FlordeLiza
FlordeLiza is a 2015 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Based on a 1981 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, Claudio "Tots" D. Sanchez-Mariscal IV and Alan Chanliongco, it stars Ashley Sarmiento, Rhed Bustamante, Jolina Magdangal, Marvin Agustin, Desiree del Valle, Carlo Aquino and Valerie Concepcion. It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from January 19 to August 28, 2015, replacing Kapamilya Blockbusters and was replaced by All of Me.
Synopsis
Follow the story of Crisanto, a soldier who went to other places to fight in a war about two groups with different beliefs. In the middle of his fight, he met Florida. Crisanto, who has a family to return to, didn't resist the temptation and had a child with Florida named Flor, a sweet little girl who loves them dearly. One day, the enemy's side surprisingly attacked Crisanto. To protect Flor from the war, he forced her to hide in their house. After the war, because of the wounds and bruises that Crisanto got, he was very ill and couldn’t move properly. Beth, Crisanto's beautiful wife, hired a helper to take care of Crisanto. She did not know, but she accidentally hired Florida. She also did not know that Florida and Crisanto have had a child. Days after, Beth decides that Florida's child can live in their house. Beth and Crisanto's child, Liza, a little girl who is seen taken care by her nanny Annie, and Flor became best friends without knowing that Flor is her half-sister.Cast and characters
Main cast
- Ashley Sarmiento as Flor M. Maristela – Ida and Crisanto's daughter, Arnold and Beth's stepdaughter, and Liza's half-sister. She is a innocent little girl who befriends her half-sister Liza, who originally the girls are enemies before they are friends, Flor is very good at school, after she is accused for pushing her down the stairs, she realizes that it was Liza doing this to her, at the end of the series, she and Liza are saved by their father Crisanto, and she loses her mother Ida.
- Rhed Bustamante as Liza P. Maristela – Beth and Crisanto's daughter, and Flor's half-sister. Originally, she argues with her half-sister Flor, but she becomes best friends with her after she apologized to her for what she did to her as Flor forgives her for everything, at school, she had a huge fight with her female classmate, and she often gets in trouble for faking her broken arm and her blindness, after she faked her own blindness, her phone is destroyed by her father and her mother Beth kicked her out of the house as part of her attempt, however, after days, she apologized to her on her birthday, at the end of the series, she and Flor are saved by their father Crisanto.
- Jolina Magdangal as Florida "Ida" Malubay-Magsakay — Crisanto's ex-mistress and Flor's mother. She dies at the end of the series, leaving Arnold and Flor.
- Marvin Agustin as Crisanto Maristela — Flor & Liza’s father, Beth's husband, and Ida's ex-lover. At the end of the series, he saved Flor and Liza from Daisy.
- Desiree del Valle as Elizabeth "Beth" S. Perez-Maristela — Crisanto’s wife, Liza’s mother, and Flor's stepmother. Originally, she hated Flor and wants her to stay away from Liza, but she apologized to her and loves her very much when Liza tries to argue with her, Beth is a very beautiful woman who supports Flor, after Liza faked her blindness, Beth attempts to kick her out of the house in anger and tears, however, on her birthday, she apologized to her, at the end of the series, after her hair is cut, she consoled Flor about Ida's death.
- Carlo Aquino as Arnold Magsakay — Florida's husband and Flor's stepfather. He becomes a widower to Flor after Ida dies at the end of the series.
- Valerie Concepcion as Teacher Daisy C. Hizon — Flor and Liza's dance teacher who has an obsession over Flor and Crisanto. Recruits Liza into her plans by emotionally manipulating her into believing her parents love Flor more than her. She later unfollows Liza after Beth attempts to kick her out of the house, at the end of the series, she tried to kidnap Flor and Liza but Crisanto saved the little girls, defeating her.
Supporting cast
- Elizabeth Oropesa as Lorena Sanchez-Perez — Beth's mother, Liza's grandmother, and Flor's step grandmother.
- Tetchie Agbayani as Teresa Malubay — Florida's mother and Flor's grandmother.
- Juan Rodrigo as Mariano "Nano" Perez — Beth's father, Liza's grandfather, and Flor's step grandfather who is a lung cancer survivor.
- Tess Antonio as Annie — The rude, talkative, argumentative, and overly dramatic housemaid of the Maristela family. She prefers Flor more than Liza, who originally prefers her before Flor's arrival, she often argues with Rona.
