''Anna Karenina'' (stylized as ''Annakarenina'') is a

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebis ...

series broadcast by

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. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars

Antoinette Taus Antoinette Cherish Flores Taus (born August 30, 1981) is a Filipino-American television/movie/theater actress, singer, host, commercial model, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador and Founder of a non-profit called CORA Philippines. Taus formerly worked a ...

Sunshine Dizon Sunshine Dizon (born Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon; July 3, 1983) is an award-winning Filipino actress, director and producer. She is often called as the “''Daytime Drama Queen''” by various media outlets for her acting prowess and a s ...

and Kim delos Santos in the title role. It premiered on November 10, 1996 on the network's Sunday afternoon line up replacing ''

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''. The series concluded on April 28, 2002, with a total of 286 episodes. It was replaced by ''

Kahit Kailan ''Kahit Kailan'' (International title: ''Always'' / ) is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ruel S. Bayani, it stars Jolina Magdangal. It premiered on May 5, 2002, replacing ''Anna Karenina''. The ...

'' in its timeslot. A

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was aired in 2013.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Anna Karenina "Anna" Serrano Monteclaro and Anna Karolina Monteclaro / Victoria "Bekbek" *

as Anna Karenina "Karen" Villarama *Kim delos Santos as Anna Karenina "Nina" Fuentebella ;Supporting cast *

Pinky Amador Pilar Cristina Roxas Amador (born 16 March 1966), commonly known by her stage name Pinky Amador, is a Filipina actress, singer, commercial model and TV host. Amador was in the original London cast of the Cameron Mackintosh musical hit ''Miss S ...

as Margarita "Maggie" Monteclaro *

Rosemarie Gil Maria Rosa Francisca Catalina Gil-Eigenmann y Castellvi (; born March 9, 1942), also known professionally as Rosemarie Gil, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of rich socialite-villainess roles. Early life Gil ...

as Doña Carmela Cruz-Monteclaro *

Chinggoy Alonzo Ramón "Chinggoy" Alonzo (; July 22, 1950 – October 15, 2017) was a Filipino actor in theater, movies, and television. He was nominated for FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor in ''Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak'' (1996). Career Alonzo was active in the ...

as Don Xernan Monteclaro *

Maritoni Fernandez Maritoni Fernandez-Dayrit (born Antonita Maria Carmen Fernandez Moynihan; March 31, 1969) is a Filipina character actress, model and entrepreneur. Family She is the daughter of Antony Moynihan, 3rd Baron Moynihan, who was English with some Iri ...

as Ruth Monteclaro *

Dingdong Dantes Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III (born August 2, 1980), professionally known as Dingdong Dantes (), is a Filipino actor, television presenter, dancer, commercial model and film producer who is currently working as an employment contract, ...

as Brix *

Polo Ravales Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg (born June 27, 1982), simply known as Polo Ravales, is a Filipino actor and model. Engaged to Paulyn Quiza, a fitness coach and Managing Director of their International Manpower family business. Career Ravales' fi ...

as Vincent *Dino Guevarra as Brian *

Tanya Garcia Tanya Katherine Rosales Lyttle-Lapid (born August 5, 1981), known professionally as Tanya Garcia (), is a Filipina actress. She became a household name after playing Cecilia in one of the longest running soap operas of GMA Network, '' Sana ay ...

as Anna Karenina "Grace" San Victores ;Recurring cast *

Katya Santos Katya Santos (born 1981/1982) is a Filipino actress and model. She started her career on the Philippine television series ''Ang TV'' and ''Oki Doki Doc'' at the age of 13. Since then she has become a sex symbol in the Philippine cinema having sig ...

as Carla *Harold Macasero as Aldrin *Toby Alejar as Abel *

Mat Ranillo III Matias Archibald Ranillo III (born October 5, 1956), also known by his screen name Mat Ranillo III is a Filipino-born American actor. Personal life Matias Archibald Ranillo III is the second of seven children and the first son of actors Mat Ran ...

as Raul *Czarina Lopez de Leon as Nayda *

Anne Curtis Anne Curtis-Smith(; born 17 February 1985) is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, entrepreneur and recording artist. She is dubbed as the "''Multimedia Superstar''" for her talent and influence. Curtis has received numerou ...

as Ginny *Chubi del Rosario as Benjie *

Joanne Quintas Joanne Zapanta Santos-Quintas (born October 27, 1976) is a Filipino actress and former beauty queen who won the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1995 crown at the age of 18, participating in Miss Universe 1995. Early life Prior to Binibining Pilipi ...

as Melissa Cruz *Marky Lopez as Dennis *Bea Bueno as China *Kristine Garcia as Agnes *Aiza Marquez as Samantha *Ramon Recto as Jim *Red Sternberg as Milo *

Maui Taylor Maui Taylor (born Maureen Anne Tupaz Fainsan; 28 June 1983) is a Filipino model, singer, and actress. Career Taylor entered the entertainment industry with the aid of a cousin who was a member of a dance group in the Philippines. At the age o ...

as Brigitte *Vivian Foz *

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 young Carmela Cruz-Monteclaro *

Rita Avila Rita Ávila is a Filipino actress and author. Ávila is married to director, Erick Reyes, she had a baby who they named Elia Jesú E. Reyes. The baby died three weeks after being born. She also wrote an inspirational booklet called, ''8 Ways to ...

Rufa Mae Quinto Rufa is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Rufa Mae Quinto (born 1978), Filipina actress, comedian, television host, and singer *Rufa Mi Maria Krista Aguilar (born April 8, 1988), known professionally as Rufa Mi, is a Filipina ...

as Chona *Cheska Diaz *

Gloria Diaz Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz (; born 10 March 1951) is a Filipino actress of film and television, model and beauty queen who rose to fame after being crowned Miss Universe 1969, becoming the first Filipino to hold the Miss Universe title. Early ...

References

External links

* 1996 Philippine television series debuts 2002 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine teen drama television series Television series about teenagers Television series by Viva Television Television shows set in the Philippines {{Philippines-tv-prog-stub