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| Created by | Emil Cruz, Jr. |
| Directed by | Jerome Chavez Pobocan Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IV |
| Starring | Kathryn Bernardo Julia Montes |
| Opening theme | "Mara Clara" by Carol Banawa |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino, English |
| No. of episodes | 158 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Jennifer Borja-Soliman |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | October 25, 2010 – June 3, 2011 |
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| Mara Clara (Original) | |
Mara Clara is a Philippine family primetime television drama which aired on ABS-CBN. It is a remake is based on the 1992 original television series of the same name. Kathryn Bernardo was cast in the role of Mara, with Julia Montes as Clara. Mara Clara was nominated at the 2011 BANFF World TV Awards, also known as “The Rockies”.
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 with Kathryn Bernardo slated for the role of Mara opposite Julia Montes as Clara.
Synopsis
The story began with Alvira and Gary being former lovers. Alvira received a scholarship which required her to study in the States, this put a strain to her relationship with Gary which caused them to end the relationship. Gary was very heart broken. While Alvira was in the States, Gary spent majority of his time with his childhood friend, Susan. Years later when Alvira finished her studies, she returned to the Philippines. Gary was very excited to see Alvira again but to his dismay, she is already engaged to be married to a wealthy businessman Amante del Valle. Gary was furious about this news and drank his sorrows which led him to spend a night of passion with his childhood friend Susan. Later on Susan became pregnant by Gary which cause Lupe (Gary's mother), to blame her. When Alvira and Susan born their child, Gary started his plan, to take revenge at Amante for stealing her love one, he wants to kidnap Alvira's child, but he was jailed because he was caught selling drugs, because of this, Karlo, his younger brother, continued the plan as Gary ordered. He switched Susan and Alvira's babies. Alvira's baby, was brought up to Susan and Gary while Susan's baby, was brought up to Alvira and Amante. Alvira's baby, was named Mara by Susan while Susan's baby, was named Clara by Amante and Alvira. All these events were recorded in Karlo's diary.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Kathryn Bernardo as Mara David / del Valle
- Julia Montes as Clara del Valle / 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 Tiangha
- EJ Jallorina as Butch Mauricio
- Vangie Martelle as Abby Santos
- Aries Reyes as Kaye Cruz
- Solo Kiggins as Anthony Mercado
- Phytos Kyriacou as Miguel "Migs" Soriano
- Marion Gopez as Mickey Torres
Special participation
- Kimberly Fulgar as Young Mara
- Christine Joy de Guzman as Young Clara
- Jan Marini Alano as Barang
- Richard Quan as Nanding
- Paolo Serrano as Fidel
- Dido dela Paz as Lover Boy
- Arnel Carrion as Bossing
- Izzy Canillo as Young Karlo David
- Francis Magundayao as Young Gary David
See also
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://pinoypower.net/2011/04/mara-clara-is-nominated-at-the-2011-banff-world-tv-awards/
- 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