Genre: | Romantic drama |
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Creative Director: | Roy C. Iglesias |
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Theme Music Composer: | Tata Betita |
Open Theme: | "Marimar" by Hannah Precillas |
Country: | Philippines |
Language: | Tagalog |
Num Episodes: | 100 |
List Episodes: | List of Marimar episodes |
Executive Producer: | Carolyn B. Galve |
Producer: | Aeris Libanan-Tobias |
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Cinematography: | Roman Theodossis |
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Camera: | Multiple-camera setup |
Runtime: | 45 minutes |
Company: | GMA Entertainment TV |
Network: | GMA Network |
Related: | Marimar (2007) |
Marimar is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1994 Mexican television series of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata, Mark Dela Cruz and Lore Reyes, it stars Megan Young in the title role and Tom Rodriguez. It premiered on August 24, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Pari 'Koy. The series concluded on January 8, 2016 with a total of 100 episodes. It was replaced by That's My Amboy in its timeslot.
Marimar is a poor girl who marries a rich heir, Sergio. Sergio's stepmother Angelika and ex-girlfriend Antonia makes Marimar's life a "living hell". A few years later, Marimar meets her wealthy biological father, Gustavo Aldama, who helps her get revenge against the people who wronged her.[1]
Marimar is a 1994 Mexican television series starring Thalía broadcast by Televisa. It later aired in the Philippines on March 11, 1996 through Radio Philippines Network.[3] In 2007, GMA Network acquired the rights to remake the series. Marian Rivera was later cast to play the title role. In June 2015, GMA Network acquired the rights to the second remake of Marimar.[4]
Principal photography commenced in July 2015.[5] Filming concluded in December 2015.[6]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Marimar earned a 25.1% rating.[7] While the final episode scored a 24.8% rating. The series had its highest rating on November 10, 2015 with a 27.1% rating.[8]