Diva (Philippine TV series)

Diva
Format	Musical dramedy
Developed by	Don Michael Perez
Directed by	Dominic Zapata
Starring	Regine Velasquez Rufa Mae Quinto Mark Anthony Fernandez TJ Trinidad Glaiza de Castro
Theme music composer	Ogie Alcasid
Opening theme	"Diva" by Diva Cast
Ending theme	"Walang Ibang Mamahalin" by Regine Velasquez
Country of origin	Philippines
Language(s)	Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes	108 (Total)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Wilma Galvante
Running time	30-45 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	GMA Network
Picture format	480i SDTV
Original run	March 1, 2010 – July 30, 2010
External links
Website

Diva is a Philippine musical dramedy television series, developed by Don Michael Perez and directed by Dominic Zapata.^[1] The series premiered on March 1, 2010 on GMA Network, starring Regine Velasquez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Mark Anthony Fernandez, TJ Trinidad and Glaiza de Castro.^[2]

It has several cameos from Ogie Alcasid, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera.^[3]

It is aired internationally, with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV in which the show premiered on March 3, 2010.^[4]

Plot

Diva is about the funny but touching life of Sampaguita a.k.a. Sam (Regine Velasquez), a hideous-looking woman who dreams of becoming a famous singer someday. Sam's singing prowess and good-natured personality will lead her to find a spot in the entertainment industry despite her unpleasant looks.

But life will not be that easy for Sam because there are pretty, sexy and talented ladies who will make life miserable for her. These include Lady (Rufa Mae Quinto), a model who aspires to be a diva and Tiffany (Glaiza de Castro), Lady's personal assistant and sister who will eventually becomes a singer too. These women will be Sam's friends-turned-rivals.

Another character who will hinder Sam's dreams of becoming a singer is her own mother, Paula (Gloria Diaz), a former beauty queen and a frustrated singer-actress. She blames her ugly daughter for making her lose the opportunity to become big in showbiz.

Unlike her mother, Sam's dad Elvis (Buboy Garovillo), a former musician-turned-taxi driver, is very supportive of her dreams. He will push his daughter to reach for her dream. He is Sam's number one fan.

Aside from Elvis, the people who believe in Sam's talents are her best friend Barbra (Jaya), her half-brother Smith (Mark Herras), her neighbor Vanessa (Ynna Asistio), and George (Randy Santiago), an executive producer of a recording company.

Two young and gorgeous men, meanwhile, will fall for Sam. They are cousins Gary (Mark Anthony Fernandez) and Martin (TJ Trinidad). Gary is Sam's cool and loyal childhood friend. He is a good lyricist and a good writer. His goal is to find a woman who deserves his love.

Martin, on the other hand, is a rich, charming, boy-next-door kind of guy. He is a good composer and very passionate about his music. His parents want him to focus on classical music but he prefers pop and alternative music.

Who among these men will truly love Sam? Does having an ugly face automatically become an impediment to one's dreams? Is surgery the best solution to fulfill one's ambitions? When Sam gets the spotlight that she aspires for, will she manage to withstand the intrigues that go along with it?

Cast and characters

Main Cast

• Regine Velasquez as Sampaguita Fernandez / Melody
• Mark Anthony Fernandez as Gary / Ate Kuh
• TJ Trinidad as Martin Valencia
• Glaiza de Castro as Tiffany Mendoza
• Rufa Mae Quinto as Lady Mendoza

Supporting Cast

• Mark Herras as Joey Pepe Smith Fernandez
• Jaya as Barang / Barbra
• Randy Santiago as George del Rosario
• Ynna Asistio as Vanessa
• Boboy Garovillo as Elvis Fernandez
• Gloria Diaz as Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez

Extended Cast

Enzo Pineda as Luke Gretchen Espina as Debbie Romasanta Michelle O'Bombshell as Elton Chariz Solomon as Didi Caridad Sanchez as Aretha Abdul-Ah Nadia Montenegro as Lola Madonna Vangie Labalan as Ate Glo Odette Khan as Eva Mang Enriquez as Barry Manilow Diego Llorico as Cams Carmen Soriano as Martin's Mom Chinggoy Alonzo as Martin's Dad Masculados Nico Cordova as Onyok Dart Kamboozia as AJ Eric Mofar as Howie Robin Robell as Kevin Orlando Sol as Nick Ozu Ong as Brian Rochelle Pangilinan as Kelly Salvador Sheena Halili as Lilet Mitch Valdez as Mother Superior Radha as Sister Maria Pinky Amador as Sister Leonora Eva Castillo as Sister Theresa

Scarlett as Sister Bertha Tony Mabesa as Father Elizabeth Ramsey as Tita Turner Sef Cadayona as Marlon Legaspi Arci Muñoz as Natalie Dion Ignacio as Jay Z Alvin Aragon as Randy Sweet Ramos as Young Sampaguita Lucho Ayala as Teen Gary Nikki Bagaporo as Teen Sampaguita and Stevie Sandy Talag as Charice JM Reyes as Mandy Renz Valerio as Lee Jason Abergido as Aaron Peejay as Andrew Dra. Vicki Belo as Herself Bearwin Meily as Dr. Rey Toke Mike Hanopol Victor Wood Dexter Doria as Lady and Tiffany's Mom Djanin Cruz German Moreno as Kuya Vernes Rachelle Ann Go as Demi Carlo Aquino as Joe Beverly Salviejo as Ms. Beth

Special Participation

Kuh Ledesma Tim Yap Kyla Marian Rivera Dingdong Dantes Ogie Alcasid Sabado Boys Karl Roy Papa Dom and Tropical Depression Regine Tolentino Cloyd Robinson Anton Diva Allan K Miggy Eugenio Moymoy Palaboy

Lovely Rivero Sexbomb Jay Durias Raymond Gutierrez Atty. Annette Gozon-Abrogar Joey Abacan Jillian Ward Gerald Santos The Opera Ricci Chan La Diva Frencheska Farr Gian Magdangal Soxie Topacio Kiddowockeez

References

1. ^ GMA Telebabad powerhouse in 2010
2. ^ Jaya spills SOP's internal problems; BandaOke! doing well
3. ^ http://www.gmanews.tv/video/56061/startalk-regine-velasquez-talks-about-the-first-kantaserye-diva
4. ^ http://www.gmapinoytv.com/article/266/GMA-PINOY-TV-LAUNCHES-DIVA,-THE-FIRST-EVER-KANTASERYE

See also

• List of shows previously aired by GMA Network
• Regine Velasquez