'Anna Luna' returns on IBC-13 starting March 3

February 28, 2014

'Abby Bautista is the new Anna Luna, the title character that was originally played by Margarita Fuentes (inset). Business unit head Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo differentiates IBC's comeback and remake of Anna Luna that was first aired on ABS-CBN during the '90s.'

Although IBC-13 has shows which became known and popular through international franchises (like Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, The Weakest Link, Star for a Night, Born to be a Superstar, The Million Second Quiz), the network also prides itself on having original programs which is the signature local treasures. There’s DMZ-TV, Express Balita, PBA and even the trend-setting fantaseryes are Carita de Angel and Janella in Wonderland, as well as the primetime comedy shows Maya Loves Sir Chief and T.O.D.A.S.

IBC-13 beefs up its afternoon programming block as it brings back the classic Pinoy soap opera from six years two decades ago. Anna Luna topbilled by the 11-year-old child actress Abby Bautista as the lead roles, the most successful dramaserye will touched the hearts of Filipino viewers who cried as they enjoyed that the series made a grand comeback and will be premiered on March 3, Monday to Friday at 2:45 p.m.

The classic 90's soap opera returns to television showed on daytime television and set to launch the career of child actress Abby who has proven her acting prowess by playing remarkable roles of 5 Girls and Daddy.

Anna Luna also marks the newest Kapinoy star Matt Evans' first ever portrayal as a young father in the small screen as TJ Corpuz, the rising teen actress Tricia Santos as Claire Corpuz, Albie Casiño as Albert Corpuz, Ingrid dela Paz as Eunice Dominguez and Dominic Roque as Alex Dominguez.

They will also joined by Maricar Reyes who she is portrayed as the lovingly mother Emily Corpuz and the Filipino action star Jeric Raval as his father Congressman Arnulfo Corpuz.

The soap opera is the original intellectual property of Zenaida O. Soriano, the wife of producer-director Gil Soriano. This story is focused on the good values, parents, Filipino family, and in school for kids and teens.

Separated from her mother after an accident at sea, Anna Luna (Abby Bautista) is forced to live in the city with her estranged grandmother, Dona Martina Dominguez (Perla Bautista).

Anna Luna is unwanted in the Dominguez mansion. To the old woman, she is a constant reminder of her daughter's disobedience by marrying a poor man Erwin Dominguez (Lloyd Samartino). To a greedy aunt and an irksome cousin, she is a threat to the inheritance.

It was about the struggle of Anna Luna and her father (Rodjun Cruz) to be reunited after a tragedy separated them. Is Anna Luna vowed to do her student kid in elementary school and see her whole family? An attractive and intelligent high school teenage girl named Clare Corpuz (Tricia Santos) who is the same year level to gave a school's prom like wearing a sailor dress. She meets the graduating high school teenager and suitor brother Albert Corpuz (Albie Casiño) as she is the love relationship.

IBC president and CEO Boots Anson-Roa said that Anna Luna will enhance the station's afternoon programming which is aired immediately before the noontime show APO Tanghali Na!, 12 noon to 2:45 p.m.

Roa also revealed that the success of primetime: two fantasy series Carita de Angel and Janella in Wonderland, drama series Only Me and You and Your Heart, My Love, and is expected to increase further the ranking of IBC-13 known as Ito'ng Bagong Channel 13 in terms of viewership.

Also included in the cast are Lloyd Samartino, Kyline Alcantara, Milkcah Nacion as the kid villain Eunice, Kristoff Meneses, Alexandra Quiambao, Kyle Kevin Ang, Jillian Aguila, Dale Baldillo, Karen Reyes, Piero Vergara, Jovic Susim, Alyanna Angeles, Terence Baylon, Lani Mercado, Chris Bugoy, Serena Dalrymple, Bart Guingona, Barbie Sabino, Bryce Viray, Perla Bautista, Jerico Redrico and Vangie Labanan.

Anna Luna is produced by Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo's business unit, created by Zenaida O. Soriano, executive producers Rowie Valencia and Lorna Feliciano, and directed by Mervyn Brondial.

Don’t miss the premiere of Anna Luna this January 19 at 2:45 p.m. after APO Tanghali Na! on IBC-13's HapoNation. For updates, like the show’s official Facebook page at facebook.com/annalunaofficial or follow @annalunaofficial on Twitter and share your thoughts using the hashtag #AnnaLunaAngPagbabalik.

Anna Luna: Ang Pagbabalik (Trailer)
 * Noon Nobyembre 27, 1989
 * Si Margarita Fuentes bilang Anna Luna
 * May noong 1994 hanggang tapos ng 1995
 * Ngunit hanggang kailan si Anna Luna?
 * Ang ikalawang alkat
 * At ngayong 2015
 * (1989-1990-1991-1992-1993-1994-1995-1996-1997-1998-1999-2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-2005-2006-2007-2008-2009-2010-2011-2012-2013-2014)
 * Siya si Anna Luna
 * Ay magbabalik na...
 * Inihahandog ng:
 * IBC
 * Ang pagbabalik sa Philippine television
 * Ngayon sa bagong bahay
 * Bagong pamilya mayroong drama
 * Ang batang teleserye sa hapon nito