Dyesebel (TV series)
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| Dyesebel | |
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 Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel |
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| Format | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Created by | Mars Ravelo |
| Developed by | Dode Cruz |
| Directed by | Joyce E. Bernal Don Michael Perez |
| Starring | Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes |
| Opening theme | "Aking Mundo" by Julie San Jose |
| Ending theme | "Siya Na Nga Kaya" by Julie San Jose |
| Composer(s) | Danny Tan |
| Country of origin |  Philippines |
| Language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 140 +1 special |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Wilma Galvante |
| Producer(s) | Cheryl Ching-Sy |
| Location(s) | Coron, Palawan Subic, Zambales Metro Manila Anilao, Batangas Bolinao, Pangasinan |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original run | April 28, 2008 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag |
| Related shows | Captain Barbell Darna Lastikman |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
| IMDb profile | |
Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama that is currently airing on GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel about a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo.[1]
The series premiered on April 28, 2008[2] and is expected to air for 28 weeks or 140 episodes[3], with Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the lead roles, and Joyce E. Bernal at the helm.[4]
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[edit] Origin
"Dyesebel" is a popular mermaid character created by renowned graphic novelist Mars Ravelo. The story has been adapted into five separate films, and a spin-off, throughout the timeline of 1953 to 1996.[5]
Edna Luna, Vilma Santos, Alma Moreno, Alice Dixson, and Charlene Gonzales had all played the lead role in the big-screen, and all of them reached greater heights after playing the role.
[edit] Overview
[edit] Production
Many actresses were considered and rumoured for the highly coveted role of the cursed mermaid "Dyesebel". In the beginning the name of Anne Curtis surfaced as the lead before GMA Network bought the rights.[6] Angel Locsin's name was briefly attached, but her revelation to move networks took a toll.
The likes of Rhian Ramos[7], Nadine Samonte[8], Jennylyn Mercado and Katrina Halili were heavily considered for the role. It was later announced that Marian Rivera had bagged the lead role with Dingdong Dantes as her leading man once again after their popular drama MariMar.[9] Mark Anthony Fernandez and Dennis Trillo were among the actors considered for the role of Fredo.[10]
For the training for the roles of the "mermaids" and "mermans", Alfred Vargas, Michelle Madrigal, Paolo Ballesteros and lead Marian Rivera had to learn how to swim similar to dolphins.[11] The tails for the mermaids for the series were made from silicon for it look very real. Each tail costs up to 100,000 Php, rougly around 2,500 USDs.[12].
[edit] Crew
Joyce E. Bernal was chosen to direct this adaptation of the Mars Ravelo's graphic novel.[13] This marks her third directed-series for television, and also reunites her with head writer Dode Cruz. The two previously made the audience-favoured and critically acclaimed MariMar.
Don Michael Perez was also hired to co-direct the series replacing Mac Alejandre - who is currently busy heading Joaquin Bordado.[14]
Renowned designers Rodell Cruz and Bill Gustillo provided the waterworld sets and costumes. Riot, Inc. also provided the visual effects for the series.
[edit] Promotion
There were several teaser trailers showing on television four months prior to the release date of the series. Weeks before the release date, billboards were introduced all-over Mega Manila.[15]
On the same week, Sofitel: Philippines' pool area was closed for the night of the series' press-conference having the Philippine Synchronized Swimming Team.[16] A special primer was also telecast on April 25, the Friday before the pilot episode, titled "Ang Mundo ni Dyesebel", "The World of Dyesebel" in English, on the timeslot of The Legend. It was hosted by the series' leads: Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes.
[edit] Reception
Even though it was reported that there were power interruptions in some areas in Metro Manila during the airing of Dyesebel on April 28, the series premiered with a very high 44.9% against Lobo's 18.2%. According to Meralco, there was a problem in their power supply.[17] Due to public demands, the pilot week of the series was re-aired on 11:45 to 13:00 of May 4.[18] The replay also rated high with 25.2% rating against ABS-CBN's Oscar de la Hoya and Steve Forbes fight - which received a 15.2%.[19]
The series also topped the National Urban TV Audience Measurement, or NUTAM, for the months of April and May with 35.1%.[20]
[edit] Synopsis
The story of Dyesebel begins when mermaid who fell in love with a human which name is Lucia (Garcia) delivers a beautiful baby but instead of human she delivered a mermaid. The child is called "Dyesebel" (Rivera). And although surprised by their daughter's strange form, Lucia and her husband Tino (Ramos) promise to love their child no matter what.
But in no time at all, their neighbors discover the couple's secret. And when the community is hit with a series of catastrophes, the town believes that the anomaly that is Dyesebel is to blame; an accusation that leads to Tino's (Wendell Ramos) death and Lucia to offer her only daughter to the sea, where she would fit better.
