Daldalita

Daldalita is a Philippine television drama fantasy musical series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Jillian Ward in the title role. It premiered on October 17, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Futbolilits. The series concluded on February 3, 2012 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.

Cast and characters

 * Lead cast
 * Jillian Ward as Daldalita / Lolita Matias


 * Supporting cast
 * Ogie Alcasid as Mateo Matias
 * Manilyn Reynes as Katrina de Leon
 * Rufa Mae Quinto as Cherry
 * Julie Anne San Jose as Marga de Leon
 * Elmo Magalona as Gino Delgado
 * Isabel Oli as May
 * Marc Abaya as Sam


 * Recurring cast
 * Luigi Revilla as Dado
 * Timmy Cruz as Lupe
 * Spanky Manikan as Manny Manuel
 * Arnold Reyes as Arthur
 * Jinky Oda as Tisay
 * Joey Paras as Chi-Chi
 * Eunice Lagusad as Tessa


 * Voice cast
 * Candy Pangilinan as Daisy
 * Pekto as Kirat
 * Wally Bayola as Bobby


 * Guest cast
 * Donna Cruz as Carmela de Leon-Matias
 * Isabel Granada as Demi
 * Chuckie Dreyfus as Ashton
 * Baby O'Brien as Barbara
 * MM Magno as Johann
 * Milkcah Wynne Nacion as Becky
 * Sasha Baldoza
 * Sean Samonte as Dwayne
 * Angel Satsumi
 * Raymart Santiago as Tarzan

Casting
Actress Gelli de Belen was initially hired for the role of Katrina de Leon. De Belen later left the series. Actress Manilyn Reynes served as her replacement.

Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Daldalita earned a 19.3% rating. While the final episode scored a 17% rating.