La Vendetta (TV series)

La Vendetta (transl. The Vendetta) is a Philippine television drama thriller series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and Lore Reyes, it stars Jennylyn Mercado, Sunshine Dizon and Jean Garcia. It premiered on October 29, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up and worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on January 18, 2008 with a total of 60 episodes.

La Vendetta
Title card
Genre
Created byRJ Nuevas
Written by
Directed by
Starring
Theme music composerMark Lopez
Ending theme"P.S. I Love You" by Jennylyn Mercado
Country of originPhilippines
Original language(s)Tagalog
No. of episodes60
Production
Executive producer(s)Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Production location(s)Philippines
Editor(s)Eddie Esmedia
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time20-36 minutes
Production company(s)GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Picture format720i (SDTV)
Original releaseOctober 29, 2007 (2007-10-29) –
January 18, 2008 (2008-01-18)
External links
Website

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Premise

The story focuses on sisters named Amanda, Eloisa and Almira. Amanda is the eldest who had her mother died early. Her father married another woman with whom he had two more daughters. Sibling rivalry ensues between the sisters when they all vie for their father's attention. One night Almira will be killed, an incident that will eventually reveal the killer.[2]

Overview

Pre-production

The production started late September, while principal photography started on October 12, 2007 for an October 29, 2007 airdate. While the pre-production was conceived long before 2005, and had to be postponed because of the "boom" of telefantasyas.[3]

Casting

This series is the much-awaited come-back series for Jennylyn Mercado after the feud between her manager and GMA Network, her role was expected to recurred but while the series is ongoing her character was upgraded into a series regular. This is also Sunshine Dizon's new series after the recently concluded Impostora.[4]

In addition, this is also the come-back Philippine drama for veterans Rustom Padilla (now known as BB Gandanghari)[5] and Snooky Serna after their recent showbiz revelations.[6]

Sheryl Cruz was initially tapped to play Amanda, but chose to do Princess Sarah with ABS-CBN instead.[7] Jean Garcia was chosen for her replacement.[8]

Cast and characters
Wendell Ramos portrays Rigo Bayani.
Ella Guevara portrays Jessie Cardinale.
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of La Vendetta earned a 28.7% rating.[15] While the final episode scored a 33.4% rating.[16]

Accolades
Accolades received by La Vendetta
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2008 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Primetime Drama Series La Vendetta Nominated [17]
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References
  1. "La Vendetta (Full Episodes) - YouTube". Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  2. "About La Vendetta". Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  3. "La Vendetta" starts taping October 12, major cast roles revealed, pep.ph, Accessed October 11, 2007.
  4. Ara, may tampo sa Siyete, journal.com.ph, Accessed last September 28, 2007.
  5. Rustom Padilla joins the growing cast of La Vendetta, pep.ph, Accessed October 2, 2007.
  6. Luis, natawa sa pagka-link kay Paolo, abante-tonite.com, Accessed October 6, 2007.
  7. Sheryl Cruz accepts ABS-CBN's offer but will return to GMA-7, pep.ph, Accessed last September 28, 2007.
  8. Jean Garcia replaces Sheryl Cruz in "La Vendetta", pep.ph, Accessed last September 30, 2007.
  9. Jennylyn Mercado returns to primetime TV via GMA-7's "La Vendetta" Accessed last September 28, 2007.
  10. Anarcon, James Patrick (February 26, 2019). "WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Original teleserye leading ladies". Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  11. Non-showbiz GF, karay-karay ni Wendell sa taping, journal.com.ph, Accessed October 18, 2007.
  12. Pamilya, ’di apektado ng magulong lovelife ni Vina, journal.com.ph, Accessed October 6, 2007.
  13. Mark, suportado ni EB Babe Lian, abante-tonite.com, Accessed October 6, 2007.
  14. Mark Herras `extra' na lang sa buhay ni Jennylyn, journal.com.ph, Accessed last September 28, 2007.
  15. Godinez, Bong (November 8, 2007). "TV Ratings (Oct. 29–Nov. 4): "Super Inggo 1.5" lands No. 1, "La Vendetta" debuts at No. 4". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  16. Santiago, Erwin (January 22, 2008). "TV Ratings (Jan. 18-21): "La Vendetta" and "Ysabella" end their run; "Maging Akin Ka Lamang" starts a new one". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  17. Navarro, Mell T. (October 16, 2008). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"". Retrieved May 2, 2020.
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