| Alt name | Misery |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Writer | Aloy Adlawan |
| Director | Maryo J. de los Reyes |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Tata Betita |
| Open theme | "Kahit Magdusa" by Luke Mejares |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog |
| Num episodes | 80 |
| Executive producer | Camille Gomba-Montaño |
| Camera | Multiple-camera setup |
| Runtime | 25–35 minutes |
| Company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Network | GMA Network |
| First aired | May 12, 2008 |
| Last aired | August 29, 2008 |
Magdusa Ka ( / international title: Misery) is a 2008 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Based on a 1986 Philippine film of the same title, the series is the eighth instalment of Sine Novela. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Katrina Halili, Dennis Trillo and Iwa Moto. It premiered on May 12, 2008 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up. The series concluded on August 29, 2008 with a total of 80 episodes.
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Katrina Halili as Christine Salvador Doliente-Henson
- Dennis Trillo as Rodolfo "Rod" Henson[1]
- Iwa Moto as Millet Calpito
- Supporting cast
- Rita Avila as Victoria "Toyang" Salvador
- Gardo Versoza as Bernardo Doliente
- Liza Lorena as Perla Doliente
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Olivia Doliente[2]
- Ana Capri as Hedy
- Emilio Garcia as Gerry Henson
- Gabby Eigenmann as Roland Henson
- Rich Asuncion as Violy
- Prince Stefan as Sonny
- Luz Valdez as Bebang
- Guest cast
- Deborah Sun as Amanda
- Anton Bernardo as Victor
- Karla Estrada as Metring
- Blue Mark Roces as James
- Shirley Dalton as Lani
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Magdusa Ka earned a 24.3% rating.[3] The final episode scored a 24% rating.[4]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 37th International Emmy Awards | Best Telenovela | Magdusa Ka | [5] |
References
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (June 3, 2008). "Dennis Trillo returns to GMA-7 primetime via Gagambino". PEP. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 2, 2019). "Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network."". PEP. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (May 13, 2008). "TV Ratings (May 9–12): Maging Akin Ka Lamang ends on top while Magdusa Ka debuts at No. 1". PEP. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (September 2, 2008). "TV Ratings (Aug. 29-Sept. 1): Magdusa Ka ends with a bang, Una Kang Naging Akin opens strongly". PEP. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ "Magdusa Ka Nominated At The 37th Int'l Emmy Awards". The Philippine Star. October 15, 2009. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
External links
- Magdusa Ka at IMDb