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Dyesebel (TV series)
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Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama
that aired on GMA Network
. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel
about a mermaid
created by Mars Ravelo
.
The series premiered on April 28, 2008 and is expected to air for 25 weeks or 125 episodes, with Marian Rivera
and Dingdong Dantes
in the lead roles, and Joyce E. Bernal
at the helm. This series ended on October 17, 2008. It was internationally aired on GMA Pinoy TV
, which became a huge success to viewers abroad.
"Dyesebel
" is a popular mermaid character created by renowned graphic novelist Mars Ravelo
. The story has been adapted into five separate films, and a spin-off, throughout the timeline of 1953 to 1996.
Edna Luna, Vilma Santos
, Alma Moreno
, Alice Dixson
, and Charlene Gonzales
had all played the lead role in the big-screen, and all of them reached greater heights after playing the role. Ara Mina
played a cameo role in this character in the television series Darna (2005 TV series).
The show was also shown in Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
) fell in love with a human. They got married and had a beautiful baby, but instead of human baby she delivered a mermaid. The child is called "Dyesebel" (Marian Rivera
). Although surprised by their daughter's strange form, Lucia and her husband Tino (Wendell Ramos
) promise to love their child no matter what.
But in no time at all, their neighbors discovered the couple's secret. When the community is hit with a series of catastrophes, the town believes that the anomaly is caused by Dyesebel; an accusation that leads to Tino's death and Lucia to offer her only daughter to the sea, where she would belong.
Unknown to Lucia is that in the heart of the sea, Dyesebel's adventures and misfortunes will begin. It is within the confines of the waters that Dyesebel will lead a new life-a journey that would take her to the depths of the sea, as well as to chaos of the city. Dyesebel discovers that she can also be a human being by visiting Amafura (Rufa Mae Quinto
) to get a secret necklace which makes her a human; but a price must be made, for her to sacrifice her true possession, in order to gain something special.
Supporting
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...
that aired 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...
. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel
Graphic novel
A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format...
about a mermaid
Mermaid
A mermaid is a mythological aquatic creature with a female human head, arms, and torso and the tail of a fish. A male version of a mermaid is known as a "merman" and in general both males and females are known as "merfolk"...
created by Mars Ravelo
Mars Ravelo
Mars Ravelo was a Filipino graphic novelist who created the characters Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman, Bondying, Varga, Wanted: Perfect Mother, Hiwaga, Maruja, Mariposa, Roberta, Rita, Buhay Pilipino, Jack and Jill, Flash Bomba, Tiny Tony, and Dragonna among others.-Biography:Mars...
.
The series premiered on April 28, 2008 and is expected to air for 25 weeks or 125 episodes, with 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...
and 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 :...
in the lead roles, and Joyce E. Bernal
Joyce E. Bernal
Joyce Bernal is a film and television director in the Philippines who started as a film editor for Viva Films in 1994.Bernal is a single mother to her daughter Liam.-Filmography :...
at the helm. This series ended on October 17, 2008. It was internationally aired 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...
, which became a huge success to viewers abroad.
"Dyesebel
Dyesebel
Dyesebel is a popular mermaid character in the Philippines. The comic book character was originally conceived by the Filipino comic book illustrator, Mars Ravelo. Dyesebel is a prominent character in Philippine cinema and television.-1953: Dyesebel:...
" is a popular mermaid character created by renowned graphic novelist Mars Ravelo
Mars Ravelo
Mars Ravelo was a Filipino graphic novelist who created the characters Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman, Bondying, Varga, Wanted: Perfect Mother, Hiwaga, Maruja, Mariposa, Roberta, Rita, Buhay Pilipino, Jack and Jill, Flash Bomba, Tiny Tony, and Dragonna among others.-Biography:Mars...
. The story has been adapted into five separate films, and a spin-off, throughout the timeline of 1953 to 1996.
Edna Luna, Vilma Santos
Vilma Santos
Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos-Recto commonly known as Vilma Santos-Recto or Ate Vi is a multi-awarded actress and politician...
, Alma Moreno
Alma Moreno
Alma "Ness" Moreno is a Filipina actress politician who has made her mark both as a popular movie and television personality. She was born in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur to Frank Lacsamana, from Pampanga, and Jean Moreno.-Career, politics and personal life:She appeared in her first movie as a "Dama" in...
, Alice Dixson
Alice Dixson
Jessie Alice Dixson or Alice Dixson, often misspelled Alice Dixon , is a Filipino-American actress, commercial model, and former beauty queen...
