Biritera Explained

Alt Name:	Diva
Genre:	Drama Musical
Creator:	Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
Director:	Maryo J. de los Reyes
Creative Director:	Jun Lana
Starring:	Roseanne Magan
Theme Music Composer:	Nonong Pedero
Open Theme:	"Ang Lahat ng Ito'y Para sa 'Yo" by Roseanne Magan
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	73
Executive Producer:	Juel Balbon Nieva M. Sabit
Producer:	Wilma Galvante
Location:	Manila, Philippines
Cinematography:	Vivencio Gonzales, Jr.
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	30–45 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment TV
Network:	GMA Network

Biritera (international title: Diva) is a 2012 Philippine television drama musical series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Roseanne Magan in the title role. It premiered February 6, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Munting Heredera. The series concluded on May 18, 2012, with a total of 73 episodes. It was replaced by Luna Blanca in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Roseanne Magan as Roseanne Abigail Marcelino Fuentebella^[1]

Supporting cast

• Dennis Trillo as Andrei Marcelino^[2]
• Angelika Dela Cruz as Remedios "Remy" Kapitolyo Fuentebella^[2]
• Glaiza de Castro as Mikaela / Mikmik^[2]
• Ryan Eigenmann as Dalton Dimaano
• Yul Servo as Jerome Macapagal
• Ces Quesada as Simang Kapitolyo
• Rich Asuncion as Josephin Abesamis
• Gwen Zamora as Iris
• Neil Ryan Sese as Eric Fuentebella
• Barbara Miguel as Darling
• Sweet Ramos as Barbie Tamondong
• Scarlet as Mylene Tamondong

Guest cast

• Jaya as Susie
• Orlando Sol as Egay
• Ken Chan as Popoy
• Kiel Rodriguez as Miko
• Patricia Ysmael as Beverly
• Kim Rodriguez as Gwen
• Hiro Magalona as Teofi
• Jamaika Olivarez as Kleng Kleng
• Nomer Limatog Jr. as Miguelito
• Tanya Gomez as Krising
• Mary Roldan as Cecile
• Myra Carel as Bevs
• Moi Scarlet as Tamondong
• Claudine Barretto as Carmela Abesamis
• Jillian Ward as Louie May Imperial
• Glenda Garcia as Marissa Marcelino
• Rachelle Ann Go as Lara
• Miguel Tanfelix as teenage Andrei
• Romano Vasquez as Lito
• Bubbles Paraiso as herself
• Gerald Pizzaras as Paco Arcega
• Jan Marini as Mariel Arcega
• Ernie Garcia as Mauro Fuentebella
• Evangeline Pascual as Olivia Fuentebella
• Bettina Carlos as Clarissa
• Chinggay Riego as Darling's mother

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Biritera earned a 24.8% rating.^[3] While the final episode scored a 29.9% rating.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Biritera plays beautiful melodies on primetime . March 2, 2012 . . June 7, 2024.
2. Web site: Biritera: At the 2012 Telebabad plug shoot . January 5, 2012 . . June 7, 2024.
3. Web site: AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (Feb. 3-6): Three new Kapuso shows debut strongly; Eat Bulaga! prevails over It's Showtime . Santiago, Erwin . February 7, 2012 . PEP . March 2, 2018.
4. Web site: AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (May 18–21): Luna Blanca debuts strongly; Walang Hanggan still on top . Santiago, Erwin . May 22, 2012 . PEP . September 2, 2024.