Mara Clara
| Mara Clara | |
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| Genre | Family drama |
| Created by | Emil Cruz, Jr. |
| Developed by | ABS-CBN |
| Starring | Judy Ann Santos Gladys Reyes |
| Opening theme | "Mara Clara" by Therese Amper |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, English, Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 1,209 |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | multicamera setup |
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| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original release | August 17, 1992 – February 14, 1997 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Esperanza (February 17, 1997-July 30, 1999) |
| Related shows | Mara Clara (2010) |
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| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
Mara Clara is a Filipino daytime/primetime television drama on ABS-CBN, which ran from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997. It was re-aired on Studio 23 (now ABS-CBN Sports+Action) and Kapamilya Channel (now Bro), both ABS-CBN subsidiaries.[1] It was adapted into a feature film released by Star Cinema in 1996.
This soap opera made Judy Ann Santos the Queen of Pinoy Soap Opera and Gladys Reyes as Primera Kontrabida on Philippine television.
The series originally aired at 2:30 p.m. until January 27, 1995. On January 30, 1995, it went to a 2:00 p.m. timeslot. On July 1, 1996, it moved to a primetime slot until it ended on February 14, 1997 in make way for Esperanza as the replacement on February 17.
A 2010 remake, starring Kathryn Bernardo as Mara and Julia Montes as Clara, aired on ABS-CBN from October 25, 2010 to June 3, 2011.
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Synopsis
Mara and Clara were switched at birth in the nursery when they were born, and the details of this event were recorded by Kardo, a hospital staff, in his diary. Mara lived as the poor daughter of the couple Susan and Gary Davis while Clara, their real daughter, was brought up by the rich Amanthe and Almira del Valle.
The good-natured del Valle couple takes in Mara as a servant and decides to spend for her education not knowing that she is their real daughter. Gary, who is actually a gang/syndicate leader, approves of the idea that Mara lives with the del Valles to extort money. Clara makes life for Mara difficult. But, as time progresses, they find their true identity in the spotlights, damages are paid, and they all know where they stand.
Cast
Main cast
- Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo as Mara del Valle / Mara David
- Gladys Reyes-Roxas as Clara David / Clara del Valle
Supporting cast
- Susan Africa as Susan David
- Eruel Tongco† / William Martinez as Gary David
- Beverly Vergel as Ma'am Alvira del Valle
- Juan Rodrigo as Amanthe del Valle
- Dan Fernandez as Kardo Davis
- Wowie de Guzman as Christian Torralba
- Christopher Roxas as Erris Reyes
- Minnie Aguilar as Lagring
- Eagle Riggs as CG
- Noel Colet as Enrico
- Anita Linda as Aling Pacita
- Paolo Contis as Jepoy
- Agatha Tapan as Denise
- Carol Magallanes as Carol
- Jochelle Olalia as Karen
Extended cast
- Rico Yan† as Derrick Gonzales
- Angelika de la Cruz as Joyce
- Ian Galliguez as Bekya
- Leni Santos as Lenita
- Piolo Pascual (recurring role)
Reception
Film adaptation
| Mara Clara: The Movie | |
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| Directed by | Emil Cruz, Jr. Jerry Lopez Sineneng |
| Produced by | Charo Santos-Concio Malou N. Santos |
| Starring | Judy Ann Santos Gladys Reyes |
| Music by | Nonong Buencamino |
| Cinematography | Ricardo Jacinto |
| Edited by | Joyce E. Bernal |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time
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114 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog English |
In 1996, a movie was produced based on the television series. The Mara Clara movie adaptation was the first television series created by ABS-CBN to be adapted by Star Cinema. On the adaptation, the only cast changed was the character of Gary Davis who was portrayed by Eruel Tongco in the television, and was played by William Martinez in the movie due to the former's death from a car accident in 1996.
Remake
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During the ABS-CBN trade event held last August 24, 2010 at the World Trade Center Manila, it was announced that a remake of the series will start its production this 2010.[2] Kathryn Bernardo is slated for the role of Mara, with Julia Montes as Clara.[3]
Re-Air
The series re-aired in 2007 by affiliates Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel (internationally) through 2008.
Production staff
- Executive Producer: Annaliza A. Goma
- Producer: Book One: Maru R. Benitez; Book Two: Dagang V. Vilbar
- Written and Directed by: Emil Cruz, Jr.
Trivia
- Mara Clara is the network's longest running soap opera for almost 4 years.
See also
- List of shows previously aired by ABS-CBN
- List of telenovelas of ABS-CBN
- Mara Clara (2010 TV series)
