Diva is a Philippine

Philippine drama

Philippine drama can be classified into different forms and genres, with the most popular being the teleserye and teledrama. The teleserye/teledrama is a television form of melodramatic serialized fiction. It is rooted from two words: "tele", which is short for "television," and "serye", a Tagalog...

 musical

Musical film

The musical film is a film genre in which songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing. The songs usually advance the plot or develop the film's characters, though in some cases they serve merely as breaks in the storyline, often as elaborate...

 dramedy television series, developed by Don Michael Perez

Don Michael Perez

Don Michael Perez is a Filipino television writer and film writer. He is a resident writer of GMA Network.His most famous work is Mulawin.- Television :* 2009 "Darna" * 2009 "Zorro"...

 and directed by Dominic Zapata

Dominic Zapata

Dominic Zapata , is a Filipino television and film director. He is a graduate of De La Salle University-Manila and Don Bosco High School...

. The series premiered on March 1, 2010 on GMA Network

GMA Network

GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

, starring Regine Velasquez

Regine Velasquez

Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...

, Rufa Mae Quinto

Rufa Mae Quinto

Rufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2...

, Mark Anthony Fernandez

Mark Anthony Fernandez

Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno.-Career:He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.His...

, TJ Trinidad

TJ Trinidad

TJ Trinidad is a Filipino actor.Trinidad studied at the Colegio de San Agustin and at De La Salle University where he took up Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Marketing Management.In 2007 Trinidad was appeared in the music video I KNow single by Yasmien Kurdi.Trinidad appeared in...

 and Glaiza de Castro

Glaiza de Castro

Glaiza Galura de Castro , better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress and singer...

.

It has several cameos from Ogie Alcasid

Ogie Alcasid

Herminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:...

, Dingdong Dantes

Dingdong Dantes

Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...

 and Marian Rivera

Marian Rivera

Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...

.

It is aired internationally, with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV

GMA Pinoy TV

GMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...

 in which the show premiered on March 3, 2010.

Plot

Diva is about the funny but touching life of Sampaguita a.k.a. Sam (Regine Velasquez), a hideous-looking woman who dreams of becoming a famous singer someday. Sam's singing prowess and good-natured personality will lead her to find a spot in the entertainment industry despite her unpleasant looks.

But life will not be that easy for Sam because there are pretty, sexy and talented ladies who will make life miserable for her. These include Lady (Rufa Mae Quinto), a model who aspires to be a diva and Tiffany (Glaiza de Castro), Lady's personal assistant and sister who will eventually becomes a singer too. These women will be Sam's friends-turned-rivals.

Another character who will hinder Sam's dreams of becoming a singer is her own mother, Paula (Gloria Diaz), a former beauty queen and a frustrated singer-actress. She blames her ugly daughter for making her lose the opportunity to become big in showbiz.

Unlike her mother, Sam's dad Elvis (Buboy Garovillo), a former musician-turned-taxi driver, is very supportive of her dreams. He will push his daughter to reach for her dream. He is Sam's number one fan.

Aside from Elvis, the people who believe in Sam's talents are her best friend Barbra (Jaya), her half-brother Smith (Mark Herras), her neighbor Vanessa (Ynna Asistio), and George (Randy Santiago), an executive producer of a recording company.

Two young and gorgeous men, meanwhile, will fall for Sam. They are cousins Gary (Mark Anthony Fernandez) and Martin (TJ Trinidad). Gary is Sam's cool and loyal childhood friend. He is a good lyricist and a good writer. His goal is to find a woman who deserves his love.

Martin, on the other hand, is a rich, charming, boy-next-door kind of guy. He is a good composer and very passionate about his music. His parents want him to focus on classical music but he prefers pop and alternative music.

Who among these men will truly love Sam? Does having an ugly face automatically become an impediment to one's dreams? Is surgery the best solution to fulfill one's ambitions? When Sam gets the spotlight that she aspires for, will she manage to withstand the intrigues that go along with it?

Main Cast

• Regine Velasquez
  Regine Velasquez
  Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
  
   as Sampaguita Fernandez / Melody
• Mark Anthony Fernandez
  Mark Anthony Fernandez
  Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno.-Career:He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.His...
  
   as Gary / Ate Kuh
• TJ Trinidad
  TJ Trinidad
  TJ Trinidad is a Filipino actor.Trinidad studied at the Colegio de San Agustin and at De La Salle University where he took up Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Marketing Management.In 2007 Trinidad was appeared in the music video I KNow single by Yasmien Kurdi.Trinidad appeared in...
  
   as Martin Valencia
• Glaiza de Castro
  Glaiza de Castro
  Glaiza Galura de Castro , better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress and singer...
  
   as Tiffany Mendoza
• Rufa Mae Quinto
  Rufa Mae Quinto
  Rufa Mae Quinto is a Filipino actress, comedienne, and television host.Quinto has won four PMPC Star Awards and is one of the most bankable stars in the industry with top grosser films like Apat, Dapat- Dapat, Apat, Pasukob, Desperadas, Manay Po 2, I.T.A.L.Y. & Desperadas 2...
  
