Diva (TV series) explained

Genre:	Comedy drama Musical
Developer:	Don Michael Perez
Director:	Dominic Zapata
Starring:	Regine Velasquez
Theme Music Composer:	Ogie Alcasid
Open Theme:	"Diva" by the cast of Diva
End Theme:	"Walang Iba" by Regine Velasquez
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	107
Executive Producer:	Camille Gomba-Montaño
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	30–45 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment TV
Network:	GMA Network

Diva is a 2010 Philippine television drama comedy musical series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Regine Velasquez in the title role. It premiered on March 1, 2010, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Full House. The series concluded on July 30, 2010, with a total of 107 episodes. It was replaced by Ilumina in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

Lead cast

Regine Velasquez as Sampaguita "Sam" Fernandez / Melody^[1]

Supporting cast

Rufa Mae Quinto as Lady Garcia Mendoza^[2]
Mark Anthony Fernandez as Gary / Ate Kuh
TJ Trinidad as Martin Valencia
Glaiza de Castro as Tiffany Mendoza
Mark Herras as Joey Pepe Smith Fernandez
Jaya as Barang / Barbra
Randy Santiago as George del Rosario
Ynna Asistio as Vanessa
Boboy Garovillo as Elvis Fernandez
Gloria Diaz as Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez

Recurring cast

Enzo Pineda as Luke
Gretchen Espina as Debbie Romasanta
Michelle O'Bombshell as Elton
Chariz Solomon as Did
Caridad Sanchez as Aretha Abdul-Ah
Yassi Pressman as Olivia
Nadia Montenegro as Madonna
Vangie Labalan as Glo
Odette Khan as Eva
Mang Enriquez as Barry Manilow
Diego Llorico as Cams
Carmen Soriano as Martin's mom
Chinggoy Alonzo as Martin's dad
Masculados
Rochelle Pangilinan as Kelly Salvador / fake Sampaguita "Sam" Fernandez
Sheena Halili as Lilet
Mitch Valdez as Mother Superior
Radha as Maria
Pinky Amador as Leonora
Eva Castillo as Theresa
Scarlett as Bertha
Tony Mabesa as a priest
Elizabeth Ramsey as Turner
Sef Cadayona as Marlon Legaspi
Arci Muñoz as Natalie
Dion Ignacio as Jay Z
Alvin Aragon as Randy
Sweet Ramos as younger Sampaguita
Nikki Bagaporo as teenage Sampaguita and Stevie
Sandy Talag as Charice
JM Reyes as Mandy
Renz Valerio as Lee
Jason Abergido as Aaron
Peejay as Andrew
Vicki Belo as herself
Bearwin Meily as Rey Toke
Mike Hanopol
Victor Wood
Dexter Doria as Lady and Tiffany's mom
Djanin Cruz as Marie
German Moreno as Vernes
Rachelle Ann Go as Demi
Carlo Aquino as Joe
Beverly Salviejo as Beth
Ogie Alcasid as himself
Dingdong Dantes as himself
Vaness del Moral as teenage Eva
Frencheska Farr as a host
Gian Magdangal as a host
Raymond Gutierrez as a talk show host

Production

Principal photography commenced on February 15, 2010.^[3]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Diva earned a 24.6% rating.^[4] While the final episode scored a 14.4% rating in Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings.^[5]

Notes and References

Web site: Diva on GMA: The first-ever kantaserye . March 1, 2010 . . May 4, 2024.
Web site: Diva: A rivalry heats up . June 3, 2010 . . May 4, 2024.
Web site: Diva huling show na ni Regine sa GMA 7 . . May 4, 2024 . February 17, 2010.
Web site: AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 26-March 1): Pilipinas Got Talent rules weekend primetime viewing . Santiago, Erwin . March 2, 2010 . PEP . September 1, 2024.
Web site: AGB Mega Manila People Ratings (July 30-Aug. 1): Eat Bulaga! prevails over finale of Wowowee and pilot of Pilipinas, Win na Win! . Santiago, Erwin . August 3, 2010 . PEP . September 1, 2024.