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{{Short description|2011 Philippine television drama series}}
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{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| show_name = Nita Negrita
| image = Nita Negrita title card.jpg
| alt = An image of Barbie Forteza. The series title is displayed on the right side of the image. The logo of GMA Network is displayed on the upper right side of the image. The text "parental guidance" displayed on the lower right side of the image.
| show_name_2 = Nita
| caption = Title card
| image = Nitanegritalogo.JPG
| genre = [[Drama]]
| alt_name = Nita
| genre = [[Drama (film and television)|Drama]]
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| runtime = 30–45 minutes
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| creator = Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
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| company = GMA Entertainment TV
| writer = {{plainlist|
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| developer = Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
* Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
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| director = {{plain list|
* Aloy Adlawan
* Gil Tejada Jr.
* Michiko Yamamoto
* [[Andoy Ranay]]}}
* Gin Sardea}}
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| executive_producer = [[Wilma Galvante]]
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| director = Gil Tejada Jr.
| creative_director = [[Jun Lana]]
| starring = [[Barbie Forteza]]
| starring = [[Barbie Forteza]]
| theme_music_composer = Agatha Obar
| theme_music_composer = Agatha Obar
| opentheme = "Hanggang Kailan" by Joanna Cosme
| open_theme = "Hanggang Kailan" by Joanna Cosme
| country = Philippines
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
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| num_episodes = 83
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| executive_producer = Mona Coles-Mayuga
| location = [[Manila]], Philippines
| location = [[Manila]], Philippines
| language = [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]]
| camera = [[Multiple-camera setup]]
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| runtime = 30–45 minutes
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| company = GMA Entertainment TV
| network = [[GMA Network]]
| network = [[GMA Network]]
| picture_format = [[480i]] ([[SDTV]])
| camera = [[Multiple-camera setup]]
| first_aired = {{start date|2011|2|14}}
| first_aired = {{start date|2011|2|14}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2011|6|10}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2011|6|10}}
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| num_episodes = 83
}}
}}


'''''Nita Negrita''''' (International title: ''Nita'') is a 2011 [[Philippine television drama]] series broadcast by [[GMA Network]]. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and [[Andoy Ranay]], it stars [[Barbie Forteza]] in the title role.<ref name="philstar">{{cite web|url=http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=649921&publicationSubCategoryId=96|title=Once upon a time there was a story &#124; Business, News, The Philippine Star|publisher=philstar.com|accessdate=May 15, 2016}}</ref><ref name="pep">{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/7563/gma-7-celebrates-kapuso-month-with-new-offerings-on-tv-and-the-big-screen|title=GMA-7 celebrates Kapuso Month with new offerings on TV and the big screen|publisher=pep.ph|accessdate=May 15, 2016}}</ref><ref name="pep2">{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/28282/Barbie-Forteza-and-Joshua-Dionisio-get-to-know-each-other-in-a-game-show|title=Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio get to know each other in a game show|publisher=pep.ph|accessdate=May 15, 2016}}</ref>
'''''Nita Negrita''''' (international title: ''Nita'') is a 2011 [[Philippine television drama]] series broadcast by [[GMA Network]]. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars [[Barbie Forteza]] in the title role. It premiered on February 14, 2011 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing ''[[Little Star (TV series)|Little Star]]''. The series concluded on June 10, 2011, with a total of 83 episodes. It was replaced by ''[[Sinner or Saint (TV series)|Sinner or Saint]]'' in its timeslot.
It premiered on February 14, 2011, on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing ''[[Little Star (TV series)|Little Star]]'' and worldwide on February 17, 2011, on [[GMA Pinoy TV]].<ref name="pep3">{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/29258/marian-rivera39s-amaya-leads-may-offering-of-kapuso-network/1/2|title=Marian Rivera&rsquo;s Amaya leads May offering of Kapuso network |publisher=pep.ph|accessdate=May 15, 2016}}</ref> The series concluded on June 10, 2011, with a total of 83 episodes. It was replaced by ''[[Sinner or Saint (TV series)|Sinner or Saint]]'' in its timeslot.


