Nita Negrita
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Nita Negrita is a Filipino drama series created by GMA Network
. The show stars Barbie Forteza
and Joshua Dionisio
.
Nita Negrita's original premiere date was February 14, 2011. It premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on February 17, 2011, three days after its original premiere. The show will end on June 10, 2011 and will be replaced by Sinner or Saint
.
). Her mother is Filipina and her father is African-American Filipino. At an early age, she was separated from her mother and was raised at an orphanage. With her complexion, she is is always being teased and humiliated, and despite this, she still stands strong and manages to turn her dreams into reality.
Extended cast
dons a blackface
. Her fair complexion is painted black to portray the role of an orphaned Filipino/African-American child. For the first episode, an infant is also painted black for several scenes which includes the birth scene of Nita Negrita. Critics also blasted the series for the poor make-up, Nita Negrita's skin color resembles that of charcoal, an obvious exaggeration of African-American skin color.
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...
. The show stars Barbie Forteza
Barbie Forteza
Barbara Ambas Forteza, , is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played the young Jodi in GMA Network's remake of the Koreanovela Stairway To Heaven and Cyndi Gomez in First Time....
and Joshua Dionisio
Joshua Dionisio
Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio, better known as Joshua Dionisio, is a Filipino child actor working in television.Born on December 14, 1994 in Quezon City, he has a younger brother, Jacob, his co-star on Super Inggo. Joshua Dionisio began his career as a commercial model at the age of 8. He was...
.
Nita Negrita's original premiere date was February 14, 2011. It premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on February 17, 2011, three days after its original premiere. The show will end on June 10, 2011 and will be replaced by Sinner or Saint
Sinner or Saint (TV series)
Sinner or Saint is a Philippine correctional-theme drama series produced by GMA Network starring Dennis Trillo, Bianca King, Alessandra de Rossi and Polo Ravales...
.
Plot
The story revolves around a Filipino/African-American girl named Nita (Barbie FortezaBarbie Forteza
Barbara Ambas Forteza, , is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played the young Jodi in GMA Network's remake of the Koreanovela Stairway To Heaven and Cyndi Gomez in First Time....
). Her mother is Filipina and her father is African-American Filipino. At an early age, she was separated from her mother and was raised at an orphanage. With her complexion, she is is always being teased and humiliated, and despite this, she still stands strong and manages to turn her dreams into reality.
Cast and characters
Main cast- Barbie Forteza as Antoinette / Nita Raymundo/ Nita Negrita/ Netnet
- Joshua Dionisio as Prince Ramirez
- Lexi Fernandez as Mystica "Misty" Del Castillo
Extended cast
- Nova Villa as Nanay Ima
- Lotlot De Leon as Mirasol "Mira" Buenaventura
- Zoren Legaspi as Arturo Del Castillo
- Diana Zubiri as Danica
- Alvin Aguilar as Edgar
- Rachelle Ann Go as Amanda Del Castillo
- Bubbles Paraiso as Alexandra "Alex" Del Castillo
- Lollie Mara as Donya Andrea Del Castillo
- Michelle V. as Peachy/Best friend of Misty
- Mel Kimura as Bella
- Jenny Miller as Pia Antonio
- Dexter Doria as Segunda
- Jim Pebangco as Ben
- Sabrina San Diego as friend of Misty
Controversies
The series is deemed controversial due to its racial and ethnic stereotyping of Filipinos with dark skin. The lead actress Barbie FortezaBarbie Forteza
Barbara Ambas Forteza, , is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played the young Jodi in GMA Network's remake of the Koreanovela Stairway To Heaven and Cyndi Gomez in First Time....
dons a blackface
Blackface
Blackface is a form of theatrical makeup used in minstrel shows, and later vaudeville, in which performers create a stereotyped caricature of a black person. The practice gained popularity during the 19th century and contributed to the proliferation of stereotypes such as the "happy-go-lucky darky...
. Her fair complexion is painted black to portray the role of an orphaned Filipino/African-American child. For the first episode, an infant is also painted black for several scenes which includes the birth scene of Nita Negrita. Critics also blasted the series for the poor make-up, Nita Negrita's skin color resembles that of charcoal, an obvious exaggeration of African-American skin color.