Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa

*Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa*
Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa
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Also known as	The Story of Mariposa
Genre	Drama; Fantasy;
Developed by	Dode Cruz; Lobert Villela;
Written by	Glaiza Ramirez; Gilbeys Sardea;
Directed by	Mark A. Reyes
Creative director	Jun Lana
Starring	Barbie Forteza
Opening theme	"Kahit Man Lang sa Pangarap" by Julie Anne San Jose
Composer	Vehnee Saturno
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	85
Production
Executive producer	Rebya Upalda
Production locations	Manila, Philippines
Cinematography	Jay Linao
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30-45 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	November 5, 2012 –; March 1, 2013

Paroa: Ang Kwento ni Mariposa (International title: The Story of Mariposa / transl. Paroa: The Story of Mariposa) is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Barbie Forteza in the title role. It premiered on November 5, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Moon Embracing the Sun. The series concluded on March 1, 2013 with a total of 85 episodes. It was replaced by Forever in its timeslot.

Premise

Mariposa, a girl who belongs to the kingdom of the butterfly people known as Paroa. However, she will grow up in the human world because their kingdom got destroyed. Her mother Aurora, the queen of Paroa, will save her from the destruction of their kingdom. Thus, Mariposa will grow up under the care of Amalia who treats her as her own child despite her strange looks — Mariposa's skin is similar to a woolly worm. Despite people making fun of her looks, Mariposa will still have a cheerful and optimistic disposition.

Meanwhile, Iñigo will grow up hating the Paroas because her mother Rosanna told him that his father died because of them. He will be Mariposa's high school classmate. He has a bad-boy image and always gets kicked out from school that's why he is still in his sophomore year. Iñigo and Mariposa will be friends but because of peer pressure he will also mock and make fun of Mariposa. However, when Mariposa transforms into a beautiful Paroa, Iñigo will like and develop feelings towards her not knowing that she is the same girl who he mocked and at the same time a Paroa who he grew up hating.^[1]

Cast and characters

Cast

Barbie Forteza

Ruru Madrid

Lani Mercado

Lead cast

Barbie Forteza as Mariposa de Guzman / Aira^[2]

Supporting cast

Derrick Monasterio as Iñigo Villamor
Joyce Ching as Rebecca "Becca" Sarmiento
Ruru Madrid as Rasul
Miguel Tanfelix as Joko Santos
Tanya Garcia as Aurora^[3]
Agot Isidro as Amalia de Guzman
Alicia Mayer as Rosanna Villamor
Maritoni Fernandez as Belen Sarmiento
Lexi Fernandez as Giselle Sarmiento
Lani Mercado as Dahlia
Gerard Pizarras as Adon

Recurring cast

Marc Acueza as Desmond
Bianca Umali as Leah
Shyr Valdez as Lani Santos
German Moreno as Apo Pasko
Jhoana Marie Tan as Lila
Shermaine Santiago as Talisay
Gino dela Peña as Roman
Rita Daniela as Lizzy
Rhen Escaño as Betty
Janna Trites as Tess
Robert Villar as Uno
Isabel "Lenlen" Frial as Pao-pao
Neil Ryan Sese as Armando Villamor

Guest cast

Kryshee Grengia as young Mariposa
Ashley Cabrera as young Becca
Byron Ortile as young Joko

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa earned a 12.1% rating.^[4] While the final episode scored a 12.1% rating.^[5]

References

^ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=70&articleId=863799 ^{[dead link]}
^ "Barbie Forteza and Derrick Monasterio team up in GMA's Paroa, Ang Kwento ni Mariposa".
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (November 25, 2020). "Tanya Garcia returns to GMA-7 after six years". Retrieved November 27, 2020.
^ "AGB Nielsen Media Research: Mega Manila Household TV Ratings – March 1, 2013 (Friday)". March 5, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
^ Tuazon, Nikko (March 5, 2013). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (February 28 to March 4): Juan dela Cruz and Indio go head-to-head in primetime race; GMA-7 maintains lead in weekend ratings". Retrieved March 1, 2018.

External links

Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa at IMDb

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[1] ttp://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=70&articleId=863799 ^{[dead link]}

[2] "Barbie Forteza and Derrick Monasterio team up in GMA's Paroa, Ang Kwento ni Mariposa".

[3] Anarcon, James Patrick (November 25, 2020). "Tanya Garcia returns to GMA-7 after six years". Retrieved November 27, 2020.

[4] "AGB Nielsen Media Research: Mega Manila Household TV Ratings – March 1, 2013 (Friday)". March 5, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2018.

[5] Tuazon, Nikko (March 5, 2013). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (February 28 to March 4): Juan dela Cruz and Indio go head-to-head in primetime race; GMA-7 maintains lead in weekend ratings". Retrieved March 1, 2018.

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