Magdusa Ka

Magdusa Ka
An image of Dennis Trillo, Iwa Moto and Katrina Halili. The series title is displayed on the lower part of the image. The texts "Sine Novela Presents" and "Pablo Gomez'" are written above the series title.
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Also known asMisery
GenreDrama
Based onMagdusa Ka (1986)
by Pablo S. Gomez
Written byAloy Adlawan
Directed byMaryo J. de los Reyes
Starring
Theme music composerTata Betita
Opening theme"Kahit Magdusa" by Luke Mejares
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes80
Production
Executive producerCamille Gomba-Montaño
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time25–35 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMay 12 (2008-05-12) –
August 29, 2008 (2008-08-29)

Magdusa Ka (transl. you suffer / international title: Misery) is a 2008 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1986 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the eighth instalment of Sine Novela. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Katrina Halili, Dennis Trillo and Iwa Moto. It premiered on May 12, 2008 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Maging Akin Ka Lamang. The series concluded on August 29, 2008 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by Una Kang Naging Akin in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

Cast
An image of Katrina Halili.
Katrina Halili
An image of Dennis Trillo.
Dennis Trillo
An image of Iwa Moto.
Iwa Moto
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
  • Deborah Sun as Amanda
  • Anton Bernardo as Victor
  • Karla Estrada as Metring
  • Blue Mark Roces as James
  • Shirley Dalton as Lani

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Magdusa Ka earned a 24.3% rating.[2] While the final episode scored a 24% rating.[3]

Accolades

Accolades received by Magdusa Ka
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2009 37th International Emmy Awards Best Telenovela Magdusa Ka Nominated [4]

References

  1. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 2, 2019). "Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network."". PEP. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  2. ^ Santiago, Erwin (May 13, 2008). "TV Ratings (May 9-12): Maging Akin Ka Lamang ends on top while Magdusa Ka debuts at No. 1". PEP. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  3. ^ Santiago, Erwin (September 2, 2008). "TV Ratings (Aug. 29-Sept. 1): Magdusa Ka ends with a bang, Una Kang Naging Akin opens strongly". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  4. ^ "Magdusa Ka Nominated At The 37th Int'l Emmy Awards". The Philippine Star. October 15, 2009. Retrieved December 21, 2021.


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