Ilumina (TV series)

Ilumina (transl. lights) is a 2010 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Topel Lee, it stars Rhian Ramos, Aljur Abrenica and Jackie Rice. It premiered on August 2, 2010, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on November 19, 2010, with a total of 80 episodes.

Ilumina
Title card
Genre	Fantasy drama
Created by	Dode Cruz
Directed by	Mark A. Reyes Topel Lee
Creative director	Jun Lana
Starring	Rhian Ramos Aljur Abrenica Jackie Rice
Theme music composer	Armi Millare
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	80
Production
Executive producer	Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Editors	Ver Custodio Robert Ryan Reyes Benedict Lavastida
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	18–41 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	August 2 (2010-08-02) – November 19, 2010 (2010-11-19)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Cast and characters

Cast

Jackie Rice

Aljur Abrenica

Cesar Montano

Ara Mina

Christopher de Leon

Paulo Avelino

Bea Binene

Lead cast

• Rhian Ramos as Romana Sebastian^[2]
• Aljur Abrenica as Iñigo Salcedo^[2]
• Jackie Rice as Krisanta Sebastian^[2]

Supporting cast

• Cesar Montano as Romano Sebastian^[2]
• Jean Garcia as Elvira Montero Azardon de Salcedo and Melina Montero Azardon de Sebastian^[2]
• Ara Mina as Elsa Sebastian^[2]
• Christopher de Leon as Frederico Salcedo^[2]
• Paulo Avelino as Antonio Martinez^[2]
• Jake Vargas as Eliseo^[2]
• Bea Binene as Evelina Abella^[2]
• Sef Cadayona as Renato
• Lexi Fernandez as Stephanie Martinez

Guest cast

• Daniella Amable as younger Romana
• Franchezka Lunar as younger Krisanta
• Rochelle Pangilinan as Elena^[3]
• Mia Pangyarihan as Micah
• Yassi Pressman as Ayra^[4]
• Izzy Trazona as Shanti
• Sam Pinto as Elizaria
• Carlene Aguilar as Salve
• Precinaida Lopez as Lupe
• Deborah Sun as Pilar
• Cara Eriguel as Sasha
• Ella Cruz as Czarina
• Mika dela Cruz as Sinukuan
• Pen Medina as Francisco
• Arthur Solinap as Carpio
• Kiel Rodriguez as Chiron
• Mara Lopez as Ester
• Shyr Valdez^[5]
• Carla Abellana as Hannah^[6]
• Bianca King as Raina
• Jillian Ward as Shina
• Edwin Reyes as a mayor
• Jen Rosendahl as Carmen
• Nicole Dulalia as Tina

Production

Principal photography concluded on November 16, 2010.^[7]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of Ilumina earned a 14.9% rating.^[8] While the final episode scored a 15% rating.^[9]

Accolades

Accolades received by Ilumina

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2011	25th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Primetime TV Series	Ilumina	Nominated	[10]

References

1. "Ilumina | Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
2. "The Cast of Ilumina". LionhearTV. July 27, 2010. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
3. Godinez, Bong (November 19, 2010). "Rochelle Pangilinan understands life in showbiz is filled with uncertainty". PEP. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
4. Tabanera, Lily Grace. "Here's Your Complete Guide To Yassi Pressman's TV Shows". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
5. Llanes, Rommel R. (August 13, 2011). "Shyr Valdez returns to television after three-year hiatus; talks about her "bugbugan" scene with Bea Binene". PEP. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
6. Llanas, Rommel R. (September 30, 2017). "Why has Carla Abellana remained a loyal Kapuso?". PEP. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
7. Paglicawan, Mc Richard (November 13, 2010). "Christmas Serye ng GMA7, Magsisimula nang magtaping ngayong November 18!". Lionheartv. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
8. Santiago, Erwin (August 6, 2010). "AGB Mega Manila People Ratings (Aug. 2-5): Three Kapuso shows top primetime race". PEP. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
9. Santiago, Erwin (November 25, 2010). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Nov. 19-23): Eat Bulaga! remains the country's favorite noontime show". PEP. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
10. Llanes, Rommel R. (October 29, 2011). "25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 2, 2020.

External links

• Official website
• Ilumina at IMDb