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| show_nameimage = Maria Flordeluna-titlecard.jpg

| caption = Title card

| image = [[Image:flordelunalogo.jpg|230px]]

| genre = [[Drama]] <br> [[Romance film|Romance]] <br> [[Action genre|Action]] <br> [[Military fiction]]

| caption=

| runtime = 20-30 minutes

| format = [[Drama]]

| creator = [[ABS-CBN Studios]]<br>[[Star Cinema]]

| runtime = 20-30 Minutes

| based_on = {{Based on|''Flordeluna''|Marcos Navarro Sacol}}

| creator = [[ABS-CBN]]

| director = Jerry Lopez Sineneng<br />Rechie del Carmen

| starring = [[Eliza Pineda]]<BR>[[Nash Aguas]]<BR>Kristel Fulgar<BR>[[Albert Martinez]]<BR>[[Eula Valdes]]<BR>[[Vina Morales]]<BR>[[Johnny Delgado]]<BR>[[John Estrada (actor)|John Estrada]]<BR>[[Liza Lorena]]

| starring = [[Eliza Pineda]]

| country = {{flagicon|Philippines}} [[Philippines]]

| network = [[ABS-CBN]]

| company = [[Star Cinema|Star Creatives]]

| first_aired = [[February 12]], [[2007]]

| opentheme = "Maria Flordeluna" by [[Sheryn Regis]]

| last_aired = present

| composer = Arden Condez<br />Jonathan Manalo

| num_episodes = 58 episodes (As of May 4, 2007)

| country = Philippines

| list_episodes =

| language = Tagalog

| imdb_id = 0929244

| music = Jessie Lasaten

| website = http://mariaflordeluna.abs-cbn.com

| writer = Arah Jell Badayos<br />Rose Colindres<br />Arden Condez

| executive_producer = Minnella T. Abad<br />Myleen Ongkiko

| ___location =

| first_aired = {{start date|2007|2|12}}

| last_aired = {{end date|2007|6|22}}

| num_episodes = 93

| related = ''Flordeluna'' (Book 1: 1978–1983; Book 2: 1987–1988)

}}

'''''Maria Flordeluna''''' is a [[Philippines|Filipino]] [[soap opera]] that currently airs on the [[ABS-CBN]] television network and [[DZMM TeleRadyo]] for television while [[DZMM 630]] for radio in the Philippines and worldwide on TFC, [[The Filipino Channel]].

The'''''Maria seriesFlordeluna''''' is baseda on2007 the[[Philippine radiotelevision drama]] ofseries broadcast by [[ABS-CBN]]. Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng and Rechie del Carmen, it stars [[Eliza Pineda]] in the title role. The series is based on the 1970s entitledradio drama "''Flordeluna"'', written by Marcos Navarro Sacol. and "Flordeluna"its wastelevision firstadaptation adaptedby for[[Radio aPhilippines television versionNetwork|RPN]] in the late 1980s1978, starring [[Janice de Belen]] in the title role. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up from February 12 to June 22, 2007, replacing ''[[Super Inggo]]'' and was replaced by ''[[Ysabella]]''.

==Premise==

''Maria Flordeluna'' tells the story of the title character, an 11 year old girl, and her family.

It tells the story of the title character, an 11-year-old girl, and her efforts in bringing her family together against all odds.

==Cast and characters==

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;Protagonist

* [[Eliza Pineda]] as Ma. Flordeluna "Flor" Aragoncillo-Alicante†

;Main cast

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* [[Eula Valdez]] as Josephine "Jo" Espero-Alicante

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* [[Albert Martinez]] as Gen. Leo Alicante / Leo Aragoncillo-Alvarado

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* [[John Estrada]] as Gary "Spider" Alvarado

* [[Vina Morales]] as Ma. Elvira Aragoncillo-Alicante†

* [[Liza Lorena]] as Brigida "Mamita" Espero

* [[Alwyn Uytingco]] as Jacob Charles "JC" Custodio

* [[Jill Yulo]] as Annie Natividad

* [[Johnny Delgado]]† as Ret. Gen. Carlos Alvarado

* [[Roldan Aquino]]† as Tibor Natividad

* [[Nash Aguas]] as Renato Manuel "Rene Boy" Aragoncillo-Alicante

* [[Kristel Fulgar]] as Wilma Espero

* Minnie Aguilar as Soling

;Supporting cast

* Mark Dionisio as Lt. Col. Isagani Fernandez

* [[Frances Makil-Ignacio|Frances Ignacio]] as Marie Cuanio

* [[Menggie Cobarrubias]]† as General Torres

* [[Neil Ryan Sese]] as Adolfo Perez†

* Cheena Crab as Greta

* Darius Cardano as Mark

* Johann Nicdao as Marco

* Peewee OHara as Iya: She is JC's yaya or nanny who helps him and Annie realize their feelings for each other.