==Cast and characters==
==Cast and characters==
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|image1 = Barbie Forteza at the Meant to Be production presentation.jpg
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|caption1 = Barbie Forteza portrays Antoinette.
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| image1 = Barbie Forteza at the Meant to Be production presentation.jpg
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| caption1 = Barbie Forteza
| alt1 = An image of Barbie Forteza.
| image2 = Rachelle Ann Go, 2010 (cropped).jpg
| caption2 = Rachelle Ann Go
| alt2 = An image of Rachelle Ann Go.
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;Lead cast
;Lead cast
* [[Barbie Forteza]]<ref name="pep4">{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/media/3183/Barbie_Forteza_bags_%22Nita_Negrita%22_title_role |title=Barbie Forteza bags 'Nita Negrita' title role |publisher=pep.ph |accessdate=May 15, 2016}}</ref> as Antoinette / Nita Raymundo/ Nita Negrita / Netnet
* [[Barbie Forteza]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/3183/barbie-forteza-bags-quotnita-negritaquot-title-role |title=Barbie Forteza bags ''Nita Negrita'' title role |date=February 3, 2011 |website=PEP |access-date=January 23, 2024}}</ref> as Antoinette "Netnet" Buenaventura / Nita Raymundo

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;Supporting cast
* [[Joshua Dionisio]] as Prince Ramirez
* [[Joshua Dionisio]] as Prince Ramirez
* [[Lexi Fernandez]] as Mystica "Misty" Del Castillo
* [[Lexi Fernandez]] as Mystica "Misty" Del Castillo

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;Supporting cast
* [[Nova Villa]] as Ima
* [[Nova Villa]] as Ima
* [[Lotlot de Leon]] as Mirasol "Mira" Buenaventura
* [[Lotlot de Leon]] as Mirasol "Mira" Buenaventura
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* Jim Pebangco as Ben
* Jim Pebangco as Ben
* Alvin Aguilar as Edgar
* Alvin Aguilar as Edgar
* [[Miguel Tanfelix]] as Jun-jun
* [[Miguel Tanfelix]] as Jun Jun
* Michelle Vito as Peachy
* Michelle Vito as Peachy
* [[Jhoana Marie Tan]] as Selyang
* [[Jhoana Marie Tan]] as Selyang
* Glenda Garcia as Belen
* Glenda Garcia as Belen Buenaventura
* Mel Kimura as Bella
* Mel Kimura as Bella
* Sabrina San Diego
* Sabrina San Diego
* Jana Victoria


;Guest cast
;Guest cast
* [[Franchesca Salcedo]] as young Misty
* Melijah Panturilla as younger Misty
* Lenlen Frial as young Nita


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==Ratings==
==Blackface controversy==
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According to [[AGB Nielsen Philippines]]' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Nita Negrita'' earned a 7.8% rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/7658/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-people-ratings-feb-11-14-charice-valentine-special-conquers-sunday-primetime |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Feb. 11-14): Charice Valentine special conquers Sunday primetime; not-so-happy debut for ''Happy, Yipee, Yehey!'' |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=February 15, 2011 |website=PEP |access-date=September 1, 2024}}</ref> The final episode scored a 19.1% rating in Mega Manila household television ratings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/agb/8327/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-people--household-ratings-june-10-13-munting-heredera-and-amaya-share-primet |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (June 10–13): ''Munting Heredera'' and ''Amaya'' share primetime lead |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=June 14, 2011 |website=PEP |access-date=March 5, 2018}}</ref>
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The show's use of [[blackface]] was widely criticized in the media and by academics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pri.org/stories/2014-07-01/asia-embraces-blackface-style-ads-get-ready-cringe|title=Asia embraces blackface-style ads. Get ready to cringe|publisher=|accessdate=April 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/weekend/2016/09/10/y-speak-racism-philippines-does-it-exist-496944|title=Y-speak: Racism in the Philippines: Does it exist?|date=September 10, 2016|publisher=|accessdate=April 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.minnpost.com/global-post/2014/07/asia-embraces-blackface-style-ads-get-ready-cringe|title=Asia embraces blackface-style ads. Get ready to cringe|publisher=|accessdate=April 12, 2018}}</ref> [[Axel Honneth]] professor of philosophy at both the University of Frankfurt and Columbia University stated that the show "presents the stereotypical theme of poverty being ascribed with skin colour",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=OH9IDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA73&lpg=PA73&dq=nita+negrita+racist&source=bl&ots=hwS62oZmIt&sig=hbyBP3XWUdmrs4Z_qQAgJpd-TLg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiOu-_Y3YraAhUFPrwKHcU0BFo4ChDoAQhGMAU#v=onepage&q=nita+negrita+racist&f=false|title=Axel Honneth's Social Philosophy of Recognition: Freedom, Normativity, and Identity|first=Roland Theuas DS|last=Pada|date=January 23, 2018|publisher=Cambridge Scholars Publishing|accessdate=April 12, 2018|via=Google Books}}</ref> while Dr Elaine Marie Carbonell Laforteza, Lecturer in Cultural Studies [[Macquarie University]], Australia, stated in her book ''The Somatechnics of Whiteness and Race: Colonialism and Mestiza Privilege'', that "Nita does not appear 'authentically black', but painted as black. The effect is a caricature of blackness" and that "blackness is used to create Nita as a manifestation of black identity that is constantly open to scrutiny and mockery".<ref>''The Somatechnics of Whiteness and Race: Colonialism and Mestiza Privilege''</ref>


