Doble Kara

Doble Kara (transl.Two Faced / English: Double Kara) is a 2015 Philippine melodrama television series, directed by Emmanuel Q. Palo, Trina N. Dayrit, and Jojo A. Saguin. The series stars Royal Princess of Drama Julia Montes in a dual role, as Kara Dela Rosa and Sara Suarez, together with an ensemble cast consisting of Carmina Villarroel, Mylene Dizon, Ariel Rivera, Allen Dizon, Sam Milby, Alicia Alonzo, Maxene Magalona, Edgar Allan Guzman, and John Lapus. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from August 24, 2015 to February 10, 2017, replacing Pinoy Big Brother: 737 GOLD.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Doble Kara
Title card
Also known asDouble Kara
Genre
Created by
  • Rondel P. Lindayag
  • Erick C. Salud
Developed by
  • Roldeo T. Endrinal
  • Julie Anne R. Benitez
Written by
  • Danica Mae S. Domingo
  • David Franche Diuco
  • Hazel Karyl Madanguit
  • Liendro Candelaria
  • Detrick Saberola
Directed by
  • Emmanuel "Manny" Q. Palo
  • Jon S. Villarin
  • Erick C. Salud
  • Trina N. Dayrit
  • Jojo A. Saguin
Starring
Narrated byJulia Montes (ending)
Theme music composerVehnee Saturno
Opening theme"Ikaw Ay Ako" by Klarisse de Guzman and Morissette Amon
(seasons 1–6)
"Ikaw Ay Ako" by Lyca Gairanod and Elha Nympha
(seasons 4–6)
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of seasons6
No. of episodes381 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Hazel Bolisay-Parfan
  • Maya Manuel-Aralar
ProducerErick C. Salud
Production locations
Cinematography
  • Jafet Tutanes
  • Gerardo Jacinto
EditorMarion Bautista
Running time30-45 minutes
Production companyDreamscape Entertainment Television
Release
Original networkABS-CBN
Picture format480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseAugust 24, 2015 (2015-08-24) 
February 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)
External links
Website

The first book, which spans three seasons, focuses on the life of Kara and Sara and how jealousy and identity test their sisterhood, and how they are exposed to various revenge plans by Lucille. The second book is about Kara and her husband, Sebastian Acosta, starting a new life together, while Sara begins life again in Japan. The twins both have daughters, Isabella and Rebecca. Until twists changed then when Rebecca died and Sara returned to the Philippines and unexpectedly, a suspect ruins her relationship with Kara after the suspect kidnaps Isabella and gives her to Sara. As the truth blooms, their sisterhood is more than tested competing as the mother of Isabella. Not knowing who is manipulating them, there is only one person who tries to ruin their family, their sister-in-law, Alex, Sebastian's sister.

Doble Kara was met with both mostly positive reviews and strong ratings. The series garnered three PMPC Star Award nominations, winning the Best Daytime Drama Series and two acting nominations for Julia Montes and Carmina Villarroel.[8] In addition, the series received multiple award wins, including a TV Series Craze Award for Best Daytime TV Series, an ALTA Media Icon Award for Best Daytime Drama Series, and a Gawad Tanglaw Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series for Montes.[9]

Series overview

The story revolves around identical twin sisters who grew up in a happy family in spite of being poor and whose lives will be intertwined because of love, identity, deceit, ambition, and wealth when destiny teasingly compels to separate their lives.

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
155August 24, 2015 (2015-08-24)November 6, 2015 (2015-11-06)
250November 9, 2015 (2015-11-09)January 15, 2016 (2016-01-15)
368January 18, 2016 (2016-01-18)April 22, 2016 (2016-04-22)
483April 25, 2016 (2016-04-25)August 19, 2016 (2016-08-19)
5105August 22, 2016 (2016-08-22)January 13, 2017 (2017-01-13)
620January 16, 2017 (2017-01-16)February 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)

Season 1 (2015)

Identical twin sisters Kara and Sara are separated during their childhood when their parents, Laura and Ishmael give up Kara to her biological father, Antonio and his wife Lucille, to give Kara the opportunity to get the best medical care for her leukemia. Lucille thinks the child is adopted, and is unaware that the child is Antonio's biological daughter. Lucille welcomes and loves Kara with all her heart. The couple brings Kara to America to have her treated for leukemia. Kara never forgets her real family and longs to reunite with them. Fourteen years later, Kara returns to her hometown and finds her family, while Sara pines for the life her twin enjoys. Antonio forbids Kara to reconnect with her family. Sara becomes romantically involved with Edward. Several situations occurs with Lucille and Antonio mistaking Sara for Kara.

