La Vendetta
| La Vendetta | |
|---|---|
 Love and Vengeance |
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| Format | Drama, Mystery, Suspense-Thriller, |
| Created by | RJ Nuevas |
| Directed by | Gil Tejada, Jr. Lore Reyes Topel Lee (pilot) |
| Starring | Sunshine Dizon Jennylyn Mercado and Jean Garcia (see cast) |
| Theme music composer | Mark Lopez |
| Ending theme | P.S. I Love You by Jennylyn Mercado |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 60 (final) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante Winnie Hollis-Reyes |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original run | October 29, 2007 – January 18, 2008 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
La Vendetta (Love and Vengeance) is a Philippine suspense-thriller drama series for GMA Network. It began to air on October 29, and ended on January 18, 2008.[1] The series is an experimental soap opera from as it is the first series in the Philippines to use the genre of suspense-thriller.[2] It was aired with a one week delay on GMA Pinoy TV worldwide. The series consist 60 episodes completing the first season. The show wasn't renewed for the second season. It was re-aired on GMA Life TV worldwide.
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[edit] Overview
[edit] Pre-production
The production started late September, while filming started on October 12 for a October 29 airing - incredibly short for a primetime series. But, in fact, the production was conceived long before 2005, and had to be postponed because of the "boom" of telefantasyas.[3]
[edit] Casting
This series is the much-awaited come-back series for Jennylyn Mercado after the feud between her manager and GMA Network, her role was expected to recurred but while the series is ongoing her character was upgraded into a series regular. This is also Sunshine Dizon's new series after the recently concluded Impostora.[4]
In addition, this is also the come-back Philippine drama for veteran actors Rustom Padilla[5] and Snooky Serna after their recent showbiz revelations.[6]
Sheryl Cruz was initially tapped to play an Amanda, but chose to do Princess Sarah with ABS-CBN.[7] Jean Garcia was chosen for her replacement.[8]
[edit] Crew
- Directed by: Gil Tejada, Jr., Lore Reyes and Topel Lee
- Executive-in-charge of Production: Wilma Galvante
- Production Manager: Rams David
- Executive Producer: Winnie Hollis-Reyes
- Creative Consultants: Anette Gozon-Abrogar and Jun Lana
- Head Writer: RJ Nuevas
- Writers: Suzette Doctolero, Dode Cruz and Tina Velasco
- Musical Director: Richard Gonzales
[edit] Synopsis
[edit] Plot
The only thing that made the Cardinale sisters siblings is their surname. Amanda is the eldest, Eloisa, which is just adopted since she has different father, and Almira, the youngest. Eloisa has trauma of her father's death, since she saw the incident. As she live in the mansion and Amanda is jealous of her. One time, Eloisa's mother died, leaving them in father's care. As soon they grow up, the now-pregnant Almira was killed by a mysterious killer. They accused Amanda, until her death, and she was now a ghost. At the end, the seemingly innocent Ariel revealed the truth, but he was sucked to hell.
[edit] Cast and characters
[edit] Main cast
- Sunshine Dizon as Eloisa Salumbides-Cardinale
- Jean Garcia as Amanda Cardinale
- Jennylyn Mercado[9] as Almira Cardinale
[edit] Extended cast
- Paolo Contis as Junjun Sabino
- Polo Ravales as Gabby Trajano
- Chynna Ortaleza as Joanna Alumpihit
- Alynna Asistio as Alex Cardinale
- Caridad Sanchez[10] as Nana Mildred
- Ella Guevara as Jessie Cardinale
- Dante Rivero as Edwin Cardinale
- Angelica Jones as Gerta Lamismis
- Luis Alandy as Ariel Guevarra
- Lotlot de Leon[11] as Rodora Alhambra
- Wendell Ramos[12] as Rigo Bayani
- Rustom Padilla as Alfie Camba
- Joseph Marco as Santi Domingo
[edit] Guest cast
- Snooky Serna as Janet Salumbides
- Mark Herras as Galo Alumpihit
- Krystal Reyes as Young Eloisa
- Hazel Ann Mendoza as Teen Amanda
- Karen delos Reyes as Andrea
- Sheila Marie Rodriguez as Alona
- Jenny Miller as Mariel
- Miguel Tanfelix as Young Junjun
- Deborah Sun
- Maricel Morales as Rebecca
- Jen Rosendahl as Vicky
- Gene Padilla as Dodong
- Nicole Dulalia as Young Rodora
- Joy Folloso as Young Amanda
- Jelaine Santos as Gigi
- Peewee O'Hara as Nurse Mets
- Cheska Inigo as Madam Jaydine
- Paolo Paraiso
- Anton dela Paz
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Mark Herras `extra' na lang sa buhay ni Jennylyn, journal.com.ph, Accessed last September 28, 2007.
- ^ La Vendetta airs its finale week starting January 7
- ^ "La Vendetta" starts taping October 12, major cast roles revealed, pep.ph, Accessed October 11, 2007.
- ^ Ara, may tampo sa Siyete, journal.com.ph, Accessed last September 28, 2007.
- ^ Rustom Padilla joins the growing cast of La Vendetta, pep.ph, Accessed October 2, 2007.
- ^ Luis, natawa sa pagka-link kay Paolo, abante-tonite.com, Accessed October 6, 2007.
- ^ Sheryl Cruz accepts ABS-CBN's offer but will return to GMA-7, pep.ph, Accessed last September 28, 2007.
- ^ Jean Garcia replaces Sheryl Cruz in "La Vendetta", pep.ph, Accessed last September 30, 2007.
- ^ Jennylyn Mercado returns to primetime TV via GMA-7's "La Vendetta", pep.ph, Accessed last September 28, 2007.
- ^ Pamilya, ’di apektado ng magulong lovelife ni Vina, journal.com.ph, Accessed October 6, 2007.
- ^ Mark, suportado ni EB Babe Lian, abante-tonite.com, Accessed October 6, 2007.
- ^ Non-showbiz GF, karay-karay ni Wendell sa taping, journal.com.ph, Accessed October 18, 2007.
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- La Vendetta at Telebisyon.net
- La Vendetta at the Internet Movie Database
