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Mara Clara 
Format Family, Drama Created by Emil Cruz, Jr. Directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan
Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IVStarring Kathryn Bernardo
Julia MontesOpening theme "Mara Clara" by Carol Banawa Country of origin Philippines Language(s) Filipino, English No. of seasons 2 No. of episodes 158 (final) Production Executive producer(s) Jennifer Borja-Soliman Running time 30-45 minutes Broadcast Original channel ABS-CBN Picture format NTSC (480i) Original run October 25, 2010 – June 3, 2011 Chronology Related shows Mara Clara (Original) External links Website Mara Clara is a Philippine television drama which aired on ABS-CBN from 2010 to 2011. It is a remake is based on the 1992 original television series of the same name.[1][2]
Contents
Overview
Adaptation
Main article: Mara ClaraMara Clara is a remake of the 1992 television series, Mara Clara an adapted novel and serial of Emil Cruz Jr. produced by ABS-CBN. In 1996, the original TV series was adapted into a film where the whole cast reprised their role except for Eruel Tongco's character Gary Davis who was played by William Martinez in the movie due to Tongco's death. In August 2010, ABS-CBN announced that they have decided to remake the television series[3] with Kathryn Bernardo slated for the role of Mara opposite Julia Montes as Clara.[4]
Synopsis
The story is about two girls that were switched at birth. One girl was named Mara, and she grew up as a nice, intelligent, sweet, down-to-earth but a very poor young lady. The other girl was named Clara, a mean, spoiled, intelligent, but a very rich young lady. They both went to the same school and became very close friends. Then Clara thought Mara was just being friends with her because she thinks Mara is trying to steal everything away from her. Then Clara starts to hate Mara fully as a form of revenge and makes Mara's life wretched. They do not know that Clara was supposed to be Mara, and Mara was supposed to be Clara, which means Mara was supposed to be the prosperous one and Clara was supposed to be the impoverished one. Will Mara and Clara ever find out who they really are?
Cast
Main cast
- Kathryn Bernardo as Mara David / Mara del Valle
- Julia Montes as Clara del Valle /Clara David
Supporting cast
- Mylene Dizon as Susan David
- Jhong Hilario as Gary David
- Dimples Romana as Alvira del Valle
- Bobby Andrews as Amanthe del Valle
- Ping Medina as Karlo David
- Gina Pareño as Lupe David
- Jamilla Obispo as Lenita Santos
- Desiree del Valle as Christina Borres
- Tia Pusit as Yaya Bonnel
- Albie Casiño as Christian Torralba
- John Manalo as Erris Reyes
- Diego Loyzaga as Derrick Gonzales
- Cherry Lou as Vanessa Torralba
- Renzo Cruz as Mayor Nathaniel Gonzales
- Helga Krapf as Carlotta Gonzales
- Kiray Celis as Desiree Francisco
- Aria Clemente as Christina Jin Jin Tianghan
- EJ Jallorina as Butch Mauricio
Reception
Ratings
The series became a top rater on its primetime slot. [5] On June 3, 2011, on the series finale, it reached a 43.4% nationwide beating its rival from the other network Munting Heredera and Secret Garden garnering only 14.8% and 14.2%, respectively.[6] They also beat another show from their own network 100 Days to Heaven with 37.4% and Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin with 37.1%.[6]
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result 2011 BANFF World TV Awards[7] Soap Operas and Telenovelas Cast Nominated 2011 ASAP Pop Viewer's Choice Awards Pop Kapamilya TV Show Cast Pending 2011 Pop Kapamilya TV Character Kathryn Bernando as Mara and Julia Montes as Clara Pending 2011 2011 Golden Screen TV Awards[8] Outstanding Adapted Drama Series Cast Pending 2011 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Jhong Hilario Pending 2011 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Mylene Dizon Pending 2011 25th Star Awards for TV[8] Best Drama Actor Jhong Hilario Pending See also
- List of shows previously aired by ABS-CBN
References
- ^ Mara Clara: Feature Article retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 10-23-2010
- ^ Mara Clara aims to please new viewers and fans of the original series retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 10-25-2010
- ^ http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/27/10/abs-cbn-revives-hit-soap-mara-clara
- ^ Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes topbill ABS-CBN's remake of Mara Clara retrieved via www.pep.ph 09-29-2010
- ^ [1]
- ^ a b Mara Clara finale reaches 43.4 percent rating nationwide based on Kantar Media; reaches top slot in Twitter trending topics
- ^ Mara Clara scores a nomination at the 2011 BANFF World Media Awards; competes with Korea's The Baker King
- ^ a b http://www.pep.ph/news/31660/Golden-Screen-TV-Awards-nominees-bared
External links
Categories:- ABS–CBN Corporation
- Philippine television series
- 2010 Philippine television series debuts
- Philippine drama
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