Season 2 (2015–16)

The truth of their parentage is revealed and rivalry arises with the twins fighting for their rights and ownership. But even so, Kara's love for her sister is unconditional as she gives in to Sara's wishes, even when she realizes her sister's evil intentions. Sara's personality becomes materialistic and scheming, as she persistently fights for her rights as the "legal daughter" of Antonio. This creates a rivalry between Sara and Lucille. Sara starts to covet for luxurious properties, desiring to outclass Kara and even induces Antonio to buy her own house to make up for all those years she suffered in poverty.

In addition to the conflict and turmoil of her two step daughters, Lucille discovers their family's secrets and her situation turns for the worst when she meets her conniving half-sister Alex and half-brother Sebastian.


Season 3 (2016)

Alex and Sebastian made a promise to get back the money which their father supposedly left for them. Alex would do everything to retrieve back what is rightfully theirs. Now, Lucille is against them as well until several circumstances will change their lives when Alex becomes even more desperate for money and she is determined to strike vengeance against Lucille. Eventually, Lucille turned the tables next to her favors when she started a connivance with Alex and assured to pay her handsomely in exchange for her services.

Sara is still hopeless to get back the money from Lucille since she already gave it to Alex. Sara catches Alex but she freely escaped from them but then she was kidnapped by a man ordered by Lucille. The day of confrontation in the court is about to come and Alex is ready to unveil the truth about what really happened to her. Afraid to tell the truth, Alex made a decision not to disclose what really happened to her. In exchange of her silence, Alex was rewarded by Lucille with wealth and money. Sara's dissatisfaction and envy arises again and before Kara and Seb's wedding, Sara seduces her sister's soon-to-be husband and once more begs for his love, but Seb proves that his love is only for Kara.

Season 4 (2016)

A deranged Lucille who keeps on seeing Antonio as an apparition continues with her agenda in ruining the Suarez and taking Kara back to her arms. Lucille, desperate to retrieve back her only daughter and sole memory of Antonio, committed a crime of arson and set the house of the Suarez on fire. She was later pleaded guilty for the crimes she deliberately committed including the accident experienced by the Suarez during their holiday vacation. Instead of imprisoning her, Lucille was instituted by the court in a mental hospital as she was suffering from a late-onset schizophrenia. Hoping to find Edward, the father of her unborn child, Sara went to Japan, but failed miserably just as Chloe, believing that Sara would only bring her son misery and pain, led Sara astray and forced Edward to migrate in South Korea. Sara, with the help of a friend, decided to work and start her life anew in Japan for her baby instead.

Both babies are born, christened as Rebecca and Isabella. However, Sara mourned and grieved as Rebecca shortly died after her birth. After the misfortunes Sara had experienced in Japan, she went home to the Philippines, but chose not to return to her family, thinking that she'll only be a hindrance and be judged by her family because of her wrong decisions in life again. Not long after Isabella's few months, she was unfortunately separated from Kara and Seb which causes a family problem to the Suarez. Nobody knows who intended to kidnap the child and not stopping to search for her. Isabella was left in front of Sara's house under unknown circumstances and she took maternal care for her. Nowhere else to go, Sara was taken in by Cynthia in her Club Felicidad where Sara and Isabella spend over the following years.

Season 5 (2016–17)

One night during Becca's celebration for becoming part of Edward's commercial, Chloe, reveals the truth to Edward and the Suarez family. Alex pleased of what fate is doing to Sara, starts to be in triumph due to Sara's misery. Her plan is working when the secrets are revealed and the Suareze's will destroy themselves little by little, and Kara and Sara's relationship will be ruined forever. Kara finds out that Becca is actually her long-lost daughter, who was kidnapped many years ago.

After Sara was pleaded guilty for kidnapping Isabella, she escaped and tries to prove her innocence with the help of Lola Caring, Kengkay, Rona, and Nancy. She is later proven innocent and her relationship with Kara is fixed. The Suarezes then live a happy life without Alex's annoying deferral and evil schemes against them.

Season 6 (2017)

Three months later, Kara and Sara and the whole Suarez family is finally living in peace now that Alex is abroad. Sebastian continues to worry of Alex's state in spite of what she has done. Kara, who wants her family to move on, makes a rule that the whole Suarez family is forbidden to mention Alex's name, to avoid further complications. Meanwhile, Alex, who is currently in Malaysia, gives birth and starts her road to revenge against the Suarezes.