==Controversy==
''[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]'' wrote that the use of blackface in ''Nita Negrita'' resulted in harsh criticism and was a contributory factor to the show's eventual cancellation after being on air for just six months.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/arts-and-entertainment/should-we-expect-filipino-gag-shows-to-understand-why-blackface-is-offensive-a00207-20170807-lfrm|title=It's Time Filipinos Understand That Blackface Is Offensive|publisher=|accessdate=April 12, 2018}}</ref>
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The show's use of [[blackface]] was criticized in the media<ref name="Villanueva">{{Cite web|author=Villanueva, Earl |date=March 1, 2011 |title=Commentary: Nita Negrita sidesteps issue of racial discrimination |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/7732/commentary-nita-negrita-sidesteps-issue-of-racial-discrimination |access-date=April 23, 2022 |website=PEP |language=en}}</ref> and by foreign academics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pri.org/stories/2014-07-01/asia-embraces-blackface-style-ads-get-ready-cringe |title=Asia embraces blackface-style ads. Get ready to cringe |website=Pri |date=July 30, 2016 |access-date=April 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/weekend/2016/09/10/y-speak-racism-philippines-does-it-exist-496944 |title=Y-speak: Racism in the Philippines: Does it exist? |website=[[SunStar]] |date=September 10, 2016 |access-date=April 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.minnpost.com/global-post/2014/07/asia-embraces-blackface-style-ads-get-ready-cringe |title=Asia embraces blackface-style ads. Get ready to cringe |date=July 8, 2014 |website=Minn Post |access-date=April 12, 2018}}</ref> [[Axel Honneth]] professor of philosophy at both the University of Frankfurt and Columbia University stated that the show "presents the stereotypical theme of poverty being ascribed with skin colour",<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OH9IDwAAQBAJ&q=nita+negrita+racist&pg=PA73 |title=Axel Honneth's Social Philosophy of Recognition: Freedom, Normativity, and Identity |author=Pada, Roland Theuas DS |date=January 23, 2018 |publisher=Cambridge Scholars Publishing |isbn=9781527506992 |access-date=April 12, 2018 |via=Google Books}}</ref> while Dr. Elaine Marie Carbonell Laforteza, Lecturer in Cultural Studies [[Macquarie University]], Australia, stated in her book ''The Somatechnics of Whiteness and Race: Colonialism and Mestiza Privilege'', that "Nita does not appear 'authentically black', but painted as black. The effect is a caricature of blackness" and that "blackness is used to create Nita as a manifestation of black identity that is constantly open to scrutiny and mockery".<ref>''The Somatechnics of Whiteness and Race: Colonialism and Mestiza Privilege''</ref>

