Obra (TV series)
Encyclopedia
Obra, also known as Masterpiece in English
, was a weekly anthology on GMA Network
. Each month, the show featured a different star. The pilot episode aired on August 14, 2008.
English language
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, was a weekly anthology 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...
. Each month, the show featured a different star. The pilot episode aired on August 14, 2008.
Premise
Obra is a weekly primetime drama series featuring GMA-7 stars in four stories about life, love and sacrifice. Each series had own set of production teams.Katrina Halili
- Katrina Halili was the first star.
# Title Writer(s) Director Co-starring Original airdate
JC de Vera
JC de VeraJC de VeraJohn Carlo de Vera, better known by his screen name J.C. de Vera , is a Filipino actor and model.-Biography and career:...
was the second star.
# Title Writer(s) Director Co-starring Original airdate
Sunshine Dizon
Sunshine DizonSunshine DizonSunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.-Biography:...
was the third star.# Title Writer(s) Director Co-starring Original airdate
Iza Calzado
# Title Writer(s) Director Co-starring Original airdate
Season two
After a three-month hiatus, the series will return with a different format. Originally, it was supposed to return for its second season on January 2009 with Jennylyn MercadoJennylyn MercadoJennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...
as its featured-artist. It will air its second season as SRO Cinema SeryeSRO Cinema SeryeSRO Cinemaserye is the second season title of GMA Network drama anthology Obra, with each stories consisting of 8 episodes. It is set to premiere on March 26 with "Ganti", a story about deceit, revenge and love, followed by the suspense-thriller "Suspetsa"...
starting on April 2 as an 8-part mini-series which is entitled Ganti ng Puso, starring Geoff EigenmannGeoff EigenmannGeoff Eigenmann is a Filipino actor notable for his performances in television; he is a member of the Eigenmann showbiz clan. He started out with GMA Network as part of a joint drama series with TAPE Productions and later was part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic and starred in their shows...
, 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...
, Maxene MagalonaMaxene MagalonaMaxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona is a Filipina actress born to a prominent showbiz family. She is known for her portrayal as Vivian Salvador in the GMA's soap My Lover, My Wife.-Personal life:...
, Sheryl CruzSheryl CruzSheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz , better known simply as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipina actress and singer. She is known for her role as Divina Ferrer on 2007's television drama series Sinasamba Kita and as Valeria on Bakekang and Rosalinda.-Acting career:Cruz started her career at a very young age...
and Marvin AgustinMarvin AgustínMarvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...
.
Awards and nominations
- On September 5, 2009, the series was awarded Best Drama Anthology by the 1st MTRCB TV Awards, besting heavy contender Maalaala Mo KayaMaalaala Mo KayaMaalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...
- which later won the same category in the 5th USTv Students' Choice Award. - The series was nominated for Best Drama Anthology against Maynila and Maalaala Mo KayaMaalaala Mo KayaMaalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...
on the 23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV.- Richard GomezRichard GomezRichard Gomez is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, athlete, television presenter, and director. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine Cinema. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.-Biography and Career:Gomez was raised by his grandmother...
and JC de VeraJC de VeraJohn Carlo de Vera, better known by his screen name J.C. de Vera , is a Filipino actor and model.-Biography and career:...
was nominated Best Single Performance by an Actor for the Bayaran and Pretty Boy episodes, respectively. - Gina AlajarGina AlajarRegina Alatiit also known as Gina Alajar was born on in Manila, she is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film actress and television director.-Present Career and Issue:...
was nominated for Best Single Performance by an Actress for the Pretty Boy episode. Sunshine DizonSunshine DizonSunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.-Biography:...
is also nominated in the same category for her performance in the Butch episode.
- Richard Gomez
- On September 5, 2009, the series was awarded Best Drama Anthology by the 1st MTRCB TV Awards, besting heavy contender Maalaala Mo Kaya