* Dennis Coronel as Captain Castro†

* Nikki Bagaporo as Angel: She is Flor's best friend at school.

* Ariel Reonal as Ariel Trono: He's a television news correspondent who reports on the controversy about Leo Alicante and Gary/Spider and later on contacts the latter for a price.

;Guest cast

This is the main cast of ''Maria Flordeluna''

* Carlo Artillaga as Lawyer of Leo

* Bing Davao as Young Carlos

* [[Mika Dela Cruz]] as Julia E. Alicante

* Patrick dela Rosa as Allan

* Gabb Drillon as Teenage Gary

* Franzen Fajardo as Enteng

* Mar Garchitorena as Governor Aragoncillo

* Tanya Gomez as Teresita V. Alicante

* Nanding Josef as Mang Jose

* Mike Lloren as Max

* Ricky Rivero† as Police Investigator

* [[Yul Servo]] as Danillo Ferrer

* Yvette Taguera as Lias

;Radio cast

{| class="wikitable"

There was the voice cast of the radio version of ''Maria Flordeluna'' which was broadcast weekdays at 2:30PM on [[DZMM-AM|DZMM]]. It ended to make way for ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya|MMK sa DZMM]]''.

|- bgcolor="#FFCCCC"

* Roxanne Manato as Ma. Flordeluna Alicante

! Actor / Character !! Character Description

* Christian Alvear as Renato Manuel "Rene Boy" Alicante

|-

* Mary Joy Adorable as Wilma Espero

|| <P Align="center"> [[Eliza Pineda]] <br>as ''' Maria Flordeluna Alicante'''

* Rosanna Villegas as Jo Espero

|| Maria Flordeluna is the oldest daughter of Leo and Elvira. She was named after a white flower that only blooms at night.She is eleven years old.

* Danny Depante as Leo Alicante

|-

* Abby Masilongan as Elvira Aragoncillo-Alicante

|| <P Align="center"> [[Eula Valdes]] <br>as ''' Josephine "Jo" Espero Alicante'''

* Eric Galvez as Gary Alvarado

|| Jo is a teacher who first falls in love with Leo Alicante in 1994, and marries him 13 years later. She has one daughter, Wilma.

|-

|| <P Align="center"> [[Albert Martinez]] <br>as ''' Gen. Leo Alicante'''

|| Leo Alicante is the father of Maria Flordeluna and Reneboy with his deceased wife Elvira Aragoncillo. He is now married to Jo Espero.

|-

==Theme songs==

|| <P Align="center"> [[John Estrada (actor)|John Estrada]] <br>as ''' Gary Alvarado '''

The series theme song is "Maria Flordeluna" and was written by Arden Condez and [[Jonathan Manalo]]. It was composed and arranged by Jonathan Manalo and is performed by [[Sheryn Regis]]. The song was nominated for a 2007 Awit Award.

|| Gary Alvarado is a soldier in the Philippine military, and Leo's half-brother. He is the uncle of Maria Flordeluna and Reneboy.

|-

|| <P Align="center"> [[Vina Morales]]* <br>as '''Maria Elvira Aragoncillo-Alicante'''

|| Elvira Aragoncillo is a governor's daughter who falls in love with Leo Alicante, and marries him. She dies after being shot by rebels and enemies of Leo and the Philippine military.

|-

There are also two love themes: "Hanggang May Kailanman" performed by [[Vina Morales]], but originally performed by [[Carol Banawa]] (both versions were used on the show) and "Lihim" performed by [[Acel Bisa]].

|| <P Align="center"> [[Liza Lorena]] <br>as ''' Brigida Espero'''

Also used during the show is a version of "Lihim" sung by Alwyn Uytingco and Jill Yulo.

|| Brigida is Jo's mother and Wilma's Grandmother.

