La Vendetta (TV series)

La Vendetta (transl. the vendetta) is a Philippine television drama horror crime series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and Lore Reyes, it stars Jennylyn Mercado, Sunshine Dizon and Jean Garcia. It premiered on October 29, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on January 18, 2008 with a total of 60 episodes.

La Vendetta
Title card
Genre	Horror drama Crime
Created by	R.J. Nuevas
Written by	R.J. Nuevas Suzette Doctolero Richard Cruz Ma. Christina Velasco
Directed by	Gil Tejada Jr. Lore Reyes Topel Lee (pilot)
Starring	Jennylyn Mercado Sunshine Dizon Jean Garcia
Theme music composer	George Canseco[1]
Ending theme	"P.S. I Love You" by Jennylyn Mercado
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	60
Production
Executive producer	Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Editor	Eddie Esmedia
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	20–36 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	October 29, 2007 (2007-10-29) – January 18, 2008 (2008-01-18)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[2]

Premise

The story focuses on sisters named Amanda, Eloisa and Almira. Amanda is the eldest who had her mother died early. Her father married another woman with whom he had two more daughters. Sibling rivalry ensues between the sisters when they all vie for their father's attention. One night Almira will be killed, an incident that will eventually reveal the killer.^[3]

Cast and characters

Cast

Jennylyn Mercado

Mark Herras

Wendell Ramos

Ella Guevara

Lead cast

• Jennylyn Mercado as Almira Cardinale^[4]
• Sunshine Dizon as Eloisa Salumbides-Cardinale^[5]
• Jean Garcia as Amanda Cardinale

Supporting cast

• Paolo Contis as Junjun Sabino
• Mark Herras as Galo Alumpihit
• Polo Ravales as Gabby Trajano
• Luis Alandy as Ariel Guevarra
• Wendell Ramos as Rigo Bayani
• Chynna Ortaleza as Joanna Alumpihit
• Angelica Jones as Gerta Lamismis
• Ynna Asistio as Alex Cardinale
• Joseph Marco as Santi Domingo
• Rustom Padilla (now known as BB Gandanghari) as Alfie Camba
• Dante Rivero as Edwin Cardinale
• Caridad Sanchez as Nana Mildred
• Snooky Serna as Janet Salumbides
• Lotlot de Leon as Rodora Alhambra
• Ella Guevara as Jessie Cardinale

Guest cast

• Krystal Reyes as younger Eloisa
• Hazel Ann Mendoza as teenage Amanda
• Karen delos Reyes as Andrea
• Sheila Marie Rodriguez as Alona
• Jenny Miller as Mariel
• Miguel Tanfelix as younger Junjun
• Deborah Sun as Alice Bayani
• Maricel Morales as Rebecca
• Jen Rosendahl as Vicky
• Gene Padilla as Dodong
• Nicole Dulalia as younger Rodora
• Joy Folloso as younger Amanda
• Jelaine Santos as Gigi
• Cheska Iñigo as Jaydine

Casting

Actress Sheryl Cruz was initially tapped to play Amanda.^[6] Actress Jean Garcia later served as her replacement.^[7]

Production

Principal photography commenced on October 12, 2007.^[8] Filming concluded in January 2008.^[9]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of La Vendetta earned a 28.7% rating.^[10] The final episode scored a 33.4% rating.^[11]

Accolades

Accolades received by La Vendetta

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2008	22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Primetime Drama Series	La Vendetta	Nominated	[12]