| Rosalka | |
|---|---|
| 250px | |
| Format | Drama, Fantasy, Horror |
| Directed by | Jeffrey Jeturian Rechie del Carmen |
| Starring | Empress Schuck[1][2][3] Felix Roco[4][5] Matt Evans[6] |
| Theme music composer | Rico J. Puno |
| Opening theme | "Lupa" by Erik Santos |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 115 (final) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Sackey Prince Pendatun |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original run | May 17, 2010 – October 22, 2010 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Rosalka is an afternoon ABS-CBN drama starring Empress Schuck in the title role along with Matt Evans and Felix Roco. The story revolves around a hunchback named Rosa and her journey towards the pain and joy of life in extent of her disability.[7][8][9][10]
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Plot [link]
The story revolves around a young lady named Rosalka, judged and shunned by the public because of her "horrible" disability—all, except for a man who seems to accept her for who she is. But will their love stand the test of time—and of society, when the mystery of Rosalka's disability is made public? Rosa is carrying a monster inside her back that detaches itself every full moon which then transforms Rosa into a beautiful lady. The monster dies at the ending because of saving its and Rosa's mother from Wilfred.
Cast [link]
Main cast [link]
- Empress Schuck as Rosa Dimaano/Sophia
- Felix Roco as Jason Sta. Maria
- Matt Evans as Aries Abad
Supporting cast [link]
- Isabelle Abiera[11] as Veronica Dominguez (main-villainess)
- Mickey Ferriols as Cecille Dimaano
- Nikki Bacolod as Shane Balbas
- Kier Legaspi as Jhun Dimaano
- Dominic Ochoa as Wilfred Dominguez (main-villain)
- Bernard Palanca as Ramon Sta. Maria
- Maricar De Mesa[12] as Cynthia Dominguez (main-villainess)
- Pretty Trisha as Tita Didi / Diana
- DJ Durano as Teddy (main-villain)
- Mila del Sol[13] as Donya Carmen Sta. Maria
Extended cast [link]
- Ian Galliguez as Juvy
- Justin Cuyugan as Johnny
- Neil Coleta as Randy
- Enrique Gil as Andrew
- Lloyd Zaragoza as Gaspar
- Paw Diaz as Lucy
- Zeppi Borromeo as Noel
- Cherry Lou as Maya
- Gigi Locsin as Maricar
- Jayssel Lucelo as Ronnie
- Hyubs Azarcon
- Leandro Baldemor
- Arnold Reyes
- Jenny Miller
- Michael Conan
- Micah Muñoz as Tony
- Missy Maramara as Dixie
Special participation [link]
- Barbie Sabino as young Rosa
- Maliksi Morales as young Jason
- Cass Ponti as Jason's mother
- Cherry Lou as Connie
- Ina Feleo as Christine
- Bam Romana as Henry
- Martin del Rosario as young Johnny
Launch [link]
Rosalka was launched as one of the ABS-CBN's offerings for the 2010, during the ABS-CBN Trade Launch and was announced during the Kapamilya Trade Launch held in Boracay.[14]
Trivia [link]
In Slavic mythology, there is a supernatural creature called "Rusalka" which generally resemble mermaids and nymphs.
Award [link]
- 2010 PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Daytime-Drama Series"
See also [link]
References [link]
- ^ https://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7217/Is-Empress-Schuck-ready-to-compete-with-Kim-Chiu-and-Erich-Gonzales-.aspx
- ^ https://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7311/Empress-says-she-s-not-ready-to-pursue-bolder-roles.aspx
- ^ https://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7393/Empress-defends-Kim-Chiu-and-Erich-Gonzales-on-attitude-issues.aspx
- ^ https://www.pep.ph/news/25511/Felix-Roco-dismisses-rumored-rift-with-dad-Bembol-Roco
- ^ https://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7435/Felix-Roco-is-happy-to-be-back-at-ABS-CBN.aspx
- ^ https://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7392/Matt-Evans-talks-about-his-girlfriend-s-reaction-to-their-kissing-scandal.aspx
- ^ https://www.pep.ph/guide/5938/Empress-will-soon-play-a-hunchback-named-Rosalka
- ^ https://www.pep.ph/guide/6063/Empress-Schuck-shares-similar-traits-with-her-character-in-%3Cem%3ERosalka%3C-em%3E
- ^ https://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/7460/rosalka/Rosalka.aspx
- ^ Rosalka: Feature Article retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 05-17-2010
- ^ https://www.abs-cbn.com/Celebrity/Article/7429/Isabelle-Abierra-gets-her-biggest-break-yet.aspx
- ^ https://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7452/Maricar-De-Mesa-is-enjoying-her-new-career.aspx
- ^ https://tfcnow.abs-cbn.com/ondemand/highlight/livepresscon/20100505-rosalka.asx
- ^ https://www.abs-cbn.com/Headlines/Article/1800/The-biggest-stars-descend-on-Bagong-Simula-the-ABS-CBN-Trade-Show.aspx