- Joey Paras as Rona — Beth's best friend who constantly argues with Annie. He cares deeply about Flor.
- Edward Mendez as Manuel "Manny" S. Perez — Beth's unemployed younger brother.
- Lemuel Pelayo as Jojo S. Perez — Beth's youngest brother.
- Johan Santos as Miguel Fontanillas — Crisanto's friend.
- Ronie "Atak" Arañia as Buslog Malubay — Teresa's adoptive son.
- Dionne Monsanto as Lynette Nacianceno-Perez — Manny's kindhearted wife.
- Lee Robin Salazar as Col. Francisco — Crisanto's best friend who was killed by the rebels.
- Debraliz Borres as Bebeng Magsakay — Arnold's aunt.
- Michael "Eagle" Riggs as Mama Wanda — Arnold's boss and the owner of the gay bar that Arnold works at.
- Ricky Rivero as Lawrence "Lolei" Alcantara — Arnold's kindhearted customer from the gay bar who helps with his finances.
- Wilma as Dalisay Sulta — The manager of Lolei's department store.
- JC Santos as Jason — Arnold's workmate who despises him.
- Marco Pingol as Travis Marquez — Flor and Liza's neighbor and friend.
- Bugoy Cariño as Luke Marquez — Travis' older brother, Flor and Liza's neighbor who is also their friend.
- Carlo Maceda as Gener De Jesus — a man with a learning disability. He later befriends Flor.
- JC Movido as Jenjen — Jason's autistic daughter.
- Juvy Lyn Bison as Jenny Perez — Manny and Lynette's daughter.
- Miguelito de Guzman as JC Perez — Manny and Lynette's son.
Guest cast
- Kiko Matos as Cornelio Maristela — Crisanto's brother, who joined the rebels.
- Rendon Labador as Lt. Samonte
- Arnold Reyes as Terrorist leader
- Nikki Valdez as Florida's friend
- Ya Chang as Mr. Chua — The financer of Teresa and Bebeng's store.
- Boom Labrusca as Luis Jacinto — One of Lolei's friends.
- Jan Marini as Joan Maristela — Cornelio's widower, who has an ailing son.
- Candy Pangilinan as Coring Magsakay — RJ's rude wife, who is a rent manager.
- Gerald Pizzaras as RJ Magsakay — Arnold's brother who attempted to molest Florida.
- Young JV as Dante — Lolei's friend.
- Francine Prieto as Atty. Grace Bruno — The lawyer helping Florida and Arnold get Flor's custody.
- Dante Ponce as Gen. Manuel Hizon — Daisy's father, who was killed by his wife and Daisy’s mother, Divina.
- Yayo Aguila as Divina Cruz-Hizon — Daisy's mentally ill mother. Committed suicide shortly after killing Manuel.
- Casey da Silva as young Daisy
- Ricardo Cepeda as Benito Maristela — Crisanto's father.
- Rio Locsin as Imelda Maristela — Crisanto's mother.
- Jong Cuenco as Atty. Eric Gonzales — the Maristela family lawyer.
- Rubi Rubi as Corazon Aberion — the legal wife of Florida's father.
- Al Gatmaitan as Thomas — Daisy's friend.
- Carlos Morales as Congressman Roger Santos — Daisy's boyfriend.
Reception
Broadcast
Initially meant to be part of ABS-CBN's PrimeTanghali noontime block, FlordeLiza was originally planned to replace Give Love on Christmas before It's Showtime. However, in a last-minute change, the timeslot was moved to be part of ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block. The timeslot was after It's Showtime. Oh My G! was the one who took the timeslot before It's Showtime. It was moved to ABS-CBN's PrimeTanghali noontime block instead of the Primetime Bida evening block which the original timeslot is before TV Patrol which was the original plan.It aired reruns on Jeepney TV from January 1 to April 19, 2018; March 28 to October 3, 2020; and March 17 to September 28, 2024.
International broadcasts
In Indonesia, the series was aired on RCTI in 2016, with Indonesian-dubbing.Awards and nominations
- Best Daytime Drama - FlordeLiza
- Best Drama Actress - Jolina Magdangal
- Best Supporting Actor - Carlo Aquino
- Best Child Performer - Ashley Sarmiento