|-

|| <P Align="center"> [[Alwyn Uytingco]] <br>as ''' Jacob Charles "JC" Custodio '''

|| JC is a student at the university Annie attends, and is the leader of an on-campus action group.

|-

|| <P Align="center"> [[Jill Yulo]] <br>as ''' Annie Natividad '''

|| Annie is the daughter of Tibor, who is currently attending college and lives with her father at the Alicante home.

|-

|| <P Align="center"> [[Johnny Delgado]] <br>as ''' Ret. Gen. Carlos Alvarado Alicante '''

|| Carlos Alvarado is a retired Philippine military general and father to both Leo and Gary. He is the grandfather of Maria Flordeluna and Reneboy.Ha became kind and married 2 ladies in the past.

|-

|| <P Align="center"> [[Roldan Aquino]] <br>as ''' Tibor Natividad'''

|| Tibor is Leo's uncle who now serves as the family driver.

|-

|| <P Align="center"> [[Nash Aguas]] <br>as ''' Renato Manuel "Reneboy" Alicante '''

|| Reneboy is the youngest son of Leo and Elvira, and brother to Maria Flordeluna. He is now 8 years old.

|-

|| <P Align="center"> [[Kristel Fulgar]] <br>as ''' Wilma Espero '''

|| Wilma is the daughter of Jo Espero who wants to take Maria Flordeluna's place in the family and at school by making her look bad. She is 11 years old. Wilma is the only child and very bad to Flor. She also tries to gain the trust of Flor's father. She also hides a bitter envy towards Flor. She is the evil Stepsister.

|-

|| <P Align="center"> [[Minnie Aguilar]] <br>as ''' Soling '''

|| Soling is the trusted servant of the Alicante family.

|-

|}

*''Vina Morales is credited with "special participation."

===Also starring=Reception==

''Maria Flordeluna'' was the only primetime drama series in 2007 on either ABS-CBN or [[GMA Network|GMA]] to have gained viewers through the duration of its whole run, registering 42.3% based on average monthly nationwide ratings). Its series finale overtook the final episode of the [[Marimar (2007 TV series)| Philippine remake]] of ''[[Marimar (Mexican TV series)|Marimar]]'' on GMA in the same year to become the highest rated program on Philippine television in terms of national scale viewership since [[AGB Nielsen Philippines]]' introduction of its nationwide urban television audience measurement (NUTAM) service in October 2006,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.agbnielsen.net/news/news.asp?id=214&newstype=G&mode=full|title=Nielsen Television Audience Measurement {{!}} News|last=Bandinelli)|first=Nielsen (custom template by David|website=www.agbnielsen.net|access-date=August 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304235049/http://www.agbnielsen.net/news/news.asp?id=214&newstype=G&mode=full|archive-date=March 4, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> registering a final rating of 49.3%.<ref name="pep.ph">{{Cite news|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/17052/TV-Ratings:-Maria-Flordeluna-still-tops-NUTAM-finale-episodes;-Marimar-in-second|title=TV Ratings: "Maria Flordeluna" still tops NUTAM finale episodes; "Marimar" in second|last=Godinez|first=Bong|access-date=August 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228232448/http://www.pep.ph/news/17052/TV-Ratings:-Maria-Flordeluna-still-tops-NUTAM-finale-episodes;-Marimar-in-second|archive-date=February 28, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The show's finale was notable during the same period that GMA's viewership lead in [[Mega Manila]] was pitted against ABS-CBN's dominant audience shares in both [[Visayas]] and [[Mindanao]] in the combined nationwide ratings.

* '''Mark Dionisio''' as Lt. Col. Isagani Fernandez

==Accolades==

* '''Frances Ignacio''' as Marie

=== The 21st Star Awards for Television ===

* '''Joshua Dionisio'''

The series was nominated for Best Primetime Drama Series at the 21st Star Awards for Television, given by The Philippine Movie Press Club.

* '''Menggie Cobarrubias''' as General Torres

* '''Julijo Pisk''' as Mark

* '''Peewee O'Hara''' as "Iya"

* '''Cheena''' as Gretchen

* '''Franzen Fajardo''' as Enteng

====Guest Stars====

* '''Patrick dela Rosa''' as Allan

* '''Neil Ryan Sese''' as Adolfo

* '''Gabb Drillon''' as Teenage Gary

* '''Mar Garchitorena''' as Governor Aragoncillo

* '''Tanya Gomez''' as Teresita V. Alicante

* '''Mike Lloren''' as Max

* '''Yul Servo''' as Danillo Ferrer

* '''Yvette Taguera''' as Lias

===Radio Cast===

This is the voice cast of the radio version of ''Maria Flordeluna'' broadcast weekdays on DZMM 630.

