Rosalka

Rosalka
Genre Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Directed by Jeffrey Jeturian
Rechie del Carmen
Starring Empress Schuck[1][2][3]
Felix Roco[4][5]
Matt Evans[6]
Theme music composer Rico J. Puno
Opening theme "Lupa" by Erik Santos
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes 115
Production
Executive producer(s) Sackey Prince Pendatun
Running time 45 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel ABS-CBN
Picture format 480i SDTV
Original run May 17, 2010 – October 22, 2010
External links
Website

Rosalka is an afternoon ABS-CBN drama starring Empress Schuck in the title role along with Matt Evans and Felix Roco. The story revolves around a hunchback named Rosa and her journey towards the pain and joy of life in extent of her disability.[7][8][9][10] It aired from May 17, 2010 to October 22, 2010.

Plot

The story revolves around a young lady named Rosalka, judged and shunned by the public because of her "horrible" disability—all, except for a man who seems to accept her for who she is. But will their love stand the test of time—and of society, when the mystery of Rosalka's disability is made public? Rosa is carrying a monster inside her back that detaches itself every full moon which then transforms Rosa into a beautiful lady. The monster dies at the ending because of saving its and Rosa's mother from Wilfred.

Cast

The cast of Rosalka

Main cast

Supporting cast

Extended cast

Special participation

Launch

Rosalka was launched as one of the ABS-CBN's offerings for the 2010, during the ABS-CBN Trade Launch and was announced during the Kapamilya Trade Launch held in Boracay.[14]

Trivia

In Slavic mythology, there is a supernatural creature called "Rusalka" which generally resemble mermaids and nymphs.

Award

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7217/Is-Empress-Schuck-ready-to-compete-with-Kim-Chiu-and-Erich-Gonzales-.aspx
  2. ↑ http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7311/Empress-says-she-s-not-ready-to-pursue-bolder-roles.aspx
  3. ↑ http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7393/Empress-defends-Kim-Chiu-and-Erich-Gonzales-on-attitude-issues.aspx
  4. ↑ http://www.pep.ph/news/25511/Felix-Roco-dismisses-rumored-rift-with-dad-Bembol-Roco
  5. ↑ http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7435/Felix-Roco-is-happy-to-be-back-at-ABS-CBN.aspx
  6. ↑ http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7392/Matt-Evans-talks-about-his-girlfriend-s-reaction-to-their-kissing-scandal.aspx
  7. ↑ http://www.pep.ph/guide/5938/Empress-will-soon-play-a-hunchback-named-Rosalka
  8. ↑ http://www.pep.ph/guide/6063/Empress-Schuck-shares-similar-traits-with-her-character-in-%3Cem%3ERosalka%3C-em%3E
  9. ↑ http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/7460/rosalka/Rosalka.aspx
  10. ↑ Rosalka: Feature Article retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 05-17-2010
  11. ↑ http://www.abs-cbn.com/Celebrity/Article/7429/Isabelle-Abierra-gets-her-biggest-break-yet.aspx
  12. ↑ http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7452/Maricar-De-Mesa-is-enjoying-her-new-career.aspx
  13. ↑ http://tfcnow.abs-cbn.com/ondemand/highlight/livepresscon/20100505-rosalka.asx
  14. ↑ http://www.abs-cbn.com/Headlines/Article/1800/The-biggest-stars-descend-on-Bagong-Simula-the-ABS-CBN-Trade-Show.aspx