Kokak
| Kokak | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Also known as | The Frog Princess |
| Genre | Fantasy drama |
| Based on | Kokak by Ruben Marcelino |
| Developed by | Richard Cruz |
| Directed by | Ricky Davao |
| Creative director | Jun Lana |
| Starring | Sarah Lahbati |
| Theme music composer | Arnel de Pano |
| Opening theme | "Dakilang Katapatan" by Rocco Nacino |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 80 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Joy Lumboy-Pili |
| Production locations | Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | November 14, 2011 – March 2, 2012 |
Kokak (international title: The Frog Princess) is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a comics serial of the same title created by Ruben Marcelino and published in Darna Komiks. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Sarah Lahbati in the title role. It premiered on November 14, 2011 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Pahiram ng Isang Ina. The series concluded on March 2, 2012 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by Hiram na Puso in its timeslot.
Cast and characters
[edit]- Lead cast
- Sarah Lahbati as Kokak / Kara[1]
- Supporting cast
- TJ Trinidad as Carlito "Carl" Asuncion
- JC Tiuseco as Roco Valencia
- Vaness del Moral as Elizabeth Mampusti
- Gary Estrada as Renato Asuncion
- Jessa Zaragoza as Angela Francisco-Asuncion[2]
- Caridad Sanchez as Roberta "Berta" Francisco
- Deborah Sun as Veronica Asuncion
- Frencheska Farr as Raphalyn "Rafa" Valencia
- Ervic Vijandre as Borge Reyes
- Recurring cast
- Diva Montelaba as Cheenee Macagaling
- Gian Magdangal as Norman Francisco
- Rox Montealegre as Lileth Zabala
- Shyr Valdez as Bing Altamirano
- Guest cast
- Angelika dela Cruz as Vicky Asuncion
- Pen Medina as Isko Pulido
- Ella Cruz as younger Kara
- Francis Magundayao as young Carl
- Ella Guevara as younger Elizabeth
Ratings
[edit]According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Kokak earned a 14% rating.[3] The final episode scored a 19.8% rating.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (October 9, 2011). "Sarah Lahbati stars in TV remake of Kokak". PEP. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 26, 2019). "Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies". PEP. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (November 15, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (Nov. 9-14): Pacquiao-Marquez III gets majority viewership; new shows debut strongly". PEP. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (March 5, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (March 2–4): Kapuso shows dominate weekend viewing". PEP. Retrieved September 1, 2024.