Banjo visits Sara and convinces her to go on a date with him one last time. As they get in the car, Sara notices and finds Alex. An outrageous chase happens and the two got into a wreck. Kara and Sebastian got informed and they send police men to arrest Alex. While waiting, Sara and Banjo have a heart-to-heart talk and finally confess their feelings for each other, while Banjo calls Cynthia and says his final goodbye. Sara escapes to seek help, but as the tragedy struck, the car falls into the gorge and explodes ending Banjo's life. Rebecca and Sara mourn for Banjo's death and, unfortunately, Cynthia blames Sara for Banjo's death and creates a scene at his wake, forcefully drags Sara out and blurting out ill thoughts against her. During Banjo's burial, Rebecca and Kara pay their respects for Banjo, while Sara begs for Cynthia's forgiveness. Also, after being confronted by Sara as a set up by Cynthia and accidentally shooting Seb in the head, Alex pretends to be deranged as part of her plan to escape jail and gets reunited with her half-sister Lucille in a mental institution, and uses Lucille as a tool to resume all of her evil schemes against Kara and Sara's family.

Cast and characters

Main cast

  • Carmina Villarroel as Lucille Acosta-Dela Rosa — The series' main antagonist and anti-heroine. Initially, Lucille is introduced as the dutiful wife of Antonio Dela Rosa, who wants nothing more than to give her husband a child and have a complete family. However, after several miscarriages and the loss of a newborn, she loses all hope of conceiving a child. As she spirals into hopelessness, she crosses paths with Kara, whom she immediately espouses a mother-daughter relationship with. Upon learning of Kara's sickness, leukemia, she decides to adopt Kara, not knowing she is the fruit of her husband's unfaithfulness, and raise her as her own. Wanting nothing more than to have her own family, Lucille does everything to be the perfect wife and mother, to the lengths of fighting anyone that will get in between them. Fourteen years pass and she has a peaceful life with Antonio and Kara in California; she raises Kara under her most doting affection. Upon their return to the Philippines, her family's well-kept secrets unravel and completely transform her. The once kindhearted mother and wife transforms into a sore and vengeful woman who wants nothing but to ruin the lives of those who lied to her— her husband, daughter, Sara, and the Suarez family. Her conflict with the Suarez family and revenge plans become the main storyline from the second season to the first part of the fourth season. Her husband's, Antonio, death spirals her anger out of control. Aside from that, her father's bastard daughter, Alex, forms an alliance with her to ruin the Suarez family. Throughout the second to fourth seasons, she sets several revenge plans against the Suarez family and Kara; all were either unsuccessful or backfired on her. Lucille had the Suarez family's home demolition via a demolition team; ruined Laura Suarez's market inventory; withheld the inheritances of Kara and Sara from Antonio; ordered a car-napping of Ishmael Suarez's car; committed the crime of estafa by stealing Sara Suarez's inheritance money; evicting Sara from her mansion; embarrassing Kara in front of clients; attempting to ruin the relationship of Laura and Ishmael; attempting to murder the Suarez family; and attempting to kidnap Kara. Throughout the second and mid-third season, her mental health severely deteriorates, causing her to become mentally unstable. She then begins to see an apparition of Antonio, who consumes her with more anger against the Suarez family. Finally, after getting implicated for all of her crimes and her relationship with Kara ruined, she makes a desperate move to retrieve Kara by burning down the Suarez family home. However, her plan proves unsuccessful and she put into a mental facility after being diagnosed with schizophrenia; all court cases filed against her were temporarily put on hold. Her entrance into the mental facility does not stop her plans from retrieving Kara, however, and she escapes from there, almost causing Kara a miscarriage. Eventually, her mental health completely deteriorates, and her mother, Barbara, moves her to a mental facility in Cebu. In season four, she is one of the primary suspects of the kidnapping of Kara's daughter, Isabella, but cannot be proven due to her mental state. She is then temporarily written off the show for majority of season four and all of season five; however, the consequences of her actions in previous seasons are one of the main focuses throughout the duration of the series. She then returns in season six, about eight years after her initial confinement to the mental institution, having apparently recovered from her mental illness. Lucille then forms an alliance with Alex to continue with her unsuccessful plan in retrieving Kara. In the finale, she reconciles with Kara and the Suarez family, upon realizing her mistakes. She is then readmitted to the mental facility for further treatment. (seasons 1—4,6)
  • Ariel Rivera as Ishmael Suarez — The childhood best friend of Laura; he lost his parents at a young age and was taken under the wing of Laura's mother, Esme. Throughout their youth, he secretly admires Laura and is determined to win her heart. When he learns that Laura was impregnated by Antonio Dela Rosa after a one-night stand, he decides to take responsibility for her children and marries her. Ishmael is a man of pride; he promises to accompany Laura while raising her children. When Kara and Sara are born, he immediately treats him as his own, giving them his surname. He strives to give his family a better life, despite only being a taxi driver. However, when Kara is diagnosed with leukemia at the age of eight, he and Laura make the heartbreaking decision to give Kara up to her biological father, Antonio, for treatment. During Kara's absence, he makes his whole life revolve around Sara, always trying his best to provide for her and protect her. As his family faces the wrath of Lucille, he becomes collateral damage. Throughout the series, he has had several near death encounters; a robbery while her was fairing in his taxi; when the Suarez family home is demolished, he is accidentally hit in the head, causing an internal bleeding; and when his taxi is car-napped at force. However, in season four, he dies after being accidentally killed by Alex, but not before attempting to tell his family that he is aware of who kidnapped Isabella. His death causes the conflict throughout his family to uprise with his courageous character and paternal-love now gone. (seasons 1—4)