Unknown to Lucia, it is at the heart of the sea that Dyesebel's adventures and misfortunes will begin, and it is within the confines of the waters that Dyesebel will lead a new life-a journey that would take her to the depths of the sea, as well as to chaos of the city. Dyesebel discovers that she can also be a human-being by visiting Amafura (Rufa Mae Quinto)[21]
[edit] Cast and characters
[edit] Credited Main cast
| Cast | Character | Summary |
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| Dingdong Dantes Arkin Luciano Magalona |
Fredo Legaspi | Fredo is one of the country’s hottest bachelors, a man who makes it no secret that he doesn’t believe in love. But when his life is saved by a beautiful stranger, Fredo’s life begins to unravel—and he just might start believing in the power of true love. |
| Marian Rivera Kirsten Jane Singrit |
Dyesebel/Isabel | Dyesebel is the most loved and most beautiful mermaid under the sea, but she is also the one who gets into the most trouble! When Dyesebel is saved by a young man from fishermen, it would seem that she had found what others haven't in their long lives: her one true love. As a mermaid who wear jeans under water |
| Rufa Mae Quinto | Amafura | Amafura grants the wishes of the merpeople in Serenea for a price. She took Dyesebel's beauty in exchange for the feet she longed for. As the sea witch, Amafura will continue to ask for the most important things that a mermaid/merman can offer in exchange for granting their dreams. |
| Ricky Davao | Don Juan Legaspi | He is the father of Fredo and Shiela Mae, a rich man who has made a lot of enemies on his way to the top. |
| Alfred Vargas | Erebus | A handsome and royal merman who must hide his true feelings for Dyesebel. |
| Mylene Dizon | Dyangga | The mean queen of the sea, a beautiful but wretched creature whose jealousy knows no bounds. She wants to make sure that Dyesebel never experiences a happy moment under the sea. |
| Lotlot de Leon | Banak | The kind and motherly mermaid who finds Dyesebel and later on decides to adopt her as her own daughter. |
| Luis Alandy | Gildo Villarama | A sought-after model who isn't content with what he has. He is also Fredo's closest friend and biggest competition. |
| Marco Alcaraz | Usaro | He is the most trusted soldier, and lover, of Dyangga. But unbeknownst to the queen of the sea, Usaro has hidden feelings for Dyesebel. |
| Teri Onor | Akirang | An evil seahorse with delusions of grandeur. He is the one who flames the hatred that Dyangga feels for Dyesebel. |
| Paolo Ballesteros | Bukanding | Dyesebel's closest friend and has been with her since she first became part of the sea. |
| Jean Garcia | Lucia/Ava | Lucia is the real mother of Dyesebel, a martyr who decides to forsake her own happiness just to save the lives of those she loves. she is also a former mermaid and she used to rule the sea. but when she became human another mermaid stole her throne. |
| Aljur Abrenica | Paolo | A poor fisherman who falls in love with a girl too rich for him: Shiela Mae. |
| Michelle Madrigal Renz Joyce Juan |
Berbola | She is one of the mermaids that Dyesebel truly trusts. But what she doesn’t know is that Berbola hides her loathing for the outsider because she herself has fallen in love with Fredo. |
| Kris Bernal | Shiela Mae Legaspi | Fredo's younger sister who likes getting what she wants, whenever she wants it. |
| Hero Angeles | Mark | He is a young fisherman who holds a deep hatred for Fredo and his family; he is also Paolo’s older brother. . |
| Bianca King | Betty Salcedo | One of the most popular models in the country, and she can have anyone she wants-except Fredo. She will be the one who will make Dyesebel's life miserable. |
[edit] Extended Guest cast
- Wendell Ramos as Tino Montemayor
- Chanda Romero as Doña Felicia Montemayor
- Chinggoy Alonzo as Don Ernesto Montemayor
- Andrea del Rosario as Vivian
- Jen Rosendahl
- Vaness del Moral as Sosira
- Filiberto Nepomuceno as Butete
- Charlotte Hermoso as Jelay
- Ryan Yllana as Leo
- Philip Lazaro as Charity
- Robert Villar as Buboy
- Jackie Rice as Arana[22]
- Fayatollah as Lady Dee
- Nanette Inventor as Doña Guada
- Mang Enriquez as Mang Mike
[edit] Soundtrack
The series' theme song is sung by Sugarpop Julie San Jose. The song composed by Danny Tan is titled "Aking Mundo", "My World" in English. As separate love theme titled "Siya Na Nga Kaya", "Maybe You're the One" in English, is also composed by Tan and sung by San Jose.[23]
[edit] See also
- List of programs broadcast by GMA Network
- Dyesebel - the original graphic novel
[edit] References
- ^ Marian Rivera refuses to talk about her rumored lovelife pep.ph
- ^ ‘Babangon...’ set, nilait ni Dina! journal.com.ph
- ^ Movie press pinaligaya ni Angel Locsin journal.com.ph
- ^ Marian, perfect sa ‘Dyesebel’ – Direk Joyce journal.com.ph
- ^ Mars Ravelo Tripod marsravelodarna.tripod.com
- ^ ‘Dyesebel’ goes to Anne Curtis tempo.com.ph
- ^ Rhian Ramos spends Christmas with dad in Thailand pep.ph
- ^ KC, pumirma sa Star Cinema journal.com.ph
- ^ FIRST READ ON PEP: Marian Rivera confirms she is the new Dyesebel pep.ph
- ^ GMA-7 executives formally announce casting of Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in Dyesebel pep.ph
- ^ Marian, in love? gmanews.tv
- ^ Buntot ni Dyesebel, parang totoo abante-tonite.com
- ^ Direktor, excited sa ‘Dyesebel’ abante-tonite.com
- ^ Marian, lumaki ang boobs! abante.com.ph
- ^ Showbiz Central: Unveiling of Dyesebel's Billboard gmanews.tv
- ^ Foreign guests nabulabog sa presscon ng 'Dyesebel' journal.com.ph
- ^ TV Ratings (April 25-28): "Dyesebel" pilot episode swims its way to the top pep.ph
- ^ ‘Dyesebel: Ang Simula’ ibabalik bukas abante-tonite.com
- ^ Angelica bagay kay Dingdong journal.com.ph
- ^ ‘Dyesebel’ #1 TV show ngayon abante-tonite.com
- ^ Ready to make a splash igma.tv
- ^ Jackie Rice gets another chance; joins the cast of "Dyesebel" pep.ph
- ^ Boobs ni Marian, nag-‘hi’ sa taping journal.com.ph
[edit] External Links
- Dyesebel at Telebisyon.net
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