Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw
| Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw | |
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Title card | |
| Also known as | Carmela |
| Genre | Romantic drama |
| Created by | Suzette Doctolero |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Dominic Zapata[1] |
| Creative director | Jun Lana |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Vehnee Saturno[1] |
| Opening theme | "Sana'y Ikaw" by James Wright |
| Ending theme | "Naaalala Ka" by Alden Richards |
| Composer | Tata Betita |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 83 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Carolyn B. Galve |
| Production locations | Bulacan, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 18–38 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | January 27 – May 23, 2014 |
Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw (transl. Carmela: the most beautiful girl in the world) is a 2014 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Conceptualized by writer Suzette Doctolero and directed by Dominic Zapata,[2] it stars Marian Rivera in the title role and Alden Richards. It premiered on January 27, 2014 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 23, 2014 with a total of 83 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[3]
Cast and characters
Cast
Marian Rivera
Alden Richards
Jaclyn Jose
- Lead cast
- Marian Rivera as Carmela Fernandez / Catarina Bulaong[4]
- Alden Richards as Santiago "Yago" Torres Flores[4][1]
- Supporting cast
- Jaclyn Jose as Patricia "Trixie" Torres[5]
- Laurice Guillen as Fides Hernando-Torres[1]
- Agot Isidro as Amanda Fernandez[4][1]
- Raymond Bagatsing as Dante Hernando[4][6]
- Jennica Garcia as Alliyah Hernando[7]
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Yolanda "Yolly" Montesilva[8]
- Roi Vinzon as Fernando Torres[1]
- Freddie Webb as Ramon Corpuz[9]
- Krystal Reyes as Janine Torres[10]
- Ana Feleo as Nida Torres[11]
- RJ Padilla as JP[11][12]
- Eva Darren as Wagay[11]
- Recurring cast
- Barbara Miguel as Linggit[13]
- Mike Lloren as Zaldy[14]
- Kenneth Paul Cruz as Wally[15][16]
- Lloyd Samartino as Efren Flores[17]
- Guest cast
- Ricky Davao as Danilo "Dan" Fernandez[1]
- Mona Louise Rey as young Carmela[18]
- Stephanie Sol as Mithi[19]
- Shyr Valdez as Choleng[20]
- Bea Binene as Eunice[21]
- Bryan Benedict as Leo[22]
- Giselle Toengi as Odette[23]
Production
Casting
The role of Dante was initially offered to actor Gabby Concepcion, it was eventually given to Raymond Bagatsing.[6]
Principal photography
Principal photography was held in Malolos, Bulacan, and concluded on May 14, 2014.[10][24] During an evening shoot on May 9, a scuffle broke out between the Carmela crew and a group of men when the latter attempted to enter a closed bar the crew was temporarily using as a set.[14]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw earned an 18.1% rating.[25] The final episode scored a 22.2% rating.[26]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Mendoza, Abigail (January 29, 2014). "7 things to look forward to in Marian Rivera's Carmela". PEP. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Erece, Dinno (January 20, 2014). "Marian sa banggaan nila ni Angel: Walang personalan, trabaho lang!". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Carmela (Full Episodes) | Stream Together - YouTube. YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Santiago, Erwin (December 17, 2013). "Marian Rivera excited about her teamup with Alden Richards in Carmela". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ San Diego Jr., Bayani (May 21, 2014). "Mother superior Jaclyn Jose". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ a b Garcia, Rose (February 5, 2014). "Raymond Bagatsing does not mind being second choice; won't give up his green card". PEP (in Filipino and English). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (April 15, 2014). "Jennica Garcia feels letdown by non-renewal of GMA contract". PEP (in Filipino and English). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (January 18, 2014). "Rochelle Pangilinan predicts Marian and Dingdong to wed first before her and boyfriend Arthur Solinap". PEP (in Filipino and English). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Gonzales, Vir (February 2, 2014). "Pagbaril ni Freddie Webb kay Agot, masyadong brutal". The Philippine Star (in Filipino). Manila, Philippines. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ a b Gonzales, Vir (May 15, 2014). "Agot, natensyon sa iyakan". The Philippine Star (in Filipino). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ a b c "Alden leading man material". The Philippine Star. Manila, Philippines. January 27, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Erece, Dinno (January 28, 2014). "Utol ni Daniel sa GMA nakiusap sa Press na ilihim ang tunay na edad". Inquirer Bandera (in Filipino). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (December 16, 2017). "Former Munting Heredera child star Barbara Miguel is now a teener". PEP (in Filipino and English). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
Puro guest roles lang daw ang nagawa niya sa mga teleserye na Genesis, Carmela[...]
- ^ a b "Shooting ni Marian Rivera binulabog". Hataw! D'yaryo ng Bayan (in Filipino and English). May 11, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel (September 16, 2014). "Sunshine minamani na lang ang mother roles". The Philippine Star (in Filipino). Manila, Philippines. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ "Newbie. McDo's lovable "kuya" Kenneth Paul Cruz joins cast of Hiram na Alaala". PEP (in Filipino and English). September 22, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
'Yung pagsama ko [Kenneth Paul Cruz] sa Carmela, parang screen test muna para sa akin. They want to see if okey na ako para sa teleserye.'
- ^ Calderon, Nora (May 6, 2014). "Bettina idinenay na dyowa si Raymart". The Philippine Star (in Filipino). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (February 13, 2014). "Nine-year-old Mona Louise Rey inspires other diabetic patients". PEP (in Filipino and English). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ "Newbie Stephanie Sol relishes big break even as kontrabida". PEP (in Filipino and English). December 6, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
Napanood na dati si Stephanie sa Carmela, Niño at Sa Puso ni Dok.
- ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (September 21, 2014). "Shyr Valdez recounts fond memories of Mark Gil: "A very good actor and a wonderful person."". PEP (in Filipino and English). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Gonzales, Vir (May 4, 2014). "Mga anak ang kawawa, isyu ni Tetay at Bistek dapat mawala na". The Philippine Star (in Filipino). Manila, Philippines. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
Ipinasok na rin lamang si Bea Binene sa Carmela[...]
- ^ "Hot Guy Alert: Bryan Benedict is more than the guy next door". PEP. May 5, 2014. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel (September 24, 2022). "Bagong jowa ni Michelle, mala-hollywood actor ang dating". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
Sa GMA ay lumabas siya [G Toengi] sa mga teleserye na Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw at Carmela na parehong umere noong 2014.
- ^ Calderon, Nora (May 19, 2014). "Mark Anthony tatlo na ang panganay, hiwalay na naman sa huling asawa". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
- ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (February 12, 2014). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (January 24-31, 2014): The Legal Wife pilot lands on 4th place while Carmela lands on 7th place". PEP. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (May 31, 2014). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (May 17-23, 2014): Carmela ends modestly; The Borrowed Wife ends run as most-watched afternoon series". PEP. Retrieved September 9, 2025.