| Diva | |
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| Format | Musical dramedy |
| Developed by | Don Michael Perez |
| Directed by | Dominic Zapata |
| Starring | Regine Velasquez Rufa Mae Quinto Mark Anthony Fernandez TJ Trinidad Glaiza de Castro |
| Theme music composer | Ogie Alcasid |
| Opening theme | "Diva" by Diva Cast |
| Ending theme | "Walang Ibang Mamahalin" by Regine Velasquez |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 108 (Total) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original run | March 1, 2010 – July 30, 2010 |
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Diva is a Philippine musical dramedy television series, developed by Don Michael Perez and directed by Dominic Zapata.[1] The series premiered on March 1, 2010 on GMA Network, starring Regine Velasquez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Mark Anthony Fernandez, TJ Trinidad and Glaiza de Castro.[2]
It has several cameos from Ogie Alcasid, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera.[3]
It is aired internationally, with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV in which the show premiered on March 3, 2010.[4]
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Diva is about the funny but touching life of Sampaguita a.k.a. Sam (Regine Velasquez), a hideous-looking woman who dreams of becoming a famous singer someday. Sam's singing prowess and good-natured personality will lead her to find a spot in the entertainment industry despite her unpleasant looks.
But life will not be that easy for Sam because there are pretty, sexy and talented ladies who will make life miserable for her. These include Lady (Rufa Mae Quinto), a model who aspires to be a diva and Tiffany (Glaiza de Castro), Lady's personal assistant and sister who will eventually becomes a singer too. These women will be Sam's friends-turned-rivals.
Another character who will hinder Sam's dreams of becoming a singer is her own mother, Paula (Gloria Diaz), a former beauty queen and a frustrated singer-actress. She blames her ugly daughter for making her lose the opportunity to become big in showbiz.
Unlike her mother, Sam's dad Elvis (Buboy Garovillo), a former musician-turned-taxi driver, is very supportive of her dreams. He will push his daughter to reach for her dream. He is Sam's number one fan.
Aside from Elvis, the people who believe in Sam's talents are her best friend Barbra (Jaya), her half-brother Smith (Mark Herras), her neighbor Vanessa (Ynna Asistio), and George (Randy Santiago), an executive producer of a recording company.
Two young and gorgeous men, meanwhile, will fall for Sam. They are cousins Gary (Mark Anthony Fernandez) and Martin (TJ Trinidad). Gary is Sam's cool and loyal childhood friend. He is a good lyricist and a good writer. His goal is to find a woman who deserves his love.
Martin, on the other hand, is a rich, charming, boy-next-door kind of guy. He is a good composer and very passionate about his music. His parents want him to focus on classical music but he prefers pop and alternative music.
Who among these men will truly love Sam? Does having an ugly face automatically become an impediment to one's dreams? Is surgery the best solution to fulfill one's ambitions? When Sam gets the spotlight that she aspires for, will she manage to withstand the intrigues that go along with it?
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