Basahang Ginto

Basahang Ginto (transl. gold rag / international title: Golden Heart) is a 2010 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a Philippine comic book by Mars Ravelo and the 1952 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the twentieth instalment of Sine Novela. Directed by Joel Lamangan, it stars Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann. It premiered on May 24, 2010 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?. The series concluded on September 24, 2010 with a total of 90 episodes.

Basahang Ginto
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Also known as	Golden Heart
Genre	Drama
Created by	Mars Ravelo
Based on	Basahang Ginto (1952) by Mar S. Torres
Directed by	Joel Lamangan
Creative director	Jun Lana
Starring	Carla Abellana Geoff Eigenmann
Theme music composer	Danny Tan
Opening theme	"Kung Mayrong Pangarap" by La Diva
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	90
Production
Executive producer	Kaye Atienza-Cadsawan
Production locations	Metro Manila, Philippines
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30–45 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	May 24 (2010-05-24) – September 24, 2010 (2010-09-24)

Cast and characters

Carla Abellana portrays Orang Dimarucot.

Lead cast

• Geoff Eigenmann as Danny Vergara^[1]
• Carla Abellana as Orang Dimarucot / Laura Leyva^[2]

Supporting cast

• Jackie Lou Blanco as Elaine Vergara^[3]
• Rita Avila as Ising Dimarucot
• Tony Mabesa as Cecilo Cortez
• Bearwin Meily as Manoro Dimarucot Sr.
• Jim Pebangco as Godofredo "Godo" Pandol
• Samantha Lopez as Lilian Gonzaga
• Kevin Santos as Rocky Vergara
• Vaness del Moral as Sylvia Villarama^[4]
• Eunice Lagusad as Angela "Gilay" Dimarucot
• Byron Ortile as Manoro "Michael" Dimarucot Jr.
• Celia Rodriguez as Marina Vergara

Recurring cast

• Aiko Melendez as Rosenda Montecillo
• Polo Ravales as Anton
• Dominic Roco as Aris
• Jhoana Marie Tan as Deedee Gonzaga
• Kaye Alipio as Nikki
• Sophia Halabi as Rachel
• Neofytos Kyriakou as Yego
• Afi Africa as Bebot
• Ruby Ruiz as Agta
• Lucho Ayala as Benjie
• Ma. Rosario Bustamante as Amy
• Marie Dionne de Guzman as Susan
• Gracie Henson as Sarah
• Anna Vicente as the mean girl
• Michelle Vito as the mean girl

Guest cast

• Toby Alejar as Wilmar Vergara
• Princess Freking as younger Orang

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Basahang Ginto earned a 13.1% rating.^[5] While the final episode scored a 7.2% rating in Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings.^[6]

References

1. Almo, Nerisa (May 24, 2010). "Carla Abellana on Basahang Ginto leading man Geoff Eigenmann: "I need him."". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
2. "Geoff at Carla, bida sa Basahang Ginto". People's Journal. Archived from the original on March 10, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
3. Anarcon, James Patrick (January 2, 2019). "Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network."". PEP. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
4. Balbuena, Vanessa (November 24, 2011). "Vaness del Moral: This TV villain is no real-life diva". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
5. Santiago, Erwin (May 25, 2010). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (May 21–24): Three new shows immediately make their impact on the ratings game". PEP. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
6. Santiago, Erwin (September 28, 2010). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Sept. 24-27): Kapuso shows dominate both daytime and primetime". PEP. Retrieved September 1, 2024.

External links

• Basahang Ginto at IMDb