''Diva'' is a 2010

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 "''telebi ...

comedy musical series broadcast by

GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...

. Directed by

Dominic Zapata Dominic Zapata (born February 14, 1971), is a Filipino television and film director. He is a graduate of the De La Salle University-Manila and Don Bosco Technical Institute-Makati. He took up AB Communication Arts and BSC Marketing Management (CAM ...

, it stars

Regine Velasquez Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and beltin ...

in the title role. It premiered on March 1, 2010 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''

Full House ''Full House'' is an American television Situation comedy, sitcom created by Jeff Franklin for American Broadcasting Company, ABC. The show is about widowed father Danny Tanner who enlists his brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis and childhood best ...

''. It concluded on July 30, 2010 with a total of 107 episodes. It was replaced by '' Ilumina'' in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Sampaguita "Sam" Fernandez / Melody ;Supporting cast * Rufa Mae Quinto as Lady Garcia Mendoza *

Mark Anthony Fernandez Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (born January 18, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno. Career He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous ...

as Gary / Ate Kuh *

TJ Trinidad Raul Fenstad "TJ" Trinidad Jr. (born January 22, 1976) is a Filipino actor. Filmography Film Television Theater Awards and nominations References External links * 1976 births Living people Filipino male television actors Male ...

as Martin Valencia *

Glaiza de Castro Glaiza Castro Galura-Rainey (born January 21, 1988), known by her stage name Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipino actress, recording artist and advocate. She is recognized as the industry's "''Drama Royalty''" for her acting prowess and versatility ...

as Tiffany Mendoza *

Mark Herras Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1986) is a Filipino film and television actor. He won in the reality talent show '' StarStruck'' aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in '' Forever in My Heart'', ''Encantadia'', '' SOP'', and ''I ...

as Joey Pepe Smith Fernandez * Jaya as Barang / Barbra *

Randy Santiago Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago (born November 26, 1960) is a Filipino actor, comedian, television host, singer, songwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur. He is the older brother of Raymart Santiago, Rowell Santiago and Reily Pablo L. Sa ...

as George del Rosario *

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 Vanessa *

Boboy Garovillo Jose Teves Garrovillo Jr. (born in Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte) Better simply known as Boboy Garrovillo, is a Filipino singer, composer, television host, and actor. He is known as one of the members of the popular musical trio APO Hiking Soci ...

as Elvis Fernandez *

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 ...

as Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez ;Recurring cast *

Enzo Pineda Enrico Lorenzo Macam Pineda (born August 12 1990), is a finalist and He won the title of First Prince in the GMA Network's fifth season of ''StarStruck''. He is the son of former congressman Enrico Pineda and publicist Macy Pineda. Personal li ...

as Luke * Gretchen Espina as Debbie Romasanta * Michelle O'Bombshell as Elton *

Chariz Solomon Charyze Pagotan Solomon, better known by her screen name Chariz Solomon (born August 22, 1989), is a Filipino actress, model, comedienne, singer, and who is one of the hosts in the Philippine television program '' Startalk''. She appears in s ...

as Did *

Caridad Sanchez Caridad Yuson Sanchez-Babao (born August 1, 1933 in Mandaue) is a Filipina actress, mostly seen on GMA Network. In 1977, she played the role of Nanay Idad in the revival TV drama series based from the very successful radio soap opera (first he ...

as Aretha Abdul-Ah *

Yassi Pressman Yasmin Isabel "Yassi" Pressman(born 11 May 1995) is a Filipino-British model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer. As a power dancer, she was given a break in her career for portraying antagonist roles before rising to prominen ...

as Olivia * Nadia Montenegro as Madonna * Vangie Labalan as Glo * Odette Khan as Eva * Mang Enriquez as Barry Manilow *

Diego Llorico Diego Llorico (born July 20, 1971), known mononymously as Diego, is a Filipino actor, segment producer and comedian. He is known for his appearances on the comedy films '' Boy Pick-Up: The Movie'' (2012) and ''D' Kilabots Pogi Brothers Weh?! ...

as Cams *

Carmen Soriano Carmen Soriano (born 6 July 1947) is a Filipina singer and actress. Early life Soriano's father was Fernando Soriano. Soriano's mother was Luz Concepcion, an English teacher. Soriano is the eldest daughter and she is the 4th of six siblings. ...

as Martin's mom *

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 Martin's dad * Masculados *

Rochelle Pangilinan Rochelle Pangilinan-Solinap (born May 23, 1982) is a Filipino dancer, actress and recording artist. She was one of the founding members of the popular group SexBomb Girls. In 2007, she repackaged herself as a short-term rap and hip-hop artis ...

as Kelly Salvador / fake Sampaguita "Sam" Fernandez *

Sheena Halili Sheena Yvette Castro Halili-Manzanero (born January 16, 1987) is a Filipino actress, host, and businesswoman. She is best known for her portrayals as a sidekick to protagonists or antagonists in hit television series. Career Halili entered Phi ...

