Season 1 • Episode 125
LatestDyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel about a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo. The series premiered on April 28, 2008 and was expected to air for 25 weeks or 125 episodes, with Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the lead roles, and Joyce E. Bernal at the helm. The series ended on October 17, 2008. It was internationally aired on GMA Pinoy TV, which became a huge success to viewers abroad. Dyesebel is a popular mermaid character created by renowned graphic novelist Mars Ravelo. The story has been adapted into five films and a spin-off, throughout the timeline of 1953 to 1996. Edna Luna, Vilma Santos, Alma Moreno, Alice Dixson, and Charlene Gonzales had all played the lead role in the big screen, and all of them reached greater heights after playing the role. Ara Mina played a cameo role in this character in the television series Darna.
Costume
That orange tail! Peak 2008 CGI fish realness.
Acting
Marian Rivera's full commitment to mermaid angst.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mars Ravelo created Dyesebel in 1952, making her the Philippines' original mermaid icon predating Disney's Ariel by decades. Filipino mermaid lore runs DEEP.
This 2008 version was Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes' first major pairing—they'd later marry in real life. The on-screen chemistry? Absolutely not acting.
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