Dyesebel

Dyesebel

2008 · 1 season · 125 eps · ★ 7.0 · Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy

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Dyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel about a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo. The series premiered on April 28, 2008 and was expected to air for 25 weeks or 125 episodes, with Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the lead roles, and Joyce E. Bernal at the helm. The series ended on October 17, 2008. It was internationally aired on GMA Pinoy TV, which became a huge success to viewers abroad. Dyesebel is a popular mermaid character created by renowned graphic novelist Mars Ravelo. The story has been adapted into five films and a spin-off, throughout the timeline of 1953 to 1996. Edna Luna, Vilma Santos, Alma Moreno, Alice Dixson, and Charlene Gonzales had all played the lead role in the big screen, and all of them reached greater heights after playing the role. Ara Mina played a cameo role in this character in the television series Darna.

Created by Mars Ravelo, Dode Cruz

Network: GMA Network

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Cast

Marian Rivera Dyesebel Montemayor-Legaspi / Isabel
Dingdong Dantes Fredo Legaspi
Michelle Madrigal Berbola
Alfred Vargas Erebus
Rufa Mae Quinto Amafura
Jean Garcia Lucia Montemayor / Ava Legaspi
Bianca King Betty Salcedo
Mylene Dizon Dyangga
Ricky Davao Juan Legaspi

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