  • Mylene Dizon as Laura Hipolito-Suarez — The biological mother of Kara and Sara. Laura was raised on the verge of poverty; she had never met her father, since her mother had resorted to prostitution to augment their needs. As she transitions to womanhood, she makes a promise to her mother that she will never sell her dignity and will do her best to be a good mother. However, out of financial desperation, she follows in her mother's footsteps and sells herself to Antonio Dela Rosa, owner of Dela Rosa Builders, a rising company in Southeast Asia's market. As a result of their one-night stand, she falls pregnant with twin girls; Kara and Sara. As she marries Ishmael, all seems to be perfect with her life; she tries her best to provide for her family and be a good mother to her daughters. However, once Kara gets diagnosed with leukemia, she is forced to forfeit her rights to Antonio, in order for her daughter to receive the proper treatment. She decides to hide the fact that she has another daughter, Sara, with Antonio, out of fear that he would take her away from her too. As fourteen years pass, she becomes a martyr to all of Sara's whims and allows her to grow up as a brat, wanting nothing other than to see her daughter happy. However, as Kara returns to their family, it becomes apparent that her love for her twins are not enough for them to be peaceful. Throughout the series, she tries her best to play the peacemaker between her family's conflicts, specifically when Kara accused Sara of kidnapping her daughter, Isabella, and raising her as her own. During the fifth season, she forms an alliance with Lucille's mother, Barbara, in order to prove Sara's innocence and pin Alex down for all of the crimes she had committed. In the finale, she begs with Lucille's forgiveness and acknowledges the fact that her one-night stand with Antonio is the root for all of the conflicts that occurred. She then implores to Lucille to surrender and to continue being a mother to Kara; she then almost surrenders her own life to Alex in order to save Kara and Sara. In the series' final scene, Laura reassures her daughters, who have reconciled, that as long as they are one family, they will be able to fight off anything life throws at them.
  • Julia Montes portrays a dual role:
    • as Kara Dela Rosa-Acosta — The elder of the two twins; Kara and her sister are the fruits of Laura and Antonio's one-night stand. Originally introduced as the protagonist who would not fight back and will let everyone step all over her, she transitions into a woman who fight for the people she loves. As a child, she had a close relationship with her sister, Sara. However, when the two got separated, their relationship was also cut. As she battles with leukemia, she remembers not to disclose to her biological father, Antonio, about her twin sister. While living with Lucille and Antonio, she excels in the fine arts, even graduating with the top honors at her university in California. Throughout the first season, her main conflict is trying to find her family, whom she left over fourteen years ago, and try to hide her and Antonio's relationship with Lucille. However, when her adoptive mother finds out, all hell breaks loose. She becomes the target for all of Lucille's revenge schemes. Initially, she is hesitant to fight back and blames herself for why her adoptive mother hates her. However, she soon sees through Lucille's deceptive and manipulative nature and decides to fight back in order to protect her family. At the beginning of the second season, she meets Seb, her savior in disguise; their romance becomes one of the main conflicts throughout the second and third seasons. At the end of the third season, she marries Seb. As the fourth season and second chapter opens up, she is revealed to be pregnant with a baby girl. However, her daughter is kidnapped shortly after birth, missing for nearly eight years. Trying to forget about the pain of loosing her daughter, she takes charge of the Dela Rosa Handog Buhay Foundation and cares for the children there, like her adoptive mother, Lucille, once did for her. While at the foundation, she meets a street-girl named Hannah. The two immediately start a mother-daughter relationship and Kara decides to adopt her. However, she cannot totally forget about her missing daughter, Isabella. Throughout the fourth and early part of the fifth season, she becomes determined to locate her daughter and vows to bring the person who stole her to justice. Kara then falsely accuses her twin sister, Sara, of kidnapping her daughter. As finds out that her niece is actually her biological daughter, she does anything and everything to win her love, to the extent of trying to imitate Sara. However, Kara soon realizes her grave mistake in accusing her sister, and reconciles with her; she then teams up with her to bring the real suspect to justice. In the final season, she adopts Alex's child, JR, after the former is jailed for crimes. Finally, she faces Alex's wrath after being detained backstage during Isabella's birthday party. She later sacrifices herself to save her loved ones, specifically her sister, and gets shot by Alex. Fortunately, she survives. She then goes to the cemetery and lets Alex know that she forgives her. She also visits Lucille, who is once again detained in the mental facility, and assures her that once she gets better and can be released, she will have a family waiting for her. It is then revealed that Kara, along with her sister, are once again pregnant.
    • as Sara Suarez-Ligaya
  • Sam Milby as Sebastian "Seb" Acosta
  • John Lapus as Pacito "Itoy" Delgado
  • Edgar Allan Guzman as Edward Ligaya
  • Maxene Magalona as Alexandra "Alex" Acosta-Hernandez
  • Rayver Cruz as Banjo Manrique

