Tuesday, May 14, 2013

'Annaliza' on ABS-CBN Starring Andrea Brillantes, Zanjoe Marudo, Patrick Garcia

A new trailer for Annaliza, ABS-CBN's remake of the iconic television series has been released. The trailer features the main characters in the new series in scenes from upcoming episodes. The storyline can also be learned from the trailer which runs for over three minutes. According to a news report on the ABS-CBN News website, Annaliza will premiere later this year in the Kapamilya Network. No specific release date was announced. However, according to the show's Wikipedia page, it will start airing on May 20, 2013. It will reportedly replace the time slot to be vacated by the near-ending Little Champ, a show by Lito Lapid and JB Agustin.

The main Annaliza cast is composed of Andrea Brillantes, Denise Laurel, Kaye Abad, Zanjoe Marudo, Patrick Garcia, Carlo Aquino, Sue Ramirez, Khalil Ramos, Kyline Alcantara, Snooky Serna, Rio Locsin, Wowie de Guzman, Kiko Estrada, Shy Carlos, Jillian Aguila, Ces Quesada, Matet de Leon, Candy Pangilinan, and Gladys Reyes. Andrea Brillantes will be playing the title role. Brillantes previously appeared in several shows on ABS-CBN such as Pidol's Wonderland: Ispiritik, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Precious Heart Romances, Kahit Puso'y Masugatan, Ina Kapatid Anak, and Nandito Ako. She formerly used the screen name Blythe Gorostiza. Brillantes will also be appearing in the upcoming series Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin .

Annaliza is a remake of Anna Liza, a series that that was aired on the GMA Network from 1980 to 1986. Back then, it was a very popular and well-received series. The title character was portrayed by Julie Vega who suddenly passed away on May 6, 1985 at the very young age of 16. Her co-stars were Alicia Alonzo, Augusto Victa, Daria Ramirez, Robert Arevalo, Renato del Prado, Rey Abellana, Digna Kiocho, Leny Santos, Albert Martinez and Roderick Paulate.