Mirabella is a 2014 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Erick C. Salud, Jerome C. Pobocan, Jojo A. Saguin and Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IV, it stars Julia Barretto, Enrique Gil, Sam Concepcion and Mika dela Cruz. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from March 24 to July 4, 2014, replacing Annaliza, and was replaced by Pure Love.
Premise[]
After joining a beauty contest, a beautiful woman named Daisy catches the attention of a judge. Entangled in forbidden love and adultery, the judge's wife Olivia soon finds out about her husband's affair. In anger, Olivia turns to a ritual through a mysterious tree and curses Daisy by taking away her beauty. Like the very same tree used in the ritual, Daisy's skin took on the same exact wood-like appearance.
After her mother's death, Mira was named and raised by her aunt. The result of the illicit affair between her mother and the married judge, Mira was also affected by the curse; her skin wooden-like similar to her mother. Due to her appearance, she was often ridiculed and targeted by bullies. Despite the many hardships she faced, she continues to have a positive outlook of life; finding comfort from those who genuinely cares about her. Crushing on a boy who seem to accept her for who she is regardless of her curse, she is humiliated once more when he betrays her and sides with her bullies.
Bitter and overwhelmed from the constant torment, Mira vows revenge to all people who have hurt her. With the help of a mysterious flower that blooms through her mother's statue, she is able to temporarily break the curse. Using her now beautiful appearance, she pushes to become famous as a new aspiring model named 'Bella'.
Those who have agonised her will pay.
Cast and Characters[]
Protagonist[]
- Julia Barretto as Mira Arboleda / Mirabella Bella A. Robles
- Enrique Gil as Jeremy Palmera
- Sam Concepcion as Terrence Laurel
- Mika dela Cruz as Iris F. Robles
Supporting cast[]
- Arlene Muhlach as Dahlia
- Liza Diño as Aster Palmera-Laurel
- DJ Durano as Manuel Laurel
Extended cast[]
- Makisig Morales as Jefferson
- Alora Sasam as Marigold
- Diego Loyzaga as Dave Castillo
- Ryle Paolo Santiago as Raphael Guzman
- Paulo Angeles as Nico
- Alexa Macanan as Violet
- Noemi Oineza as Lilac
- Nikki Bagaporo as Jasmin Bonifacio
- Marinella Sevidal as Rose
- Jose Sarasola as Benson
- Marvin Yap as Adonis
- Greggy Santos as Edward Chavez
Guest cast[]
- Angel Jacob as Petunia
- Marina Benipayo as Zenia "Ms. Z"
- Dianne Medina as Holly
- DJ Chacha as Herself
- Lander Vera Perez as Anthony
Special participation[]
- Dimples Romana as Daisy Arboleda
- Alyson McBride as Young Mira / Bella Arboleda
- Veyda Inoval as Young Iris Robles
- Maliksi Morales as Young Jefferson
- Sofia Discher as Young Marigold
- Parjan Santos as Young Jeremy Palmera