Dwarfina is a 2011 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mike Tuviera, it stars Heart Evangelista in the title role. It premiered on January 10, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Grazilda. The series concluded on May 6, 2011 with a total of 83 episodes. It was replaced by Munting Heredera in its timeslot.

Dwarfina
Title card
Genre
Written by
  • Aloy Adlawan
  • Maridas Garbes-Severino
  • Agnes Gagelonia Uligan
  • Michiko Yamamoto
Directed byMike Tuviera
Creative directorJun Lana
StarringHeart Evangelista
Theme music composerToto Sofioso
Opening theme"Tangi Kong Hiling" by Julie Anne San Jose
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes83
Production
Executive producerMichele R. Borja
Production locations
Editors
  • Virgilio Custodio
  • Eddie Esmedia
  • Noel S. Mauricio II
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30–45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseJanuary 10 (2011-01-10) –
May 6, 2011 (2011-05-06)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Cast and characters edit

Cast
Heart Evangelista
Dennis Trillo
Iwa Moto
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
  • Lani Mercado as Andrea
  • Glenda Garcia as Susan
  • John Apacible as Andong
  • Lloyd Samartino as Orland
  • Junyka Santarin as younger Fina / Dwarfina
  • Nathaniel Britt as younger Lyndon
  • Christine Joy De Guzman as younger Lucille
  • Scott Murthy McKenzel as younger Elvin
  • Jhiz Deocardez as younger Dwentukin
  • Edelweise Tuaven as younger Gwendina
  • Princess Gamboa as younger Dita
  • Lala Tan as younger Kamila
  • Bella Flores as Flora
  • Jaya as Lelang Gorya
  • Fabio Ide as Dwenstein / Dwendelstilskin
  • Sheena Halili as Sabrina
  • Rufa Mae Quinto as Dwenkikay

Production edit

Principal photography commenced in December 2010.[7]

Ratings edit

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of Dwarfina earned a 15.4% rating.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ "Dwarfina Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  2. ^ "Phil Buzz". Phil Buzz. Archived from the original on December 29, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
  3. ^ "The larger-than-life adventures of Dwarfina begin January 10". The Philippine Star. January 8, 2011. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  4. ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (December 12, 2010). "Iwa Moto on the neverending rumor: "Uulitin ko, hindi po ako kasal, hindi po ako buntis."". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  5. ^ Bautista, Mario E. (April 30, 2011). "Kylie on her own". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 2, 2019). "Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network."". PEP. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  7. ^ Paglicawan, Mc Richard (December 14, 2010). "Dwarfina ng GMA7, nagsimula nang mag-taping!". Lionheartv. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  8. ^ Santiago, Erwin (January 14, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Jan. 10-13): Dwarfina makes a big impact; The Baker King invades primetime". PEP. Archived from the original on December 29, 2020. Retrieved March 5, 2018.

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