| Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | |
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 Title card | |
| Also known as | The Secret of Annasandra |
| Genre | Fantasy drama |
| Created by |
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| Written by |
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| Directed by | Albert Langitan[1] |
| Creative director | Jun Lana |
| Starring | Andrea Torres |
| Theme music composer |
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| Opening theme | "Lihim" by Maricris Garcia |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 88 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Darling Pulido-Torres |
| Producer | Mavic Tagbo |
| Production locations | Manila, Philippines |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 17–27 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | October 6, 2014 – February 6, 2015 |
Ang Lihim ni Annasandra (International title: The Secret of Annasandra) is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars Andrea Torres in the title role. It premiered on October 6, 2014 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on February 6, 2015 with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]
Premise[edit]
Annasandra is the daughter of Belinda and Carlos. Events will lead to Annasandra to be cursed as an "awok". Her loved ones keep her real identity a secret to protect her from being misjudged, from being hurt and hurting other people.[3]
Cast and characters[edit]
- Lead cast
- Andrea Torres as Annasandra Vergara[4]
- Supporting cast
- Mikael Daez as William Benitez[5]
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Esmeralda Salvador
- Pancho Magno as Enrico Sanchez
- Glydel Mercado as Belinda Vergara
- Emilio Garcia as Carlos Vergara
- Maria Isabel Lopez as Rosario Salvador
- Joyce Burton as Hazel Benitez
- Erika Padilla as Rebecca "Becca" Sanchez
- Arthur Solinap as Kenneth Gabriel
- Cris Villonco as Lorraine Armada
- Guest cast
- Mike Lloren as Enrico's father
- Barbara Miguel as Annicka "Nikay" Sanchez
- Glenda Garcia as Enrico's mother
- Chinggoy Alonzo as Wilfredo Armada
- Juan Rodrigo as Jojo Salvador
- AJ Dee as Alex Benitez
- Winwyn Marquez as Tiana
- Mon Confiado as Dalik
- Dianne Hernandez as Stella
- Arianne Bautista as a reporter
- Rocco Nacino as Reneé
- Karel Marquez as Cecilia
- Gabriel de Leon as Jimmy
- Mercedes Cabral as Saling
- Joko Diaz as Emong
- Mega Unciano as Mikee
- Tess Bomb as Myrna
Production[edit]
Principal photography commenced in July 2014.[5] Filming concluded in January 2015.[6]
Ratings[edit]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Ang Lihim ni Annasandra earned a 14.3% rating.[7] While the final episode scored a 17.4% rating.[8]
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | Ang Lihim ni Annasandra | Nominated | [9] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Mystifying 'Annasandra'". The Manila Times. October 4, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ^ "Ang Lihim ni Annasandra (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ "Ang Lihim ni Annasandra". GMA Network. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ "Meet stars of Ang Lihim Ni Annasandra - Manila Standard Today". Manila Standard Today. Archived from the original on July 25, 2014.
- ^ a b "Mikael Daez on new fantaserye Ang Lihim Ni Annasandra: "Maganda ang kutob ko sa serye na ito..."". PEP.
- ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (February 7, 2015). "Mikael Daez discloses most difficult scene he shot for Ang Lihim Ni Annasandra". PEP. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (October 20, 2014). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (October 6-12, 2014): Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon finale week beats Hiram na Alaala". PEP. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (February 22, 2015). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Feb 2-8, 2015): Ang Lihim ni Annasandra finale becomes third-most watched episode". PEP. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ "Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". Rappler. December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