Supporting cast

  • Allen Dizon as Antonio Dela Rosa (seasons 1–4, supporting; season 6, special guest)
  • Alicia Alonzo as Barbara Acosta
  • Anjo Damiles as Andrew "Andy" Delgado
  • Gloria Sevilla as Anita (seasons 1—4)
  • Krystal Mejes as Isabella "Bella" D. Acosta / Rebecca "Becca" Suarez
  • Myel De Leon as Hannah D. Acosta
  • Mickey Ferriols as Cynthia Manrique aka "Mother" (season 4, guest; seasons 5–6, supporting)
  • Patricia Javier as Chloe Cabrera (seasons 1–4, supporting; season 5, supporting)
  • Nash Aguas as Paolo Acosta (season 4, recurring; seasons 5–6, supporting)
  • Alexa Ilacad as Patricia Hernandez (season 4, recurring; seasons 5–6, supporting)
  • Polo Ravales as Julio Hernandez (season 4, guest; season 5, supporting)

Recurring cast

  • Alora Sasam as Camille Rose "CR" Sanchez
  • Loren Burgos as Olivia Ou (seasons 1—3)
  • Ramon Christopher as Cong. Dante Ligaya (season 1)
  • Michael Conan as Emilio (seasons 1—3)
  • Jason Fernandez as Jhayson (seasons 1—4)
  • Crisha Uy as Jessica (seasons 1—4)
  • Chiqui del Carmen as Lourdes (seasons 2—3)
  • Joe Vargas as Elvis (seasons 2—6)
  • Yesha Camile as Mikay (seasons 2—3)
  • Amy Nobleza as Bebeng (seasons 2—3)
  • Jay Chan Marquez as Greg Borromeo (season 3)
  • Andrew Gan as Jeremy (seasons 4—5)
  • Luis Hontiveros as Patrick (seasons 4—5)
  • Joseph Ison as Gabo (seasons 5—6)
  • Marx Topacio as Bogart (seasons 5—6)
  • Jeff Luna as Adolfo (season 6)

Guest cast

  • Maritess Joaquin as Kristina Valera (season 1)
  • Dexie Daulat as Vianne Valera (season 1)
  • Frances Makil-Ignacio as Susan Ligaya (season 1)
  • Shey Bustamante as Xen (season 1)
  • Maila Gumila as Lorena Acosta (season 2)
  • Eslove Briones as Eric (season 2)
  • Jerry O'Hara as Atty. Reyes (seasons 3—6)
  • Mikey Caffrey as Company Assistant (season 3)
  • David Chua as Nestor Castillo (seasons 3—4)
  • Hannah Ledesma as Apple (season 3)
  • Markki Stroem as Frank (season 3)
  • Arisa Suzuki as Mikasa (season 3)
  • Kathleen Hermosa as Andrea (seasons 4—5)
  • Cristine Yao as Madeleine "Dina" Nicholas (seasons 4—6)
  • Sunshine Garcia as Nancy (seasons 5—6)
  • Maria Isabel Lopez as Rona "Mayora" Mallari (seasons 5—6)
  • Kristel Fulgar as Kristine Mae "Kengkay" Dalisay (seasons 5—6)
  • Odette Khan as Caridad "Lola Caring" Lacsamana (season 5)
  • Simon Ibarra as SPO1 Leandro Arellano (seasons 5—6)
  • Alex Castro as Victor (season 5)
  • Franchesca Floirendo as Carol (season 5)

