''Marimar'' 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 "''telebi ...

romance 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 ...

. The series is based on a 1994 Mexican television series of the same title. 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 ...

, Mark Dela Cruz and Lore Reyes, it stars

Megan Young Megan Lynne Young (born February 27, 1990) is a Filipino-American actress, model, television presenter and beauty queen who won the Miss World Philippines 2013 title and was later crowned as Miss World 2013. She is the first Filipina to win t ...

in the title role and

Tom Rodriguez Bartolome Alberto Mott (born October 1, 1987), known professionally as Tom Rodriguez, is a Filipino-American model, actor, host and singer. Biography Rodriguez is from Catbalogan, Samar. He was born in Subic Naval Base in Zambales to an Ameri ...

. It premiered on August 24, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''

Pari 'Koy ''Pari 'Koy'' (International title: ''My Holy Bro'' / ) is a 2015 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Dingdong Dantes in the title role. It premiered on March 9, 2015 on the ...

''. 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 *

as Marimar Pérez-Santibañez / Bella Aldama-Santibañez *

as Sergio Santibañez ;Supporting cast *

Jaclyn Jose Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck (born October 21, 1964), better known by her stage name Jaclyn Jose, is a Filipino cinema and television actress who has earned international critical acclaim. She is best known for her roles in the films ''Private Sh ...

as Angelika Santibañez *

Lauren Young Lauren Anne Young (born November 8, 1993), simply known as Lauren Young, is a Filipino-American actress, singer, and model. She is the younger sister of actress and Miss World 2013 Megan Young. Biography Career Young was one of the 20 new tal ...

as Antonia Santibañez *

Alice Dixson Alice Dixson (born Jessie Alice Dixson; ; July 28, 1969) or often misspelled Alice Dixon, is a Filipino American actress, commercial model, and former beauty queen. Biography Born to an American father and a Filipino mother, she was the Philipp ...

as Mia Corcuera-Aldama *

Zoren Legaspi Zoren Lim Legaspi (; born January 30, 1972) is a Filipino actor and television director. He is best known for appearing in several television shows such as ''Ika-6 na Utos'', '' Mulawin'', '' Now and Forever: Ganti'', ''Majika'', ''Enchanted Ga ...

as Gustavo Aldama *

Ina Raymundo Rina Marie Padilla Raymundo (born December 9, 1975), known professionally as Ina Raymundo ( ), is a Filipina film and television actress, commercial model, and singer. She is best known for her appearance on the 1995 San Miguel Beer's television ...

as Brenda Guillermo *

Carmi Martin Carmita Martin also known as Carmi Martin (born 9 August 1963) is a Filipina actress, model, and comedian. Career She first appeared in ''Dolphy's Angels'' with Liz Alindogan, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Yehlen Catral and the late comedy king Dolph ...

as Tía Esperanza Corcuera * Ricardo Cepeda as Renato Santibañez *

Cris Villanueva Krishnamurti Villanueva (born May 23, 1971) is a Filipino actor in movies and television. He was a former matinee idol in the late 1980s. He was a cast member of '' That's Entertainment'', a youth-oriented talent and variety show now defunct in t ...

as Sito Porres *

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 Nicandro Mejía * Jaya Ramsey as Tía Corazón * Candy Pangilinan as Tía Perfecta *

Boobay Norman Balbuena (born November 7, 1986), better known in his stage name Boobay, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. He is best known for appearing in several GMA News and Public Affairs shows (including ''Unang Hirit'') as a co-ho ...

as Fulgoso's voice * Princess as Fulgoso * Ashley Cabrera as Cruzita A. Santibañez * Zach Briz as Panchito A. Santibañez ;Recurring cast *

Diva Montelaba Hyacienth Diva Mantalaba, better known as Diva Montelaba (born January 14, 1991 in Cebu City, Philippines), is a Filipina actress. She was one of the Final Five in the fifth season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent search show of GMA Ne ...

as Kendra Dela Paz *

Princess Snell Princess Tinkerbell Cristina Marjorie Pedere Snell (born 14 April 1992), later known by her stage name Nathalie Hart, is an Australian-Filipino actress who was one of the finalists in the fifth season of '' StarStruck''. Career Before auditi ...

as Aurora Santibañez *

James Blanco James Blanco Castillo (born June 15, 1981), known professionally as James Blanco, is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and model. A freelance actor, he is known for his roles in '' Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin'' (2001 – 2002), '' Rubi'' (2010), ...

as Rodolfo San Jinez *

Solenn Heussaff Solenn Marie Adea Heussaff-Bolzico (née Heussaff, ; born July 20, 1985) is a Filipino actress, model and singer. She was one of the official castaways of '' Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Showdown''. She made it to the Final Three. In Decem ...

