{"id":202687,"date":"2019-02-17T23:13:58","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T04:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=202687"},"modified":"2019-02-18T00:15:39","modified_gmt":"2019-02-18T05:15:39","slug":"barbie-forteza-and-mika-dela-cruz-play-the-girl-with-two-faces-in-kara-mia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/02\/17\/barbie-forteza-and-mika-dela-cruz-play-the-girl-with-two-faces-in-kara-mia\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbie Forteza and Mika Dela Cruz play the girl with two faces in \u2018Kara Mia\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Headlining this one-of-a-kind spectacle are two of this generation\u2019s award-winning and brightest actresses Barbie Forteza and Mika Dela Cruz. (Supplied Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two different faces. Two different minds. Two different natures. Both trapped in one body.<\/p>\n

Beginning\u00a0February 18<\/strong>, GMA Network proudly unveils its most anticipated and ground-breaking primetime soap this 2019 –\u00a0Kara Mia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A dramatic tale of two sisters facing literally and figuratively good and evil! The fantasy drama series is based on a true story from India and an English urban legend in Great Britain.<\/p>\n

Ever since the announcement of the program, various funny and witty memes on the characters have been circulating online and viewers and netizens couldn’t stop talking about it on social media.<\/p>\n

Headlining this one-of-a-kind spectacle are two of this generation\u2019s award-winning and brightest actresses\u00a0Barbie Forteza<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Mika Dela Cruz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Kara<\/em>\u00a0(Barbie) and\u00a0Mia<\/em>\u00a0(Mika) were born with\u00a0Disprosopus\u00a0<\/em>or\u00a0craniofacial duplication<\/em>, a congenital defect where they have two faces but share only one body. Until today, the origin of this condition, which is one of the rarest malformations in humans, is still unexplained, whether it is mythical or medical.<\/p>\n

Kara\u2019s face is in front, while Mia\u2019s face is at the back of their head. Little do they know, they are probably the children of a mystical being, an\u00a0engkanto<\/em>, who watches over them as they grow up.<\/p>\n

But even if they are \u201cone\u201d person, the two sisters cannot be more different. Kara is kind, jolly, smart, and aspired to become a doctor to continue what their mother wasn\u2019t able to achieve. She believes that this \u201cdefect\u201d is what makes her unique and special, and she loves her sister Mia with all her heart. Mia, on the other hand, is the mischievous one. She is lazy, pessimistic, and dreams of being an actress. She is envious of Kara and wants nothing more than to be her own person.<\/p>\n

Featured in vital roles in Kara and Mia\u2019s lives are highly-respected and award-winning actors and actresses in the industry:\u00a0Ms.<\/strong>\u00a0Carmina Villarroel<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0Aya<\/em>, the doting mother of the sisters. She is a beautiful Manile\u00f1a who moved to Bacolod when her family started drowning in debt, and\u00a0Mr.<\/strong>\u00a0John Estrada<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0Arthur,<\/em>\u00a0Aya\u2019s husband and the father of Kara and Mia. He owns a small carinderia and is a strong believer of folk tales; with\u00a0Ms.<\/strong>\u00a0Glydel Mercado<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0Julia<\/em>, Arthur\u2019s crazy ex-girlfriend who will drive a wedge between him and Aya.<\/p>\n

Adding a dose of enchantment to the series is\u00a0Mike Tan<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0Iswal<\/em>, the mischievous\u00a0engkanto<\/em>\u00a0who lives in the forest and is enthralled by Aya\u2019s beauty. He will do everything in his power to be close to her.<\/p>\n

Also starring in this endearing masterpiece are sought-after leading men\u00a0Jak Roberto<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0Boni<\/em>, the lola\u2019s boy and a loving gentleman who likes Kara but captures Mia\u2019s heart; and\u00a0Paul Salas<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0Chino<\/em>, Boni\u2019s handsome and well-off cousin who steals Kara\u2019s heart.<\/p>\n

Completing the stellar cast are\u00a0Liezel Lopez<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0Ellie<\/em>, Julia\u2019s daughter who is almost the same age as Kara and Mia who is both narcissistic and materialistic;\u00a0Althea Ablan<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0Estrella<\/em>, the younger sister who is funny, irreverent, and loves both Kara and Mia, even though she\u2019s closer to Kara;\u00a0Arthur Solinap<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0Lex<\/em>, the supportive Ilonggo uncle of Kara and Mia;\u00a0Karenina Haniel<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0Lerma\/LJ<\/em>, Kara\u2019s funny best friend;\u00a0April Gustilo<\/strong>\u00a0as Betty, the silly sidekick of Julia with\u00a0Ms. Alicia Alonzo<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0Asuncion<\/em>, Aya\u2019s hostile mother who looks at Kara and Mia as freaks and\u00a0Ms. Gina Pare\u00f1o<\/strong>\u00a0as\u00a0Corazon<\/em>, the reclusive grandmother of Iswal.<\/p>\n

An all original creation of the GMA Entertainment Group, Kara Mia is a powerful and dramatic representation of how good and evil are every individual\u2019s two natures, of how we make the good triumph over the other, and how love will time and again conquer all.<\/p>\n

The series is a product of the visionary minds of\u00a0Tina Velasco, Elle Ortizluis, Cynthia Paz<\/strong>\u00a0(Brainstormers);\u00a0Onay Sales, John Kenneth De Leon, Kutz Enriquez<\/strong>\u00a0(Writers);\u00a0Des Garbes-Severino<\/strong>\u00a0(head writer); under the tutelage of the Creative Team headed by\u00a0Richard \u2018Dode\u2019 Cruz<\/strong>\u00a0(Creative Head);\u00a0Aloy Adlawan, Denoy Navarro-Punio\u00a0<\/strong>(Creative Consultants), under the capable supervision of the Production team headed by\u00a0Ms. Lilybeth G. Rasonable<\/strong>\u00a0(SVP For EG),\u00a0Ms. Redgie Magno<\/strong>\u00a0(VP For Drama),\u00a0Ms. Cheryl Ching-Sy<\/strong>\u00a0(AVP for Drama),\u00a0Ms. Hazel Felizmenio Abonita<\/strong>\u00a0(Senior Program Manager),\u00a0Ms. Winnie Holis-Reyes<\/strong>\u00a0(Executive Producer).<\/p>\n

Under the helm of esteemed director\u00a0Dominic Zapata<\/strong>, the series also showcases the scenic beauty of the City of Bacolod, where the story takes place and some of the important scenes were shot.<\/p>\n

Catch the much awaited premiere of Kara Mia beginning\u00a0February 18<\/strong>\u00a0weeknights on GMA Telebabad.<\/p>\n

Kapuso viewers from across the globe can also catch Kara Mia via GMA\u2019s flagship international channel\u00a0GMA Pinoy TV<\/strong>. For the program guide, visit\u00a0www.gmapinoytv.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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