Mara Clara is a Philippine drama television series on ABS-CBN, which aired from August 17, 1992 to February 14, 1997. The series stars Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes. It was the longest running ABS-CBN's weekday drama on Philippine television until 2020 when FPJ's Ang Probinsyano surpassed it as it hit past the 1,156 episode mark on March 13, 2020. It was adapted into a feature film released by Star Cinema in 1996. Mara Clara was a first release from Dreamscape Entertainment. The title is derived from María Clara, a mestiza heroine in Noli Me Tángere.
| Genre | Family drama |
| Created by | Emil Cruz, Jr. |
| Developed by | ABS-CBN Corporation |
| Written by | Emil Cruz, Jr. |
| Starring | Judy Ann Santos, Gladys Reyes |
| Opening theme | "Mara Clara" by Therese Amper |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 1,156 |
| Executive producer(s) | Annaliza A. Goma |
| Producer(s) | Maru R. Benitez (Book 1), Dagang V. Vilbar (Book 2) |
| Location(s) | Philippines |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Dreamscape Entertainment Television |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Related shows | Mara Clara (2010–2011) |
About Mara Clara
Mara and Clara were switched at birth, but neither of them are aware of this when they finally meet.
Achievement of Mara Clara
The series is a remake of the serial novel by Emil Cruz Jr. and the 1992 television series. It celebrated 60 Years Of Philippine Soap Opera.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Mara Clara
Mara Clara (2010 TV series) - Mara Clara is a Philippine drama television series which aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida block from October 25, 2010 to June 3, 2011, replacing 1DOL. Directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan, the series stars Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes together with an ensemble cast.. Television series by Dreamscape Entertainment Television.. Star Cinema films.. Television shows set in the Philippines.
Latest information about Mara Clara updated on July 28 2021.
