Anna Karenina (1996 TV series) explained

Genre:	Drama
Creator:	R.J. Nuevas
Director:	Gil Tejada Jr.
Starring:	Antoinette Taus Sunshine Dizon Kim delos Santos Tanya Garcia
Open Theme:	"Ikot ng Mundo" by Antoinette Taus
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	286
Executive Producer:	Vic del Rosario Jr. Wilma Galvante
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	90 minutes
Company:	Viva Television
Network:	GMA Network
Related:	Anna Karenina (2013)

Anna Karenina (stylized as Annakarenina) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Antoinette Taus, Sunshine Dizon and Kim delos Santos all in the title role. It premiered on November 10, 1996 on the network's Sunday afternoon line up replacing Lovingly Yours, Helen. The series concluded on April 28, 2002, with a total of 286 episodes. It was replaced by Kahit Kailan in its timeslot.

A remake aired in 2013.^[1]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Antoinette Taus as Anna Karenina "Anna" Serrano Monteclaro and Anna Karolina Monteclaro / Victoria "Bekbek"^[2]
• Sunshine Dizon as Anna Karenina "Karen" Villarama^[3]
• Kim delos Santos as Anna Karenina "Nina" Fuentebella^[4]

Supporting cast

• Pinky Amador as Margarita "Maggie" Monteclaro^[4]
• Rosemarie Gil as Carmela Cruz-Monteclaro
• Chinggoy Alonzo as Xernan Monteclaro
• Maritoni Fernandez as Ruth Monteclaro^[4]
• Dingdong Dantes as Brix^[4]
• Polo Ravales as Vincent^[4]
• Dino Guevarra as Brian
• Tanya Garcia as Anna Karenina "Grace" San Victores^[4]

Recurring cast

• Katya Santos as Carla^[4]
• Harold Macasero as Aldrin
• Toby Alejar as Abel
• Mat Ranillo III as Raul
• Czarina Lopez de Leon as Nayda^[4]
• Anne Curtis as Ginny^[4]
• Chubi del Rosario as Benjie
• Joanne Quintas as Melissa Cruz
• Marky Lopez as Dennis
• Bea Bueno as China
• Kristine Garcia as Agnes
• Aiza Marquez as Samantha
• Ramon Recto as Jim
• Red Sternberg as Milo
• Maui Taylor as Brigitte
• Vivian Foz
• Dimples Romana as younger Carmela
• Rita Avila
• Rufa Mae Quinto as Chona
• Cheska Diaz
• Gloria Diaz

Notes and References

1. Web site: Krystal Reyes, Barbie Forteza at Joyce Ching sa pagbabalik ng Anna Karenina . . May 21, 2013 . March 5, 2020.
2. Web site: Antoinette Taus looks back at Anna Karenina days with Sunshine Dizon, Kim delos Santos . Anarcon, James Patrick . PEP . August 24, 2020.
3. Web site: Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies . Anarcon, James Patrick . February 26, 2019 . PEP . May 18, 2020.
4. Web site: Anna Karenina (1996 cast) . PEP . Anarcon, James Patrick . January 30, 2020 . March 5, 2020.