Marimar (2007 TV series) explained

Genre:Romantic drama
Creator:Inés Rodena
Developer:Dode Cruz
Director:
Starring:
Voices:
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.

Cast and characters

See main article: List of Marimar (2007 TV series) characters.

Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
Guest cast

Background

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.

Casting

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]

Production

Principal photography commenced in July 2007 in Zambales.[4] Filming concluded on March 7, 2008.[5]

Farewell special

A farewell special, "Marimar: Isang Pasasalamat" aired on March 9, 2008.[6]

Ratings

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]

Accolades

Accolades received by Marimar! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!
20082008 Box Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular TV ProgramMarimar
Most Popular TV DirectorMac Alejandre, Joyce E. Bernal
Most Promising Female StarMarian Rivera[9]
Phenomenal TV Star
1st Filipino-American Visionary AwardsFavorite Television ActorDingdong Dantes
Favorite Television ActressMarian Rivera
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards PhilippinesFavorite TV ShowMarimar
4th USTv Students' Choice AwardsMost Popular Drama/Miniseries
Most Popular Actor in a Drama/MiniseriesDingdong Dantes
Most Popular Actress in a Drama/MiniseriesMarian Rivera

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The same sensuality in a more contemporary setting . August 22, 2015 . . Mauricio-Arriola, Tessa.
  2. Marimar audition . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/RLJGqJhIjVs . December 15, 2021 . live . March 13, 2008 . YouTube.
  3. Web site: Marian Rivera has '80 percent' chance of playing Marimar . June 15, 2007 . PEP.
  4. Web site: Marian: I won't do it like Thalia . Glorioso, Bot . July 28, 2007 . . February 24, 2024.
  5. Web site: Marian Rivera on Dyesebel: Topless kung topless! . February 25, 2008 . . February 24, 2024.
  6. Web site: Marimar ends with grand March 14 wedding . December 5, 2020 . GMA Network . March 13, 2008.
  7. Web site: TV Ratings (August 16): Marimar continues to dominate primetime viewing . Ancheta, Michael . August 17, 2007 . PEP . May 31, 2024.
  8. Web site: TV Ratings (March 14–16): Marimar finale breaks records; Pacquiao-Marquez rematch posts 48.5 percent . Santiago, Erwin . March 17, 2008 . PEP . March 8, 2018.
  9. Web site: First Read on PEP: John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo named Box-Office King & Queen for 2007 . March 13, 2008 . PEP . March 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20161009073158/http://www.pep.ph/news/16707/FIRST-READ-ON-PEP%3A-John-Lloyd-Cruz-and-Bea-Alonzo-named-Box-Office-King-%26-Queen-for-2007 . October 9, 2016 . dead.