Rosalka

Rosalka is a 2010 Philippine drama starring Empress Schuck in the title role along with Matt Evans and Felix Roco. The series aired on ABS-CBN's Hapontastic afternoon block from May 17 to October 22, 2010, replacing Magkano ang Iyong Dangal? and was replaced by Juanita Banana.

Plot
The story revolves around a young lady named Rosa, judged and shunned by the public because of her "horrible" disability—all, except for a man who seems to accept her for who she is. But will their love stand the test of time—and of society, when the mystery of Rosa's disability is made public? Rosa is carrying a monster inside her back that detaches itself every full moon which then transforms Rosa into a beautiful lady. The monster dies at the ending because of saving its and Rosa's mother from Wilfred.

Main cast

 * Empress Schuck as Rosa Dimaano/Sophia

Supporting cast

 * Felix Roco as Jason Sta. Maria
 * Matt Evans as Aries Abad
 * Max Collins as Veronica Dominguez
 * Mickey Ferriols as Cecille Dimaano
 * Nikki Bacolod as Shane Balbas
 * Kier Legaspi as Jhun Dimaano
 * Dominic Ochoa as Wilfred Dominguez
 * Bernard Palanca as Ramon Sta. Maria
 * Maricar de Mesa as Cynthia Dominguez
 * Pretty Trisha as Tita Didi / Diana
 * DJ Durano as Teddy Jimedez
 * Arnold Reyes as Francis Tan
 * Mila del Sol as Donya Carmen Sta. Maria

Extended cast

 * Ian Galliguez as Juvy
 * Justin Cuyugan as Johnny
 * Neil Coleta as Randy
 * Enrique Gil as Andrew
 * Lloyd Zaragoza as Gaspar
 * Paw Diaz as Lucy
 * Zeppi Borromeo as Noel
 * Cherry Lou as Maya
 * Jayssel Lucelo as Ronnie
 * Micah Muñoz as Tony
 * Missy Maramara as Dixie Jimedez
 * Jenny Miller as Marlene

Special participation

 * Barbie Sabino as young Rosa
 * Maliksi Morales as young Jason
 * Martin del Rosario as young Johnny
 * Ina Feleo as Christy

Launch
Rosalka was launched as one of the ABS-CBN's offerings for the 2010, during the ABS-CBN Trade Launch and was announced during the Kapamilya Trade Launch held in Boracay.

Trivia
In Slavic mythology, there is a supernatural creature called "Rusalka" which generally resemble mermaids and nymphs.

Awards and nominations

 * 2010 PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Daytime-Drama Series"