| Genre: | Romantic drama |
| Creator: | Inés Rodena |
| Developer: | Dode Cruz |
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| Theme Music Composer: | Tata Betita |
| Open Theme: | "Marimar" by Regine Velasquez |
| End Theme: | "Mahal Kita" by Maricris Garcia |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Tagalog |
| Num Episodes: | 155 + 4 specials |
| Executive Producer: | Wilma Galvante |
| Camera: | Multiple-camera setup |
| Runtime: | 30–45 minutes |
| Company: | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Network: | GMA Network |
| Related: | Marimar (2015) |
Marimar is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1994 Mexican television series of the same title. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role and Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on August 13, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 14, 2008 with a total of 155 episodes.
The series was released on DVD by GMA Records.
See main article: List of Marimar (2007 TV series) characters.
See main article: Marimar (Mexican TV series). Marimar was a Mexican TV telenovela that was first aired in 1994 on Televisa with singer-actress Thalía in the title role.[1] The series had 75 forty-five-minute episodes, and is the second part of a "Maria" trilogy. The first was Maria Mercedes, and the final was Maria la del Barrio.
The contract with Televisa for the rights stipulates that GMA Network should start the series in 2007. It was originally offered to Angel Locsin, as a follow-up to the big-budgeted action series Asian Treasures with Robin Padilla. However, Locsin rejected the offer. The network was prompted to give auditions to their roster of young actresses for the role. On March 13, 2008, a video of the fifteen actresses who auditioned for the role of Marimar leaked on YouTube. These actresses are Bianca King, Nadine Samonte, Jennylyn Mercado, Ryza Cenon, Jewel Mische, LJ Reyes, Rhian Ramos, Camille Prats, Pauleen Luna, Katrina Halili, Valerie Concepcion, Nancy Castiglione, Cheska Garcia and Karylle.[2]
The role went to Marian Rivera, who beat her closest rival for the role, Jennylyn Mercado. Actresses who took part in the audition also landed supporting roles in the series. The role of Angelika Santibanez went first to Bing Loyzaga and later to Katrina Halili. The role of Natalia and Inocencia went to Bianca King and Nadine Samonte respectively.[3]
Principal photography commenced in July 2007 in Zambales.[4] Filming concluded on March 7, 2008.[5]
A farewell special, "Marimar: Isang Pasasalamat" aired on March 9, 2008.[6]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Marimar earned a 36.6% rating.[7] While the final episode scored a 52.6% rating which is the series' highest rating.[8]
| 2008 | 2008 Box Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular TV Program | Marimar | ||
| Most Popular TV Director | Mac Alejandre, Joyce E. Bernal | ||||
| Most Promising Female Star | Marian Rivera | [9] | |||
| Phenomenal TV Star | |||||
| 1st Filipino-American Visionary Awards | Favorite Television Actor | Dingdong Dantes | |||
| Favorite Television Actress | Marian Rivera | ||||
| Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Philippines | Favorite TV Show | Marimar | |||
| 4th USTv Students' Choice Awards | Most Popular Drama/Miniseries | ||||
| Most Popular Actor in a Drama/Miniseries | Dingdong Dantes | ||||
| Most Popular Actress in a Drama/Miniseries | Marian Rivera |