Special guest stars

  • Irma Adlawan as Esmeralda "Esme" Hipolito (season 1)
  • Avery Balasbas as Young Kara Dela Rosa / Sara Suarez (season 1)
  • Marco Pingol as Young Edward Ligaya (season 1)
  • Harvey Bautista as Young Andrew "Andy" Delgado (season 1)
  • Trajan Moreno as Young Sebastian "Seb" Acosta (season 2)
  • Alyanna Angeles as Young Alexandra "Alex" Acosta (season 2)
  • Jacqui Leus as Acting double of Julia Montes

Production

Casting

After doing so many roles that are not normal for my age, I can really say that this is the most challenging project that has been given to me. I have to dedicate not only my heart and soul, but also myself as whole for this series.

—Lead actress Julia Montes on her dual roles[10]

In April 2015, it was announced that Julia Montes had been given the first title role of the show.[11] Hazel Parfan, the executive producer of the show, said they concocted the project with Montes in mind. Created as polar opposites, Montes had to change clothes, change makeup, and switch personas several times for her respective roles as Kara and Sara.[12] Afterwards, more castings were confirmed, including Mylene Dizon, Ariel Rivera, Allen Dizon, Edgar Allan Guzman, John Lapus, Gloria Sevilla, Patricia Javier, and Alora Sasam.[13] Bing Loyzaga and Enchong Dee were originally part of the main cast for the roles of Lucille Dela Rosa and Andy Delgado.[14] They were later replaced by Carmina Villarroel and Anjo Damiles.[15]

In November 2015, it was announced that Sam Milby and Maxene Magalona would also be joining the cast as one of Kara's (Montes) love interests and Sebastian's (Milby) sister, respectively.[16][17] After the third-season finale, it was announced on April 22, 2016, that child actresses Krystal Mejes and Myel De Leon were cast in the second book and fourth season of the series as Isabella Acosta/Rebecca Suarez and Hannah Acosta, respectively.

Scheduling

The series was initially meant to be part of ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block as announced on Bandila news program, declaring that Montes will be coming back on primetime.[18] However, in a last minute change, the time slot was moved as part of Kapamilya Gold afternoon block, replacing Pinoy Big Brother: 737 GOLD, which is the schedule time after FlordeLiza and subsequently after It's Showtime.[19]

Broadcast

Doble Kara airs on Mondays to Fridays at 3:00 p.m. Philippine Standard Time (PST). ABS-CBN pushed the series to an earlier time slot of 2:45 p.m. on August 31, 2015, right after FlordeLiza ended its series run.[20] After this, the series was then again rescheduled to a later time slot of 3:20 p.m. on April 13, 2016.

The series had its world premiere on The Filipino Channel on August 25, 2015. In the Philippines, it premiered on ABS-CBN on August 24, 2015. The premiere also debuted via livestream on TFC's official online service, TFC.tv, and via its video on demand (Internet Protocol television) service available which is subtitled in English for its worldwide viewers from United States, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.[21]

Doble Kara airs in Kenya on KTN from Monday to Friday during the 6-7 p.m. East African Time (CAT +1) prime time slot continuing to receive high viewership and acclaim. Following the successful run of Book 1 in 2017 and early 2018, the show made a return in June 2018[22] with the fourth season succeeding The Better Half, and reruns airing on Saturday evenings from 5 p.m.

In the rest of Africa, the show airs on StarTimes' Novela E1 at 7:50 p.m. Central Africa Time (CAT) every Saturdays to Sundays which premiered on May 28, 2016.[23] In Indonesia, it premiered on MNCTV on January 23, 2017.[24] In Kazakhstan, it premiered on its state television Qazaqstan on February 6, 2017 from Monday to Friday, with Kazakh voice translation and with Russian subtitles.

