Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw
2014 Philippine television drama series
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Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw (transl. Carmela: the most 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,[2] 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.
- Suzette Doctolero
- Paul Sta. Ana
- Jason Lim
- Angeli Delgado
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| Also known as | Carmela |
| Genre | Romantic drama |
| Created by | Suzette Doctolero |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Dominic Zapata[1] |
| Creative director | Jun Lana |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Vehnee Saturno[1] |
| Opening theme | "Sana'y Ikaw" by James Wright |
| Ending theme | "Naaalala Ka" by Alden Richards |
| Composer | Tata Betita |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 83 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Carolyn B. Galve |
| Production locations | Bulacan, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 18–38 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | January 27 – May 23, 2014 |
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Marian Rivera as Carmela Fernandez / Catarina Bulaong[4]
- Alden Richards as Santiago "Yago" Torres Flores[4][1]
- Supporting cast
- Jaclyn Jose as Patricia "Trixie" Torres[5]
- Laurice Guillen as Fides Hernando-Torres[1]
- Agot Isidro as Amanda Fernandez[4][1]
- Raymond Bagatsing as Dante Hernando[4][6]
- Jennica Garcia as Alliyah Hernando[7]
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Yolanda "Yolly" Montesilva[8]
- Roi Vinzon as Fernando Torres[1]
- Freddie Webb as Ramon Corpuz[9]
- Krystal Reyes as Janine Torres[10]
- Ana Feleo as Nida Torres[11]
- RJ Padilla as JP[11][12]
- Eva Darren as Wagay[11]
- Recurring cast
- Barbara Miguel as Linggit[13]
- Mike Lloren as Zaldy[14]
- Kenneth Paul Cruz as Wally[15][16]
- Lloyd Samartino as Efren Flores[17]
- Guest cast
- Ricky Davao as Danilo "Dan" Fernandez[1]
- Mona Louise Rey as younger Carmela[18]
- Stephanie Sol as Mithi[19]
- Shyr Valdez as Choleng[20]
- Bea Binene as Eunice[21]
- Bryan Benedict as Leo[22]
- Giselle Toengi as Odette[23]
Production
Casting
The role of Dante was initially offered to actor Gabby Concepcion, it was eventually given to Raymond Bagatsing.[6]
Principal photography
Principal photography was held in Malolos, Bulacan, and concluded on May 14, 2014.[10][24] 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.[14]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw earned an 18.1% rating.[25] The final episode scored a 22.2% rating.[26]
