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*Margarita*
Margarita
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Genre	Drama
Created by	ABS-CBN Studios
Directed by	Erick C. Salud; Trina N. Dayrit ; FM Reyes
Starring	Wendy Valdez; Diether Ocampo ; Bruce Quebral
Ending theme	"Araw-Araw Gabi-Gabi" by Wendy Valdez
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	40
Production
Executive producer	Rocky Ubana
Running time	20-30 minutes
Production companies	Star Creatives; Dreamscape Entertainment Television
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	July 30 –; September 21, 2007

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Margarita is a 2007 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Erick C. Salud, Trina N. Dayrit and FM Reyes, it stars Wendy Valdez, Diether Ocampo and Bruce Quebral. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from July 30 to September 21, 2007, and was replaced by Lastikman.

Margarita is a story of young woman who, in her desire to give her family the best life she can imagine, ends up working as a showgirl. She gets paid by giving entertainment and enticing the fantasies of many men. But deep inside, Margarita dreams of a better life and longs for happiness and true love.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Plot

Margarita (Wendy Valdez) is a tough woman who, at a young age, experienced several difficulties in life. She was just a little girl when her father (Dick Israel) left their mother (Rio Locsin) for another woman (Elizabeth Oropesa). As the eldest in the family, Margarita shouldered the responsibility of being the breadwinner. She only has her childhood friend, Rodrigo (Bruce Quebral) by her side as she struggles through life's difficulties. Along the way, Margarita will meet Bernard (Diether Ocampo), a rich and influential man who will eventually fall in love with her. Margarita will later find herself torn not only between these two men, but also between her dream of happiness and her desire of revenge.

Cast

Main cast

Wendy Valdez as Margarita Trinidad - a loving daughter and a kind older sister. Deeply traumatized when her father left them for another woman, she learned to be strong and planned to take revenge against everyone who caused her so much pain and suffering. Margarita will end up working as a showgirl just to provide for her family.
Bruce Quebral as Rodrigo Toledo - the childhood friend of Margarita. While growing up, Rodrigo will develop a special attraction toward Margarita. Circumstances forced him to leave, but his love will bring him back to Margarita. However, after many years, Margarita has changed into a different woman.
Diether Ocampo as Bernard Beltran - a rich and influential man who desires to change all the wrong things he witnessed while growing up in a political family. He will eventually meet Margarita and find himself deeply in love with her.
Rio Locsin as Adora Trinidad - the mother of Margarita. When her husband left, she worked hard to raise her children on her own. Adora will get a second chance at love, but the ghost of her past will return to haunt her and her family.
Dick Israel as Robert Trinidad - the father of Margarita. In his lust for wealth and power, he leaves his wife and children behind to be with Jessica. Just when he is enjoying the good life he dreamt of, Margarita will return to his life to make him pay for the pains he caused them.
Elizabeth Oropesa as Jessica Beltran - the woman of wealth and power. Being the new wife of Robert and a mother of Bernard, Jessica will bring Margarita much tears and suffering.
Keanna Reeves as Didith - the former star showgirl in the club where Margarita will end up working. Didith will become Margarita's best friend and mentor in the life of a showgirl.
John Apacible as Gani - the Leader in Syndicate Group that recruited Margarita's brothers Robbie and Gabby to his group.
Joseph Bitangcol as Robbie - Margarita's younger brother. Robbie will serve as Margarita's confidant amidst all the struggles. But the pain and suffering will take a toll on him and will push Robbie to take the rebel route.
John Manalo as Gabby - Margarita's youngest brother. Gabby grew up in poverty and was a child of the street, hence, will get exposed to wrong deeds.
Sharlene San Pedro as Gelly - Margarita's half-sister. She will serve as Jessica and Robert's lone source of joy.

