Rosalka

*Rosalka*
Rosalka
	Title card
Genre	Drama; Fantasy; Horror;
Directed by	Jeffrey R. Jeturian; Rechie A. Del Carmen;
Starring	Empress Schuck; Felix Roco; Matt Evans;
Theme music composer	Rico J. Puno
Opening theme	"Lupa" by Erik Santos
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	115
Production
Executive producer	Sackey Prince Pendatun
Running time	35 minutes
Production company	Star Creatives
Release
Original network	ABS-CBN
Picture format	480i (SDTV)
Original release	May 17 –; October 22, 2010
External links
	Website

Rosalka is a 2010 Philippine drama starring Empress Schuck in the title role along with Matt Evans and Felix Roco.^[1]^[2]^[3] The series aired on ABS-CBN's Hapontastic afternoon block from May 17, 2010 to October 22, 2010 replacing Magkano ang Iyong Dangal?.

Plot[]

The story revolves around a young lady named Rosalka, judged and shunned by the public because of her "horrible" disability—all, except for a man who seems to accept her for who she is. But will their love stand the test of time—and of society, when the mystery of Rosalka's disability is made public? Rosa is carrying a monster inside her back that detaches itself every full moon which then transforms Rosa into a beautiful lady. The monster dies at the ending because of saving its and Rosa's mother from Wilfred.

Cast and characters[]

The cast of Rosalka

Main cast[]

Empress Schuck as Rosa Dimaano/Sophia
Felix Roco as Jason Sta. Maria
Matt Evans as Aries Abad

Supporting cast[]

Max Collins as Veronica Dominguez
Mickey Ferriols as Cecille Dimaano
Nikki Bacolod as Shane Balbas
Kier Legaspi as Jhun Dimaano
Dominic Ochoa as Wilfred Dominguez
Bernard Palanca as Ramon Sta. Maria
Maricar de Mesa as Cynthia Dominguez
Pretty Trisha as Tita Didi / Diana
DJ Durano as Teddy
Mila del Sol as Donya Carmen Sta. Maria

Extended cast[]

Ian Galliguez as Juvy
Justin Cuyugan as Johnny
Neil Coleta as Randy
Enrique Gil as Andrew
Lloyd Zaragoza as Gaspar
Paw Diaz as Lucy
Zeppi Borromeo as Noel
Cherry Lou as Maya
Gigi Locsin as Maricar
Jayssel Lucelo as Ronnie
Hyubs Azarcon
Leandro Baldemor
Arnold Reyes
Jenny Miller
Michael Conan
Micah Muñoz as Tony
Missy Maramara as Dixie

Special participation[]

Barbie Sabino as young Rosa
Maliksig Morales as young Jason
Cass Ponti as Jason's mother
Cherry Lou as Connie
Ina Feleo as Christine
Bam Romana as Henry
Martin del Rosario as young Johnny

Launch[]

Rosalka was launched as one of the ABS-CBN's offerings for the 2010, during the ABS-CBN Trade Launch and was announced during the Kapamilya Trade Launch held in Boracay.

Trivia[]

In Slavic mythology, there is a supernatural creature called "Rusalka" which generally resemble mermaids and nymphs.

Award[]

2010 PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Daytime-Drama Series"

References[]

^ Placente, Rommel (May 6, 2010). "Felix Roco dismisses rumored rift with dad Bembol Roco". PEP.ph.
^ Acosta, Ish (April 21, 2010). "Empress will soon play a hunchback named Rosalka". PEP.ph.
^ Almo, Nerisa (May 15, 2010). "Empress Schuck shares similar traits with her character in Rosalka". PEP.ph.

[1] Placente, Rommel (May 6, 2010). "Felix Roco dismisses rumored rift with dad Bembol Roco". PEP.ph.

[2] Acosta, Ish (April 21, 2010). "Empress will soon play a hunchback named Rosalka". PEP.ph.

[3] Almo, Nerisa (May 15, 2010). "Empress Schuck shares similar traits with her character in Rosalka". PEP.ph.

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