Maria Flordeluna

*Maria Flordeluna*
Maria Flordeluna
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Created by	ABS-CBN
Starring	Eliza Pineda; Eula Valdes; Albert Martinez etc.
Country of origin	Philippines
No. of episodes	20 episodes (As of March 9, 2007)
Production
Running time	30 Minutes
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	February 12, 2007 –; present

This drama is currently airing.
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Maria Flordeluna is a Filipino soap opera that currently airs on the ABS-CBN television network in the Philippines and worldwide on TFC, The Filipino Channel.

The series is based on the radio drama of the 1970s entitled "Flordeluna" written by Marcos Navarro Sacol. "Flordeluna" was first adapted for a television version in the late 1980s starring Janice de Belen in the title role.

Maria Flordeluna tells the story of the title character, a 10 year old girl, and her family.

Cast and characters

This is the main cast of Maria Flordeluna

Actor / Character	Character Description
Eliza Pineda as Maria Flordeluna Alicante	Maria Flordeluna is the oldest daughter of Leo and Elvira. She was named after a white flower that only blooms at night.
Eula Valdes as Josephine "Jo" Espero	Jo is a teacher who first falls in love with Leo Alicante in 1994.
Albert Martinez as Col. Leo Alicante	Leo Alicante is the father of Maria Flordeluna and Reneboy with his wife Elvira Aragoncillo.
John Estrada as Gary Alvarado	Gary Alvarado is a soldier in the Philippine military.
Vina Morales* as Maria Elvira Aragoncillo Alicante	Elvira Aragoncillo is a governor's daughter who falls in love with, and marries Leo Alicante.
Liza Lorena as Brigida Espero	Brigida is Jo's mother and Wilma's Grandmother.
Alwyn Uytingco as JC Custodio	Coming soon
Jill Yulo as Annie Natividad	Annie is the daughter of Tibor, who is currently attending college and lives with her father at the Alicante home.
Johnny Delgado as Ret. Gen. Carlos Alvarado	Carlos Alvarado is a retired Philippine military general.
Roldan Aquino as Tibor Natividad	Tibor is a relative of Leo's who now serves as his driver.
Nash Aguas as Renato Manuel "Reneboy" Alicante	Reneboy is the youngest son of Leo and Elvira, and brother to Maria Flordeluna.
Kristel Fulgar as Wilma Espero	Wilma is the daughter of Jo Espero.
Minnie Aguilar as Soling	Soling is the trusted servant of the Alicante family.

Vina Morales is credited with "special participation."

Also starring

Menggie Cobarrubias as General Torres
Neil Bryan Sese as Adolfo
Patrick dela Rosa as Allan
Tanya Gomez as Teresita V. Alicante
Mike Lloren as Max
Mark Dionisio as Isagani
Frances Ignacio as Marie
Yvette Taguera as Lias
Mar Garchitorena as Governor Aragoncillo
Nikki Bagoporo as Angel (Maria Flordeluna's Best Friend)

Theme songs

The series theme song is entitled Maria Flordeluna and was written by Arden Condez and Jonathan Manalo. It was composed and arranged by Jonathan Manalo. It is performed by Sheryn Regis.
There are also two love themes; "Hanggang May Kailanman" performed by Vina Morales, but originally performed by Carol Banawa and "Lihim" performed by Acel Bisa.

Credits

Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng
2nd Unit Director: Rechie del Carmen
Headwriter Arah Jell Badayos
Writers: Rose Colindres, Arden Condez
Executive Producers: Minnella Abad, Myleen Ongkiko
Musical Director: Jessie Lasaten
Lighting Director: Christopher Manjares, George Tutanes
Production Designers: Sammy Aranzamendez, Malou Dugtong-de Guzman
Creative Consultant: Loida Viriña
Creative Manager: Jake Tordesillas
Production Manager: Annaliza A. Goma
Executive-in-Charge of Creative: Olivia M. Lamasan
Executive-in-Charge of Production: Malou N. Santos
Associate Producer Maria Eleanor Trono
Assistant Directors Bombee Blaza, Raymond Ocampo, Paul Michael Acero

Show trivia

The pilot episode of Maria Flordeluna aired for approximately one hour and 20 minutes on Monday, February 12, 2006.