imperial as Katja Perez
* Carl Acosta as young Sergio
Background
The show is
GMA Network's second television adaptation of the
Televisa telenovela which was led by
Thalía. In 2007,
GMA Network acquired the rights to remake ''Marimar'' and
Marian Rivera was given to play title role, while
Dingdong Dantes portrayed the role of her love interest Sergio.
The second adaptation of ''Marimar'' is
Megan Young's first lead acting role after winning
Miss World
Miss World is the oldest existing international beauty pageant. It was created in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley in 1951. Since his death in 2000, Morley's widow, Julia Morley, has co-chaired the pageant. Along with Miss Universe, Miss Int ...
in 2013. This was her comeback project in GMA Network after leaving in 2007.
Ratings
According to
AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Marimar'' earned a 25.1% rating. While the final episode scored a 24.8% rating. The series had its highest rating on November 10, 2015 with a 27.1% rating.
References
External links
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{{Inés Rodena
2015 Philippine television series debuts
2016 Philippine television series endings
Filipino-language television shows
GMA Network drama series
Philippine romance television series
Philippine television series based on Mexican television series
Philippine television series based on telenovelas
Television series reboots
Television shows set in Paris
Television shows set in the Philippines