episode: mara clara

Adaptation

Main article: Mara Clara
Mara Clara is a remake of the 1992 television series, Mara Clara an adapted novel and serial of Emil Cruz Jr. produced by ABS-CBN. In 1996, the original TV series was adapted into a film where the whole cast reprised their role except for Eruel Tongco's character Gary Davis who was played by William Martinez in the movie due to Tongco's death. In August 2010, ABS-CBN announced that they have decided to remake the television series[4] with Kathryn Bernardo slated for the role of Mara opposite Julia Montes as Clara.[5]

Synopsis

The story began with Alvira and Gary being former lovers. Alvira received a scholarship which required her to study in the States, this put a strain to her relationship with Gary which caused them to end the relationship. Gary was very heart broken. While Alvira was in the States, Gary spent majority of his time with his childhood friend, Susan. Years later when Alvira finished her studies, she returned to the Philippines. Gary was very excited to see Alvira again but to his dismay, she is already engaged to be married to a wealthy businessman Amante del Valle. Gary was furious about this news and drank his sorrows which led him to spend a night of passion with his childhood friend Susan. Later on Susan became pregnant by Gary which cause Lupe (Gary's mother), to blame her. When Alvira and Susan born their child, Gary started his plan, to take revenge at Amante for stealing her love one, he wants to kidnap Alvira's child, but he was jailed because he was caught selling drugs, because of this, Karlo, his younger brother, continued the plan as Gary ordered. He switched Susan and Alvira's babies. Alvira's baby, was brought up to Susan and Gary while Susan's baby, was brought up to Alvira and Amante. Alvira's baby, was named Mara by Susan while Susan's baby, was named Clara by Amante and Alvira. All these events were recorded in Karlo's diary.

Cast and characters


Main cast

Kathryn Bernardo as Mara David / del Valle
Julia Montes as Clara del Valle / David

Supporting cast

Mylene Dizon as Susan David
Jhong Hilario as Gary David
Dimples Romana as Alvira del Valle
Bobby Andrews as Amanthe del Valle
Ping Medina as Karlo David
Gina Pareño as Lupe David
Jamilla Obispo as Lenita Santos
Desiree del Valle as Christina Borres
Tia Pusit as Yaya Bonnel
Albie Casiño as Christian Torralba
John Manalo as Erris Reyes
Diego Loyzaga as Derrick Gonzales
Cherry Lou as Vanessa Torralba
Renzo Cruz as Mayor Nathaniel Gonzales
Helga Krapf as Carlotta Gonzales
Kiray Celis as Desiree Francisco
Aria Clemente as Christina Jin Jin Tiangha
EJ Jallorina as Butch Mauricio
Vangie Martelle as Abby Santos
Arie Reyes as Kaye Cruz
Solo Kiggins as Anthony Mercado
Phytos Kyriacous as Miguel "Migs" Soriano
Marion Gopez as Mickey Torres

Special participation

Kimberly Fulgar as Young Mara
Christine Joy de Guzman as Young Clara
Jan Marini Alano as Barang
Richard Quan as Nanding
Paolo Serrano as Fidel
Dido dela Paz as Lover Boy
Arnel Carrion as Bossing
Izzy Canillo as Young Karlo David
Francis Magundayao as Young Gary David


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