Contessa (TV series)
| Contessa | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Marlon Miguel |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Albert Langitan |
| Creative director | Roy Iglesias |
| Starring | Glaiza de Castro |
| Theme music composer | Vehnee Saturno |
| Opening theme | "Dito sa Aking Mundo" by Glaiza de Castro |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 147 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Rosie Lyn M. Atienza |
| Editors |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 20-38 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Content Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | March 19 – September 8, 2018 |
Contessa (transl. Countess) is a 2018 Philippine television drama revenge series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars Glaiza de Castro in the title role. It premiered on March 19, 2018, on the network's Afternoon Prime and Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up replacing Ika-6 na Utos. The series concluded on September 8, 2018, with a total of 147 episodes. It was replaced by Ika-5 Utos in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]
Premise
Bea gets accused and imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, is determined to seek revenge on the people who took everything and everyone she loved away from her. She claims a new identity as Contessa and will seek for redemption and justice.[2]
Cast and characters
Cast
Glaiza de Castro
Jak Roberto
Lauren Young
- Lead cast
- Glaiza de Castro as Beatrice “Bea” Resureccion - Caballero / Contessa Venganza [3]
- Supporting cast
- Geoff Eigenmann as Gabriel R. Caballero[4]
- Jak Roberto as Santiago "Jong" Generoso Jr.[5]
- Gabby Eigenmann as Victorino "Vito" C. Imperial Jr. / Duquessa Dolce Vita[3]
- Lauren Young as Daniella "Dani" C. Imperial[3]
- Chanda Romero as Charito Castillo vda. de Imperial / Black Scorpion[3]
- Tetchie Agbayani as Guadalupe "Guada" Sarmiento vda. de Venganza / Dragona / Queen V.[3]
- Leandro Baldemor as Santiago "Tiago" Generoso Sr.[5]
- Dominic Roco as Oliver Sta. Ana[5]
- Bernadette Allyson as Sarah Imperial[5]
- Melissa Mendez as Helen Ramirez vda. de Caballero[5]
- Mon Confiado as Armando "Arman" Wilwayco
- Tanya Gomez as Linda Resurreccion[5]
- Karel Marquez as Virginia "Gigi" Palaroan
- Phytos Ramirez as Winston Mallari[5]
- Denise Barbacena as Miadora Jimenez[5]
- Will Ashley De Leon as Elijah "Ely" Resureccion Venganza [5]
- Guest cast
- Mark Herras as Marco R. Caballero[5]
- Toby Alejar as Atty. Cordero
- Shermaine Santiago as a fortune teller
- J-mee Katanyag as Mayora Angela
- Antonette Garcia as Chunna
- Angeli Bayani as Yolly
- Andrea Torres as Contessa Venganza
- Al Tantay as Pablo Venganza
- Jay Arcilla as Jonas Zamora
- Patricia Tumulak as Marga Antonio
- Mike Magat as Lamberto "Berto" Zamora
- Divine Tetay as Misha Wilton
- Shaira Diaz as Ces Hidalgo
- Tyler Gatdula as Harold Villarama
- Philip Lazaro as Marusca
- Janice Hung as Mystie
- Nicole Donesa as Monique
- Stephanie Sol as Lara
- Roi Vinzon as Felipe
- Paolo Gumabao as Jigo
- Neil Ryan Sese as Detective Eric
- Ervic Vijandre as Enzo
- Max Collins as Perfida Ledesma[6]
- Joshua Zamora as Jimmy / Paul
- Elizabeth Oropesa as Rowena[7]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | Contessa | Won | [8] |
| Best Drama Actress | Glaiza de Castro | Nominated | [9] | ||
| Best Drama Supporting Actor | Gabby Eigenmann | Won | [8] | ||
| 1st Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (National) | Won | [10] | ||
| 8th EdukCircle Awards | Best Actress (Drama Series) | Glaiza de Castro | Won | [11] |
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Contessa earned a 5.2% rating.[12]
References
- ^ "Contessa (Full Episodes) - YouTube". Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ "Contessa". Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Molbog-Mendoza, Jenny (March 14, 2018). "Glaiza: Everything is challenging in 'Contessa'". Sunstar. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (December 6, 2017). "Geoff Eigenmann returns to GMA-7 after two-year stay with ABS-CBN". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Calligan, Michelle (March 5, 2018). "IN PHOTOS: The cast of 'Contessa' at their official pictorial". Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Max Collins on 'Contessa'". Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- ^ Matriano, Kate. "Glaiza de Castro astonished by crowd's warm reception of 'Liway': 'Di ako makatulog'". Retrieved September 2, 2018.
- ^ a b Dimaculangan, Jocelyn; Sancon, Allan (October 15, 2018). "32nd Star Awards for TV winners revealed; ASAP joins MMK, Eat Bulaga, Bubble Gang in Hall of Fame". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ Ganal, FM (October 6, 2018). "Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television". PEP.ph. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ "Asian Academy Creative Awards: National/Regional Winners 2018". Asian Academy Creative Awards. October 17, 2018. Archived from the original on January 15, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ "The 8th EdukCircle Awards".
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (March 27, 2018). "How did Glaiza de Castro's Contessa pilot episode fare in AGB ratings?". Retrieved May 14, 2019.
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