Contessa (TV series)
Contessa (transl. Countess) is a 2018 Philippine television drama revenge series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars Glaiza de Castro in the title role. It premiered on March 19, 2018 on the network's Afternoon Prime and Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up replacing Ika-6 na Utos and worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on September 8, 2018, with a total of 147 episodes. It was replaced by Ika-5 Utos in its timeslot.
Contessa | |
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Genre | |
Created by | Marlon Miguel |
Written by |
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Directed by | Albert Langitan |
Creative director(s) | Roy Iglesias |
Starring | Glaiza de Castro |
Theme music composer | Vehnee Saturno |
Opening theme | "Dito sa Aking Mundo" by Glaiza de Castro |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language(s) | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 147 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) | Rosie Lyn M. Atienza |
Production location(s) | Philippines |
Editor(s) |
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Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 20-38 minutes |
Production company(s) | GMA Entertainment Content Group |
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Original network | GMA Network |
Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
Original release | March 19 – September 8, 2018 |
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Website |
The series marked as the comeback show of Geoff Eigenmann in the network after two years. The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]
Premise
Bea gets accused and imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, is determined to seek revenge on the people who took everything and everyone she loved away from her. She claims a new identity as Contessa and will seek for redemption and justice.[2]
Cast and characters
- Main cast
- Glaiza de Castro as Beatrice “Bea” Resureccion - Caballero / Contessa Venganza [3]
- Geoff Eigenmann as Gabriel R. Caballero[4]
- Jak Roberto as Santiago "Jong" Generoso Jr.[5]
- Gabby Eigenmann as Victorino "Vito" C. Imperial Jr. / Duquessa Dolce Vita[3]
- Lauren Young as Daniella "Dani" C. Imperial[3]
- Supporting cast
- Chanda Romero as Charito Castillo vda. de Imperial / Black Scorpion[3]
- Tetchie Agbayani as Guadalupe "Guada" Sarmiento vda. de Venganza / Dragona / Queen V.[3]
- Leandro Baldemor as Santiago "Tiago" Generoso Sr.[5]
- Dominic Roco as Oliver Sta. Ana[5]
- Bernadette Allyson as Sarah Imperial[5]
- Melissa Mendez as Helen Ramirez vda. de Caballero[5]
- Mon Confiado as Armando "Arman" Wilwayco
- Tanya Gomez as Linda Resurreccion[5]
- Karel Marquez as Virginia "Gigi" Palaroan
- Phytos Ramirez as Winston Mallari[5]
- Denise Barbacena as Miadora Jimenez[5]
- Will Ashley De Leon as Elijah "Ely" Resureccion Venganza [5]
- Guest cast
- Mark Herras as Marco R. Caballero[5]
- Toby Alejar as Atty. Cordero
- J-mee Katanyag as Mayora Angela
- Antonette Garcia as Chunna
- Angeli Bayani as Yolly
- Andrea Torres as Contessa Venganza
- Al Tantay as Pablo Venganza
- Jay Arcilla as Jonas Zamora
- Patricia Tumulak as Marga Antonio
- Mike Magat as Lamberto "Berto" Zamora
- Divine Tetay as Misha Wilton
- Shaira Diaz as Ces Hidalgo
- Tyler Gatdula as Harold Villarama
- Philip Lazaro as Marusca
- Janice Hung as Mystie
- Nicole Donesa as Monique
- Stephanie Sol as Lara
- Roi Vinzon as Felipe
- Paolo Gumabao as Jigo
- Neil Ryan Sese as Detective Eric
- Ervic Vijandre as Enzo
- Max Collins as Perfida Ledesma[6]
- Joshua Zamora as Jimmy / Paul
- Elizabeth Oropesa as Rowena[7]
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | Contessa | Won | [8] |
Best Drama Actress | Glaiza de Castro | Nominated | |||
Best Drama Supporting Actor | Gabby Eigenmann | Won | |||
1st Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (National) | Gabby Eigenmann | Won | [9] |
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Contessa earned a 5.2% rating.[10] While the final episode scored a 6.8% rating[11] The series got its highest rating on April 21, 2018 with an 8.9% rating.[12]
References
- "Contessa (Full Episodes) - YouTube". Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- "Contessa". Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- Molbog-Mendoza, Jenny (March 14, 2018). "Glaiza: Everything is challenging in 'Contessa'". Sunstar. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
- Anarcon, James Patrick (December 6, 2017). "Geoff Eigenmann returns to GMA-7 after two-year stay with ABS-CBN". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
- Calligan, Michelle (March 5, 2018). "IN PHOTOS: The cast of 'Contessa' at their official pictorial". Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- "Max Collins on 'Contessa'". Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- Matriano, Kate. "Glaiza de Castro astonished by crowd's warm reception of 'Liway': 'Di ako makatulog'". Retrieved September 2, 2018.
- Bagani, Contessa, Asintado, Kambal, Karibal among nominees for 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television
- "Asian Academy Creative Awards: National/Regional Winners 2018". Asian Academy Creative Awards. October 17, 2018. Archived from the original on January 15, 2019. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- Anarcon, James Patrick (March 27, 2018). "How did Glaiza de Castro's Contessa pilot episode fare in AGB ratings?". Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- "Solid Kapuso Latest Updates". September 10, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- "Kuya M on Twitter: "AGB NUTAM People Ratings April 17 to 26, 2018"". July 11, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2019.