Obra (TV program)

Obra (transl.Work) is a 2008 Philippine television drama anthology broadcast by GMA Network. Starring Katrina Halili, JC de Vera, Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado, it premiered on August 14, 2008. The show concluded on November 27, 2008, with a total of 16 episodes.

Obra
Title card
GenreDrama
Developed byJun Lana
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producerWilma Galvante
Production locationsMetro Manila, Philippines
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time45-60 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Original releaseAugust 14 (2008-08-14) 
November 27, 2008 (2008-11-27)

The show is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Episodes

Katrina Halili episodes
# Title Writer Director Co-starring Original airdate
1"Misteryosa"Jun LanaJun LanaIan Veneracion
Antonio Aquintania
Deborah Sun
August 14, 2008 (2008-08-14)
2"Bayaran"Kit Villanueva-LangitMaryo J. de los ReyesRichard Gomez
Gary Estrada
Carmen Soriano
August 21, 2008 (2008-08-21)
3"For Love or Money"Denoy Navarro-PunioBibeth OrtezaEddie Garcia
Eugene Domingo
Polo Ravales
John Lapus
August 28, 2008 (2008-08-28)
4"Taong Grasa"Dode CruzJoel LamanganPaolo Contis
Raquel Villavicencio
September 4, 2008 (2008-09-04)
JC de Vera episodes[2]
# Title Writer Director Co-starring Original airdate
5"Pretty Boy"Jun LanaJun LanaGina Alajar
Chanda Romero
September 11, 2008 (2008-09-11)
6"Rehas"Dode CruzMac AlejandreTirso Cruz III
Lovi Poe
Joko Diaz
Shyr Valdez
September 18, 2008 (2008-09-18)
7"Daddy Dearest"Denoy Navarro-PunioJoel LamanganGardo Versoza
Michelle Madrigal
Bernadette Alyson
John Feir
September 25, 2008 (2008-09-25)
Ryan—a young man who is about to get married discovers that his father and uncle are gay.
8"Sintoy"R.J. NuevasMaryo J. de los ReyesRhian Ramos
Carmi Martin
Baron Geisler
October 2, 2008 (2008-10-02)
Sintoy —blind, mute and deaf lives in a world where he is treated as dirt as an illegitimate child. He finds love with a woman who is willing to give love in-return.
Sunshine Dizon episodes[3]
# Title Writer Director Co-starring Original airdate
9"Butch"Dode CruzJoel LamanganChynna Ortaleza
Robert Villar
October 9, 2008 (2008-10-09) (Re-Aired; April 1, 2010)
10"Drama Queen"R.J. NuevasMaryo J. de los ReyesYul Servo
Liza Lorena
Marky Cielo
Paolo Paraiso
October 16, 2008 (2008-10-16)
The story tells of Mira Bella, a great actress who is ravaged by vices while still pining for a lost love.
11–12"Rosa Negra"Jun LanaJun LanaJay Manalo
Maureen Larrazabal
Dexter Doria
October 23, 2008 (2008-10-23) (Part 1)
October 30, 2008 (Part 2)
Iza Calzado episodes[4]
# Title Writer Director Co-starring Original airdate
13"Sanib"Denoy Navarro-PunioTopel LeeIan de Leon
Rommel Padilla
Isabel Granada
Spanky Manikan
Sandy Talag
November 6, 2008 (2008-11-06)
Melissa is possessed by an evil spirit. While on vacation with her husband they become victims of supernatural elements.
14"Beauty Queen"Senedy QueDominic ZapataMelanie Marquez
Carlene Aguilar
Marco Alcaraz
Miriam Quiambao
November 13, 2008 (2008-11-13)
15"Boksingera"Roy C. IglesiasMark ReyesDingdong Dantes
Pen Medina
Shirley Fuentes
November 20, 2008 (2008-11-20)
16"Stella .45"Elmer L. GatchalianRico GutierrezIan Veneracion
Bobby Andrews
Neil Ryan Sese
November 27, 2008 (2008-11-27)

Accolades

Accolades received by Obra
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2009 1st MTRCB TV Awards Best Drama Anthology Obra Won
23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [5]
Best Single Performance by an Actress JC de Vera ("Pretty Boy") Nominated
Richard Gomez ("Bayaran") Nominated
Best Single Performance by an Actress Gina Alajar ("Pretty Boy") Nominated
Sunshine Dizon ("Butch") Won
5th USTv Students' Choice Award Best Drama Anthology Obra Won

References

  1. "Obra Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube.
  2. Pumaloy, Rey (August 8, 2008). "Katrina Halili's health starting to suffer from too much work". pep.ph. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  3. Godinez, Bong (October 6, 2008). "Sunshine Dizon makes screen comeback via Obra". pep.ph. Archived from the original on November 5, 2009. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  4. Sibonga, Glen P. (October 31, 2008). "Iza Calzado wants to be a gay icon". pep.ph. Archived from the original on January 9, 2009. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  5. Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". Retrieved May 2, 2020.
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