Magdusa Ka

2008 Philippine television drama series

Katrina Halili
Dennis Trillo
Iwa Moto

Theme music composerTata BetitaOpening theme"Kahit Magdusa" by Luke MejaresCountry of originPhilippinesOriginal languageTagalogNo. of episodes80ProductionExecutive producerCamille Gomba-MontañoCamera setupMultiple-camera setupRunning time25–35 minutesProduction companyGMA Entertainment TVOriginal releaseNetworkGMA NetworkReleaseMay 12 (2008-05-12) –
August 29, 2008 (2008-08-29)

Magdusa Ka (International title: Misery / transl. you suffer) 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 replacing Maging Akin Ka Lamang. The series concluded on August 29, 2008 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by Una Kang Naging Akin in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

Cast

Katrina Halili

Dennis Trillo

Iwa Moto

Lead cast

Katrina Halili as Christine Salvador Doliente-Henson
Dennis Trillo as Rodolfo "Rod" Henson
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^[1]
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 Aling 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.^[2] While the final episode scored a 24% rating.^[3]

Accolades

Accolades received by *Magdusa Ka*
Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2009	37th International Emmy Awards	Best Telenovela	Magdusa Ka	Nominated	^[4]

References

^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 2, 2019). "Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network."". PEP. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
^ "Maging Akin ends on top, Magdusa Ka debuts at No. 1". GMA Network. May 13, 2008. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
^ 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 March 7, 2018.
^ "Magdusa Ka Nominated At The 37th Int'l Emmy Awards". The Philippine Star. October 15, 2009. Retrieved December 21, 2021.