Maria La Del Barrio On Primetime

The Original Maria La Del Barrio.  Image from www.esmas.com

How many of you was able to catch the innocent look of Thalia during the 90s hit Mexican Telenovelas? I’m one way or the other you have watch one of Thalia’s famous Telenovelas. I think most of us were captivate by the story and the interesting chemistry of Maria and Luis.
After a few years of waiting ABS-CBN and Televisa is proudly presenting the captivating tale of love that is sure to engage the hearts of every Kapamilya viewer this season! Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee, two of the hottest stars in the industry today will give life to the characters of Maria Hernandez and Luis Dela Vega in Maria La Del Barrio.

Under the direction of Rory B. Quintos and Richard Somes, Maria La Del Barrio delve into the lives of Maria and Luis as they search for true love, even amidst their pasts and their conflicting present lives.

Sharing the limelight is Angel Aquino, who will portray the role of Victoria Montenegro-Dela Vega, mother of Luis Fernando. Ian Veneracion plays as her husband who has a past with Assunta de Rossi who plays Maria’s mother. Also Comedy Queen Aiai delas Alas takes on a very special role as Casilda, Maria’s adoptive mother.

Maria La Del Barrio serves as a comeback for Paw Diaz on the television scene. Paw, a batchmate of Erich and Arron Villaflor in Star Circle Quest, will portray Soraya’s character, the woman who will stand between Maria and Luis’ romance. Arron, on the other hand, plays the role of Vladimir who has a soft spot in Maria’s heart.

Other cast members include Jake Roxas, Katya Santos, Gio Alvarez, Atoy Co, Jane Oineza, Badjie Mortiz and K Brosas.

The Maria La Del Barrio were shot in the beautiful scenic Tagaytay and Cavite, and with a script led by Denise O’Hara and Henry Quitain’s team, Maria La Del Barrio promises a whole new viewing experience. As to what Erich expressed “Pinaghirapan po naming ang bawat eksena at mas pinaganda pa para mas lalo ninyong ma-enjoy and panonood.

Witness how fate and love twist the life of Maria and Luis in the Pinoy Version of Maria La Del Barrio, premiering on August 15 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.