''Rosalinda'' is a 2009

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 1999 Mexican television series of the same title. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes and Gil Tejada Jr., it stars

Carla Abellana Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (; born June 12, 1986) is a Filipino actress and model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela '' Rosalinda'' in 2009. She is also known for her lead role in '' Sine Novela: ...

in the title role and

Geoff Eigenmann Geoffrey Michael Alatiit Eigenmann (; born March 23, 1985), better known by his screen name Geoff Eigenmann, is a Filipino actor, host and model notable for his performances in television; he is a member of the Eigenmann family of actors a ...

. It premiered on July 6, 2009, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''

Totoy Bato ''Totoy Bato'' is a 2009 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Don Michael Perez, it stars Robin Padilla in the title role ...

''. The series concluded on November 27, 2009, with a total of 105 episodes. It was replaced by ''

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'' in its timeslot.

Background

'' Rosalinda'' is a Mexican telenovela that was aired in 1999 on

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 ...

with singer-actress

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 the title role and Fernando Carrillo as Fernando Jose. The series had 80 forty-five-minute episodes, It was originally created by Delia Fiallo. The Mexican series was aired in the Philippines in 2000, dubbing in

Tagalog language Tagalog (, ; ; '' Baybayin'': ) is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by the ethnic Tagalog people, who make up a quarter of the population of the Philippines, and as a second language by the majority. Its standardized form, ...

. After airing its first episode, its ratings began to rise and ''Rosalinda'' became the most popular telenovela in the Philippines after '' Marimar''. Re-runs of ''Rosalinda'' were aired on GMA Network in 2008 to 2009.

Premise

The series starts with a woman named Soledado. Attorney Alfredo Del Castillo is Soledad's boss and secret lover. Jose Fernando Atlamirano, Alfredo's brother-in-law, feels lust for Soledad, but she only has eyes for Alfredo. One day, Jose Fernando sends a letter to Soledad pretending to be Alfredo. When she arrives at their meeting place, Jose Fernando tries to rape Soledad. Alfredo arrives just in time and kills Jose Fernando to save Soledad. However, Alfredo collapses from a seizure, and Soledad is left holding the gun as the help and a young Fernando Jose, Jose Fernando's son, arrives on the scene. Jose Fernando's wife and Alfredo's sister, Dona Valeria, does not believe that it was Alfredo who killed her husband, but blames Soledad. As such, Soledad is sent to prison for 24 years for a crime she did not commit. While serving her sentence, Soledad gives birth to a baby girl, naming her Rosalinda. But because she is incarcerated, she is forced to give the baby to her sister, Dolores Perez . At the same time, Dolores' daughter dies. To avoid telling her husband, Javier, the truth, she tells him that Rosalinda is their daughter. When Soledad finds out, she gets angry, but she also realizes that her daughter will have a better future not knowing that her real mother is in jail. Years later, Rosalinda is now an adult and falls in love with the handsome Fernando Jose. Neither knows the truth about their respective pasts. When Dona Valeria finds out that Fernando Jose is in a relationship, she gets mad at her son for dating someone beneath their social status. Dolores and Rosalinda's sister, Fedra also does not accept their relationship because she is also infatuated with Fernando Jose. But despite all the things and people going against them, Rosalinda and Fernando Jose find a way to keep their love strong.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Rosalinda Perez-Altamirano / Rosalinda Del Castillo-Altamirano / Paloma Dorantes *

as Fernando Jose Salvador Altamirano ;Supporting cast *

Katrina Halili Maria Katrina Iren Pe Halili (born January 4, 1986) is a Filipino actress and commercial model of Chinese descent. She made her screen debut through the reality talent search '' StarStruck'' in 2003, and became more popular playing several rol ...

as Fedra Perez *

Jomari Yllana José María "Jomari" Garchitorena Yllana (born August 16, 1976) is a Filipino actor, model, racing driver, concert producer, promoter, and politician. He rose to fame as one of the members of 1990s teen group ''"Gwapings"'' together with Mark ...

as Alessandro Durantes * Sheryl Cruz as Valeria del Castillo-Altamirano * Jackie Lou Blanco as Veronica Salvador Altamirano *

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 Alfredo Del Castillo *

Glydel Mercado Flordeliza Sanchez-Gutierrez (born March 10, 1975), better known by her screen name Glydel Mercado, is a Filipina singer actress and politician in the Philippines. She won a number of Best Supporting Actress awards her role in 1999 film '' Sidhi ...

