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| Created by | Emil Cruz, Jr. |
| Directed by | Jerome Chavez Pobocan Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IV |
| Starring | Kathryn Bernardo Julia Montes |
| Opening theme | "Mara Clara" by Carol Banawa |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino, English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 158 (final) |
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| Executive producer | Jennifer Borja-Soliman |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | October 25, 2010 – June 3, 2011 |
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| Mara Clara (Original) | |
Mara Clara is a Philippine television drama which aired on ABS-CBN from October 25, 2010 to June 3, 2011. It is a remake based on the 1992 original television series of same name.
It was also in celebration of the 60 Years Of Philippine Soap Opera year end offering. Following AMCARA Broadcasting Network's closure on October 22, 2010, after the ABS-CBN's acquisition of Studio 23 in July 2010.
Overview
Adaptation
Main article: Mara ClaraMara Clara is a remake of the 1992 television series, Mara Clara an adapted novel and serial of Emil Cruz Jr. produced by ABS-CBN. In 1996, the original TV series was adapted into a film where the whole cast reprised their role except for Eruel Tongco's character Gary Davis who was played by William Martinez in the movie due to Tongco's death. In August 2010, ABS-CBN announced that they have decided to remake the television series with Kathryn Bernardo slated for the role of Mara opposite Julia Montes as Clara.
Synopsis
Mara and Clara,both born on the same day were switched after birth by Karlo David,Gary David's young brother who was working at the hospital the children were born at as a janitor.Though it is noted that Karlo was only following Gary's orders and lived a life of guilt knowing that he deprived Mara of her real parents. Mara lived as the poor daughter of the couple Susan and Gary David and Clara, their real daughter, was brought up by the rich Amanthe and Alvira 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.Clara makes life for Mara difficult. But, as time progresses, they found their true identity in the spotlight.The two children find it hard to accept the truth.The del Valle couple swear to fight to keep Clara and also take back Mara,so does Susan promise to not give up Mara but a court verdict orders both children to be returned to their real parents.Clara then develops much more hatred for Mara blaming her for stealing her popularity in school,Christian and eventually her parents and vows to make her life more miserable.
Cast
Main cast
- Kathryn Bernardo as Mara David
- Julia Montes as Clara del Valle
Supporting cast
- Mylene Dizon as Susan David
- Jhong Hilario as Gary David
- Dimples Romana as Alvira del Valle
- Bobby Andrews as Amanthe del Valle
- Albie Casino as Christian Torralba
- Ping Medina as Karlo David
- Gina Pareno as Lupe David
- Desiree Del Valle as Christina Borres
Extended Cast
- Jamilla Obispo as Lenita Santos
- Tia Pusit as Yaya Bonnel
- John Manalo as Erris Reyes
- Diego Loyzaga as Derrick Gonzales
- Chokoleit as CG
- Cherry Lou as Vanessa Torralba
- Kiray Celis as Desiree Francisco
- Andre Tiangco as Atty. Barrameda
- Aria Clemente as Christina Jin Jin Tianghan
- EJ Jallorina as Butch Mauricio
- Renzo Cruz as Nathaniel Gonzales
- Helga Krapf as Carlotta Gonzales
- Francis Magundayao as Nico Paraiso
Special Participation
- Kimberly Fulgar - Young Mara David
- Christine Joy De Guzman - Young Clara del Valle
International Broadcast
TV3 (Malaysia), a Malaysian television network, bought the rights to broadcast the series Malaysia. It is subtitled in Malay.
| Country | Alternate title/translation | TV network(s) | Airdate | Weekly schedule |
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 Uganda |
Mara Clara | Bukedde TV 1 | 2012 - 2013 | Wednesday-Friday at 20:30 |
 Tanzania |
Mara Clara | Star TV | 2012 -2013 | Tuesday,Friday, Saturday & Sunday 21.00 |
See also
References
- Mara Clara: Feature Article retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 10-23-2010
- Mara Clara aims to please new viewers and fans of the original series retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 10-25-2010
- http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/08/27/10/abs-cbn-revives-hit-soap-mara-clara
- Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes topbill ABS-CBN's remake of Mara Clara retrieved via www.pep.ph 09-29-2010