Maria Mercedes is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the 1992 Mexican drama series of the same title. Directed by Chito S. Roño, Rechie A. del Carmen, Ricky S. Rivero and Nuel C. Naval, it stars Jessy Mendiola, Jake Cuenca and Jason Abalos. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from October 7, 2013 to January 24, 2014, replacing Muling Buksan ang Puso and was replaced by The Legal Wife.[2][3]
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| Created by | ABS-CBN Studios Gina Marissa Tagasa |
| Based on | María Mercedes by Inés Rodena |
| Developed by | ABS-CBN Studios Ruel S. Bayani |
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| Creative director | Johnny delos Santos |
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| Opening theme | "Maria Mercedes" by Jessy Mendiola[1] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 80 |
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| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
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| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | October 7, 2013 – January 24, 2014 |
Cast and characters
editMain cast
edit- Jessy Mendiola as Maria Mercedes Alegre-del Olmo/Sancuevas
- Jake Cuenca as Luis Sancuevas
- Jason Abalos as Clavio Mondejar
Supporting cast
edit- Vina Morales as Magnolia Alegre
- Ariel Rivera as Santiago del Olmo
- Nikki Gil as Misty Delaver
- Vivian Velez as Malvina Sancuevas
- Nadia Montenegro as Filomena Mondejar
- Atoy Co as Oscar Mondejar
- Marx Topacio as Guillermo Alegre
- Devon Seron as Rosario Alegre
- Isabella de Leon as Digna Sancuevas
- Yogo Singh as Andres Alegre
- Alex Castro as Anthony Figueras
- Twinkle Dy as Twinkle
- Tess Antonio as Sylvia "Ibyang"
- Sharmaine Suarez as Daisy Torrecampo
- Via Veloso as Susan Mendez
- Simon Ibarra as Cordelio Capili
- Jerry O'Harra as Dr. Carlos Buenafe
Extended cast
edit- Shey Bustamante as Emery
- Peter Serrano as Enrique
- Phoemela Baranda as Yvette
- Carlo Romero as Jacob
- Crispin Pineda as Mang Ben
- Jovic Monsod as Basti
- Erika Padilla as Lou
- Vangie Martelle as Shane
- Benjamin De Guzman as Edwin
- Archie Alemania as Rex
- Zeppi Borromeo as Mac
- Jose Sarasola as Gio
- Jaycee Parker as Frances
- Mike Lloren as Roi
Guest cast
edit- Lollie Mara as Doña Carmen
- Diana Hughes as Vanessa
- Pontri as Alvaro - husband of Malvina
- Beauty Gonzalez as Edna
- Paul Jake Castillo as Adam
- Ynna Asistio as Eula
Special participation
edit- Tetchie Agbayani as Bettina Delaver
- Jeffrey Santos as Bodjie
- Dominic Ochoa as Manuel Alegre
- Alexa Ilacad as young Mercedes
- Carlo Lacana as young Luis
- John Bermundo as young Clavio
- Belle Mariano as young Rosario
- John Manalo as young Guillermo
Soundtrack
edit- Maria Mercedes - Jessy Mendiola
- Siege Towers (No Choir) - Audiomachine
- María Mercedes - Thalía
Reception
edit| PILOT EPISODE | FINALE EPISODE | PEAK | AVERAGE | SOURCE |
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| 23.8% | 22.8% | TBA | TBA | [4] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Maria Mercedes Music Video". YouTube. September 19, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ^ "'Maria Mercedes' remake to air on ABS-CBN". ABS CBN News. June 6, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ^ "Jessy Mendiola is Maria Mercedes". Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 14, 2013. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
- ^ NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): October 7, 2013 – Monday