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Maria Mercedes (Philippine TV series)

Maria Mercedes
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Genre Romance, Family drama, Telenovela
Created by Ines Rodena (Mexico)
Gina Marissa Tagasa (Philippines)
Based on María Mercedes (Mexico)
Developed by Ruel S. Bayani
Written by Raymund Barcelon
Janice O'Hara
Bridgette Rebuca
Directed by Chito S. Roño
Rechie A. Del Carmen
Ricky S. Rivero
Nuel C. Naval
Creative director(s) Johnny delos Santos
Starring Jessy Mendiola
Jake Cuenca
Jason Abalos
Nikki Gil
Opening theme Maria Mercedes
by Jessy Mendiola
Composer(s) Thalía
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Filipino, English, Spanish
No. of episodes 80 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Rachel Aguilos
Desirey Fernandez-Juan
Location(s) Philippines
Cinematography Eric dela Cruz
Jafet Tutanes
Running time 30-45 minutes
Monday - Friday at 21:15 (PST)
Production company(s) Televisa
RSB Unit
Release
Original network ABS-CBN
Picture format 480i SDTV
Original release October 7, 2013 (2013-10-07) – January 24, 2014 (2014-01-24)

Maria Mercedes is a 2013 Philippine television series based on the 1992 Mexican telenovela of the same title that aired on Televisa, that starred Thalía and Arturo Peniche. It was topbilled by Jessy Mendiola, Jake Cuenca, Jason Abalos and Nikki Gil. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from October 7, 2013 to January 24, 2014, replacing Muling Buksan Ang Puso.

Maria Mercedes was a trending topic on Twitter on September 22, 2013 when the lead stars Mendiola, Cuenca and Abalos guested in the comedy talk show Gandang Gabi, Vice. Meanwhile, during the grand presscon held at Pattio Ibarra on September 27, 2013, one of its cast member Devon Seron, who plays the role of Maria Mercedes' younger sister "Rosario", was the No. 1 Trending topic with hashtag #DevonSeronAsRosarioAlegreInMM.


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