Dwarfina

2011 Philippine television series

Drama
Romantic fantasy

Written by

Aloy Adlawan
Maridas Garbes-Severino
Agnes Gagelonia Uligan
Michiko Yamamoto

Directed byMike TuvieraCreative directorJun LanaStarringHeart EvangelistaTheme music composerToto SofiosoOpening theme"Tangi Kong Hiling" by Julie Anne San JoseCountry of originPhilippinesOriginal languageTagalogNo. of episodes83ProductionExecutive producerMichele R. BorjaProduction locations

Metro Manila, Philippines
Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines

Editors

Virgilio Custodio
Eddie Esmedia
Noel S. Mauricio II

Camera setupMultiple-camera setupRunning time19–37 minutesProduction companyGMA Entertainment TVOriginal releaseNetworkGMA NetworkReleaseJanuary 10 (2011-01-10) –
May 6, 2011 (2011-05-06)

Dwarfina is a 2011 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mike Tuviera, it stars Heart Evangelista in the title role. It premiered on January 10, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Grazilda. The series concluded on May 6, 2011 with a total of 83 episodes. It was replaced by Munting Heredera in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Cast and characters

Cast

Heart Evangelista

Dennis Trillo

Iwa Moto

Lead cast

Heart Evangelista as Dwarfina / Yna / Fina^[2]

Supporting cast

Dennis Trillo as Lyndon^[3]
Janice de Belen as Marissa
Cris Villanueva as Kardo
Chanda Romero as Selya
Mark Bautista as Estong
Iwa Moto as Lucille^[4]
Kylie Padilla as Chloe^[5]
Derrick Monasterio as Darius
Yogo Singh as Buddy
Jestoni Alarcon as Dito Calixto
Jackie Lou Blanco as Dita Aviana^[6]
Angelika Dela Cruz as Romera
Emilio Garcia as Hulyanto
Pauleen Luna as Gwendina
Tony Mabesa as Nuno Umberto
Will Devaughn as Elvin
Gerard Pizarras as Marcell
Bearwin Meily as Willy
Vaness del Moral as Kamila
Mico Aytona as Dwentukin
Leah Scarlet Boises as Hilda

Guest cast

Lani Mercado as Andrea
Glenda Garcia as Susan
John Apacible as Andong
Lloyd Samartino as Orland
Junyka Santarin as younger Fina / Dwarfina
Nathaniel Britt as younger Lyndon
Christine Joy De Guzman as younger Lucille
Scott Murthy McKenzel as younger Elvin
Jhiz Deocardez as younger Dwentukin
Edelweise Tuaven as younger Gwendina
Princess Gamboa as younger Dita
Lala Tan as younger Kamila
Bella Flores as Flora
Jaya as Lelang Gorya
Fabio Ide as Dwenstein / Dwendelstilskin
Sheena Halili as Sabrina
Rufa Mae Quinto as Dwenkikay

Production

Principal photography commenced in December 2010.^[7]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of Dwarfina earned a 15.4% rating.^[8]

References

^ "Dwarfina | Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
^ "Phil Buzz". Phil Buzz. Archived from the original on December 29, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
^ "The larger-than-life adventures of Dwarfina begin January 10". The Philippine Star. January 8, 2011. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ Llanes, Rommel R. (December 12, 2010). "Iwa Moto on the neverending rumor: "Uulitin ko, hindi po ako kasal, hindi po ako buntis."". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
^ Bautista, Mario E. (April 30, 2011). "Kylie on her own". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 2, 2019). "Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network."". PEP. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
^ Paglicawan, Mc Richard (December 14, 2010). "Dwarfina ng GMA7, nagsimula nang mag-taping!". Lionheartv. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ Santiago, Erwin (January 14, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Jan. 10-13): Dwarfina makes a big impact; The Baker King invades primetime". PEP. Archived from the original on December 29, 2020. Retrieved March 5, 2018.