Nita Negrita
| Nita Negrita | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre |
Drama Suspense Mystery |
| Created by | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
| Developed by | Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan |
| Directed by | Gil Tejeda Jr. |
| Starring |
Barbie Forteza Joshua Dionisio Lexi Fernandez |
| Theme music composer | Agatha Obar |
| Opening theme | "Hanggang Kailan" sung by Joanna Cosme |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 83 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
| Producer(s) | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
| Location(s) | Manila |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes (approx. 25 minutes w/o commercials) |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i NTSC |
| Original release | February 14, 2011 – June 10, 2011 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Luna Blanca |
Nita Negrita is a Filipino drama series created by GMA Network. The show stars Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio.[1] Nita Negrita's original premiere date was February 14, 2011 replacing Little Star on GMA Dramarama sa Hapon block. It premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on February 17, 2011, three days after its original premiere.[2] The show ended on June 10, 2011 and was replaced by Sinner or Saint.
Plot
The story revolves around a Filipino/black girl named Nita (Barbie Forteza). Her mother is Filipina and her father is black Filipino. At an early age, she was separated from her mother and was raised at an orphanage. With her complexion, she is always being teased and humiliated, and despite this, she still stands strong and manages to turn her dreams into reality.
Cast and characters
- Main cast
- Barbie Forteza[3] as Antoinette / Nita Raymundo/ Nita Negrita/ Netnet
- Joshua Dionisio as Prince Ramirez
- Lexi Fernandez as Mystica "Misty" Del Castillo
- Supporting cast
- Nova Villa as Nanay Ima
- Lotlot De Leon as Mirasol "Mira" Buenaventura
- Zoren Legaspi as Arturo Del Castillo
- Diana Zubiri as Danica
- Rachelle Ann Go as Amanda Del Castillo
- Bubbles Paraiso as Alexandra "Alex" Del Castillo
- Lollie Mara as Donya Andrea Del Castillo
- Jenny Miller as Pia Antonio
- Dexter Doria as Segunda
- Jim Pebangco as Ben
- Alvin Aguilar as Edgar
- Miguel Tanfelix as Jun-jun
- Michelle Vito as Peachy
- Jhoana Marie Tan as Selyang
- Glenda Garcia as Belen
- Mel Kimura as Bella
- Sabrina San Diego
Controversies
The series has been accused of stereotyping Filipinos with dark skin. The lead actress Barbie Forteza dons a blackface.[4] Her fair complexion is painted black to portray the role of an orphaned Filipino/African-American child. For the first episode, an infant is also painted black for several scenes which includes the birth scene of Nita Negrita. Critics also blasted the series for the poor make-up, Nita Negrita's skin color resembles that of charcoal, an obvious exaggeration of African-American skin color.[5]
Soundtrack
The theme song Hanggang Kailan was originally performed by Jolina Magdangal for her album Destiny in 2008. Joanna Cosme revived the song for the series.
See also
- List of programs broadcast by GMA Network
- List of telenovelas of GMA Network
- Kirara, Ano Ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig?
References
- ↑ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=649921&publicationSubCategoryId=96
http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/7563/gma-7-celebrates-kapuso-month-with-new-offerings-on-tv-and-the-big-screen
http://www.pep.ph/news/28282/Barbie-Forteza-and-Joshua-Dionisio-get-to-know-each-other-in-a-game-show - ↑ http://www.pep.ph/news/29258/marian-rivera39s-amaya-leads-may-offering-of-kapuso-network/1/2
- ↑ Barbie Forteza bags Nita Negrita title role
- ↑ http://black-face.com/
- ↑ Nita Negrita sidesteps issue of racial discrimination