Biritera

Biritera
File:Biritera title card.jpg Title card
Also known as	Diva
Genre	Drama Musical
Created by	Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
Written by	Glaiza Ramirez Gilbeys Sardea Michiko Yamamoto
Directed by	Maryo J. de los Reyes
Creative director	Jun Lana
Starring	Dennis Trillo Angelika dela Cruz Glaiza de Castro Roseanne Magan
Theme music composer	Nonong Pedero
Opening theme	"Ang Lahat ng Ito'y Para sa 'Yo" by Roseanne Magan
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	73
Production
Executive producers	Juel Balbon Nieva M. Sabit
Producer	Wilma Galvante
Production locations	Manila, Philippines
Cinematography	Vivencio Gonzales, Jr.
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30-45 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original network	GMA Network
Picture format	SDTV 480i
Original release	February 6 (2012-02-06) – May 18, 2012 (2012-05-18)

Biritera (International title: Diva) is a 2012 Philippine television drama musical series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Dennis Trillo, Angelika dela Cruz, Glaiza de Castro and Roseanne Magan in the title role. It premiered February 6, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Munting Heredera. The series concluded on May 18, 2012 with a total of 73 episodes. It was replaced by Luna Blanca in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

Cast

Dennis Trillo

Glaiza de Castro

Lead cast

• Dennis Trillo as Andrei Marcelino
• Roseanne Magan as Roseanne Abigail Marcelino Fuentebella
• Angelika Dela Cruz as Remedios "Remy" Kapitolyo Fuentebella
• Glaiza de Castro as Mikaela / Mikmik

Supporting cast

• Ryan Eigenmann as Dalton "Mr. D" Dimaano
• Yul Servo as Jerome Macapagal
• Ces Quesada as Simang Kapitolyo
• Rich Asuncion as Josephine "Jo" Abesamis
• Gwen Zamora as Iris
• Neil Ryan Sese as Eric Fuentebella
• Barbara Miguel as Darling
• Sweet Ramos as Barbie Tamondong
• Scarlet as Mrs. Mylene Tamondong

Guest cast

• Jaya as Susie
• Orlando Sol as Egay
• Ken Chan as Popoy
• Kiel Rodriguez as Miko
• Patricia Ysmael as Beverly
• Kim Rodriguez as Gwen
• Hiro Magalona as Teofi
• Jamaika Olivarez as Kleng Kleng
• Nomer Limatog Jr. as Miguelito
• Tanya Gomez as Krising
• Mary Roldan as Cecile
• Myra Carel as Bevs
• Moi Scarlet as Mrs. Tamondong
• Claudine Barretto as Carmela Abesamis
• Jillian Ward as Louie May Imperial
• Glenda Garcia as Marissa Marcelino
• Rachelle Ann Go as Lara
• Miguel Tanfelix as teen Andrei
• Romano Vasquez as Lito
• Bubbles Paraiso as herself
• Gerald Pizzaras as Paco Arcega
• Jan Marini as Mariel Arcega
• Ernie Garcia as Mauro Fuentebella
• Evangeline Pascual as Olivia Fuentebella
• Bettina Carlos as Clarissa
• Chinggay Riego as Darling's mother

Reception

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Biritera earned a 24.8% rating. While the final episode scored a 29.9% rating.

Critical response

Both Dennis Trillo and Angelika Dela Cruz's performances were praised by critics and audience saying that having accomplished leads in the persona of Trillo and dela Cruz in clean-cut bida roles helps greatly in forging a connection to the story this early. After his recent roles in TV and film had him taking on more maangas, bad boy hero characters, it is a welcome change to see Trillo in a more good guy, older brother role. For [dela Cruz, this is her first opportunity for a long time to play as a heroine instead of an antagonist. And while she may be effective in villainous roles, dela Cruz has shown she is capable of much more. While Biritera may be a harmless family drama, it would be nice to see both Dennis Trillo and Angelika dela Cruz given great material, not to mention a promising and witty young cast. Though a simple premise, the first two weeks have shown Biritera can be a fully satisfying drama with opportunities for depth.