Julia Barretto and Enrique Gil Fall for Each Other in 'Mira Bella'

Kapamilya stars Julia Barretto and Enrique Gil are set to capture the hearts of primetime TV viewers as they team up for the first time in ABS-CBN’s upcoming fantasy series “Mira Bella,” which premieres this March.

“All artists, especially newcomers like me, dream to have our own teleserye. And with this opportunity given to me by ABS-CBN, I promise to do my best for our show,” said Julia.

Like Julia, Enrique admitted that he is also excited for the premiere of “Mira Bella.”

“This is my first ever fantaserye and I can’t wait to share it with the viewers. It’s a new experience that has taught me new things and has given me the chance to work with other great actors for the first time. It is very refreshing,” he said.

Meanwhile, Julia and Enrique shared that they believe that the primetime audience will enjoy the narrative of their program. “’Mira Bella’ is perfect for the whole family this upcoming summer season. It is a story about family, love, and acceptance. TV viewers, especially the younger generation, will surely learn a lot from our story,” Julia shared.

Julia will portray the character of a young girl cursed to have a wood-like skin named Mira, who is secretly admired by her blind best friend Jeremy, who will be played by Enrique.

Despite her extraordinary characteristic, Mira grows up as an obedient and kind-hearted child because of her stepparents Osang (Pokwang) and Paeng (John ‘Sweet’ Lapus).

Also joining Julia, Enrique, Sweet, and Pokwang in “Mira Bella” are Sam Concepcion, Mylene Dizon, James Blanco, Mika dela Cruz, and Gloria Diaz. It is directed by Erick Salud, Jojo Saguin, and Jerome Pobocan.

“Mira Bella” is the newest masterpiece of Dreamscape Entertainment Television, the group that created the phenomenal drama series “Walang Hanggan,” top-rating superhero teleserye “Juan dela Cruz,” and the timely series “Honesto,” which is already nearing its finale.

Don’t miss the beginning of a beautiful love story in “Mira Bella” this March on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

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Anne Curtis Teases with New Dyesebel Look

Actress Anne Curtis was seen in a glamorous Dyesebel look in a pictorial for the upcoming ABS-CBN fantaserye Dyesebel. Photos of Anne were uploaded in Instagram by Raymond Santiago and Lala Flores, who did the actress' hair and make-up, respectively.

In the photos, Anne Curtis donned a long curly hair, typical of the mermaid Dyesebel. However, she was not in a mermaid suit, instead wearing a mermaid-inspired royal blue dress designed by Francis Libiran. Anne's glam Dyesebel look was completed by an ornate headdress. 

Anne Curtis is currently training in swimming for her role as Dyesebel. The teleserye, which also stars Sam Milby and Gerald Anderson, will start taping soon in time for their pilot this summer. Check out the huge cast of Dyesebel here. 

Photos courtesy of Raymond Santiago and Lala Flores

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Anne Curtis on GMA-7's Kambal Sirena: "Syempre, iba pa rin ang orig."

It was inddeed a happy new year for Anne Curtis as she was chosen to play the most-coveted role of Dyesebel on TV for the ABS-CBN adaptation of the classic mermaid tale of late novelist Mars Ravelo. The announcement was made last January 9 (read here).

The decision to cast Anne Curtis as Dyesebel was backed by marketing research with the results showing the actress-host as top choice to play the love-lorn mermaid. In her interview, Anne revealed that she was offered the role a day before the big announcement. 

"I’ve seen the film versions of past Dyesebels like Vilma Santos, Alma Moreno, Alice Dixson, Charlene Gonzales and even the one with Marian Rivera, at maihanay lang ako sa kanila is already a big honor for me." quipped Anne who promised to give her all to be the best Dyesebel.

When asked to comment on GMA-7's upcoming mermaid show Kambal Sirena starring Louise delos Reyes which will reportedly compete against her Dyesebel this summer, Anne said: "It’s okay. Lahat naman, may right gumawa, but siyempre, iba yung original at all-time classic talaga."

For this ABS-CBN Dyesebel remake, Anne will be paired with ex-flame Sam Milby as the merman Liro and Gerald Anderson as Dyesebel's human lover Fredo (click here for the complete cast). 

Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel on ABS-CBN will be directed by Don Cuaresma and Francis Xavier Pasion under Dreamscape Entertainment.

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Meet the Cast of ABS-CBN Dyesebel 2014

ABS-CBN has officially revealed the cast of the most anticipated fantaserye of the year, its own adaptation of Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel. The announcement was made Thursday afternoon, making Anne Curtis teary-eyed as she was the one chosen to play the title role (read related article here).

"It's another dream come true. Sobra lang akong speechless kasi ang laking project nito. Sinasabi ko noon dream role ko Dyesebel. So ito na, 2014, great way to start the year, " an emotional Anne Curtis said in a press conference.