Music

Dreamscape Televisions of Love (Volume 1)
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedSeptember 26, 2015 (2015-09-26)
Recorded2015
GenreOPM
Length42:03
LabelStar Records

The theme song, "Ikaw Ay Ako", composed by songwriter Vehnee Saturno, was sung by The Voice of the Philippines runner-up Klarisse de Guzman and semifinalist Morissette Amon.[25] The song was originally composed for the television series Doble Kara. A second rendition of the song was covered by The Voice Kids grand champions Lyca Gairanod and Elha Nympha for the series' second book.[26] The songs, from different Dreamscape Productions such as Ang Probinsyano's "Wag Ka Nang Umiyak" and "Basta't Kasama Kita", On the Wings of Love and And I Love You So's own title musics, and Nathaniel's "Lupa Man Ay Langit Na Rin", were compiled into one album.

The soundtrack album was released by Star Records on September 26, 2015, during It's Showtime's Kapamilya Day, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.[27]

Dreamscape Televisions of Love (Volume 1)
No.TitleWriter(s)Performer(s)Length
1."Lupa Man Ay Langit Na Rin"Vehnee SaturnoErik Santos5:00
2."On the Wings of Love"Peter Schless and Jeffrey OsborneKyla4:34
3."Wag Ka Nang Umiyak"Ebe DancelGary Valenciano5:11
4."Ikaw Ay Ako"Vehnee SaturnoMorissette Amon and Klarisse de Guzman4:06
5."Basta't Kasama Kita"Greg CaroDaryl Ong4:30
6."And I Love You So"Don McLeanAngeline Quinto4:40
7."Wag Ka Nang Umiyak" (2015)Ebe DancelKZ Tandingan5:00
8."On the Wings of Love"Peter Schless and Jeffrey OsborneJames Reid and Nadine Lustre4:30
9."Basta't Kasama Kita"Greg CaroCoco Martin and Maja Salvador3:32
Total length:42:03

Marketing

On August 1, 2015, ABS-CBN released the first teaser trailer for the series on YouTube, featuring Montes.[2] Another teaser followed on August 5, and once again featuring Montes.[3] Later that month, ABS-CBN released a series of exclusive posters and cast portraits on the show's website and Twitter.[28] On August 14, 2015, the first full-length trailer was released.[1] On April 22, 2016, it was publicly disclosed by Julia Montes and Sam Milby in their promotion and interview that the series got renewed for another book and season because of its consistently increasing ratings which have been unprecedentedly high for an afternoon cable series, beating its rival program and a rumor surfaces that the series might get extended until August which will run for totally a year.[29] The trailer for the second book shows the new life of Kara and Sara as mothers, having daughters of their own.[30] On April 29, 2016, Montes, with Alora Sasam and Markki Stroem, visited SM City San Jose del Monte and served a thanksgiving concert to everyone who watches and supports the series. A promotion about the extension for the series was also included. There is also a report that the series might run until February 10, 2017 because of its continuous high ratings.[31]

Reception

Critical response

Both Montes (left) and Dizon (right) received critical acclaim for their performances.

Doble Kara has been met with largely positive reviews from critics since its premiere, with most praising Julia Montes' performance. Walden Sadiri M. Belen of Manila Bulletin praised Mylene Dizon's dramatic prowess during the episodes of its pilot week and the veteran actress' addition to the series, saying, "Mylene’s acting, well-supported by the performances of seasoned actors Ariel Rivera and even Allen Dizon, beefed-up the first week run of Doble Kara. Although, Julia Montes would appear on the fifth episode, Mylene and her co-stars have already built the anticipation and eagerness of viewers to the next journey of the twins as adults. Anchored on Mylene’s strong performances, Doble Kara is an afternoon soap opera filled with an ensemble cast that will succeed in luring viewers for weeks to come." Furthermore, Belen said that despite the long wait before Montes' grown-up characters appear, he can already feel the young actress' different range of acting, adding, "The first starring role of Julia Montes, Dreamscape Entertainment Television went all out to make the series a success. In the short scenes of Julia, viewers can already see the different range of acting she possesses. Playing the insipidly weak, California educated Kara and the ambitious beauty queen and commercial model Sara."[32]

Luciano also commended Carmina Villarroel's performance and said that she also effectively grabs attention for her portrayal of Lucille, the ambiguous and struggling character who can either be adored because of her maternal love or sympathized for her growing need to seek justice. Elvin Luciano of PEP.ph finds the character of John Lapus's Itoy as "innovative", saying, "It’s refreshing to see a character like Itoy, played with subtlety and control by Lapus, the gay kumare who is oftentimes the voice of discord and not there as the token comic relief." However, "praises also goes to the fine young discovery, Avery Balasbas, who convincingly plays two different people girls with both skill and maturity," stated by Luciano.[33]

