‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’ begins journey inside world of ‘El Filibusterismo’
GMA Network’s award-winning masterpiece Maria Clara at Ibarra has come to the conclusion of Noli Me Tángere and now takes the audience inside the world of El Filibusterismo beginning the week of January 23.
The series is bannered by Barbie Forteza as Klay, Julie Anne San Jose as maria Clara, and Dennis Trillo as Ibarra/simoun.
Dennis revealed his preparations for his new character as Simoun:“nag-research ako para malaman kung ano ang itsura niya at maging accurate ang depiction ko sa kanya. Proud na proud kami na mapasama sa programang ito na maraming tumangkilik, at ngayon dumarating ang mga parangal. Isa ito sa pinakaimportanteng shows ng dekadang ito.”
Barbie, on the other hand, shared one of her favorite scenes: “Pinaka-gusto ko ’yung nagdasal ako sa simbahan. Medyo sensitive ’yung tinackle namin doon pero na-deliver nang maayos ang message sa viewers. KAHIT made-up character si Klay, naging part na talaga siya ng nobela. Isa ito sa characters na hinding-hindi ko makakalimutan.”
Julie Anne equally expressed how grateful she is for the success of their show: “Sobrang surreal pa rin na ako ang nagpu-portray ng maria Clara. Nagpapasalamat ako sa malaking opportunity na ito. Collective effort siya from the whole team. Bawat detalye ng project na ito ay pinaghirapan kaya worth it ang lahat ng dugo, pawis at luha.”
Playing equally important roles in the series are Tirso Cruz III as Padre Damaso, manilyn Reynes as Narsing, Rocco Nacino as Elias, David licauco as Fidel, Juancho Triviño as Padre Salvi, Juan Rodrigo as Kapitan Tiago, Ces Quesada as Tiya Isabel, lou Veloso as Jose Torres, Dennis Padilla as mang Adong, Gilleth Sandico as Donya Victorina, Chai Fonacier as lucia, Kiel Rodriguez as Renato, and Kirst Viray as Pablito.
Completing the powerhouse cast are the additional characters from El Filibusterismo: Khalil Ramos as Basilio, Pauline mendoza as Juli, Julia Pascual as Paulita, Kim de leon as Isagani, and Arnold Reyes as Kabesang Tales.
As the show’s Book 2 begins, Klay finally returns to her family. However, she still has a lot of questions on what will happen to her friends in Noli Me Tángere.
Klay decides to finish reading the book and to her surprise, Fidel is not written on it. She also becomes worried about the epilogue implying that Padre Salvi attempted to rape maria Clara in the convent. To know more about the fate of her loved ones, Klay starts to read El Filibusterismo.
The series is made possible under the supervision of GMA SVP for entertainment group lilybeth G. Rasonable, with Creative Director Aloy Adlawan and content development consultant Ricky lee, and Zig Dulay as the director.
Catch the unfolding of El Filibusterismo on Maria Clara at Ibarra, which airs weeknights at 8 pm on GMA and 9:40 pm on GTV. Viewers abroad can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV.