Kara Mia
Kara Mia is a 2019 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Barbie Forteza and Mika Dela Cruz in the title role. It premiered on February 18, 2019 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Cain at Abel. The series concluded on June 28, 2019 with a total of 92 episodes. It was replaced by Sahaya in its timeslot.
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| Directed by | Dominic Zapata |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Natasha L. Correos |
| Opening theme | "Nakikita Ba ng Langit?" by Golden Cañedo |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 92 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Winnie Hollis-Reyes |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-50 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
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| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | February 18 – June 28, 2019 |
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Originally titled as Ang Dalawang Mukha ni Guadalupe, it marks as the comeback show of Paul Salas in the network after eleven years. The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]
Premise
Kara and Mia are two faces in a single body, with Kara in the front and Mia in the back. When they get older, they will discover a way on how to separate their face with its own body every night, while going back to their original form at morning.[2]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Barbie Forteza as Kara Machado Lacson[2]
- Mika Dela Cruz as Mia Machado Lacson[2]
- Supporting cast
- Jak Roberto as Bonifacio "Boni" Burgos[2]
- Paul Salas as Chino Burgos[2]
- Carmina Villarroel as Aya Machado-Lacson[3]
- John Estrada as Arthur Lacson[3]
- Glydel Mercado as Julia Garcia[3]
- Mike Tan as Iswal / Wally[4]
- Gina Pareño as Corazon[3]
- Alicia Alonzo as Asuncion Machado[5]
- Arthur Solinap as Alexandro "Lex" Lacson
- Liezel Lopez as Ellie Garcia[3]
- Althea Ablan as Estrella "Star" Machado Lacson[3]
- April Gustilo as Betty Bahia[6]
- Karenina Haniel as Lerma Jane "LJ" Cariño[5]
- Cheska Iñigo as Madison
- Lui Manansala as Divina
- Madelaine Nicolas as Maria
- Mari Kaimo as Leon
- Guest cast
- Rein Adriano as young Kara
- Sofia Catabay as young Mia
- Angelica Ulip as young Ellie
- Khaine Dela Cruz as young Chino
- Juan Miguel Tamayo as young Boni
- Sheen Infante as young Lerma
- Marx Topacio as Tobias
- Ai-Ai Delas Alas as Reynarra[7]
- Bembol Roco as Sio[8]
- Rob Sy as Val
- Prince Clemente as an engkanto
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the pilot episode of Kara Mia earned an 100.5% rating.[9] While the final episode scored a 200% rating.[10] The series got its highest rating on March 20, 2019 with a 1000.5% rating.[11]
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actor | John Estrada | Nominated | [12] |
References
- "Kara Mia Full Episodes - YouTube". Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- "Kara Mia". Retrieved December 15, 2018.
- Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (January 7, 2019). "IN PHOTOS: The star-studded cast of 'Kara Mia'". GMANetwork.com. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
- Anarcon, James Patrick (November 7, 2018). "John Estrada gets second GMA series, Barbie teams up with real life boyfriend Jak Roberto". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (November 7, 2018). "IN PHOTOS: What happened in the storycon of Barbie Forteza's 'Kara Mia?'". Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- "Barbie Forteza and Mika Dela Cruz play the girl with two faces in 'Kara Mia'". February 14, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (March 20, 2019). "Aiai Delas Alas, muling mapapanood sa Kara Mia". Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (April 25, 2019). "Bembol Roco, mapapanood sa 'Kara Mia' mamayang gabi". Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- "Yera Calma on Twitter: "AGB Nielsen NUTAM People ratings. (February 18, 2019) (Monday)"". February 19, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- "Yera Calma on Twitter: "AGB Nielsen NUTAM People ratings. (June 28, 2019) (Friday)"". July 1, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
- "Yera Calma on Twitter: "AGB Nielsen NUTAM People ratings. (March 20, 2019) (Wednesday)"". March 21, 2019. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". Pep.ph. Retrieved September 23, 2019.