Carmela: ( beautiful girl in the world) is a 2014 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Conceptualized by writer Suzette Doctolero and directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role and Alden Richards. It premiered on January 27, 2014 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 23, 2014, with a total of 83 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.
Cast and characters
Lead cast Marian Rivera as Carmela Fernandez / Catarina Bulaong Alden Richards as Santiago "Yago" Torres Flores
Supporting cast
Jaclyn Jose as Patricia "Trixie" Torres Laurice Guillen as Fides Hernando-Torres Agot Isidro as Amanda Fernandez Raymond Bagatsing as Dante Hernando Jennica Garcia as Alliyah Hernando Rochelle Pangilinan as Yolanda "Yolly" Montesilva Roi Vinzon as Fernando Torres Freddie Webb as Ramon Corpuz Krystal Reyes as Janine Torres Ana Feleo as Nida Torres RJ Padilla as JP Eva Darren as Wagay
Recurring cast
Barbara Miguel as Linggit Mike Lloren as Zaldy Kenneth Paul Cruz as Wally Lloyd Samartino as Efren Flores
Guest cast
Ricky Davao as Danilo "Dan" Fernandez Mona Louise Rey as younger Carmela Stephanie Sol as Mithi Shyr Valdez as Choleng Bea Binene as Eunice Bryan Benedict as Leo Giselle Toengi as Odette
Production Casting The role of Dante was initially offered to actor Gabby Concepcion, it was eventually given to Raymond Bagatsing.
Principal photography Principal photography was held in Malolos, Bulacan, and concluded on May 14, 2014. During an evening shoot on May 9, a scuffle broke out between the Carmela crew and a group of men when the latter attempted to enter a closed bar the crew was temporarily using as a set.
Ratings According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Carmela: earned an 18.1% rating. The final episode scored a 22.2% rating.
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