Dyesebel is a 2008 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel of the same title by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Don Michael Perez, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role. It premiered on April 28, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Kamandag. The series concluded on October 17, 2008 with a total of 125 episodes. It was replaced by Gagambino in its timeslot.
| Dyesebel | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Dyesebel by Mars Ravelo |
| Developed by | Dode Cruz |
| Directed by | |
| Starring | Marian Rivera |
| Narrated by | Jean Garcia |
| Theme music composer | Danny Tan |
| Opening theme | "Ang Aking Mundo" by Julie Anne San Jose |
| Ending theme | "Siya na Nga Kaya?" by Julie Anne San Jose |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 125 + 1 special |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Helen Rose S. Sese |
| Producer | Cheryl Ching-Sy |
| Production locations | |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | April 28 – October 17, 2008 |
| Related | |
| Dyesebel (2014) | |
Premise edit
Dyesebel is a mermaid who will fall in love with Fredo. She must also stop the cruelties of her four adversaries: Ava, Berbola, Dyangga and Betty.[1]
Cast and characters edit
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- Lead cast
- Marian Rivera as Dyesebel Montemayor-Legaspi / Isabel / Cassandra[2]
- Supporting cast
- Dingdong Dantes as Fredo Legaspi
- Michelle Madrigal as Berbola / Cassandra
- Alfred Vargas as Erebus
- Rufa Mae Quinto as Amafura
- Jean Garcia as Lucia Montemayor / Ava Legaspi
- Bianca King as Betty Salcedo
- Mylene Dizon as Dyangga
- Ricky Davao as Juan Legaspi
- Lotlot de Leon as Banak
- Luis Alandy as Gildo Villarama
- Marco Alcaraz as Usaro
- Teri Onor as Akirang
- Paolo Ballesteros as Bukanding
- Aljur Abrenica as Paolo Legaspi
- Kris Bernal as Shiela Mae Legaspi / Shiela Mae Montemayor
- Hero Angeles as Mark
- Nanette Inventor as Guada
- Robert Villar as Buboy
- Chanda Romero as Felicia Montemayor
- Guest cast
- Wendell Ramos as Florentino "Tino" Montemayor
- Vaness del Moral as Sosira
- Filiberto Nepomuceno as Butete
- Charlotte Hermoso as Jelay
- Ryan Yllana as Leo
- Philip Lazaro as Charity
- Mariz Ricketts as Melba
- Jackie Rice as Arana
- Fayatollah as Lady Dee
- KC Hollmann as Gildo's secretary
- Mang Enriquez as Mike
- Chinggoy Alonzo as Ernesto Montemayor
- Andrea del Rosario as Vivian Montemayor
- Kevin Santos as Fonsy
- Angel Estrada as Vicky
- Matt Ranillo III as Enrico Salcedo
- Jen Rosendahl as Vivian's friend
- Elizabeth Ramsey as Pearls' mother
- Joseph Marco as Joseph
Production edit
Principal photography commenced on April 6, 2008 at Coron, Palawan.[3] Filming concluded in October 2008.[4]
Ratings edit
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Dyesebel earned a 44.9% rating.[5] While the final episode scored a 41.1% rating.[6]
Accolades edit
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Television Program | Dyesebel | Won | [7] |
| Most Popular TV Director | Joyce Bernal | Won |
References edit
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn. "Pilot episode of GMA-7's Dyesebel airs on April 28". PEP. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ Santiago, Ervin. "Kuwintas ni Marian sa Dyesebel ibinenta, magkano binili ni Boss Toyo?". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Miralles, Nitz (April 8, 2008). "Dyesebel begins taping in Coron, Palawan". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Sibogan, Glen (October 9, 2008). "On the Set: Dyesebel last taping day". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (April 29, 2008). "TV Ratings (April 25-28): Dyesebel pilot episode swims its way to the top". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 21, 2008). "TV Ratings (Oct. 17-20): Gagambino continues winning tradition of Dyesebel". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "40th Box Office Entertainment Awards given out". PEP. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