as Capuccina Blanchett * Maricris Garcia as Natalia Montenegro *

Diana Zubiri Rosemarie Joy Garcia-Smith (born April 15, 1985), better known by her stage name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipino actress. She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15, years after applying for work in Japan. She then had sexy roles in various ...

as Julianna Corcuera-Aldama *

Mikoy Morales Vincent Marco Chu Morales (born December 11, 1993), professionally known as Mikoy Morales, is a Filipino actor, model, singer, comedian, and television personality. Along with Ruru Madrid, Zandra Summer and Elle Ramirez, he is a runner-up on '' ...

as Choi del Castillo *

Rita Iringan Rita Daniela de Guzman Iringan (born September 15, 1995), popularly known as Rita Daniela (), is a Filipino people, Filipino actress, singer and television host. Grand Champion of the very first season of ''Popstar Kids''. She and Ken Chan (F ...

as Vanessa Mejia * LJ Reyes as Inocencia Corcuera-Arcega * Carlene Aguilar as Gilma "Gema" Cascavel * Arny Ross as Amale Zamora / fake Bella *

Alicia Mayer Catherine Gutierrez (born on May 2, 1976), known professionally as Alicia Mayer, is a former model and actress from the Philippines. Biography She was one of the hosts of the longest noon-time variety show, ''Eat Bulaga!''. She was the Cov ...

as Adina San Jose * Glenda Garcia as Gracia Zamora *

Iwa Moto Aileen Quimado Iwamoto (born August 29, 1988), known by her stage name , is a Japanese–Filipino actress, model and reality television personality. She is the first runner up in the third season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent se ...

as Magda Evangelista *

Frank Magalona Francis Michael Arroyo Magalona Jr., better known as simply Frank Magalona is a Filipino actor and rapper. Biography He was born December 19, 1987 in Manila, Philippines. He is the son of the late rapper Francis Magalona and Pia Arroyo-Magal ...

as Franco Santibañez * Shey Reyes as Carinda Corcuera * Jess Lapid as Ramon *

Pekto Mike Nacua (born June 14, 1973), better known as Pekto, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. Career Born and raised in the province of Cebu, Mike "Pekto" Nacua was discovered by GMA Network in 2003 as an actor and comedian. He sta ...

as Eliong ;Guest cast * Vincent Magbanua as young Choi *

Lito Legaspi Lito Legaspi (born Ludovico A. Legaspi, September 10, 1941 – September 8, 2019) was a Filipino actor both in movies and television in the Philippines. He was the father of actors Zoren Legaspi, Kier Legaspi, and Brando Legaspi. He won Gawad U ...

as Fernando Aldama * Baby O'Brien as Lupita Aldama *

Nova Villa Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress and a veteran comedian. With a career spanning more than 50 years, Villa is recognized as the original 'Goddess of Comedy' and one of the defi ...

as lola Cruz Pérez *

Tommy Abuel Tomas "Tommy" Abuel (born September 16, 1942) is an actor and lawyer from the Philippines. He won the FAMAS Best Supporting Actor Award in '' Maynila, Sa Kuko Ng Liwanag'' (1975), and ''Karma'' (1981); and Cinemalaya Best Actor Award in Dagsin ( ...

as lolo Pancho Pérez * Annalie Forbes as Maricar * Hazel Dio as teen Marimar *

Elijah Alejo Elijah Christian Ong Alejo (; born November 13, 2004) is a Filipino actress. She is known for her villain roles in '' Prima Donnas'' as Brianna and ''Underage'' as Chynna. In April 2020, she wrote her first Wattpad Wattpad is an online lite ...

as young Marimar * Barbara Miguel as young Amale * Almira Muhlach as Ysabel Santibañez * Beatriz Imperial as Katja Perez * Carl Acosta as young Sergio

Background

The show is

's second television adaptation of the

Televisa Grupo Televisa is a Mexican multimedia mass media company. A major Latin American mass media corporation, it often presents itself as the largest producer of Spanish-language content. In April 2021, Televisa and Univision Communications announce ...

telenovela which was led by

Thalía Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda (; born 26 August 1971), known mononymously as Thalía, is a Mexican singer and actress. Referred to as the " Queen of Latin Pop", she is considered one of the most successful and influential Mexican artists. Havi ...

. In 2007,

acquired the rights to remake ''Marimar'' and

Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in '' MariMar'', ''Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', '' Darna'' and '' T ...

was given to play title role, while

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, ...

portrayed the role of her love interest Sergio. The second adaptation of ''Marimar'' is

's first lead acting role after winning Miss World in 2013. This was her comeback project in GMA Network after leaving in 2007.

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 ''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

* {{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