Anne, who said she only found out that she bagged the role on Wednesday, vowed to do her best as the mermaid Dyesebel and will study fin swimming to take her portrayal to the next level. Doing mermaid roles is not new to Anne, however, since she also played the mermaid goddess in ABS-CBN fantaserye Dyosa.

Serving as Anne's leading men in Dyesebel are hot and hunky actors Gerald Anderson and Sam Milby. Gerald will play Dyesebel's mortal lover Fredo, while Sam will be the merman Liro, playing the triangle from under the sea.

Aside from Anne, Gerald and Sam, other members of the cast include Eula Valdes, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gabby Concepcion, Neil Coleta, Bangs Garcia, David Chua, Young JV, Ogie Diaz, and Ms. Ai Ai Delas Alas.

Dyesebel, which is directed by Don Cuaresma and Francis Xavier Pasion under Dreamscape Entertainment, will finally make a splash this summer 2014. 

Photos courtesy of Eric John Salut

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Anne Curtis is Dyesebel, ABS-CBN Confirms

The wait is over! ABS-CBN has just revealed the lucky star who will play Dyesebel and she is no other than Anne Curtis. The announcement was made Thursday in a press conference which made the hashtag #Dyesebel and terms Anne Curtis is Dyesebel a top trending topic on Twitter.

Anne Curtis is not new to mermaid roles as she once played one in the fantaserye Dyosa where she played the three goddess characters including a mermaid named Dyosa Agua. The said series also stars Sam Milby, who will join Anne in Dyesebel as Liro, along with Gerald Anderson who will play Dyesebel's mortal lover Fredo.

READ: Meet the complete cast of ABS-CBN Dyesebel 2014

Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel will be the first time that Anne and Gerald will be paired up in a teleserye. Meanwhile, Anne and Sam were co-stars in Maging Sino Ka Man and also worked together in the movie Babe, I Love You.

ABS-CBN started to air teasers for Dyesebel November last year which heightened the anticipation of the fans. The guessing game on who will play Dyesebel also intensified since then.

Before the official confirmation, actresses who are reportedly being considered to play the love-lorn mermaid Dyesebel in this ABS-CBN adaptation aside from Anne include KC Concepcion, Angel Locsin, Erich Gonzales, Sarah Geronimo, Maja Salvador, Jessy Mendiola and Kim Chiu.

Dyesebel will start taping soon and the show is expected to air summer of 2014. This is another Dreamscape Entertainment production and will be directed by Don Cuaresma and Francis Xavier Pasion.

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Kim Chiu is Dyesebel in ABS-CBN Remake?

Actress Kim Chiu is said to be the one chosen to play the role of the love-lorn mermaid Dyesebel on ABS-CBN. According to a report by Salve Asis on The Philippine Star, Kim Chiu bagged the most-coveted role of Dyesebel.

"Si Kim Chiu pala ang final choice para maging Dyesebel ng ABS-CBN. Kasalukuyan na raw nagti-training si Kim at any moment ay magti-taping sila," Asis wrote on her column published Monday.

Early this year, ABS-CBN has finalized the deal on the network's acquisition of 13 titles or characters created by Mars Ravelo, including the superheroine Darna, the everyman-superhero character Captain Barbell and the love-lorn mermaid Dyesebel. This sparked the guessing game on the lucky (and deserving) actors who get to portray them.

The network started to air teasers for Dyesebel last month which heightened the anticipation of the fans. Early reports had Anne Curtis, KC Concepcion, Angel Locsin, Erich Gonzales, Sarah Geronimo, Maja Salvador and Kim Chiu in the list of actresses being considered for the role.

Although there's no official confirmation from the network yet, Kim Chiu's fans are now jumping for joy while others said that the role doesn't fit Kim and insisted their favorites for Dyesebel, including Anne Curtis and Jessy Mendiola. The latter was recently rumored to have bagged the role of Dyesebel and if we are to take hints from posts in social media, Jessy might have been the chosen one, trying new hair extensions that could possibly be for her mermaid role.

If Kim Chiu is indeed Dyesebel, it's a no brainer that Xian Lim will be her lover Fredo. The two are currently busy promoting their second movie together, Bride for Rent.

Whether it's Kim Chiu or Jessy Mendiola, great interest has now been generated for Dyesebel and the only thing we could do is wait for the official announcement very soon.

Dyesebel will start taping in January and the show is expected to air first quarter of 2014. This is another Dreamscape Entertainment production and will be directed by Don Cuaresma and Francis Xavier Pasion.

Photo courtesy of @Lynnn1102

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ABS-CBN Dyesebel Auditions on December 23 and 27 | Come and Go See!

ABS-CBN and Dreamscape entertainment television will be holding auditions for the upcoming fantaserye Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel. The team are looking for young adult mermen, mermaids, kid mermen and mermaids and the one who will be playing the young Dyesebel.

For young adult mermen (male) and mermaids (female), those who will audition must be a good swimmer (with tail), no skin allergies (especially when it comes to prosthetics) and without inhibitions (expect to wear swimsuits).

