Rosalka
| Rosalka | |
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| Genre | Drama, Fantasy, Horror |
| Directed by |
Jeffrey R. Jeturian Rechie A. Del Carmen |
| Starring |
Empress Schuck Felix Roco Matt Evans |
| Theme music composer | Rico J. Puno |
| Opening theme | "Lupa" by Erik Santos |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 115 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Sackey Prince Pendatun |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Star Creatives |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original release | May 17 – October 22, 2010 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Rosalka is an afternoon ABS-CBN drama starring Empress Schuck in the title role along with Matt Evans and Felix Roco. The story revolves around a hunchback named Rosa and her journey towards the pain and joy of life in extent of her disability. It aired from May 17, 2010 to October 22, 2010.
The story revolves around a young lady named Rosalka, judged and shunned by the public because of her "horrible" disability—all, except for a man who seems to accept her for who she is. But will their love stand the test of time—and of society, when the mystery of Rosalka's disability is made public? Rosa is carrying a monster inside her back that detaches itself every full moon which then transforms Rosa into a beautiful lady. The monster dies at the ending because of saving its and Rosa's mother from Wilfred.
Rosalka was launched as one of the ABS-CBN's offerings for the 2010, during the ABS-CBN Trade Launch and was announced during the Kapamilya Trade Launch held in Boracay.
In Slavic mythology, there is a supernatural creature called "Rusalka" which generally resemble mermaids and nymphs.
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