ABS-CBN preps up for the highly-anticipated remake of Mara Clara, dubbed as the "mother of all teleseryes".

ABS-CBN has been successful in remaking Asianovela’s (My Girl, Lover’s in Paris, Only You) and Mexicanovela (Rubi). Now, the Kapamilya Network ventures into remaking one of the highest-rated Primetime Soap Operas in the country and the most loved series of the 1990’s that has aired for five record-breaking years; Emil Cruz Jr.’s Mara Clara.

The budding stars Kathryn Bernardo as Mara and Julia Montes as Clara, the top-billers of the upcoming series, are set to follow the footsteps of the original Mara and Clara, Judy Ann Santos, Queen of Soap Opera and Gladys Reyes, one of the most formidable Kontrabida on Philippine TV as they pour out intense acting on the highly-anticipated teleserye.

“Sobrang happy po ako dahil sa dami ng artista na pwede nilang piliin for this role, ako yung pinili nila. Yung ‘Mara Clara’ ay ‘Mother of all teleseryes’ at saka five years po siyang tumakbo kaya sobrang happy ako na ako yung pinagkatiwalaan ng ABS-CBN na gumanap as Mara.” Kathryn stated in an interview.

Other cast members of this television masterpiece will give life to characters that have created a mark in the history of Philippine drama: Bobby Andrews will play the role of Amante (formerly portrayed by Juan Rodrigo), Ping Medina as Kardo (formerly played by Dan Fernandez), John Manalo as Eris (formerly played by Christopher Rojas), Albi Casino as Christian (formerly portayed by Wowie de Guzman), Chokoleit as CG (Eagle Riggs) , Jhong Hilario as Gary (foermerly portrayed by Eruel Tongco), Mylene Dizon as Susan (formerly played by Susan Africa), and Ms. Gina Pareno.

Gladys expressed her thoughts on the remake of the show that has boosted her career during the 90’s. “For five years, sinasampal ko si Juday (Juddy Anne Santos) ngayon, gusto kong abangan kung paano papahirapan ni Julia si Kathryn sa remake ng Mara Clara. Sus ko, after so many years, I’ll be watching it (Mara Clara) again hindi na nga lang sarili ko yung makikita ko. But I’m thrilled by the idea.”

Watch out for Kathryn and Julia as there on-screen rivalry fires up in ‘Mara Clara, coming very soon on ABS-CBN.