Those who will audition for the young Dyesebel role must be kids 6-8 years old, good swimmers (with tail) and without skin allergies (prosthetics). The team is also in need of young mermen and mermaids with the same classification as the young Dyesebel.

Auditions will be held on December 23 and 27 (Monday and Friday), 1-6 PM at the ABS-CBN compound, 14th floor Conference Hall, ELJ Building, Mother Ignacia St., Quezon City. Please look for Ms. Jem Jimenez.

Come and go see to be part of the next big fantaserye of ABS-CBN, Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel!

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Bea Alonzo Considers Playing Dyesebel; Returns to TV Early 2014

Actress Bea Alonzo is willing to play the love-lorn mermaid Dyesebel when the character returns on television for the much-anticipated ABS-CBN remake of the famous Mars Ravelo work.

Bea Alonzo was believed to play Dyesebel because of her Instagram posts showing the actress' fondness of swimming nowadays. In an interview with entertainment site Pep.ph, Bea said that if ever the role will be given to her, she will consider it as this will be her very first fantaserye if ever. 

However, Bea Alonzo might not be donning the mermaid costume since her comeback teleserye on ABS-CBN next year will be a drama. This was revealed by the actress to ABS-CBN News, saying that she's excited to give life to another character which is totally different from her past roles.

"Basta istorya ito ng paghihiganti. Maganda siya. Mature siya for me pero nandiyan tayo, let’s try new things all the time," she said.

According to Bea, the series might start grinding January for release first quarter of 2014. Bea, however, refused to divulge further details about the project, including the actors who will be joining her in the said teleserye.

"I’m doing a soap. Hindi pa yata puwede sabihin kasi wala pang final, may ginagawa pa kasi 'yung dapat kong makakasama. Sana matuloy kasi hindi ko pa sila ever nakakasama.”

The upcoming project will be under Dreamscape Entertainment of Deo Endrinal. 

Bea Alonzo was last seen on a teleserye via A Beautiful Affair, her reunion series with John Lloyd Cruz, which ended early 2013. For the rest of the year, Bea became busy with movie projects such as Four Sisters and A Wedding  and She's The One, which both did well in the box office.

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Judy Ann Santos Not Leaving ABS-CBN, New Teleserye in the Works

Teleserye Queen Judy Ann Santos will remain as a Kapamilya, Dreamscape Entertainment Adprom head Biboy Arboleda confirmed to Journal Online after reports that Juday will be transferring networks surfaced.

According to reports, Judy Ann Santos will sign a new contract with ABS-CBN anytime soon. There are also ongoing talks between ABS-CBN executives and Judy Ann's camp about the said contract renewal and the projects that she will be doing.

Direk Lauren Dyogi, ABS-CBN TV Production Entertainment head, confirmed via Twitter that the network have wonderful offers for Juday. 

"Hopefully Judai accepts the new project we offered her. Bago na naman for her. Judai is well-loved. Thanks for giving her your full support. I think she will stay, [we] will pray for that," Direk Lauren said in a series of tweet replies.

Direk Lauren also clarified the issue about Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala being cut short. He said that the creators don't want to extend the story unnecessarily. As one of the best crafted soaps of ABS-CBN, they wanted the story to be short but powerful, the reason it will only run for 13 weeks.

However, it was Judy Ann who requested to end the soap's run two months short of its planned airing, instead of being moved to a later timeslot (4th in primetime after the evening newscast) to give way for the KathNiel teleserye Got to Believe.

Judy Ann Santos teleserye Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala will air its finale episode on August 23 and Dreamscape Entertainment is trusting Juday a new teleserye after she has renewed her contract with ABS-CBN.

Meanwhile, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla's Got to Believe is expected to premiere on August 26 right after Juan Dela Cruz. Family drama Muling Buksan Ang Puso will take Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala's timeslot and will be pitted against My Husband's Lover.

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Julia Montes and Enrique Gil Topbill ABS-CBN Teleserye 'Muling Buksan Ang Puso'

ABS-CBN has announced that its newest Primetime Bida drama series tentatively titled Muling Buksan Ang Puso will be topbilled by two of today’s most promising stars, Julia Montes and Enrique Gil, in celebration of 60 years of Philippine Television. 

Coming from Julia’s successful series “Mara Clara” and “Walang Hanggan,” and Enrique’s “Budoy” and “Princess and I,” the two Kapamilya young stars are set to return in Primetime TV as they star in the newest teleserye that will surely open the hearts of everyone. 

Because of the fans’ growing excitement for Julia and Enrique’s tandem, the hashtags such as #ExcitedForJuliaMontesAndEnriqueGilTeleserye and #HappyJulQuenDay recently made it to the list of nationwide trending topic in the popular social networking site Twitter. 

Watch out for Julia and Enrique’s newest teleserye Muling Buksan Ang Puso in ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. 

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