Dyesebel (2008 TV series)

Dyesebel is a 2008 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel of the same title by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Don Michael Perez, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role. It premiered on April 28, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on October 17, 2008 with a total of 125 episodes.

Dyesebel
Title card
Genre	Drama Romantic fantasy
Based on	Dyesebel by Mars Ravelo
Developed by	Dode Cruz
Directed by	Joyce E. Bernal Don Michael Perez
Starring	Marian Rivera
Narrated by	Jean Garcia
Theme music composer	Danny Tan
Opening theme	"Ang Aking Mundo" by Julie Anne San Jose
Ending theme	"Siya na Nga Kaya?" by Julie Anne San Jose
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	125 + 1 special
Production
Executive producer	Helen Rose S. Sese
Producer	Cheryl Ching-Sy
Production locations	Coron, Palawan Subic, Zambales Metro Manila Anilao, Batangas Bolinao, Pangasinan
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30–45 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	April 28 (2008-04-28) – October 17, 2008 (2008-10-17)
Related
Dyesebel (2014)

Premise

Dyesebel is a mermaid who will fall in love with Fredo. She must also stop the cruelties of her four adversaries: Ava, Berbola, Dyangga and Betty.^[1]

Cast and characters

Cast

Marian Rivera

Dingdong Dantes

Michelle Madrigal

Mylene Dizon

Paolo Ballesteros

Aljur Abrenica

Kris Bernal

Lead cast

• Marian Rivera as Dyesebel Montemayor-Legaspi / Isabel / Cassandra^[2]

Supporting cast

• Dingdong Dantes as Fredo Legaspi
• Michelle Madrigal as Berbola / Cassandra
• Alfred Vargas as Erebus
• Rufa Mae Quinto as Amafura
• Jean Garcia as Lucia Montemayor / Ava Legaspi
• Bianca King as Betty Salcedo
• Mylene Dizon as Dyangga
• Ricky Davao as Juan Legaspi
• Lotlot de Leon as Banak
• Luis Alandy as Gildo Villarama
• Marco Alcaraz as Usaro
• Teri Onor as Akirang
• Paolo Ballesteros as Bukanding
• Aljur Abrenica as Paolo Legaspi
• Kris Bernal as Shiela Mae Legaspi / Shiela Mae Montemayor
• Hero Angeles as Mark
• Nanette Inventor as Guada
• Robert Villar as Buboy
• Chanda Romero as Felicia Montemayor

Guest cast

• Wendell Ramos as Florentino "Tino" Montemayor
• Vaness del Moral as Sosira
• Filiberto Nepomuceno as Butete
• Charlotte Hermoso as Jelay
• Ryan Yllana as Leo
• Philip Lazaro as Charity
• Mariz Ricketts as Melba
• Jackie Rice as Arana
• Fayatollah as Lady Dee
• KC Hollmann as Gildo's secretary
• Mang Enriquez as Mike
• Chinggoy Alonzo as Ernesto Montemayor
• Andrea del Rosario as Vivian Montemayor
• Kevin Santos as Fonsy
• Angel Estrada as Vicky
• Matt Ranillo III as Enrico Salcedo
• Jen Rosendahl as Vivian's friend
• Elizabeth Ramsey as Pearls' mother
• Joseph Marco as Joseph

Production

Principal photography commenced on April 6, 2008 at Coron, Palawan.^[3] Filming concluded in October 2008.^[4] Filming also took place in Batanes.^[5]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Dyesebel earned a 44.9% rating.^[6] While the final episode scored a 41.1% rating.^[7]

Accolades

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2009	GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards	Most Popular Television Program	Dyesebel	Won	[8]
		Most Popular TV Director	Joyce Bernal	Won

References

1. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (April 23, 2008). "Pilot episode of GMA-7's Dyesebel airs on April 28". PEP. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
2. Santiago, Ervin (February 27, 2024). "Kuwintas ni Marian sa Dyesebel ibinenta, magkano binili ni Boss Toyo?". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
3. Miralles, Nitz (April 8, 2008). "Dyesebel begins taping in Coron, Palawan". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
4. Sibogan, Glen (October 9, 2008). "On the Set: Dyesebel last taping day". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
5. Miralles, Nitz (February 25, 2008). "Marian Rivera on playing Dyesebel". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
6. Santiago, Erwin (April 29, 2008). "TV Ratings (April 25-28): Dyesebel pilot episode swims its way to the top". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
7. Santiago, Erwin (October 21, 2008). "TV Ratings (Oct. 17-20): Gagambino continues winning tradition of Dyesebel". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
8. Valencia, Czeriza (June 30, 2009). "40th Box Office Entertainment Awards given out". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.

External links

• Dyesebel at IMDb