Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa
Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa (International title: The Story of Mariposa / transl. Paroa: The Story of Mariposa) is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Barbie Forteza in the title role. It premiered on November 5, 2012 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Moon Embracing the Sun. The series concluded on March 1, 2013 with a total of 85 episodes. It was replaced by Forever in its timeslot.
Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa | |
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Also known as | The Story of Mariposa |
Genre | Fantasy drama |
Developed by |
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Written by |
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Directed by | Mark A. Reyes |
Creative director | Jun Lana |
Starring | Barbie Forteza |
Opening theme | "Kahit Man Lang sa Pangarap" by Julie Anne San Jose |
Composer | Vehnee Saturno |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 85 |
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Executive producer | Rebya Upalda |
Production locations | Manila, Philippines |
Cinematography | Jay Linao |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 30-45 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
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Original network | GMA Network |
Original release | November 5, 2012 – March 1, 2013 |
Premise
Mariposa, a girl who belongs to the kingdom of the butterfly people known as Paroa. However, she will grow up in the human world because their kingdom got destroyed. Her mother Aurora, the queen of Paroa, will save her from the destruction of their kingdom. Thus, Mariposa will grow up under the care of Amalia who treats her as her own child despite her strange looks — Mariposa's skin is similar to a woolly worm. Despite people making fun of her looks, Mariposa will still have a cheerful and optimistic disposition.
Meanwhile, Iñigo will grow up hating the Paroas because her mother Rosanna told him that his father died because of them. He will be Mariposa's high school classmate. He has a bad-boy image and always gets kicked out from school that's why he is still in his sophomore year. Iñigo and Mariposa will be friends but because of peer pressure he will also mock and make fun of Mariposa. However, when Mariposa transforms into a beautiful Paroa, Iñigo will like and develop feelings towards her not knowing that she is the same girl who he mocked and at the same time a Paroa who he grew up hating.[1]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Barbie Forteza as Mariposa de Guzman / Aira[2]
- Supporting cast
- Derrick Monasterio as Iñigo Villamor
- Joyce Ching as Rebecca "Becca" Sarmiento
- Ruru Madrid as Rasul
- Miguel Tanfelix as Joko Santos
- Tanya Garcia as Aurora[3]
- Agot Isidro as Amalia de Guzman
- Alicia Mayer as Rosanna Villamor
- Maritoni Fernandez as Belen Sarmiento
- Lexi Fernandez as Giselle Sarmiento
- Lani Mercado as Dahlia
- Gerard Pizarras as Adon
- Recurring cast
- Marc Acueza as Desmond
- Bianca Umali as Leah
- Shyr Valdez as Lani Santos
- German Moreno as Apo Pasko
- Jhoana Marie Tan as Lila
- Shermaine Santiago as Talisay
- Gino dela Peña as Roman
- Rita Daniela as Lizzy
- Rhen Escaño as Betty
- Janna Trites as Tess
- Robert Villar as Uno
- Isabel "Lenlen" Frial as Pao-pao
- Neil Ryan Sese as Armando Villamor
- Guest cast
- Kryshee Grengia as young Mariposa
- Ashley Cabrera as young Becca
- Byron Ortile as young Joko
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa earned a 12.1% rating.[4] While the final episode scored a 12.1% rating.[5]
References
- http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=70&articleId=863799
- "Barbie Forteza and Derrick Monasterio team up in GMA's Paroa, Ang Kwento ni Mariposa".
- Anarcon, James Patrick (November 25, 2020). "Tanya Garcia returns to GMA-7 after six years". Retrieved November 27, 2020.
- "AGB Nielsen Media Research: Mega Manila Household TV Ratings – March 1, 2013 (Friday)". March 5, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
- Tuazon, Nikko (March 5, 2013). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (February 28 to March 4): Juan dela Cruz and Indio go head-to-head in primetime race; GMA-7 maintains lead in weekend ratings". Retrieved March 1, 2018.