Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera 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...

  which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films

VIVA Entertainment

VIVA Entertainment, Inc., also known as Viva Entertainment Group is a Philippine entertainment company. Its history started in 1981 when Vicente "Vic" del Rosario, Jr. founded Viva Films.-Divisions:*Viva Productions, Inc...

 turned into a mini-series. The show was stars and lead into a ensemble cast

Ensemble cast

An ensemble cast is made up of cast members in which the principal actors and performers are assigned roughly equal amounts of importance and screen time in a dramatic production. This kind of casting became more popular in television series because it allows flexibility for writers to focus on...

.

On September 21, 2010 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...

 declared that Sine Novela has officially canceled after 4 years in hiatus.

History

Before VIVA actually launched Sine Novela first at ABS-CBN under the title "Sineserye", GMA Network had already produced different remakes of films and motion pictures including Darna

Darna

Darna is a fictional character and Filipino comics superheroine created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. In her more popular incarnations, she is a deceased warrior from another planet manifesting herself through a girl from Earth, named Narda...

, Captain Barbell

Captain Barbell

Captain Barbell is a fictional Filipino superhero created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Jim Fernandez. He first appeared in Pinoy Komiks #5 .-Character history:...

 and Bakekang

Bakekang

Bakekang was a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from September 11, 2006, and ended on March 30, 2007. It aired internationally with a three-week delay on GMA Pinoy TV, which made Bakekang a success to viewers abroad....

. VIVA remade three movies under Sineserye, namely Bituing Walang Ningning, Palimos ng Pag-ibig, and Hiram na Mukha. However, these 3 movie remakes did not do so well in the ratings games, so VIVA transferred all their rights on Sine Novela to GMA where it consistently garnered high ratings.

2007

• Sinasamba Kita
  Sinasamba Kita
  "Sinasamba Kita" is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. The series is the first instalment of Sine Novela, a series of remake of films. The original movie was released back in 1982...
  
   was nominated for two categories at the 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television, they were Best Actor for 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...
  
   and Best Daytime Drama Series. The series won the latter.

2008

• The series scored 5 nominations at the 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television, including:
  • Best Daytime Drama Series for Kaputol ng Isang Awit
    Kaputol ng Isang Awit
    Kaputol ng Isang Awit or Unsung Melody is an Philippine drama airing on GMA Network, as the seventh instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1991. Starting August 28, 2011 the series will air weekly on Honolulu's KIKU.-Plot:Find out how music, fame and dreams interconnect...
    
    
  • Best Daytime Drama Series for Maging Akin Ka Lamang
    Maging Akin Ka Lamang
    Maging Akin Ka Lamang or Till You Are Mine is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. This was the sixth installment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1987...
    
    
  • Best Daytime Drama Series for My Only Love
    My Only Love
    My Only Love is a Philippine drama airing on GMA Network as the fifth instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1982.-Plot:They are teeners trapped in the conflicted world of their parents. Two children of two marriages gone sour...
    
    
  • Best Drama Actor for Tirso Cruz III
    Tirso Cruz III
    Tirso Cruz III is a Filipino actor and singer. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine show business.-Biography and career:...
    
     - Kaputol ng Isang Awit
    Kaputol ng Isang Awit
    Kaputol ng Isang Awit or Unsung Melody is an Philippine drama airing on GMA Network, as the seventh instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1991. Starting August 28, 2011 the series will air weekly on Honolulu's KIKU.-Plot:Find out how music, fame and dreams interconnect...
    
    
  • Best Drama Actress for Lovi Poe
    Lovi Poe
    Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe, better known by her screen name Lovi Poe , is an award-winning Filipina actress and singer who is currently a contract star of GMA Network. She is the daughter of the legendary actor Fernando Poe, Jr...
    
     - Kaputol ng Isang Awit
    Kaputol ng Isang Awit
    Kaputol ng Isang Awit or Unsung Melody is an Philippine drama airing on GMA Network, as the seventh instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1991. Starting August 28, 2011 the series will air weekly on Honolulu's KIKU.-Plot:Find out how music, fame and dreams interconnect...
    
    
• At the end of the awards night, Kaputol ng Isang Awit
  Kaputol ng Isang Awit
  Kaputol ng Isang Awit or Unsung Melody is an Philippine drama airing on GMA Network, as the seventh instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1991. Starting August 28, 2011 the series will air weekly on Honolulu's KIKU.-Plot:Find out how music, fame and dreams interconnect...
  
   bagged the Best Daytime Drama Series.

2009

• The series garnered one nomination at the PMPC Star Awards for Television 2009
  • Best Daytime Drama Series for Saan Darating Ang Umaga?
• Int'l Emmy Awards
  • Magdusa Ka
    Magdusa Ka
    Magdusa Ka is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network, as the eight instalment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1986. It was recently nominated for the 37th International Emmy Awards for Best Telenovela...
    
     was nominated in the 37 Int'l Emmy Awards as Best Telenovela.

2010

• The series garnered one nomination at the PMPC Star Awards for Television 2009
  • Best Daytime Drama Series for Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin
    Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin
    Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin is an Philippine drama on GMA Network. The original movie was released back in 1987 and was directed by the legendary actor-director Eddie Garcia who also directed Sinasamba Kita...