Beauty Queen (TV series) explained

Genre:	Drama
Director:	Joel Lamangan
Starring:	Iza Calzado
Open Theme:	"She" by Jay R
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	80
Executive Producer:	Meann P. Regala
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	30–45 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment TV
Network:	GMA Network

Beauty Queen is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Iza Calzado in the title role. It premiered on October 18, 2010 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Endless Love. The series concluded on February 4, 2011 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by I Heart You, Pare! in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Iza Calzado as Maita San Miguel^[1]

Supporting cast

• Katrina Halili as Dorcas Rivas^[2]
• Maggie Wilson as Rebecca Rivas^[3]
• TJ Trinidad as Marc Sandoval
• Marvin Agustin as Donald Cervantes
• Luis Alandy as Dante Pineda
• Elizabeth Oropesa as Amparo Matias-San Miguel
• Carmi Martin as Leavida Acuesta-Rivas
• Gloria Diaz as Yuri Sandoval
• German Moreno as Ading^[4]
• Juan Rodrigo as Virgilio Rivas
• Bubbles Paraiso as Stefania Luna
• Bembol Roco as Anya / Angelo Castillo
• Marky Lopez as Clifford Almar
• Victor Aliwalas as Greg Almario
• Tomas Gonzales as Zuleyka Mamaril
• Lou Sison as Yeda Marie
• Ricci Chan as Larry / Lara
• Arci Muñoz as Kaye Santos

Guest cast

• Lovi Poe as younger Amparo
• Iwa Moto as younger Leavida
• Daniella Amable as younger Maita
• Gianna Cutler as younger Rebecca
• Angelene Perez as younger Dorcas
• Jay Aquitania as younger Anya
• James Blanco as younger Virgilio
• Jerould Aceron as younger Dante
• Miggs Cuaderno as younger Larry
• Gerard Madrid as Mando San Miguel
• Daria Ramirez as Amparo's mother
• Jan Marini Alano
• Chariz Solomon as Gracia
• Patani as Precious
• Tessbomb as Liza
• Ava Roxas as April
• Janna Dominguez as Amor
• Say Alonzo as Ayra
• Elyn Garsha as Mira
• Marco Alcaraz as himself
• Precious Lara Quigaman as herself
• Will Devaughn as himself
• Pia Guanio as herself
• Jestoni Alarcon as himself
• Kuh Ledesma as herself
• Yassi Pressman as Tina
• Rich Asuncion as Binibini Isla Pilipinas
• Frederick Peralta as himself
• Evangeline Pascual as herself
• Geoff Eigenmann as himself

Production

Principal photography concluded on January 31, 2011, at Fontana Hotel, Clark, Pampanga.^{[5] [6]}

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of Beauty Queen earned a 9.5% rating.^[7] While the final episode scored a 12.6% rating.^[8]

Accolades

Accolades received by Beauty Queen! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!

2011	8th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Original Drama Series	Beauty Queen		^[9]
		Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series	Iza Calzado
		Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series	Bembol Roco
		Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series	Elizabeth Oropesa

Notes and References

1. Web site: Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies . Anarcon, James Patrick . February 26, 2019 . PEP . May 18, 2020.
2. News: Iza Calzado on the prospect of joining Miss Universe pageant . . January 16, 2024 . April 8, 2024.
3. Web site: Iza Calzado sizzles as the aspiring Beauty Queen . Godinez, Bong . October 16, 2010 . PEP . April 8, 2024.
4. Web site: The Beauty Queen na ang final title ng bagong drama series ni Iza Calzado with Katrina Halili sa G . Santiago, Erwin . September 15, 2010 . PEP . April 8, 2024.
5. Web site: Nardo, Jun . Ngayon ang last taping day ng Beauty Queen na ginaganap sa Fontana Hotel sa Clark, Pampanga. Bongg . April 8, 2024 . PEP . January 31, 2011.
6. Web site: Santiago, Erwin . Iza Calzado excited to be part of Eat Bulaga! as guest co-host . April 8, 2024 . PEP . January 31, 2011.
7. Web site: AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Oct. 15-18): TV5 shows infiltrate weekend primetime race . Santiago, Erwin . October 19, 2010 . PEP . March 6, 2018.
8. Web site: AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Feb. 4-7): I ♥ You Pare and Babaeng Hampaslupa make impressive debuts; Mara Clara still rules . Santiago, Erwin . February 8, 2011 . PEP . March 5, 2018.
9. Web site: Calderon, Ricky . Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared . August 24, 2020 . PEP . October 29, 2011.