, and Charlene Gonzales
Charlene Gonzales
Charlene Mae Gonzales Bonnin Muhlach is a television and film personality and former beauty queen from the Philippines. Gonzalez won the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1994 title and represented her country at the Miss Universe 1994 pageant held in Manila, where she won the Best National Costume...
had all played the lead role in the big-screen, and all of them reached greater heights after playing the role. Ara Mina
Ara Mina
Hazel Pascual Reyes , better known by her screen name, Ara Mina, is a Filipina actress, fashion model and singer. She won the Golden Screen Award in 2004 for Best Actress in a drama in the Philippines....
played a cameo role in this character in the television series Darna (2005 TV series).
The show was also shown in Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Synopsis
The story of Dyesebel begins when an amnesiac mermaid-turned-human named Lucia (Jean GarciaJean García
Jessica Maitim is a Filipina television and film actress, better known as Jean Garcia who hails from Angeles City, Pampanga.-Biography:...
) fell in love with a human. They got married and had a beautiful baby, but instead of human baby she delivered a mermaid. The child is called "Dyesebel" (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...
). Although surprised by their daughter's strange form, Lucia and her husband Tino (Wendell Ramos
Wendell Ramos
Wendell Xavier Ramos, known as Wendell Ramos is a Filipino actor and model who is currently signed to Associated Broadcasting Company.-Biography and career:...
) promise to love their child no matter what.
But in no time at all, their neighbors discovered the couple's secret. When the community is hit with a series of catastrophes, the town believes that the anomaly is caused by Dyesebel; an accusation that leads to Tino's death and Lucia to offer her only daughter to the sea, where she would belong.
Unknown to Lucia is that in the heart of the sea, Dyesebel's adventures and misfortunes will begin. It is within the confines of the waters that Dyesebel will lead a new life-a journey that would take her to the depths of the sea, as well as to chaos of the city. Dyesebel discovers that she can also be a human being by visiting Amafura (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...
) to get a secret necklace which makes her a human; but a price must be made, for her to sacrifice her true possession, in order to gain something special.
Cast and characters
Regular- Marian RiveraMarian RiveraMarian 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...
as Dyesebel/Isabel/Cassandra - Dingdong DantesDingdong DantesJose 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 :...
as Fredo Legaspi - Jean GarciaJean GarcíaJessica Maitim is a Filipina television and film actress, better known as Jean Garcia who hails from Angeles City, Pampanga.-Biography:...
as Reyna Lucia/Lucia Montemayor/Doña Ava Legaspi - Rufa Mae QuintoRufa Mae QuintoRufa 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 Muruha/Amafura - Ricky DavaoRicky DavaoRicardo Manuel Caballes Davao , better known as Ricky Davao, is a Filipino actor. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou Blanco. He is the younger brother of Bing Davao and the son of Charlie Davao.-Television:...
as Don Juan Legaspi - Alfred VargasAlfred VargasAlfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III is a Filipino actor and model. He was elected councilor in the 2nd District of Quezon City in 2010.-Biography and Career:...
as Erebus - Mylene DizonMylene DizonMylene Lilibeth Dizon is a Filipina actress and model. She is a member of ABS-CBN's elite circle of homegrown talents properly named Star Magic, being an alumna of Batch 2...
as Queen Dyangga - Bianca KingBianca KingBianca Charlotte King is a Filipina-Canadian actress. She is known in her role as Noemi Manansala in the thriller drama series Sinner or Saint aired on GMA, replacing Nita Negrita. She went to San Beda College Alabang during her grade school and high school years. She proceeded to take up AB...
as Betty Salcedo - Michelle MadrigalMichelle MadrigalMichelle Gaspar Madrigal, who is better known as Michelle Madrigal is a Filipina actress. Known as she was a finalist of ABS-CBN reality talent search, Star Circle Quest. Her elder sister, Ehra Madrigal is also an actress.-Television:-Movies/Films:-External links:* at the...
as Princess Berbola/Cassandra (real;using the face of Marian Rivera/Dyesebel) - Lotlot de Leon as Banak
- Luis AlandyLuis AlandyAdrian Louis Alandy , better known as Luis Alandy is a Filipino actor and model. Alandy started his career as a model. He first appeared in a print magazine and was soon discovered to do acting...
as Gildo Villarama - Marco AlcarazMarco AlcarazMarco Alcaraz is a Filipino actor, commercial model, and former varsity basketball player at San Sebastian College-Recoletos. His first movie was Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita with Dennis Trillo.-Television:...
as Usaro - Teri Onor as Akirang
- Paolo BallesterosPaolo BallesterosPaolo Ballesteros is a Filipino actor, TV host and model. He has appeared in films and several TV shows...
as Bukanding - Aljur AbrenicaAljur AbrenicaAljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.-Biography :...
