| Contessa | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | Drama thriller |
| Created by | Marlon Miguel |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Albert Langitan |
| Creative director | Roy Iglesias |
| Starring | Glaiza de Castro |
| Theme music composer | Vehnee Saturno |
| Opening theme | "Dito sa Aking Mundo" byGlaiza de Castro |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 147(list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Rosie Lyn M. Atienza |
| Editors |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 20–38 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Content Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | March 19 (2018-03-19) – September 8, 2018 (2018-09-08) |
Contessa (transl. countess) is a 2018Philippine television drama thriller series broadcast byGMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it starsGlaiza de Castro in the title role. It premiered on March 19, 2018, on the network's Afternoon Prime and Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up. The series concluded on September 8, 2018, with a total of 147 episodes.
The series is streaming online onYouTube.[1]
Bea gets accused and imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, is determined to seek revenge on the people who took everything and everyone she loved away from her. She claims a new identity as Contessa and will seek for redemption and justice.[2]
Principal photography commenced in November 2017.[8] Filming concluded on September 4, 2018.[9]
According toAGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode ofContessa earned a 5.2% rating.[10] The final episode scored a 6.8% rating.[11]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | 32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | Contessa | Won | [12] |
| Best Drama Actress | Glaiza de Castro | Nominated | [13] | ||
| Best Drama Supporting Actor | Gabby Eigenmann | Won | [12] | ||
| 1stAsian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (National) | Won | [14] | ||
| 8th EdukCircle Awards | Best Actress (Drama Series) | Glaiza de Castro | Won | [15] |
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