Mga Mata ni Anghelita explained

Alt Name:	Anghelita
Genre:	Fantasy drama
Creator:	Ricardo Feliciano
Director:	Gil Tejada Jr. Khryss Adalia^[1]
Creative Director:	Jun Lana
Starring:	Krystal Reyes
Theme Music Composer:	Tata Betita
Open Theme:	"Nang Dahil sa Iyo" by Maricris Garcia
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	70
Executive Producer:	Wilma Galvante Mona Coles-Mayuga
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	18–34 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment TV
Network:	GMA Network

(/ international title: Anghelita) is a 2007 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is an adaptation of a 1978 film of the same title. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and Khryss Adalia, it stars Krystal Reyes. It premiered on July 2, 2007, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on October 5, 2007, with a total of 70 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[2]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Krystal Reyes as Anghelita^[3]

Supporting cast

• Sheryl Cruz as Magdalena^[4]
• Marvin Agustin as Gabriel / Angelo / Kuba^[5]
• Tonton Gutierrez as Carlos / Solcar^[6]
• Paolo Contis as Martin^[7]
• Carmina Villarroel as Cristina Manresa^[8]
• Celia Rodriguez as Leticia Manresa / Rasfelina / Corazon^[6]
• Mark Herras as Abel^[9]
• Isabel Oli as Teresa^[10]

Recurring cast

• Pen Medina as Joseph^[11]
• Daniel Fernando as Isaac
• Jess Lapid Jr. as Alba
• Ryan Yllana as Bitong
• Robert Ortega as Luis
• Tuesday Vargas as Selya^[11]
• Alynna Asistio as Lisa
• Martin Delos Santos as Iboy
• Louise Joy Folloso as Adriana
• Lucy Torres as Birheng Maria^[12]

Guest cast

• Beth Tamayo as Linda
• Allan Paule as Marcelo
• Yayo Aguila as Beth
• Eula Valdez as Bernice
• Alicia Mayer as Delilah
• Isabella De Leon as Rhoda
• Jewel Mische as Madel
• Prince Stefan as Gener
• Renz Juan as Ivy
• Arnel Ignacio as Manager / Madam
• Ian Veneracion as Tiklawin / Mercus
• Francis Magundayao as Niknok^[13]
• Miguel Vera
• John Feir

Production

Principal photography commenced on June 16, 2007.^[14] Filming concluded on September 30, 2007.^[15]

Critical response

Butch Francisco of The Philippine Star complimented the series' casting, narrative storytelling, pacing and the setting. Francisco also stated that the television adaptation is "better" than its source material.^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lights out for Khryss Adalia . Bismark, Maridol R. . October 14, 2008 . . August 22, 2024.
2. Web site: Mga Mata Ni Anghelita (Full Episodes) Stream Together - YouTube . . May 7, 2024.
3. Web site: GMA-7 to serialize Mga Mata ni Angelita of the late Julie Vega . Erece, Dinno . May 13, 2007 . PEP . November 24, 2024.
4. Web site: Blind orphan leads a blessed life in Mga Mata ni Anghelita . Dimaculangan, Jocelyn . June 29, 2007 . PEP . April 18, 2024.
5. Web site: Marvin Agustin, forever actor . September 27, 2007 . . August 22, 2024.
6. Web site: GMA-7 soap Mga Mata ni Anghelita to be shown in Mexico . Erece, Dinno . February 28, 2008 . PEP . August 22, 2024.
7. Web site: Paolo Contis is all grown up . Lebumpacil, Marigol P. . July 24, 2007 . . August 22, 2024.
8. Web site: Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies . Anarcon, James Patrick . February 26, 2019 . PEP . May 18, 2020.
9. Web site: Mark matures as an actor . December 29, 2009 . . August 22, 2024.
10. Web site: Isabel Oli collapses during taping due to low blood sugar . Llanes, Rommel R. . August 14, 2007 . PEP . August 22, 2024.
11. Web site: Anghelita vs Ysabella . Francisco, Butch . July 19, 2007 . . August 22, 2024.
12. News: Team Buhay vs Team Patay Round 2 in 17th Congress . Cayabyab, Marc Jayson . . March 20, 2017 . August 22, 2024.
13. Web site: Child star Francis Maguindayao appears in two rival soaps . Erece, Dinno . August 10, 2007 . PEP . August 22, 2024.
14. Web site: Erece, Dinno . Lucy Torres-Gomez plays Virgin Mary in Mga Mata ni Anghelita . April 18, 2024 . PEP . June 15, 2007.
15. Web site: Erece, Dinno . Jean Garcia replaces Sheryl Cruz in La Vendetta . April 18, 2024 . PEP . October 1, 2007.