A singing contest where your voice isn't the only thing on the line—your whole identity is.
Season 1 • Episode 73
LatestBiritera or Diva is a Filipino musical drama created by Jun Lana, written by Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan and produced and aired by GMA Network. The series headlines Angelika dela Cruz, Dennis Trillo, Glaiza de Castro and singing child star Roseanne Magan in the title role. The story centers to the life of a simple little girl whose dream to become a famous singer. In her quest to become a full-fledged biritera, she will also discover the mystery behind her true identity. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, Biritera premieres February 6, 2012 replacing Munting Heredera and February 8, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on May 18, 2012, and replaced by Luna Blanca on GMA Telebabad block. It ran for fifteen weeks with the total of 73 episodes.
Acting
Angelika dela Cruz serves villainy with a side of vulnerability.
Direction
Maryo J. de los Reyes knows exactly when to zoom on a tear.
Creator
Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
Dennis Trillo
Andrei Marcelino
Angelika dela Cruz
Remedios "Remy" Kapitolyo Fuentebella
Glaiza de Castro
Mikaela / Mikmik
Ryan Eigenmann
Dalton "Mr. D" Dimaano
Yul Servo
Jerome Macapagal
Ces Quesada
Simang Kapitolyo
Rich Asuncion
Josephine "Jo" Abesamis
Gwen Zamora
Iris
Neil Ryan Sese
Eric Fuentebella
Barbara Miguel
Darling
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Biritera rode the 2010s Philippines singing-competition craze, where talent shows literally changed working-class lives overnight.
Roseanne Magan was cast after a nationwide search; her actual singing voice was used, rare for child stars in melodramas.
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