Maria Mercedes (Philippine TV series)

For the original Mexican telenovela, see María Mercedes (Mexican TV series).

Maria Mercedes
Title card
Genre	Romance Drama
Created by	ABS-CBN Studios Gina Marissa Tagasa
Based on	María Mercedes by Inés Rodena
Developed by	ABS-CBN Studios Ruel S. Bayani
Written by	Raymund Barcelon Janice O'Hara Bridgette Rebuca Genesis Rodriguez
Directed by	Chito S. Roño Rechie A. del Carmen Ricky S. Rivero Nuel C. Naval
Creative director	Johnny delos Santos
Starring	Jessy Mendiola Jake Cuenca Jason Abalos
Theme music composer	Viviana Pímstein Paco Navarette Jonathan Manalo
Opening theme	"Maria Mercedes" by Jessy Mendiola[1]
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	80
Production
Executive producers	Carlo Katigbak Cory Vidanes Laurenti Dyogi Ruel Bayani
Producers	Rachel Aguilos Desirey Fernandez-Juan
Cinematography	Eric dela Cruz Jafet Tutanes
Running time	30-45 minutes
Production companies	RSB Production Unit Televisa
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	October 7, 2013 (2013-10-07) – January 24, 2014 (2014-01-24)

Maria Mercedes is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the 1992 Mexican drama series of the same title. Directed by Chito S. Roño, Rechie A. del Carmen, Ricky S. Rivero and Nuel C. Naval, it stars Jessy Mendiola, Jake Cuenca and Jason Abalos. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from October 7, 2013 to January 24, 2014, replacing Muling Buksan ang Puso and was replaced by The Legal Wife.[2][3]

Cast and characters

Main cast

• Jessy Mendiola as Maria Mercedes Alegre-del Olmo/Sancuevas
• Jake Cuenca as Luis Sancuevas
• Jason Abalos as Clavio Mondejar

Supporting cast

• Vina Morales as Magnolia Alegre
• Ariel Rivera as Santiago del Olmo
• Nikki Gil as Misty Delaver
• Vivian Velez as Malvina Sancuevas
• Nadia Montenegro as Filomena Mondejar
• Atoy Co as Oscar Mondejar
• Marx Topacio as Guillermo Alegre
• Devon Seron as Rosario Alegre
• Isabella de Leon as Digna Sancuevas
• Yogo Singh as Andres Alegre
• Alex Castro as Anthony Figueras
• Twinkle Dy as Twinkle
• Tess Antonio as Sylvia "Ibyang"
• Sharmaine Suarez as Daisy Torrecampo
• Via Veloso as Susan Mendez
• Simon Ibarra as Cordelio Capili
• Jerry O'Harra as Dr. Carlos Buenafe

Extended cast

• Shey Bustamante as Emery
• Peter Serrano as Enrique
• Phoemela Baranda as Yvette
• Carlo Romero as Jacob
• Crispin Pineda as Mang Ben
• Jovic Monsod as Basti
• Erika Padilla as Lou
• Vangie Martelle as Shane
• Benjamin De Guzman as Edwin
• Archie Alemania as Rex
• Zeppi Borromeo as Mac
• Jose Sarasola as Gio
• Jaycee Parker as Frances
• Mike Lloren as Roi

Guest cast

• Lollie Mara as Doña Carmen
• Diana Hughes as Vanessa
• Pontri as Alvaro - husband of Malvina
• Beauty Gonzalez as Edna
• Paul Jake Castillo as Adam
• Ynna Asistio as Eula

Special participation

• Tetchie Agbayani as Bettina Delaver
• Jeffrey Santos as Bodjie
• Dominic Ochoa as Manuel Alegre
• Alexa Ilacad as young Mercedes
• Carlo Lacana as young Luis
• John Bermundo as young Clavio
• Belle Mariano as young Rosario
• John Manalo as young Guillermo

Soundtrack

• Maria Mercedes - Jessy Mendiola
• Siege Towers (No Choir) - Audiomachine
• María Mercedes - Thalía

Reception

KANTAR MEDIA NATIONAL TV RATINGS
(09:15PM PST)

PILOT EPISODE	FINALE EPISODE	PEAK	AVERAGE	SOURCE
23.8%	22.8%	TBA	TBA	[4]

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series
• María Mercedes (Mexican TV series)

References

1. "Maria Mercedes Music Video". YouTube. September 19, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
2. "'Maria Mercedes' remake to air on ABS-CBN". ABS CBN News. June 6, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
3. "Jessy Mendiola is Maria Mercedes". Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 14, 2013. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
4. NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): October 7, 2013 – Monday

External links

• Maria Mercedes at IMDb