Supporting cast

Nonie Buencamino as Gary - As the series progressed, he turned out to be Margarita's true father.
Efren Reyes Jr. as Carding - A policeman, father of Rodrigo. He will help Margarita's brothers out of trouble during Margarita's stay in Japan
Dexter Doria as Magda - Margarita's aunt; Gary's sister. After Gary's death, she will be the only family, Margarita, Robbie, and Gaby has. She will deprive the brothers of their sister and her monthly allotment as a singer in Japan.
Say Alonzo as Leslie
Desiree del Valle as Duday
Andrea Del Rosario as Amanda
Al Tantay as Ramon
Emilio Garcia as Morales
AJ Dee as Jake
Raphael Martinez as Junjun
Billy Velasco as NBI Agent
Mark Joshua Sarayot as Young Robbie
Joshua Dionisio as Young Bernard
Jiro Manio as Young Rodrigo
Alexis Ramos as Young Margarita

Credits

Directed By: Erick C. Salud, Trina N. Dayirt and FM Reyes
Executive In Charge Of Production: Malou N. Santos, Roldeo T. Endrinal and Julie Anne R. Benitez
Executive Producer: Rocky Ubana
Production management: Malou N. Santos

Trivia

ABS-CBN stated that “Margarita is not an adaptation,” assured ABS-CBN executive, Deo Endrinal. “It’s an original story. Nagkataon lang na Wendy’s role is that of a burlesque queen.”
In the said teaser, showing Wendy in a bikini dancing beside a pole, is apparently the "sexiest" that show would go, said the creators. Viewers will get to see more of Margarita's challenges in life, like becoming the breadwinner in the family since her father left when she was just a little girl.
Valdez stated that some of the plot in the story is about her true life but not all of it.
Margarita premiered last July 31, 2007, in selected provincial TV stations. Delayed telecast in selected ABS-CBN Regional stations due to local version of TV Patrol in same time slot instead on July 30 which premiered in selected key cities.

References

^ Margarita Full Episodes. YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved November 24, 2019.

Margarita: Stripped To The Soul

External links

Margarita at the Pinoy Exchange Forums
Margarita: Unofficial Episode Guide at Pinoy TV Junkie
Margarita at Telebisyon.net
Margarita at IMDb

[1] Margarita Full Episodes. YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved November 24, 2019.

