Anna Liza is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Radio-Television Arts. Directed by Gil C. Soriano, it stars Julie Vega in the title role. It premiered on February 4, 1980 as the network's first primetime drama series. The series concluded on May 10, 1985. It was replaced by Mirasol del Cielo in its timeslot.

Anna Liza
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GenreDrama
Created by
  • Rey Benedicto
  • Raynee Salgado[1]
Based onAnna Liza (radio drama)
by Rey Benedicto
Written byBenjamin Viernes
Directed byGil C. Soriano
StarringJulie Vega
Theme music composerMichel Legrand
Opening theme"Le Messager"
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
Production
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
  • Happy Vision Corporation
  • Television International Corporation[1]
Original release
NetworkGMA Radio-Television Arts
ReleaseFebruary 4, 1980 (1980-02-04) –
May 10, 1985 (1985-05-10)
Related
Annaliza (2013)

A remake aired in 2013.

Cast and characters

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Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast

Production

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The series was based on the eponymously radio drama series in Cebu in the 1970s, created by Rey Benedicto[2] and Raynee Salgado.[1] Anna Liza premiered in 1980 under a direction by Gil C. Soriano, and became one of the most popular drama series at the time.[3] The series abruptly ended due to Julie Vega's sudden death, resulting in the serial having incomplete storylines.

Ratings

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The final episode of Anna Liza a 54% rating from PSRC on its final episode.[2]

Remake

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In 2013, ABS-CBN remade Anna Liza after the rights to the said drama series was bought from its original director, Gil C. Soriano. Andrea Brillantes played the lead role.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Anna Liza Opening". YouTube. January 14, 2011. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "ABS-CBN remakes well-loved '80s drama; Andrea Brillantes is the new Annaliza". PEP (in Filipino). May 23, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  3. ^ "Famous female rivalries in showbiz". PEP. September 7, 2007. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  4. ^ "In Photos: Original shows versus Remakes: which is better?". PEP. Summit Media. May 18, 2015. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
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