   as Lady Mendoza

Supporting Cast

• Mark Herras
  Mark Herras
  Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...
  
   as Joey Pepe Smith Fernandez
• Jaya as Barang / Barbra
• Randy Santiago
  Randy Santiago
  Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago more commonly known as simply Randy Santiago, is a Filipino actor, television host, singer, songwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur. He is the big brother of Raymart Santiago, Rowell Santiago and Reily Pablo L. Santiago Jr....
  
   as George del Rosario
• Ynna Asistio as Vanessa
• Boboy Garovillo
  Boboy Garovillo
  Buboy Garovillo, is a member of the APO Hiking Society , a popular singing group in the Philippines that began in the 1970s...
  
   as Elvis Fernandez
• Gloria Diaz
  Gloria Diaz
  Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz is an award-winning actress in the Philippines, and the first Filipino to bring home the Miss Universe crown.-Early Life and Family:...
  
   as Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez

Extended Cast

• Enzo Pineda
  Enzo Pineda
  Enrico Lorenzo Macam Pineda, better known by his screen name Enzo Pineda , is a Makati-based aspiring actor who dreams of becoming a superhero. He is a finalist in the fifth season of GMA Network's StarStruck V. He can act, dance and give a hard kick with his Taekwondo skills...
  
   as Luke
• Gretchen Espina
  Gretchen Espina
  Gretchen Stephanie Mendiola Espina is a Filipino singer who rose to notability after winning Pinoy Idol, an interactive reality-based singing competition. Although she is credited as the first Pinoy Idol, Espina is technically the second winner of a Philippine Idol franchise, after Mau Marcelo of...
  
   as Debbie Romasanta
• Michelle O'Bombshell as Elton
• Chariz Solomon
  Chariz Solomon
  Charyze Pagotan-Solomon, better known by her screen name Chariz Solomon , is a Filipina actress and television personality, who is one of the hosts in the Philippine television program Startalk...
  
   as Didi
• Caridad Sanchez as Aretha Abdul-Ah
• Nadia Montenegro as Lola Madonna
• Vangie Labalan as Ate 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
  • Nico Cordova as Onyok
  • Dart Kamboozia as AJ
  • Eric Mofar as Howie
  • Robin Robell as Kevin
  • Orlando Sol as Nick
  • Ozu Ong as Brian
• Rochelle Pangilinan
  Rochelle Pangilinan
  Rochelle Pangilinan is a Filipina dancer, singer, and actress. She was one of the founding members of the popular group SexBomb Girls. In 2007, she repackaged herself as a rap and hip-hop artist with the name RoC.- Personal background :Rochelle was born in Malabon, Philippines, one of three siblings...
  
   as Kelly Salvador
• Sheena Halili
  Sheena Halili
  Sheena Halili is a Filipina actress. She became popular when she played the role of Monica in the 2007 series, MariMar...
  
   as Lilet
• Mitch Valdez as Mother Superior
• Radha
  Radha Cuadrado
  Radha Cuadrado is a Filipino singer and songwriter. She is the granddaughter of the legendary Filipino actress Lolita Rodriguez. She was an original member of the rap group Boom which later turned into a trio named Kulay. After leaving Kulay, she pursued a solo career and performed in theater and...
  
   as Sister Maria
• Pinky Amador
  Pinky Amador
  Pinky Amador is an award winning Filipina actress, singer, commercial model and TV host.She was in the original London cast of the Cameron Mackintosh musical hit Miss Saigon.She is seen most on GMA Network....
  
   as Sister Leonora
• Eva Castillo
  Eva Castillo
  Eva Castillo is a Filipina singer. She currently is under contract with GMA Network.-Early life:Minerva Castillo started singing at the age of nine. She endured a childhood of emotional and financial poverty....
  
   as Sister Theresa

• Scarlett as Sister Bertha
• Tony Mabesa as Father
• Elizabeth Ramsey as Tita Turner
• Sef Cadayona
  Sef Cadayona
  Sef Cadayona is an actor who was a part of the reality based artista test StarStruck V where he finished as the 4th avenger.-Pre StarStruck:...
  
   as Marlon Legaspi
• Arci Muñoz
  Arci Muñoz
  Ramona Cecilia Datuin Muñoz , known as Arci Muñoz, is a Filipina actress and commercial model who is most noted for being a finalist in the third season of the reality talent series, StarStruck and was one of the Philippines' representatives at the 2008 Asia Supermodel Competition. Muñoz was born...
  
   as Natalie
• Dion Ignacio
  Dion Ignacio
  Dion Joseph Ignacio is a Filipino actor. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera Saan Darating Ang Umaga, a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond Lauchengco....
  
