''Maria Mercedes'' is a 2013

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romantic

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loosely based on the 1992 Mexican telenovela of the same title produced by

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starring

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and

Arturo Peniche Arturo Peniche (born Arturo Delgadillo Peniche on May 17, 1962) is a Mexican telenovela actor who became popular in Latin America during the 1990s. He is the brother of actor Flavio Peniche, who appears in the telenovela '' La Traición''. Biogr ...

. It is topbilled by

Jessy Mendiola Jessy Mendiola-Manzano (born Jessica Mendiola Tawile, ; December 3, 1992) is a Filipino actress. Early life Mendiola was born in Dubai, where her father used to work. She is the second of three siblings of a Filipino mother and a Lebanese fa ...

Jake Cuenca Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987) popularly known as Jake Cuenca is a Filipino-American actor and model. Born in San Jose, California and was raised in Manila, Philippines. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides ...

and

Jason Abalos Jason Joel Jimenez Abalos (born January 14, 1985) is a Filipino actor, host, model, endorser and politician. Acting career Abalos is a former member of Star Magic talents until 2017. He was discovered after joining Star Circle Quest, a realit ...

. The series was aired on

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's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on

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from October 7, 2013 to January 24, 2014, replacing '' Muling Buksan ang Puso''.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Maria Mercedes Alegre *

as Luis Sancuevas *

as Clavio Mondejar

Supporting cast

Vina Morales Sharon Garcia Magdayao (born October 17, 1975), known by her stage name Vina Morales (), is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and model. Dubbed as the “''Ultimate Performer''” by various media outlets, she has won 2 Awit ...

as Magnolia Alegre *

Ariel Rivera Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino recording artist and actor. Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. He has since become ...

as Santiago del Olmo *

Nikki Gil Monica Pauline "Nikki" Santos Gil-Albert (; born August 23, 1987) is a Filipino singer, actress, host, model, and video jockey. She is known for being part of the afternoon remake of '' Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta'' (2008–2009) and, in 2009, for ...

as Misty Delaver *

Vivian Velez Vivian Velez (born 21 May 1960) is a Filipina actress who previously served as Director General of Film Academy of the Philippines. As one of the radio host of the 8TriMedia's weekly program called 'DOUBLE V'. She was known as the "Ms. Body Beauti ...

as Malvina Sancuevas * Nadia Montenegro as Filomena Mondejar *

Atoy Co Fortunato "Atoy" Gan Co Jr. (born October 15, 1951) is a Filipino former basketball player and coach who played 13 seasons in the Philippine Basketball Association, mostly with Crispa Redmanizers. Nicknamed "The Fortune Cookie" (a pun on his n ...

as Oscar Mondejar * Marx Topacio as Guillermo Alegre *

Devon Seron Devon Seron is a Filipina actress and television personality. Personal life Seron grew up in Cebu, Philippines. Despite their financial issues, her parents decided to move her to an expensive private school close to their home to minimize her w ...

as Rosario Alegre *

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as Digna Sancuevas * Yogo Singh as Andres Alegre *

Alex Castro Alexis Collera Castro (born September 27, 1985), better known as Alex Castro, is a Filipino model, singer, actor and politician currently serving as the Vice Governor of Bulacan since 2022. He is previously a member of the Bulacan Provincial B ...

as Anthony Figueras * Twinkle Dy as Twinkle * Tess Antonio as Sylvia "Ibyang" * Sharmaine Suarez as Daisy Torrecampo * Via Veloso as Susan Mendez *

Simon Ibarra Rogelio Matira (born January 24, 1968), better known by his stage name Simon Ibarra is a Filipino actor. Ibarra appeared in movies like ''Soltera'' (1999) starring Maricel Soriano, and ''Live Show'' (2000) with Ana Capri and Klaudia Koronel. ...

as Cordelio Capili * Jerry O'Harra as Dr. Carlos Buenafe

Extended cast

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as Emery * Peter Serrano as Enrique *

