La Vendetta

Infobox Television
show_name = La Vendetta


caption = Love and Vengeance
format = Drama, Mystery, Suspense-Thriller,Crime,Horror,
runtime = 30-45 minutes
creator = RJ Nuevas
picture_format = 480i SDTV
director = Gil Tejada, Jr.
Lore Reyes
Topel Lee (pilot)
executive_producer = Wilma Galvante
Winnie Hollis-Reyes
starring = Sunshine Dizon
Jennylyn Mercado
and Jean Garcia
(see cast)
theme_music_composer = Mark Lopez
opentheme =
endtheme = "P.S. I Love You" by Jennylyn Mercado
country = flagicon|Philippines Philippines
language = Filipino, Tagalog, English
network = GMA Network
first_aired = October 29, 2007
last_aired = January 18, 2008
num_episodes = 60 episodes
preceded_by = Jumong
followed_by = n/a
website = http://www.igma.tv/shows/la-vendetta
imdb_id = 1119177

La Vendetta ("lit." Blood Feud) is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It began to air on October 29, and ended on January 18, 2008. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-09-29&sec=3&aid=33170 Mark Herras `extra' na lang sa buhay ni Jennylyn] , "journal.com.ph", n.d. Accessed last September 28, 2007.] The series is an experimental soap opera from as it is the first series in the Philippines to use the genre of suspense-thriller. [ [http://www.pep.ph/guide/1478/La-Vendetta-airs-its-finale-week-starting-January-7 La Vendetta airs its finale week starting January 7] ]

Overview

Pre-production

The production started late September, while filming started on October 12 for a October 29 airing - incredibly short for a primetime series. But, in fact, the production was conceived long before 2005, and had to be postponed because of the "boom" of telefantasyas. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/15094/La-Vendetta-starts-taping-October-12,-major-cast-roles-revealed "La Vendetta" starts taping October 12, major cast roles revealed] , "pep.ph", n.d. Accessed last October 11, 2007.]

Casting

This series is the much-awaited come-back series for Jennylyn Mercado after the feud between her manager and GMA Network. This is also Sunshine Dizon's new series after the recently concluded Impostora. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-09-29&sec=3&aid=33177 Ara, may tampo sa Siyete] , "journal.com.ph", n.d. Accessed last September 28, 2007.]

In addition, this is also the come-back Philippine drama for veteran actors Rustom Padilla [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/14983/Rustom-Padilla-joins-the-growing-cast-of-La-Vendetta Rustom Padilla joins the growing cast of La Vendetta] , "pep.ph", n.d. Accessed last October 2, 2007.] and Snooky Serna after their recent showbiz revelations. [ [http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/oct0607/showbiz_jl.htm Luis, natawa sa pagka-link kay Paolo] , "abante-tonite.com", n.d. Accessed last October 6, 2007.]

Sheryl Cruz was initially tapped to play an Amanda, but chose to do Princess Sarah with ABS-CBN. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/14939/Sheryl-Cruz-accepts-ABS-CBNs-offer-but-will-return-to-GMA-7 Sheryl Cruz accepts ABS-CBN's offer but will return to GMA-7] , "pep.ph", n.d. Accessed last September 28, 2007.] Jean Garcia was chosen for her replacement. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/14963/FIRST-READ-ON-PEP:-Jean-Garcia-replaces-Sheryl-Cruz-in-La-Vendetta FIRST READ ON PEP: Jean Garcia replaces Sheryl Cruz in "La Vendetta"] , "pep.ph", n.d. Accessed last September 30, 2007.]

Crew

*Directed by: Gil Tejada, Jr., Lore Reyes and Topel Lee
*Executive-in-charge of Production: Wilma Galvante
*Production Manager: Rams David
*Executive Producer: Winnie Hollis-Reyes
*Creative Consultants: Anette Gozon-Abrogar and Jun Lana
*Head Writer: RJ Nuevas
*Writers: Suzette Doctolero, Dode Cruz and Tina Velasco
*Musical Director: Richard Gonzales

ypnosis

Plot

This is a story of three sisters with different personalities and secrets. Their individual differences will put sibling rivalry to another level and push one of them to the extreme.

The story revolves around the three Cardinale sisters who clash in their fight for love and their rights to the family’s fortune. When one of them dies, the two remaining siblings, as well as everyone linked to them, become primary suspects. The motive for the murder, as well as the person behind it, is the mystery that has to be solved. [ [http://www.igma.tv/story/2514/The-start-of-vengeance The start of vengeance] , "igma.tv", n.d. Accessed last October 24, 2007.]

Cast and characters

Main cast

* Sunshine Dizon as Eloisa Salumbides-Cardinale
* Jennylyn Mercado [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/14940/FIRST-READ-ON-PEP:-Jennylyn-Mercado-returns-to-primetime-TV-via-GMA-7s-Love-or-Vendetta FIRST READ ON PEP: Jennylyn Mercado returns to primetime TV via GMA-7's "La Vendetta"] , "pep.ph", n.d. Accessed last September 28, 2007.] as Almira Cardinale
* Jean Garcia as Amanda Cardinale

Extended cast

* Paolo Contis as Junjun Sabino
* Polo Ravales as Gabby Trajano
* Chynna Ortaleza as Joanna Alumpihit
* Alynna Asistio as Alex Cardinale
* Caridad Sanchez [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-10-07&sec=3&aid=34174 Pamilya, ’di apektado ng magulong lovelife ni Vina] , "journal.com.ph", n.d. Accessed last October 6, 2007.] as Nana Mildred
* Ella Guevara as Jessie Cardinale
* Dante Rivero as Edwin Cardinale
* Angelica Jones as Gerta Lamismis
* Luis Alandy as Ariel Guevarra
* Lotlot de Leon [ [http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/oct0607/showbiz_at.htm Mark, suportado ni EB Babe Lian] , "abante-tonite.com", n.d. Accessed last October 6, 2007.] as Rodora Alhambra
* Wendell Ramos [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-10-19&sec=3&aid=35649 Non-showbiz GF, karay-karay ni Wendell sa taping] , "journal.com.ph", n.d. Accessed last October 18, 2007.] as Rigo Bayani
* Rustom Padilla as Alfie Camba
* Joseph Marco as Santi Domingo

Guest cast

* Snooky Serna as Janet Salumbides
* Mark Herras as Galo Alumpihit
* Krystal Reyes as Young Eloisa
* Hazel Ann Mendoza as Teen Amanda
* Karen delos Reyes as Andrea
* Sheila Marie Rodriguez as Alona
* Jenny Miller as Mariel
* Miguel Tanfelix as Young Junjun
* Deborah Sun
* Maricel Morales as Rebecca
* Jen Rosendahl as Vicky
* Gene Padilla as Dodong
* Nicole Dulalia as Young Rodora
* Joy Folloso as Young Amanda
* Jelaine Santos as Gigi
* Peewee O'Hara as Nurse Mets
* Cheska Inigo as Madam Jaydine
* Paolo Paraiso
* Anton dela Paz

oundtrack

The official theme song for the series is entitled "P.S. I Love You" under the composition of composer Mark Lopez. The song was originally sung by Sharon Cuneta for the her second ever movie back in 1981. This time around, it is Jennylyn Mercado who gave her rendition of the song for the series.

ee also

*List of programs broadcast by GMA Network
*La Mujer de Judas

References

External links

* [http://www.igma.tv/shows/La-Vendetta Official Website]
* [http://telebisyon.net/La-Vendetta/ La Vendetta] at Telebisyon.net

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