(PhilStarLife) What would happen if a modern Filipina steps into the world of Jose Rizal’s novels?
It’s time to visit ‘History’ through ‘HERstory’ as GMA launches new historical-fantasy drama Maria Clara at Ibarra.
On September 21, Wednesday, GMA revealed the official cast and a new teaser for their upcoming TV series which will make its world premiere on October 3, 2022. The show described as a “soap opera that promotes nationalism and love of country” takes inspiration from Rizal’s classic works, with a Gen Z twist.
Starring Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza, Maria Clara at Ibarra’s story revolves around Klay, a Gen Z nursing student who wakes up and finds herself in the world of Jose Rizal’s novels, Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) and El Filibusterismo (The Reign of Greed) set during the Spanish colonization period in the Philippines.
In the series, Klay crosses paths with characters Crisostomo Ibarra, played by Dennis Trillo, and Maria Clara portrayed by Julie Anne San Jose.
The show will also feature prominent actors playing the roles of Narsing (Manilyn Reynes), Padre Damaso (Tirso Cruz III), Kapitan Tiago (Juan Rodrigo), Elias (Rocco Nacino), Mang Adong (Dennis Padilla), Sisa (Andrea Torres), Tiya Isabel (Ces Quesada)… Read More