* '''Roxanne Manato''' as Maria Flordeluna Alicante

* '''Christian Alviar''' as Rene Boy Alicante

* '''Mary Joy Adorable''' as Wilma Espero

* '''Roasanna Villegas''' as Jo Espero

* '''Danny Depante''' as Leo Alicante

* '''Abby Masilongan''' as Elvira Aragoncillo-Alicante

* '''Eric Galvez''' as Gary Alvarado

=== The 20th Awit Awards 2007 ===

==Theme songs==

The series theme song, is entitled ''"Maria Flordeluna'' and," was writtennominated byin Ardenthe Condez and Jonathan Manalo. It was composed and arranged by Jonathan Manalo.category of ItBest isSong performedWritten byfor [[SherynMovie/TV/Stage Regis]]Play.<BR>

There are also two love themes; "Hanggang May Kailanman" performed by [[Vina Morales]], but originally performed by [[Carol Banawa]] and "Lihim" performed by Acel Bisa.

Also used during the show were two versions of "Lihim" each sung by Alwyn Uytingco and Jill Yulo.

=== Catholic Mass Media Awards 2008 ===

==Credits==

The series is nominated for Best Drama Series/Program against fellow ABS-CBN series ''[[Lobo (TV series)|Lobo]]'' and ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]''.

* Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng

* 2nd Unit Director: Rechie del Carmen

* Headwriter Arah Jell Badayos

* Writers: Rose Colindres, Arden Condez

* Executive Producers: Minnella Abad, Myleen Ongkiko

* Musical Director: Jessie Lasaten

* Lighting Director: Christopher Manjares, George Tutanes

* Production Designers: Sammy Aranzamendez, Malou Dugtong-de Guzman

* Creative Consultant: Loida Viriña

* Creative Manager: Jake Tordesillas

* Production Manager: Annaliza A. Goma

* Executive-in-Charge of Creative: Olivia M. Lamasan

* Executive-in-Charge of Production: Malou N. Santos

* Associate Producer Maria Eleanor Trono

* Assistant Directors Bombee Blaza, Raymond Ocampo, Paul Michael Acero

==Show triviaProduction==

*More Thethan pilot1,000 episodeyoung actresses auditioned for the role of ''Maria Flordeluna'' which eventually went to Eliza Pineda. The pilot episode aired for approximately one hour and 20 minutes on Monday, February 12, 2007. The finale episode had a runtime of approximately 45 minutes (excluding commercials).

*The original role was played by TV host and actress child star Janice de Belen.

*The writer of the story is Loida Virina, who also made ''[[Gulong ng Palad]]''. Both her serials were very successful and remade on ABS-CBN.

*The 1970s version ran for 10 years, while the 2007 version ran for 4 months.

*Eliza Pineda and Kristel Fulgar were together for the second time after the drama series ''[[Bituin]]'', as the young Desiree Del Valle (Eliza) and young Carol Banawa (Kristel).

==References==

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==External links==

* {{IMDb title|id=0929244|title=Maria Flordeluna}}

* [http://mariaflordeluna.abs-cbn.com ''Maria Flordeluna'' Official Website]

* [http://mariaflordeluna.blogspot.com ''Maria Flordeluna'' Official Blog]

* {{imdb title|id=0929244|title=Maria Flordeluna}}

* [http://forums.abs-cbn.com/164/ShowForum.aspx ABS-CBN Forums - ''Maria Flordeluna'' Forum]

* [http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275177 ''Maria Flordeluna'' Thread] at [[Pinoy Exchange|Pinoy Exchange Forums]]

==See also==

*[[ABS-CBN]]

*[[List of ABS-CBN programs ]]

{{Primetime Bida}}

[[Category:Filipino2007 Philippine television series debuts]]

[[Category:2007 Philippine dramatelevision series endings]]

[[Category:2000s Philippine television series]]

[[Category:2000s children's television series]]

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[[Category:Filipino-language television shows]]

[[Category:Television series by Star Creatives]]

[[Category:Television shows set in the Philippines]]