Phoemela Barranda Phoemela Baranda (born October 1, 1980) is a Filipina model, actress and was the entertainment anchor of ABS-CBN's weekday flagship news broadcast of ''TV Patrol''. She is a former officer and currently a member of Professional Models Associati ...

as Yvette * Carlo Romero as Jacob * Crispin Pineda as Mang Ben * Jovic Monsod as Basti *

Erika Padilla Erika Padilla (born November 22, 1986) is a Filipino actress, TV host, model and sideline reporter. Early life Padilla's father is General Ricardo Ilagan Padilla, a former regional director of Region 4 Calabarzon and the incumbent Mayor of Bon ...

as Lou * Vangie Martelle as Shane * Benjamin De Guzman as Edwin *

Archie Alemania Archibald Nicholas Alemania (born 6 March 1978), professionally known as Archie Alemania, is a Filipino actor, host, comedian, and dancer. Career Alemania has appeared in several television commercials such as Chippy, San Miguel, Globe and P ...

as Rex * Zeppi Borromeo as Mac * Jose Sarasola as Gio * Jaycee Parker as Frances * Mike Lloren as Roi

Guest cast

* Lollie Mara as Doña Carmen * Diana Hughes as Vanessa * Pontri as Alvaro - husband of Malvina *

Beauty Gonzalez Christine Marie Luche Gonzalez-Crisologo (; born 28 May 1991), professionally known as Beauty Gonzalez, is a Filipina actress from Dumaguete City. Biography Beauty Gonzalez was born as Christine Marie Gonzalez in Dumaguete City to Carina Luc ...

as Edna *

Paul Jake Castillo ''Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up'' is the third main season of the Philippine ABS-CBN reality television series ''Pinoy Big Brother'' and the seventh season overall, which began on October 4, 2009, on ABS-CBN. Toni Gonzaga, Mariel Rodriguez, and ...

as Adam *

Ynna Asistio Alynna Alexandra Asistio (born September 27, 1991 in Caloocan, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She was a contract artist of GMA Network and moved to ABS-CBN in August 2013. She is known for her roles in the GMA network's shows like the telef ...

as Eula

Special participation

Tetchie Agbayani Visitacion Parado (born July 2, 1961), better known by her screen name Tetchie Agbayani, is a Filipina movie and television actress, Mutya ng Pilipinas, psychology instructor and ''Playboy'' model. She appeared in a regular issue of German '' ...

as Bettina Delaver * Jeffrey Santos as Bodjie *

Dominic Ochoa Jose Madrigal Ochoa (; born August 4, 1974), better known as Dominic Ochoa, is a Filipino actor, comedian, model and member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the batch 4. He is currently managed by Boy Ab ...

as Manuel Alegre *

Alexa Ilacad Alexandra Madarang Ilacad (born 26 February 2000), better known as Alexa Ilacad is a Filipino actress, singer, songwriter, host, dancer, vlogger and model. She appears in various commercials and shows of ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN, and is bes ...

as young Mercedes *

Carlo Lacana Carlo Lacana (born November 11, 1998) is a Filipino actor. Career Lacana is a child actor in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Province, who started his career with commercial television and print ads. His first movie was "Tall As Trees" in March 200 ...

as young Luis * John Bermundo as young Clavio *

Belle Mariano Belinda Angelito Mariano (born 10 June 2002), professionally known as Belle Mariano, is a Filipino actress, singer, and model. She began appearing on television at the age of 9 playing supporting roles and starring in the comedy-themed show '' ...

as young Rosario *

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 young Guillermo

Soundtrack

* ''Maria Mercedes'' -

* ''Siege Towers'' (No Choir) -

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* ''María Mercedes'' -

Reception

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Maria Mercedes (Philippine Tv Series) ABS-CBN drama series Philippine romance television series 2013 Philippine television series debuts 2014 Philippine television series endings Philippine television series based on telenovelas Philippine television series based on Mexican television series Filipino-language television shows Television shows set in the Philippines