On the other hand, Rocky Chua of TV Series Craze gave a positive review, writing, "Julia can effectively portray both the bida and the kontrabida roles which makes the story of Doble Kara more interesting and exciting. It even leads in the afternoon teleserye lineup of the Kapamilya network. And yes, the story of it is unpredictable!" On an added note, he said, "Unique story, unexpected twists, and best performance of the lead cast, Julia Montes, who is playing bida and kontrabida at the same time, makes Doble Kara one of our favorite teleseryes today. Viewers were truly hook to it!"[34]

In Africa, the series was a massive success. It received much applause from audiences and critics alike for the role of Montes particularly as Sara Suarez. Carmina Villarroel and Maxene Magalona were also praised for their respective portrayals as Lucille and Alex. It aired along with The Promise (2015), with many saying that it edged the remake. It star rocketed Montes as both a lead protagonist and antagonist.

Ratings

Doble Kara's premiere episode "Ang Simula" debuted on a high note on August 24, 2015, and scored a national TV rating of 16.9%, compared to its rival program in GMA's The Half Sisters which registered 15.6%, according to data from Kantar Media. Aside from winning the ratings game, Doble Kara also won the hearts of audiences as the #DobleKaraSimula quickly became a nationwide trending topic on Twitter because of the positive tweets posted by viewers about the show.[35]

On April 12, 2016, Doble Kara received the highest national TV rating of 18.5% with its episode "Kara vs. Lucille – Part 2", placing 5th in the most watched program of that same day based on Kantar Media. On April 19, 2016, the series beat its previous all-time high rating, and garnered a national TV rating of 19.1% with its episode "Sakuna ng mga Suarez", placing 4th in the most watched program of that same day.[36] On April 22, 2016, Doble Kara surpassed once again its previous all-time high rating and set a record for receiving the highest national TV rating of 19.3% with its season three finale, "Ang Kasal", placing 4th in the most watched program of that same day.[37]

On May 24 and June 8, 2016, the second book and fourth season of the series conquered once again the afternoon programming and hit its new all-time high national TV ratings of 19.8% and 19.9% with its episodes "Hanap Isabella" and "May Kambal si Momma", respectively, as it won the hearts of the urban and rural viewers and sustained its lead over its rival shows.[38][39] On June 9, 2016, the series beat its previous all-time high rating of 19.9% by setting a new record for receiving the highest national TV rating of 20.2% with its episode "Alex, Sisiraan si Sara", as it reached the 20% territory.[40] On August 9, 2016, Doble Kara hits a new all-time high national TV rating of 20.3% with its episode "Wish ni Becca".[41] On September 2, 2016, its previous record was replaced by its new all-time high national TV rating of 21.5% with its episode "Becca Tumakas", as it reached the 20% territory anew.[42] On September 9, 2016, Doble Kara received a record-breaking and highest national TV rating of 21.7% with its episode "Si Becca ay si Isabella", placing 4th in the most watched program of that same day based on Kantar Media.[43] On its sixth and last season's finale on February 10, 2017, Doble Kara broke its own record for receiving the highest national TV rating of 22.2% of any afternoon television series with its episode "Pagtatapos na Palaban", placing 5th in the most watched program of that day.[44]

Kantar Media National TV ratings
(2:30PM PST / 3:15PM PST)
Pilot episodeFinale episodePeakAverageSource
16.9% (2:30PM PST) 22.2% (3:20PM PST) 22.2% 19.0% (August 2016) [43][44][45][46][47]

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref.
2015 6th TV Series Craze Awards Best Daytime TV Series Doble Kara Won
[34]
2016 14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards Best Performance by an Actress (TV Series) Julia Montes Won
[9]
ALTA Media Icon Awards Best Daytime Drama Series Doble Kara Won
[48]
30th PMPC Star Awards Best Daytime Drama Series Doble Kara Won
[8]
Best Drama Actress Julia Montes Nominated
Best Drama Supporting Actress Carmina Villarroel Nominated
7th TV Series Craze Awards Leading Lady of the Year Julia Montes Won
[49]
2017 7th EdukCircle Awards Best Actress for a Television Series Julia Montes Nominated
[50]

See also

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