as Soledad Romero *

Jessa Zaragosa Richelle Ann Mallari Loyola-Avanzado (born January 31, 1979), better known by her stage name Jessa Zaragoza, is a Filipina commercial model, singer and actress. She is known as the "Phenomenal Diva" and "Jukebox Queen of the 90s" for her first ...

as Evangelina Kintanar-del Castillo * Ryza Cenon as Abril Del Castillo *

Gary Estrada Gary Jason Bocaling Ejercito (; born May 16, 1971), better known as Gary Estrada, is a television and film actor in the Philippines. He is also a politician. Early life Ejercito was born on May 16, 1971 in the Philippines to actor Jorge M. Ej ...

as Javier Perez *

Mart Escudero Mart Enrico Escudero (born April 11, 1990) is a Filipino actor, model, and television personality. He rose to fame during his stint at the fourth season of '' StarStruck''. He also starred in the indie film '' Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Re ...

as Beto Perez *

Krystal Reyes Jolina Marie Bautista Reyes (born September 8, 1996), better known by her stage name Krystal Reyes, is a Filipino actress. Career She became famous for her role as the young Kristal in the teledrama ''Bakekang'', a role where she would eventua ...

as Lucy Perez * Gian Magdangal as Gerardo De Navarette *

Roderick Paulate Roderick Mendenilla Paulate (, born April 4, 1960) is a Filipino former actor, TV host, comedian and politician. Paulate had previously hosted TV shows like ''Vilma On 7'', ''Tonight With Dick & Carmi'', ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan'', and ''The ...

as Florencio *

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 Becky *

Mike Tan Jan Michael Silverio Tan (born December 31, 1986), is a Filipino actor. He became famous after he became the Ultimate Male Survivor in the second batch of the reality show '' StarStruck'' aired on GMA Network. Personal life Tan is of Chinese de ...

as Rico *

Marco Alcaraz Marco Antonio Faylona Alcaraz (; born July 12, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model, and former varsity basketball player at San Sebastian College-Recoletos. His first movie was '' Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita'' with Dennis Trillo. He wed on Ju ...

as Anibal * Carlene Aguilar as Rodora *

Yul Servo John Marvin Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977), popularly known by his stage name Yul Servo Nieto or simply Yul Servo, is a Filipino actor and politician who is currently the vice mayor of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, since 20 ...

as Roberto * Sherilyn Reyes as Dulce * Marky Lopez as Julio *

Ayen Munji-Laurel Maria Yllena Munji Laurel, better known as Ayen Munji Laurel (born November 21, 1971) is a Filipina actress and singer. Part of GMA Network from 2009, she transferred to ABS-CBN in late 2015; she later returned to GMA in 2022. She is currently pa ...

as Berta Alvarez / Delia * Sheree Bautista as Natalia ;Guest cast * Carlos Morales as Jose Fernando Altamirano *

Jennifer Sevilla Jennifer Sevilla-Go (born May 14, 1974) is a Filipino actress in movies and television shows. She was a former member of '' That's Entertainment''. Personal life Jeniffer Sevilla was born on May 14, 1974 in Quezon City. She is only child. She st ...

as Dolores Romero Perez * Mymy Davao as Clarita *

Isabel Oli Maria Olivia Daytia-Prats (born October 20, 1981), better known by the screen name Isabel Oli, is a Filipina model and actress. Background Oli is the youngest of seven children to a Filipino father of Chinese descent and a Filipina mother of S ...

as Austerica Carvajal *

Bernard Palanca Bernard Revilla Palanca Jr. (born December 3, 1976) is a Filipino host, film/television character actor, and product endorser. Early life His maternal grandfather, Armando Goyena (real name: José Revilla), was an actor as was his younger bro ...

as Allan *

Ana Capri Ynfane Avanica (born April 24, 1979), known professionally as Ana Capri, is a Filipino actress. Career In 1996, Capri made her screen debut in ''Virgin People 2'', directed by Celso Ad. Castillo, where she acted alongside Sunshine Cruz, Sharmai ...

as a client of a mental hospital * Charlie Davao as Victor Durantes * Bebs Hollmann as Pamela * Chelsea Eugenio as young Rosalinda *

Francheska Salcedo Franchesca "Chesca" Abanador Salcedo, also known as Chesca Salcedo (born March 16, 2002) is a Filipina actress. She plays the role of Cruzita Aldama Santibañez in '' MariMar'', the legitimate daughter of Marimar Aldama and Sergio Santibañez. ...

as young Fedra

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 ''Rosalinda'' earned a 26.3% rating. While the final episode scored a 27% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 1126377 2009 Philippine television series debuts 2009 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 shows set in the Philippines