One program which caught my attention was Mara Clara which starred Judy Ann Santos and Gladys Reyes. As I remember it right, the show lasted for 5 years, 1992 to 1997. The story was based on a novel written by Emil Cruz Jr. Two babies switched when they were born, the rich became poor and vice versa. The story twisted as the 2 girls grow up with their known parents. Judy Ann as the bida and Gladys the contrabida.
Then the program was revived by the same station that aired it 19 years ago. Of course, with a new powerful cast. Mara is now being portrayed by Kathryn Bernardo and Clara by Julia Montes.
It kept me wondering if the new leads will end up to be best friends like Judy Ann and Gladys. We see them on and off cam to be the bestest of friends. They even got pregnant the same year.
Last week, my daughter and I went to Rockwell Powerplant Mall to claim a prize that I won in a facebook contest. While searching for the store where I will claim my new bag, a tall girl passed by my side calling her mom, I said to myself that she looked like Clara... I admit, I didn't know their real names then. But since I was busy looking for the store, I ignored her. Finally, when I reached my destination, I noticed the sales ladies busy taking hold of their cellphones, as if they are taking a picture. They were saying that Mara is in the other store. I was supposed to react and correct them that it was Clara and not Mara, but when I turned to look, I was surprised to see the two young girls at the opposite side. Star strucked, I grabbed my cam and dragged my daughter to the other store.
Guess what they were doing?
They were shopping together!
Could it be the answer to my question? Another best friend in the making, or are they already best friends before they were chosen to play the lead roles for the revival?
Whatever it is, I'm still happy with what I saw. This gave me a better reason to watch their show every night. And now, the more I hate Clara, the more I love Julia. Honestly, before seeing them in person, I told my husband while watching the show that when I see Clara in person, I will slap her for what she's doing to Mara. But of course, it was just a joke. How can I slap that pretty face? Shame on me.
Cast of Mara Clara (Original and Revival)
Judy Ann Santos - Mara Davis/Mara del Valle - Kathryn Bernardo
Gladys Reyes - Clara Davis/Clara del Valle - Julia Montes
David Family
Susan Africa - Susan Davis/David - Mylene Dizon
Eruel Tongco - Gary Davis/David - Jhong Hilario
Dan Fernandez - Kardo David - Ping Medina
Lupe David - Gina Pareño
Del Valle Family
Juan Rodrigo - Amante del Valle - Bobby Andrews
Beverly Vergel - Alvira del Valle - Dimples Romana