as Paolo Legaspi - Kris BernalKris BernalKristine Ann Tan Bernal, better known by her screen name Kris Bernal , is a Filipina actress who became known as one of the finalists of StarStruck.-Television:-Movies:-External links:**...
as Shiela Mae (Legaspi) Montemayor - Hero AngelesHero AngelesHero Angeles is a Filipino actor. Hero Angeles bested four other contestants in the Grand Finals for the title "Grand Teen Questor" in the first season of ABS-CBN's popular reality star search in the Philippines, Star Circle Quest.- Career:After bagging the title as the first "Grand Teen Questor"...
as Mark - Robert VillarRobert VillarRobert Villar, Jr. August 16, 1999, better known simply as Robert "Buboy" Villar, is a Philippine actor. His first Television appearance is when he auditioned in ABS-CBN'S Little Big Star,He is also a member of the youngest boy band in the Philippines, the Mak and the Dudes. Villar's breakthrough...
as Buboy
Supporting
- Nanette Inventor as Doña Guada
- Chanda RomeroChanda RomeroChanda Romero is a Philippine actress. She is mostly seen on GMA Network.-Television:-Movies:-References:...
as Doña Felicia Montemayor - Wendell RamosWendell RamosWendell Xavier Ramos, known as Wendell Ramos is a Filipino actor and model who is currently signed to Associated Broadcasting Company.-Biography and career:...
as FlorenTino Montemayor - Vaness del MoralVaness del MoralMartha Vanessa Antonio del Moral, better known by her screen name Vaness del Moral , is a Filipina actress and a talent at one of the top management groups in the Philippines, the GMA Artist Center. She started her showbiz career through the interactive reality television show, StarStruck...
as Sosira - Filiberto Nepomuceno as Butete
- Charlotte Hermoso as Jelay
- Ryan Yllana as Leo
- Philip Lazaro as Charity
- Mariz Ricketts as Melba
- Jackie RiceJackie RiceJackie Rice is a Filipina actress, television personality and commercial model.-Career and personal life:...
as Arana - Fayatollah as Lady Dee
- KC Hollmann as Gildo's secretary
- Mang Enriquez as Mang Mike
- Chinggoy Alonzo as Don Ernesto Montemayor
- Andrea del RosarioAndrea del RosarioAndrea Marie del Rosario is a Filipina actress and model.She is part of the Star Magic talents. Later she decide to leave ABS-CBN to do projects on GMA-7.-Television:-References:...
as Vivian Montemayor - Kevin SantosKevin SantosKevin Santos is a Filipino actor and was discovered in the Philippine over-all talent competition, StarStruck.- Starstruck :Kevin Santos was included in the Final 14 of StarStruck wherein Ryza Cenon and Mike Tan won as the Ultimate Survivors. He was eliminated contestant that was followed by the Bb...
as Fonsy - Angel EstradaAngel EstradaAngel Estrada is an American football wide receiver and defensive back for the New York Dragons of the Arena Football League. He played college football at West Virginia University.-High school:...
as Vicky - Matt Ranillo III as Enrico Salcedo
- Jen Rosendahl as Vivian's Friend
- Elizabeth Ramsey as Mother Pearl
Trivia
- The TV series had its own billboard at the Daly City (BART station)Daly City (BART station)Daly City Station is a Bay Area Rapid Transit station located in extreme northern San Mateo County, California, in suburban Daly City, less than one block outside the San Francisco city and county limits. Interstate 280 and California Route 1 run along the immediate west side of the station...
in Daly City, CaliforniaDaly City, CaliforniaDaly City is the largest city in San Mateo County, California, United States, with a 2010 population of 101,123. Located immediately south of San Francisco, it is named in honor of businessman and landowner John Daly.-History:...
. The billboard's main purpose was to promote GMA Pinoy TV and the Dyesebel series, to the residents of Daly City (majority of the population were Filipinos). The billboard showed Marian RiveraMarian RiveraMarian 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...
as Dyesebel. It was posted on the station until its series finale last October 2008.
See also
- List of shows previously aired by GMA Network
- DyesebelDyesebelDyesebel is a popular mermaid character in the Philippines. The comic book character was originally conceived by the Filipino comic book illustrator, Mars Ravelo. Dyesebel is a prominent character in Philippine cinema and television.-1953: Dyesebel:...
- the original graphic novel - MermaidMermaidA mermaid is a mythological aquatic creature with a female human head, arms, and torso and the tail of a fish. A male version of a mermaid is known as a "merman" and in general both males and females are known as "merfolk"...
External links
- Dyesebel at Telebisyon.net
- Dyesebel Dyesebel Episodes
- Dyesbel & Erebus Dyesebel/Isabel tests her love for Erebus
- Dyesebel IGMA.TV