   as Jay Z
• Alvin Aragon as Randy
• Sweet Ramos as Young Sampaguita

• Nikki Bagaporo as Teen Sampaguita and Stevie
• Sandy Talag
  Sandy Talag
  Sandra Ann R. Talag, popularly known as Sandy Talag, is a Filipina child actress. She rose to fame through the television talent search show StarStruck Kids.-Television appearances:-Film:-Other appearances:...
  
   as Charice
• JM Reyes as Mandy
• Renz Valerio
  Renz Valerio
  Renz Michael Valerio in , Antipolo City, Philippines) also known as Renz Valerio, is a Filipino child actor. He began acting in a TV commercial when he was 3-years-old. He is under of GMA-7 Artist Center. He took part in the drama series Noel aired on GMA Network...
  
   as Lee
• Jason Abergido as Aaron
• Peejay as Andrew
• Dra. Vicki Belo as Herself
• Bearwin Meily
  Bearwin Meily
  Bearwin Meily is a Filipino Actor. He started his career as an extra Palibhasa Lalake in ABS-CBN and eventually became regular. But later on he moved to ABS-CBN's rival network GMA 7. When his showbiz career eventually slowed down, Bearwin turned his attention to magic and is now a professional...
  
   as Dr. Rey Toke
• Mike Hanopol
• Victor Wood
• Dexter Doria as Lady and Tiffany's Mom
• Djanin Cruz
• German Moreno
  German Moreno
  German Moreno, also known as Kuya Germs or the Master Showman , is a Filipino television host, actor, comedian and Talent Manager popular during the 1980s...
  
   as Kuya Vernes
• Rachelle Ann Go
  Rachelle Ann Go
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   as Demi
• Carlo Aquino
  Carlo Aquino
  Carlo Aquino is a Filipino actor and a lead singer with the band Kollide. Formerly an exclusive contract star of ABS-CBN Star Magic, he now appears in some shows on the GMA Network. He played the role of Oscar in the remake series Sinasamba Kita which aired on GMA...
  
   as Joe
• Beverly Salviejo as Ms. Beth

Special Participation

• Kuh Ledesma
  Kuh Ledesma
  Kuh Ledesma is a popular Filipino pop and jazz singer. She is known in the Philippines as the "Pop Diva". Kuh Ledesma has been performing for 25 years in the music industry which encompasses more than 300 concerts, numerous awards in the Philippines, and 18 albums in the Philippine recording...
  
  
• Tim Yap
• Kyla
  Kyla
  Melanie Hernandez Calumpad Alvarez , better known by her stage name Kyla, is an R&B singer, songwriter, producer, TV host, and occasional actress from the Philippines....
  
  
• Marian Rivera
  Marian Rivera
  Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
  
  
• Dingdong Dantes
  Dingdong Dantes
  Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...
  
  
• Ogie Alcasid
  Ogie Alcasid
  Herminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:...
  
  
• Sabado Boys
• Karl Roy
• Papa Dom and Tropical Depression
• Regine Tolentino
• Cloyd Robinson
• Anton Diva
• Allan K
• Miggy Eugenio
• Moymoy Palaboy
  Moymoy Palaboy
  Moymoy Palaboy is a Filipino comic and singing duo known for their uploaded lip sync videos in YouTube. The duo consists of the Obeso brothers, James Ronald and Rodfil...
  
  

• Lovely Rivero
• Sexbomb
• Jay Durias
• Raymond Gutierrez
  Raymond Gutiérrez
  Raymond Kristoffer Rama-Gutierrez , is a TV Host, editor, columnist, endorser, and actor in Philippines. He comes from a family of actors and performers.-Early life:...
  
  
• Atty. Annette Gozon-Abrogar
• Joey Abacan
• Jillian Ward
  Jillian Ward
  Jillian Ward is a Filipina child actress and commercial model. She is known for playing the title role of Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili in Trudis Liit, GMA Network's latest Sine Novela installment.-Life and career:...
  
  
• Gerald Santos
  Gerald Santos
  Gerald Padua Santos is a singer and actor who won Pinoy Pop Superstar in 2006.-Biography:In 2006 Santos won the second season of GMA 7's show Pinoy Pop Superstar....
  
  
• The Opera
• Ricci Chan
• La Diva
• Frencheska Farr
  Frencheska Farr
  Marie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr is a Filipina singer, model and actress. She was the Are You the Next Big Star? grand champion along with Geoff Taylor.-Early life and career:...
  
  
• Gian Magdangal
  Gian Magdangal
  Giancarlo "Gian" Alzate Magdangal , is a Filipino singer, performer, and theater actor currently signed to GMA Network. A former boy band member of 17:28, he rose to prominence as one of the runners-up of Philippine Idol in 2006...
  
  
• Soxie Topacio
• Kiddowockeez

See also

• List of shows previously aired by GMA Network
• Regine Velasquez
  Regine Velasquez
  Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...