Daldalita

Daldalita
Format	Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Created by	Denoy Navarro Punio
Developed by	GMA Entertainment TV Group
Directed by	Don Michael Perez
Starring	Jillian Ward Ogie Alcasid Manilyn Reynes Rufa Mae Quinto
Opening theme	"Daldalita" by Ogie Alcasid and Jillian Ward
Composer(s)	Ogie Alcasid
Country of origin	Philippines
Language(s)	Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes	30 (as of November 25, 2011)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Leilani Feliciano Sandoval
Producer(s)	GMA Entertainment TV Group
Location(s)	Philippines
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30-45 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	GMA Network
Picture format	480i NTSC
Original run	October 17, 2011 – present

Daldalita is a Philippine drama-fantasy-musical TV series produced by GMA Network. It stars child actress Jillian Ward in the title role, with Ogie Alcasid, Manilyn Reynes, Rufa Mae Quinto, love team Elmo Magalona and Julie Anne San Jose and with the special participation of 90's hit singer/actress, Donna Cruz. It is directed by Don Michael Perez and it premiered last October 17, 2011. ^[1]

Synopsis

Couple Mateo and Carmela live a simple and happy life in the province. But their happy marriage hits a rough patch when Carmela dies after giving birth to their child Lolita. Adding to Mateo's misfortune is the unusual condition of Lolita whom he thinks is mute. But despite that, Mateo devotes his unconditional love and attention to his child. Katrina, Carmela's older sister, helps his brother-in-law in fulfilling his parental duties. Eventhough, most of the time, they would clash, in the end they realize that they develop an unlikely affection for each other.

One day, Katrina brings Lolita in a "miracle" doctor hoping that it would help cures Lolita's unusual condition. This angers Mateo and makes him say hurtful words to Katrina. Devastated, Katrina packs her bags and leave him.

Having no one to turn to, Mateo seeks the help of his neighbor, Tisay to help him out in taking care of Lolita. Unknown to Mateo, Tisay brings the baby along to beg on the streets. But one day, police officers arrest all the street beggars and Tisay, afraid of being caught, flees and leaves Lolita in a basket inside a delivery truck. The baby Lolita ends up in a duck farm owned by the kindhearted Lupe. She raises her as her own. But Lupe's daughter, Susan despises and often mistreated Lolita. The animals in the farm empathize with Lolita, who until now is still unable to speak even a singe word. To cheer her up, they would talk and play with her. Lolita listens to the animals and Daisy, the mother duck, treats Lolita as her adopted duckling. Until one day Susan attempts to kill Daisy, Lolita stops her and says... "quack! quack! quack!". Lupe, after hearing the little girl can speak now, teaches her how to talk like a human and gives her new name: Daldalita.

As days pass, Lupe become sickly and bedridden. Susan sees this as an opportunity to get rid of Daldalita and takes her to Manila. Daldalita, along with her pets Daisy (duck) and Bobby (piglet), ventures around the city and start their new adventure in different environment.

Who are the friends and foes Daldalita will meet in her new adventure? Will Mateo finally crosses paths with his long-lost daughter?

Cast

Main cast

• Jillian Ward as Daldalita/Lolita de Leon-Matias
• Ogie Alcasid as Mateo Matias - Lolita aka Daldalita's father. A veterinarian.
• Manilyn Reynes^[2] as Katrina de Leon - The older sister of Carmela and Marga and soon become the love interest of Mateo.
• Donna Cruz^[3] as Carmela de Leon-Matias† - Mateo's loving wife. She dies after giving birth to Lolita.
• Rufa Mae Quinto as Cherry - Mateo's wicked and obsessive girlfriend. She will do anything just to win Mateo's love and attention.
• Julie Anne San Jose as Marga de Leon - Katrina and Carmela's younger sister and Gino's love interest.
• Elmo Magalona as Gino - Mateo's apprentice and Marga's love interest.
• Isabel Oli as Teacher May - Daldalita's kindhearted teacher.
• Marc Abaya as Sam - Head veterinarian and Katrina's eccentric boyfriend.

Extended cast

• Timmy Cruz as Lupe† - The kindhearted farm lady who will become Daldalita's guardian.
• Spanky Manikan as Dr. Manny Manuel - Mateo's sympathetic boss.
• Arnold Reyes as Arthur - Mateo's best friend.
• Jinky Oda as Tisay - Mateo's neighbor and the caused of Lolita/Daldalita's lost.
• Joey Paras as Chi-Chi - Sam's sidekick.
• Eunice Lagunsad as Tessa - Lupe's wicked daughter and Daldalita's nemesis.
• MJ Magno as Joshua - He obsessed of Marga...

Featuring the voices of

• Candy Pangilinan as Daisy the duck
• Mike Nacua as Kirat The Mouse
• Wally Bayola as Bobby The pig

Reception

• According to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, the show garnered 36.5% share (based on Household data recorded in Urban Luzon for October 17 - 21) compare to its rival show Maria la del Barrio (ABS-CBN) 26% and Aksyon (TV5) 22%. For the same period in Mega Manila, it posted a household audience share of 36.8% higher than 23.5% and 24.2% of the rival shows.^{[4] [5] [6]}

See also

• List of programs broadcast by GMA Network
• Bantatay

References

1. ^ http://www.igma.tv/story/7491/daldalita-brings-inspiration-and-love-on-gma-telababad
2. ^ http://www.pep.ph/news/31468/Manilyn-Reynes-doesnt-mind-being-second-choice-to-Gelli-de-Belen-for-Daldalita-role
3. ^ http://www.pep.ph/media/3815/Donna_Cruz_makes_TV_comeback_via_%22Daldalita%22/12
4. ^ http://www.igma.tv/story/7535/GMA-7s-Daldalita-captures-viewers-on-its-pilot-week
5. ^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/9156/gma-739s-afternoon-shows-perform-strongly-nationwide-based-on-nielsen-tv-data#39;s-afternoon-shows-perform-strongly-nationwide,-based-on-nielsen-tv-data
6. ^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/9166/gma-7-widens-lead-in-nationwide-television-ratings-based-on-partial-october-2011-data