La Vendetta
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| La Vendetta | |
|---|---|
 Love and Vengeance |
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| Format | Drama, Mystery, Suspense-Thriller,Crime,Horror, |
| 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 episodes |
| 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 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Jumong |
| Followed by | n/a |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
| IMDb profile | |
La Vendetta (lit. Blood Feud) is a Philippine drama that aired on 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]
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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. 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] Sypnosis
[edit] Plot
This is a story of three sisters with different personalities and secrets. Their individual differences will put sibling rivalry to another level and push one of them to the extreme.
The story revolves around the three Cardinale sisters who clash in their fight for love and their rights to the family’s fortune. When one of them dies, the two remaining siblings, as well as everyone linked to them, become primary suspects. The motive for the murder, as well as the person behind it, is the mystery that has to be solved.[9]
[edit] Cast and characters
[edit] Main cast
- Sunshine Dizon as Eloisa Salumbides-Cardinale
- Jennylyn Mercado[10] as Almira Cardinale
- Jean Garcia as Amanda Cardinale
[edit] Extended cast
- Paolo Contis as Junjun Sabino
- Polo Ravales[11] as Gabby Trajano
- Chynna Ortaleza as Joanna Alumpihit
- Alynna Asistio as Alex Cardinale
- Caridad Sanchez[12] 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[13] as Rodora Alhambra
- Wendell Ramos[14] 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] Soundtrack
The official theme song for the series is entitled "P.S. I Love You" under the composition of composer Mark Lopez. The song was originally sung by Sharon Cuneta for the her second ever movie back in 1981. This time around, it is Jennylyn Mercado who gave her rendition of the song for the series.
[edit] See also
- List of programs broadcast by GMA Network
- La Mujer de Judas
[edit] References
- ^ Mark Herras `extra' na lang sa buhay ni Jennylyn, journal.com.ph, n.d. 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, n.d. Accessed last October 11, 2007.
- ^ Ara, may tampo sa Siyete, journal.com.ph, n.d. Accessed last September 28, 2007.
- ^ Rustom Padilla joins the growing cast of La Vendetta, pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last October 2, 2007.
- ^ Luis, natawa sa pagka-link kay Paolo, abante-tonite.com, n.d. Accessed last October 6, 2007.
- ^ Sheryl Cruz accepts ABS-CBN's offer but will return to GMA-7, pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last September 28, 2007.
- ^ FIRST READ ON PEP: Jean Garcia replaces Sheryl Cruz in "La Vendetta", pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last September 30, 2007.
- ^ The start of vengeance, igma.tv, n.d. Accessed last October 24, 2007.
- ^ FIRST READ ON PEP: Jennylyn Mercado returns to primetime TV via GMA-7's "La Vendetta", pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last September 28, 2007.
- ^ Mark shoud not feel bad about Polo, journal.com.ph, n.d. Accessed last October 5, 2007.
- ^ Pamilya, ’di apektado ng magulong lovelife ni Vina, journal.com.ph, n.d. Accessed last October 6, 2007.
- ^ Mark, suportado ni EB Babe Lian, abante-tonite.com, n.d. Accessed last October 6, 2007.
- ^ Non-showbiz GF, karay-karay ni Wendell sa taping, journal.com.ph, n.d. Accessed last October 18, 2007.
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- La Vendetta at Telebisyon.net
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