8.2 /10 1 Votes
Genre DramaRomance Country of origin Philippines Final episode date 22 June 2007 Number of episodes 93 | 8.2/10 IMDb Created by ABS-CBNStar Cinema First episode date 12 February 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Starring Eliza PinedaAlbert MartinezEula ValdezVina MoralesJohn EstradaJohnny Delgado†Liza LorenaAlwyn UytingcoJill YuloNash AguasKristel FulgarRoldan AquinoMinnie Aguilar Theme music composer Arden Condez and Jonathan Manalo Cast Similar Mga Anghel na Walang L, Calla Lily, Kampanerang Kuba, Crazy for You, Walang Kapalit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maria Flordeluna is a Filipino primetime soap opera that aired on ABS-CBN and DZMM TeleRadyo in the Philippines and on The Filipino Channel worldwide. A radio version of the series aired weekdays on DZMM 630 in the Philippines. The show aired from February 12, 2007 to June 22, 2007.
Contents
- Cast
- Also starring
- Guest stars
- Radio cast
- Theme songs
- Reception
- The 21st Star Awards for Television
- The 20th Awit Awards 2007
- Catholic Mass Media Awards 2008
- Credits
- Production
- Trivia
- References
The series is based on the Flordeluna radio drama of the 1970s written by Marcos Navarro Sacol. Flordeluna was first adapted for television by RPN (now CNN Philippines) in the 1970s starring Janice de Belen in the title role.
Maria Flordeluna tells the story of the title character, an 11-year-old girl, and her efforts in bringing her family together against all odds.
Cast
This is the main cast of Maria Flordeluna.
Also starring
Guest stars
Radio cast
There was the voice cast of the radio version of Maria Flordeluna which was broadcast weekdays at 2:30PM on DZMM. It ended to make way for MMK sa DZMM.
Theme songs
The series theme song is "Maria Flordeluna" and was written by Arden Condez and Jonathan Manalo. It was composed and arranged by Jonathan Manalo and is performed by Sheryn Regis. The song was nominated for a 2007 Awit Award.
There are also two love themes: "Hanggang May Kailanman" performed by Vina Morales, but originally performed by Carol Banawa (both versions were used on the show) and "Lihim" performed by Acel Bisa. Also used during the show is a version of "Lihim" sung by Alwyn Uytingco and Jill Yulo.
Reception
Maria Flordeluna was the only primetime drama series in 2007 on either ABS-CBN or GMA to have gained viewers through the duration of its run until its eventual record breaking finale episode. It currently holds the record as the highest rated program on nationwide Philippine television (42.3%, based on monthly nationwide ratings) since AGB Nielsen's nationwide urban television audience measurement service (NUTAM) was first launched in October 2006. The finale episode itself holds the record as the highest NUTAM rated series finale (and highest rated episode of a regular series) with a 49.3%.
The 21st Star Awards for Television
The series was nominated for Best Primetime Drama Series at the 21st Star Awards for Television, given by The Philippine Movie Press Club.
The 20th Awit Awards 2007
The theme song, "Maria Flordeluna," was nominated in the category of Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play.
Catholic Mass Media Awards 2008
The series is nominated for Best Drama Series/Program against fellow ABS-CBN series Lobo and Maalaala Mo Kaya.
Credits
Production
More than 1,000 young actresses auditioned for the role of Maria Flordeluna which eventually went to Eliza Pineda. The pilot episode aired for approximately one hour and 20 minutes on Monday, February 12, 2007. The finale episode had a runtime of approximately 45 minutes (excluding commercials).