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==Ratings==
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According to [[AGB Nielsen Philippines]]' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Nita Negrita'' earned a 7.8% rating.<ref>{{cite web|URL=https://www.pep.ph/news/28314/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-people-ratings-feb-11-14-charice-valentine-special-conquers-sunday-primetime |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Feb. 11-14): Charice Valentine special conquers Sunday primetime; not-so-happy debut for Happy, Yipee, Yehey! |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=February 15, 2011 |accessdate=March 5, 2018}}</ref> While the final episode scored a 19.1% rating in Mega Manila household television ratings.<ref>{{cite web|URL=https://www.pep.ph/guide/agb/8327/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-people--household-ratings-june-10-13-munting-heredera-and-amaya-share-primet |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (June 10-13): Munting Heredera and Amaya share primetime lead |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=June 14, 2011 |accessdate=March 5, 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|1933866}}
* {{IMDb title|1933866}}


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Latest revision as of 15:31, 12 December 2024

Nita Negrita
An image of Barbie Forteza. The series title is displayed on the right side of the image. The logo of GMA Network is displayed on the upper right side of the image. The text "parental guidance" displayed on the lower right side of the image.
Title card
Also known asNita
GenreDrama
Created byAgnes Gagelonia-Uligan
Written by
  • Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
  • Aloy Adlawan
  • Michiko Yamamoto
  • Gin Sardea
Directed byGil Tejada Jr.
Creative directorJun Lana
StarringBarbie Forteza
Theme music composerAgatha Obar
Opening theme"Hanggang Kailan" by Joanna Cosme
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes83
Production
Executive producerMona Coles-Mayuga
Production locationsManila, Philippines
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30–45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseFebruary 14 (2011-02-14) –
June 10, 2011 (2011-06-10)

Nita Negrita (international title: Nita) is a 2011 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Barbie Forteza in the title role. It premiered on February 14, 2011 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Little Star. The series concluded on June 10, 2011, with a total of 83 episodes. It was replaced by Sinner or Saint in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

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Cast
An image of Barbie Forteza.
Barbie Forteza
An image of Rachelle Ann Go.
Rachelle Ann Go
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
  • Melijah Panturilla as younger Misty

Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of Nita Negrita earned a 7.8% rating.[2] The final episode scored a 19.1% rating in Mega Manila household television ratings.[3]

Controversy

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The show's use of blackface was criticized in the media[4] and by foreign academics.[5][6][7] Axel Honneth professor of philosophy at both the University of Frankfurt and Columbia University stated that the show "presents the stereotypical theme of poverty being ascribed with skin colour",[8] while Dr. Elaine Marie Carbonell Laforteza, Lecturer in Cultural Studies Macquarie University, Australia, stated in her book The Somatechnics of Whiteness and Race: Colonialism and Mestiza Privilege, that "Nita does not appear 'authentically black', but painted as black. The effect is a caricature of blackness" and that "blackness is used to create Nita as a manifestation of black identity that is constantly open to scrutiny and mockery".[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Barbie Forteza bags Nita Negrita title role". PEP. February 3, 2011. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  2. ^ Santiago, Erwin (February 15, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Feb. 11-14): Charice Valentine special conquers Sunday primetime; not-so-happy debut for Happy, Yipee, Yehey!". PEP. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Santiago, Erwin (June 14, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (June 10–13): Munting Heredera and Amaya share primetime lead". PEP. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  4. ^ Villanueva, Earl (March 1, 2011). "Commentary: Nita Negrita sidesteps issue of racial discrimination". PEP. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  5. ^ "Asia embraces blackface-style ads. Get ready to cringe". Pri. July 30, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  6. ^ "Y-speak: Racism in the Philippines: Does it exist?". SunStar. September 10, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  7. ^ "Asia embraces blackface-style ads. Get ready to cringe". Minn Post. July 8, 2014. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  8. ^ Pada, Roland Theuas DS (January 23, 2018). Axel Honneth's Social Philosophy of Recognition: Freedom, Normativity, and Identity. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISBN 9781527506992. Retrieved April 12, 2018 – via Google Books.
  9. ^ The Somatechnics of Whiteness and Race: Colonialism and Mestiza Privilege
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