Several years ago, a fantasy show or "Fantaserye" was created by GMA-7 called "Encantadia", it is said that "Encantadia" is the most grandest, biggest and most expensive production on Philippine Television and it lasted for almost a year.
"Encantadia" consists of 4 kingdom, Sapiro, Lireo, Adamya and Hathoria, but later becomes 5 on the 2nd book that was called Etheria. The story revolves around 4 sisters named Pirena, Amihan, Alena and Danaya, each of them protects an element, Pirena controls fire, Amihan can manipulate air, Alena can command water while Danaya has the power over earth.
Sapiro, Lireo and Adamya joined forces against Hathoria and its king Hagorn, for they are eager to have all the power and have the gems of the four elements so that they can rule over Encantadia.
As we all know, the primetime soap "Ina, Kapatid, Anak" of ABS-CBN did run well, having a lot of viewers, followers inside and outside of the country, the show lasted for like eight to nine months.
On our group discussion, we all approved that the show "Ina, Kapatid, Anak" showed americanization. To some viewers, the show's concept is somehow new to them for the show talks about surrogate mother and the effects on the family that made them curious. What made us picked this show is that the story revolves in violence and family war which everyone is aware that almost all "Pinoy teleserye" consists. The extension of the show made the story very draggy and predictable because it became a typical serye and we blame the people for it because the more violence and blood in the show, the more viewers it gets, it's just people watch the show for having a kidnapping, car chase, the forever shooting of one of the main character just to save the other main character scenes. So we guess that the writers followed what the viewers wants to see in the show and I think it may be a good and a bad idea at the same time.
But what we appreciate and love in "Ina. Kapatid, Anak" is that the filipino loving spirit were still present despite of all the killing and stuff. The modern elements they used such as in vitro fertilization and the shoe company and its symbolisms.
This 2014, GMA Network presents a teledrama that has a new concept and new take on Philippine TV Programming - Rhodora X.
Rhodora X isn't just a simple teleserye that we used to see and watch in our TV Screens. It is about a woman diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), which was previously known as multiple personality disorder - who will be played by Starstruck season 1 Ultimate Female Survivor Jennylyn Mercado. In an article written by columnist Rey Pumaloy in PEP.PH, Jennylyn said that her character Rhodora was able to acquire DID because of her traumatic experiences when she was a child, and so another character in her persona will appear - Roxanne. Roxanne will do the things Rhodora cannot do.
Joining Jennylyn in this new series are her former loveteam and fellow Starstruck 1 ultimate survivor Mark Herras, Starstruck 1 First Princess Yasmien Kurdi, and Mark Anthony Fernandez. Rhodora X is scheduled to air January 2014 on GMA Telebabad.
This is another exciting soap for us to see this 2014 because this is something that has not been done before on Philippine TV, plus it is a reunion for Starstruck alums Jennylyn, Mark and Yasmien. And we should also take credit on its teaser which made the show more promising. And here is the teaser of Rhodora X:
However, what should we wait for is if it will do good in the ratings game and if the Filipino audience will accept this new type of show. As for my opinion, it is something to watch out for because of its different concept. And will it make a new record in Philippines' Pop Culture? Let's wait and see once it airs on January.
Recently, ABS-CBN launched teasers for their upcoming shows this 2014 which will first quarter this year - Mirabella and The Legal Wife.
Mirabella stars Julia Barretto in the title role, for her launching soap. Joining her is Enrique Gil and Sam Concepcion as her leading men with Pokwang, John Lapus, Mylene Dizon, Diego Loyzaga, Miss Gloria Diaz and many more. This will be directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan (of Mara Clara) and Erick Salud (of Aryana) and written by Joel Mercado and Noreen Capili. According to entertainment site Pep.PH, Mira Bella is about a girl who was cursed. We just have to check out the show what curse is that and how did she get it.
Here is the teaser of Mirabella:
The Legal Wife, on the other hand, is a family drama which stars Maja Salvador, Jericho Rosales, new Kapamilya actor JC De Vera and the primetime comeback of Angel Locsin. It also stars Rio Locsin, Mark Gil, Neri Naig, Joem Bascon and Christopher de Leon among others. It is directed by Rory Quintos and Dado Lumibao (both from Princess and I) and written by the team who created Guns and Roses headed by Generiza Reyes. What we have to wait for is why the soap is entitled The Legal Wife and what are its differences from the usual kabit movies and teleseryes we have seen over the years.
Here is the teaser of The Legal Wife:
Both shows were supposed to air last quarter of 2013, with Mirabella replacing Juan Dela Cruz and The Legal Wife replacing Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin (according to some reports), but due to some circumstances, management has decided to air both shows on the first quarter of 2014. Despite the promising teasers with great casting, what we also have to wait for is how both shows will differ from the rest of the shows being aired right now and most especially from the shows aired with almost similar genre and concept. And moreover, how will the mass culture audience accept these shows? Will they do good in the ratings game? We will know the answer once both shows premiere this January.
Anyway, we also have to tune in for ABS-CBN's New Shows such as the remake of the Koreanovela Pure Love, You're My Home (which stars Dawn Zulueta and Richard Gomez), Moon of Desire, and the adaptation of Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel.
As for me, I will watch these shows, how about you guys? :)
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