as Lilet * Mitch Valdez as Mother Superior * Radha as Maria *

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 Leonora * Eva Castillo as Theresa * Scarlett as Bertha * Tony Mabesa as a priest * Elizabeth Ramsey as Turner *

Sef Cadayona John Paul Joseph Cadayona (born March 3, 1989), professionally known as Sef Cadayona, is a Filipino actor, host, comedian, and dancer. He is an alumnus of the fifth season of the Philippine reality talent show '' StarStruck''. Sef is called a ...

as Marlon Legaspi * Arci Muñoz as Natalie *

Dion Ignacio Dion Joseph Ignacio (born March 28, 1986) is a Filipino actor and musician. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera '' Saan Darating Ang Umaga'', a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond L ...

as Jay Z * Alvin Aragon as Randy * Sweet Ramos as young Sampaguita * Nikki Bagaporo as teen Sampaguita and Stevie *

Sandy Talag Sandy Ann Rivera Talag (born June 11, 1998) is a Filipina actress, singer, radio host and model. She rose to fame through the television talent search show '' StarStruck Kids''. Filmography Television Movies Other appearances Sandy became ...

as Charice * JM Reyes as Mandy *

Renz Valerio Renz Michael Vijungco Valerio (born November 10, 1998)

as Lee * Jason Abergido as Aaron * Peejay as Andrew *

Vicki Belo Vicky, Vicko, Vick, Vickie or Vicki is a feminine given name, often a hypocorism of Victoria. The feminine name Vicky in Greece comes from the name Vasiliki. Women * Family nickname of Victoria, Princess Royal (1840–1901), wife of Germa ...

as herself *

Bearwin Meily Bearwin Meily (born April 4, 1976) is a Filipino comedian actor, TV host and a recent vlogger. Early career He started his career as an extra ''Palibhasa Lalake'' in ABS-CBN and eventually became regular. Current career But later on he moved ...

as Rey Toke *

Mike Hanopol Michael Abarico Hanopol (born April 10, 1946), also known as Mike Hanopol, is a Filipino rockLosorata, YugelMike Hanopol's lyrics of praise.(Entertainment)''Manila Bulletin'', Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp., March 28, 2005

Victor Wood The name Victor or Viktor may refer to: * Victor (name), including a list of people with the given name, mononym, or surname Arts and entertainment Film * ''Victor'' (1951 film), a French drama film * ''Victor'' (1993 film), a French shor ...

Dexter Doria Dexter Doria is a Filipino veteran actress. She has appeared in more than 175 films and several television programs from ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Career In 1977, she appeared in such movies as ''Elektrika Kasi, Eh!'', ''Tisoy'', ''Babae!'', ''I ...

as Lady and Tiffany's mom * Djanin Cruz as Marie *

German Moreno German Molina Moreno (; October 4, 1933 – January 8, 2016), also known as Kuya Germs ( or ) and dubbed as "The Master Showman", was a Filipino television host, presenter, actor, comedian, talent manager, producer, writer, and director. Early ...

as Vernes *

Rachelle Ann Go Rachelle Ann Villalobos Go-Spies (born August 31, 1986) is a Filipina singer and actress. She began her career by participating in and winning several singing competitions, the first of which was in the long-running Philippine variety show ''E ...

as Demi *

Carlo Aquino Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino (born 3 September 1985) is a Filipino actor and musician known for being the lead singer of the band Kollide and formerly of JCS with John Prats and Stefano Mori. Aquino achieved critical recognition for his performan ...

as Joe * Beverly Salviejo as Beth *

Ogie Alcasid Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (; born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, television presenter, comedian, parodist, and actor. He is currently the President of OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit). Early care ...

as himself *

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 himself *

Vaness del Moral Martha Vanessa Antonio del Moral-Kier, better known by her screen name Vaness del Moral-Kier (born May 23, 1988), is a Filipino actress and a talent at one of the top management groups in the Philippines, the GMA Artist Center. She started her ...

as teen Eva *

Frencheska Farr Marie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr-Jose (born September 9, 1992) is a Filipino-British singer, model and actress. She was the Are You the Next Big Star? grand champion along with Geoff Taylor. Early life and career Farr was born in Pasay City, ...

as a host * Gian Magdangal as a host *

Raymond Gutierrez Raymond Kristoffer Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984), known professionally as Raymond Gutierrez, is a Filipino-American TV host, editor, columnist, endorser, entrepreneur and occasional actor in the Philippines. He is best known for hosting ''P ...

as a talk show host

Ratings

According to

AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, is a market research firm in the Philippines specializing in broadcast media. AGB Nielsen conducts audience measurement of television ratings for certain areas in the Philipp ...

' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Diva'' earned a 24.6% rating. While the final episode scored a 14.4% rating in Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings.

References

External links

* 2010 Philippine television series debuts 2010 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine musical television series Television shows set in the Philippines {{Philippines-tv-prog-stub