Nita Negrita
| Nita Negrita | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Developed by | Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan |
| Directed by |
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| Starring | Barbie Forteza |
| Theme music composer | Agatha Obar |
| Opening theme | "Hanggang Kailan" by Joanna Cosme |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 83 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Wilma Galvante |
| Production locations | Manila, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | February 14 – June 10, 2011 |
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.[1][2][3] It premiered on February 14, 2011, on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Little Star and worldwide on February 17, 2011, on GMA Pinoy TV.[4] 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
- Lead cast
- Barbie Forteza[5] as Antoinette / Nita Raymundo/ Nita Negrita / Netnet
- Joshua Dionisio as Prince Ramirez
- Lexi Fernandez as Mystica "Misty" Del Castillo
- Supporting cast
- Nova Villa as Ima
- Lotlot de Leon as Mirasol "Mira" Buenaventura
- Zoren Legaspi as Arturo Del Castillo
- Diana Zubiri as Danica
- Rachelle Ann Go as Amanda Del Castillo
- Bubbles Paraiso as Alexandra "Alex" Del Castillo
- Lollie Mara as Andrea Del Castillo
- Jenny Miller as Pia Antonio
- Dexter Doria as Segunda
- Jim Pebangco as Ben
- Alvin Aguilar as Edgar
- Miguel Tanfelix as Jun-jun
- Michelle Vito as Peachy
- Jhoana Marie Tan as Selyang
- Glenda Garcia as Belen
- Mel Kimura as Bella
- Sabrina San Diego
- Guest cast
- Franchesca Salcedo as young Misty
- Lenlen Frial as young Nita
Blackface controversy
The show's use of blackface was widely criticized in the media and by academics.[6][7][8] 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",[9] 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".[10]
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.[11]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of Nita Negrita earned a 7.8% rating.[12] While the final episode scored a 19.1% rating in Mega Manila household television ratings.[13]
References
- ^ "Once upon a time there was a story | Business, News, The Philippine Star". philstar.com. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "GMA-7 celebrates Kapuso Month with new offerings on TV and the big screen". pep.ph. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio get to know each other in a game show". pep.ph. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Marian Rivera’s Amaya leads May offering of Kapuso network". pep.ph. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Barbie Forteza bags 'Nita Negrita' title role". pep.ph. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "Asia embraces blackface-style ads. Get ready to cringe". Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ "Y-speak: Racism in the Philippines: Does it exist?". September 10, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ "Asia embraces blackface-style ads. Get ready to cringe". Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ Pada, Roland Theuas DS (January 23, 2018). "Axel Honneth's Social Philosophy of Recognition: Freedom, Normativity, and Identity". Cambridge Scholars Publishing. Retrieved April 12, 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ The Somatechnics of Whiteness and Race: Colonialism and Mestiza Privilege
- ^ "It's Time Filipinos Understand That Blackface Is Offensive". Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ 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!". Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (June 14, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (June 10-13): Munting Heredera and Amaya share primetime lead". Retrieved March 5, 2018.
External links
- Nita Negrita at IMDb
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