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+| creator              = [[ABS-CBN Studios]]
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-| director             = Erick Salud<br> Trina Dayrit <br> F.M. Reyes
+| director             = Erick C. Salud<br> Trina N. Dayrit <br> FM Reyes
 | executive_producer   = [[Star Cinema|Rocky Ubana]]
 | starring             = [[Wendy Valdez]]<br> [[Diether Ocampo]] <br> Bruce Quebral
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 }}
-'''''Margarita''''' is a 2007 Philippine drama starring [[Wendy Valdez]] of ''[[Pinoy Big Brother: Season 2]]''. First announced by Valdez in a guest appearance on ''[[The Buzz (talk show)|The Buzz]]'', the series was promoted as "the most controversial and boldest TV series." It aired on [[ABS-CBN]]'s Primetime Bida slot at 6:00PM.
+'''''Margarita''''' is a 2007 [[Philippine television drama]] series broadcast by [[ABS-CBN]]. Directed by Erick C. Salud, Trina N. Dayrit and FM Reyes, it stars [[Wendy Valdez]], [[Diether Ocampo]] and Bruce Quebral. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on [[The Filipino Channel|TFC]] from July 30 to September 21, 2007, and was replaced by ''[[Lastikman (TV series)|Lastikman]]''.
 ''Margarita'' is a story of young woman who, in her desire to give her family the best life she can imagine, ends up working as a [[showgirl]]. She gets paid by giving entertainment and enticing the fantasies of many men. But deep inside, Margarita dreams of a better life and longs for happiness and true love.
-The series ended with an incomplete storyline on September 21, 2007, having lasted less than two months on the air. and was replaced by ''[[Lastikman (TV series)|Lastikman]]''
 The series is streaming online on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPcB0_P-Zlj7186sAOkURS69YCo6oMrPw|title=Margarita Full Episodes|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|website=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=November 24, 2019}}</ref>
-Coming soon on [[Kapamilya Online Live]] Global This January or February 2023 currently streaming on ABS-CBN Entertainment replacing ''[[Princess Sarah (TV series)]] ''every Tuesdays to Saturdays 1:00am-3:00am.
 ==Plot==
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 ==Cast==
 ===Main cast===
-*'''[[Wendy Valdez]]''' as ''Margarita Trinidad'' - a loving daughter and a kind older sister. Deeply traumatized when her father left them for another woman, she learned to be strong and planned to take revenge against everyone who caused her so much pain and suffering. Margarita will end up working as a showgirl just to provide for her family.
+*[[Wendy Valdez]] as Margarita Trinidad - a loving daughter and a kind older sister. Deeply traumatized when her father left them for another woman, she learned to be strong and planned to take revenge against everyone who caused her so much pain and suffering. Margarita will end up working as a showgirl just to provide for her family.
-*'''Bruce Quebral''' as ''Rodrigo Toledo'' - the childhood friend of Margarita. While growing up, Rodrigo will develop a special attraction toward Margarita. Circumstances forced him to leave, but his love will bring him back to Margarita. However, after many years, Margarita has changed into a different woman.
+*Bruce Quebral as Rodrigo Toledo - the childhood friend of Margarita. While growing up, Rodrigo will develop a special attraction toward Margarita. Circumstances forced him to leave, but his love will bring him back to Margarita. However, after many years, Margarita has changed into a different woman.
-*'''[[Diether Ocampo]]''' as ''Bernard Beltran'' - a rich and influential man who desires to change all the wrong things he witnessed while growing up in a political family. He will eventually meet Margarita and find himself deeply in love with her.
+*[[Diether Ocampo]] as Bernard Beltran - a rich and influential man who desires to change all the wrong things he witnessed while growing up in a political family. He will eventually meet Margarita and find himself deeply in love with her.
-*'''[[Rio Locsin]]''' as ''Adora Trinidad'' - the mother of Margarita. When her husband left, she worked hard to raise her children on her own. Adora will get a second chance at love, but the ghost of her past will return to haunt her and her family.
+*[[Rio Locsin]] as Adora Trinidad - the mother of Margarita. When her husband left, she worked hard to raise her children on her own. Adora will get a second chance at love, but the ghost of her past will return to haunt her and her family.
-*'''[[Dick Israel]] ''' as ''Robert Trinidad'' - the father of Margarita. In his lust for wealth and power, he leaves his wife and children behind to be with Jessica. Just when he is enjoying the good life he dreamt of, Margarita will return to his life to make him pay for the pains he caused them.
+*[[Dick Israel]] as Robert Trinidad - the father of Margarita. In his lust for wealth and power, he leaves his wife and children behind to be with Jessica. Just when he is enjoying the good life he dreamt of, Margarita will return to his life to make him pay for the pains he caused them.
-*'''[[Elizabeth Oropesa]]''' as ''Jessica Beltran'' - the woman of wealth and power. Being the new wife of Robert and a mother of Bernard, Jessica will bring Margarita much tears and suffering.
+*[[Elizabeth Oropesa]] as Jessica Beltran - the woman of wealth and power. Being the new wife of Robert and a mother of Bernard, Jessica will bring Margarita much tears and suffering.
