Maria Flordeluna

Maria Flordeluna is a Philippine 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 Radyo Patrol 630 in the Philippines. The show aired from February 12, 2007 to June 22, 2007 replacing Super Inggo.

Maria Flordeluna
GenreDrama
Romance
Created byABS-CBN
Star Cinema
Based onFlordeluna (radio drama)
Flordeluna (RPN TV series)
StarringEliza Pineda
Albert Martinez
Eula Valdez
Vina Morales
John Estrada
Johnny Delgado†
Liza Lorena
Alwyn Uytingco
Jill Yulo
Nash Aguas
Kristel Fulgar
Roldan Aquino
Minnie Aguilar
Theme music composerArden Condez and Jonathan Manalo
Opening theme"Maria Flordeluna" by Sheryn Regis
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes93
Production
Running time20-30 minutes
Production companyStar Creatives
Release
Original networkABS-CBN
Picture format480i (SDTV)
Original releaseFebruary 12 (2007-02-12) –
June 22, 2007 (2007-06-22)
Chronology
Related showsFlordeluna (RPN, Book 1: 1978-1983; Book 2: 1987-1988)

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 in the 1970s starring Janice de Belen in the title role. It tells the story of the title character, an 11-year-old girl, and her efforts in bringing her family together against all odds.

Cast and characters
Main cast
Actor / CharacterCharacter Description
Eliza Pineda
as Maria Flordeluna Alicante †		 Maria Flordeluna is the daughter of Leo and Elvira. She was named after a white flower that only blooms at night. She is an eleven-year-old who struggles to keep her family together and happy. In the end of the story, to keep her father alive, she pushes him out of the way and dies from falling into a pile of rocks.
Eula Valdez
as Josephine "Jo" Espero-Alicante		 Jo Espero is a teacher who first falls in love with Leo Alicante in 1994 and marries him 13 years later. She has one daughter, Wilma.
Albert Martinez
as Gen. Leo Alvarado Alicante		 Leo Alicante is the father of Maria Flordeluna and Reneboy with his deceased wife Elvira Aragoncillo. He is now married to Jo Espero.
John Estrada
as Gary Alvarado		 Gary Alvarado is a soldier in the Philippine military and Leo's half-brother/rival.
Vina Morales
as Maria Elvira Aragoncillo-Alicante †

 Elvira Aragoncillo is a governors daughter who falls in love with Leo Alicante and marries him. She dies after being shot by rebels and enemies of Leo and the Philippine military.
Liza Lorena
as Brigida Espero		 Brigida is Jo's mother and Wilma's grandmother. Her nickname is "Mamita."
Alwyn Uytingco
as Jacob Charles "JC" Custodio		 JC is a student at the university Annie attends and is the leader of an on-campus action group.
Jill Yulo
as Annie Natividad		 Annie is the daughter of Tibor, who is attending college and lives with her father at the Alicante home.
Johnny Delgado†
as Ret. Gen. Carlos Alvarado Alicante

 Carlos Alvarado is a retired Philippine military general and father to Leo and Gary. He is the grandfather of Maria Flordeluna and Reneboy.
Roldan Aquino†
as Tibor Natividad		 Tibor is Leo's uncle who now serves as the family driver.
Nash Aguas
as Renato Manuel "Reneboy" Alicante		 Reneboy is the youngest son of Leo and Elvira and brother to Maria Flordeluna. He is eight years old.
Kristel Fulgar
as Wilma Espero		 Wilma is the daughter of Jo Espero who becomes Flor and Reneboy's stepsister.
Minnie Aguilar
as Soling		 Soling is the trusted servant of the Alicante family.
Supporting cast
  • Mark Dionisio as Lt. Col. Isagani Fernandez
  • Frances Ignacio as Marie: She is Jo's partner at the tutoring center.
  • Menggie Cobarrubias as General Torres
  • Neil Ryan Sese as Adolfo
  • Joshua Dionisio as Boyet - Flor's love interest
  • Cheena Crab as Greta: She is Brigida's personal maid.
  • Darius Cardano as Mark
  • Peewee OHara as Iya: She is JC's yaya or nanny who helps him and Annie realize their feelings for each other.
  • Dennis Coronel as Captain Castro
  • Nikki Bagaporo as Angel: She is Flor's best friend at school.
  • Ariel Reonal as Ariel Trono: He's a television news correspondent who reports on the controversy about Leo Alicante and Gary/Spider and later on contacts the latter for a price.
  • Tenessee Angelica Blue Cruz as the friend of flordeluna.
Guest cast
  • Carlo Artillaga as Lawyer of Leo
  • Bing Davao as Young Carlos
  • Mika Dela Cruz as "Julia"/Maria Flordeluna Alicante II: The youngest sister of Flor, Reneboy, and Wilma.
  • Patrick dela Rosa as Allan
  • Gabb Drillon as Teenage Gary
  • Franzen Fajardo as Enteng
  • Mar Garchitorena as Governor Aragoncillo
  • Tanya Gomez as Teresita V. Alicante
  • Nanding Josef as Mang Jose
  • Mike Lloren as Max
  • Ricky Rivero as Police Investigator
  • Yul Servo as Danillo Ferrer
  • Yvette Taguera as Lias
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.

  • Roxanne Manato as Maria Flordeluna Alicante
  • Christian Alvear as Rene Boy Alicante
  • Mary Joy Adorable as Wilma Espero
  • Rosanna Villegas as Jo Espero
  • Danny Depante as Leo Alicante
  • Abby Masilongan as Elvira Aragoncillo-Alicante
  • Eric Galvez as Gary Alvarado

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.[1] 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%.[2]

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
  • Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng
  • 2nd Unit Director: Rechie del Carmen
  • Headwriter Arah Jell Badayos
  • Writers: Rose Colindres, Arden Condez
  • Executive Producers: Minnella Abad, Myleen Ongkiko
  • Musical Director: Jessie Lasaten
  • Lighting Director: Christopher Manjares, George Tutanes
  • Production Designers: Sammy Aranzamendez, Malou Dugtong-de Guzman
  • Creative Consultant: Loida Viriña
  • Creative Manager: Jake Tordesillas
  • Production Manager: Annaliza A. Goma
  • Executive-in-Charge of Creative: Olivia M. Lamasan
  • Executive-in-Charge of Production: Malou N. Santos
  • Associate Producer Maria Eleanor Trono
  • Assistant Directors Bombee Blaza, Raymond Ocampo, Paul Michael Acero

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).

  • The original role was played by TV host and actress child star Janice De Belen.
  • The writer of the story is Loida Virina, who also made Gulong ng Palad. Both her serials were very successful and remade on ABS-CBN.
  • The 1970s version ran for 10 years, while the 2007 version ran for 4 months.
  • Eliza Pineda and Kristel Fulgar were together for the second time after the drama series Bituin, as the young Desiree Del Valle (Eliza) and young Carol Banawa (Kristel).

See also

References
  1. Bandinelli), Nielsen (custom template by David. "Nielsen Television Audience Measurement | News". www.agbnielsen.net. Archived from the original on 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
  2. Godinez, Bong. "TV Ratings: "Maria Flordeluna" still tops NUTAM finale episodes; "Marimar" in second". Archived from the original on 2014-02-28. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
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