Expect a ‘controversial’ book 2 in “Maria la del Barrio” as a new character will be introduced in ABS-CBN’s top-rating Primetime Bida drama series topbilled by Erich Gonzales and Enchong Dee.

The show has been extended until February next year.

Book 2 presents a braver plot and a much more fierce string of events as its leads and villains face real issues of the ‘real people.’ The show is set to tackle sensitive matters that no typical teleseerye would dare to deal with.

After Luis (Enchong) called off the wedding with Maria (Erich), the story gets more intense as a new character will enter and change their lives. Jewel Mische will enter in the story as ‘Sabrina.’ “The new character makes the upcoming chapter more controversial. She will surely add color and intensity in the scenes of the show,” said Enchong.

Erich, meanwhile, shared her joy over the extension of her show and promised viewers that they will start to see a ‘new’ Maria in the next episodes. “Maria’s values will be put to test in in the new chapter,” she said.

Under the direction of Rory B. Quintos and Richard Somes, “Maria la del Barrio” continues to set TV screens on fire, weeknights, after “Reputasyon” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow abscbndotcom on Twitter.