-*'''[[Keanna Reeves]]''' as ''Didith'' - the former star showgirl in the club where Margarita will end up working. Didith will become Margarita's best friend and mentor in the life of a showgirl.
+*[[Keanna Reeves]] as Didith - the former star showgirl in the club where Margarita will end up working. Didith will become Margarita's best friend and mentor in the life of a showgirl.
-*'''[[John Apacible]]''' as ''Gani'' - the Leader in Syndicate Group that recruited Margarita's brothers Robbie and Gabby to his group.
+*[[John Apacible]] as Gani - the Leader in Syndicate Group that recruited Margarita's brothers Robbie and Gabby to his group.
-*'''[[Joseph Bitangcol]]''' as ''Robbie'' - Margarita's younger brother. Robbie will serve as Margarita's confidant amidst all the struggles. But the pain and suffering will take a toll on him and will push Robbie to take the rebel route.
+*[[Joseph Bitangcol]] as Robbie - Margarita's younger brother. Robbie will serve as Margarita's confidant amidst all the struggles. But the pain and suffering will take a toll on him and will push Robbie to take the rebel route.
-*'''[[John Manalo]]''' as ''Gabby'' - Margarita's youngest brother. Gabby grew up in poverty and was a child of the street, hence, will get exposed to wrong deeds.
+*[[John Manalo]] as Gabby - Margarita's youngest brother. Gabby grew up in poverty and was a child of the street, hence, will get exposed to wrong deeds.
-*'''[[Sharlene San Pedro]]''' as ''Gelly'' - Margarita's half-sister. She will serve as Jessica and Robert's lone source of joy.
+*[[Sharlene San Pedro]] as Gelly - Margarita's half-sister. She will serve as Jessica and Robert's lone source of joy.
 ===Supporting cast===
-*'''[[Nonie Buencamino]]''' as ''Gary'' - As the series progressed, he turned out to be Margarita's true father.
+*[[Nonie Buencamino]] as Gary - As the series progressed, he turned out to be Margarita's true father.
-*'''[[Efren Reyes Jr.]]''' as ''Carding'' -  A policeman, father of Rodrigo. He will help Margarita's brothers out of trouble during Margarita's stay in Japan
+*[[Efren Reyes Jr.]] as Carding -  A policeman, father of Rodrigo. He will help Margarita's brothers out of trouble during Margarita's stay in Japan
-*'''[[Dexter Doria]]''' as ''Magda'' - Margarita's aunt; Gary's sister. After Gary's death, she will be the only family, Margarita, Robbie, and Gaby has. She will deprive the brothers of their sister and her monthly allotment as a singer in Japan.
+*[[Dexter Doria]] as Magda - Margarita's aunt; Gary's sister. After Gary's death, she will be the only family, Margarita, Robbie, and Gaby has. She will deprive the brothers of their sister and her monthly allotment as a singer in Japan.
-*'''[[Say Alonzo]]''' as ''Leslie''
+*Say Alonzo as Leslie
-*'''[[Desiree del Valle]]''' as ''Duday''
+*[[Desiree del Valle]] as Duday
-*'''[[Andrea del Rosario]]''' as ''Amanda''
+*[[Andrea Del Rosario]] as Amanda
-*'''[[Al Tantay]]''' as ''Ramon''
+*[[Al Tantay]] as Ramon
-*'''Emilio Garcia''' as ''Morales''
+*Emilio Garcia as Morales
-*'''[[AJ Dee]]''' as ''Jake''
+*[[AJ Dee]] as Jake
-*'''Raphael Martinez''' as ''Junjun''
+*Raphael Martinez as Junjun
-*'''Billy Velasco''' as ''NBI Agent''
+*Billy Velasco as NBI Agent
-*'''Mark Joshua Sarayot''' as ''Young Robbie''
+*Mark Joshua Sarayot as Young Robbie
-*'''[[Joshua Dionisio]]''' as ''Young Bernard''
+*[[Joshua Dionisio]] as Young Bernard
-*'''[[Jiro Manio]]''' as ''Young Rodrigo''
+*[[Jiro Manio]] as Young Rodrigo
-*'''Alexis Ramos''' as ''Young Margarita''
+*Alexis Ramos as Young Margarita
 ==Credits==
-*Directed By : Erick Salud Trina Dayirt and FM Reyes
+*Directed By: Erick C. Salud, Trina N. Dayirt and FM Reyes
-*Executive In Charge Of Production: [[Star Creatives Group|Malou N. Santos Roldeo T. Endrinal]] and  [[Star Creatives Group|Julie Anne R. Benitez]]
+*Executive In Charge Of Production: Malou N. Santos, Roldeo T. Endrinal and  Julie Anne R. Benitez
-*Executive Producer: [[Star Creatives Group|Rocky Ubana]]
+*Executive Producer: Rocky Ubana
 *Production management: Malou N. Santos
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 *In the said teaser, showing Wendy in a bikini dancing beside a pole, is apparently the "sexiest" that show would go, said the creators. Viewers will get to see more of Margarita's challenges in life, like becoming the breadwinner in the family since her father left when she was just a little girl.
 *Valdez stated that some of the plot in the story is about her true life but not all of it.
-*Margarita premiered last July 31, 2007, in selected provincial TV stations. Delayed telecast in selected [[ABS-CBN Regional]] stations due to local version of ''[[TV Patrol]]'' in same time slot instead on July 30 which premiered in selected key cities.
+*Margarita premiered last July 31, 2007, in selected provincial TV stations. Delayed telecast in selected ABS-CBN Regional stations due to local version of ''[[TV Patrol]]'' in same time slot instead on July 30 which premiered in selected key cities.
 ==See also==
 *[[List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN]]
-*[[List of shows previously aired by ABS-CBN]]
+*[[List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series]]
+*[[Destiny Rose]]
-*[[List of ABS-CBN drama series]]
 ==References==
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 [[Category:2007 Philippine television series debuts]]
 [[Category:2007 Philippine television series endings]]
+[[Category:2000s Philippine television series]]
 [[Category:Television series by Dreamscape Entertainment Television]]
 [[Category:Filipino-language television shows]]