Ang Lihim ni Annasandra

Philippine television drama series

Richard "Dode" Cruz
Wiro Michael Ladera

Written by

Luningning Ribay
Christine Novicio
Richard Cruz

Directed byAlbert Langitan^[1]Creative directorJun LanaStarringAndrea TorresTheme music composer

Janno Gibbs
Peach Abubacar

Opening theme"Lihim" by Maricris GarciaCountry of originPhilippinesOriginal languageTagalogNo. of episodes88 (list of episodes)ProductionExecutive producerDarling Pulido-TorresProducerMavic TagboProduction locationsManila, PhilippinesEditors

Vincent Valenzuela
Julius Castillo
Nikka Olayvar

Camera setupMultiple-camera setupRunning time17–27 minutesProduction companyGMA Entertainment TVOriginal releaseNetworkGMA NetworkReleaseOctober 6, 2014 (2014-10-06) –
February 6, 2015 (2015-02-06)

Ang Lihim ni Annasandra (International title: The Secret of Annasandra) is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars Andrea Torres in the title role. It premiered on October 6, 2014 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on February 6, 2015 with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[2]

Premise

Annasandra is the daughter of Belinda and Carlos. Events will lead to Annasandra to be cursed as an "awok". Her loved ones keep her real identity a secret to protect her from being misjudged, from being hurt and hurting other people.^[3]

Cast and characters

Cast

Cris Villonco

Maria Isabel Lopez

Erika Padilla

Lead cast

Andrea Torres as Annasandra Vergara^[4]

Supporting cast

Mikael Daez as William Benitez^[5]
Rochelle Pangilinan as Esmeralda Salvador
Pancho Magno as Enrico Sanchez
Glydel Mercado as Belinda Vergara
Emilio Garcia as Carlos Vergara
Maria Isabel Lopez as Rosario Salvador
Joyce Burton as Hazel Benitez
Erika Padilla as Rebecca "Becca" Sanchez
Arthur Solinap as Kenneth Gabriel
Cris Villonco as Lorraine Armada

Guest cast

Mike Lloren as Enrico's father
Barbara Miguel as Annicka "Nikay" Sanchez
Glenda Garcia as Enrico's mother
Chinggoy Alonzo as Wilfredo Armada
Juan Rodrigo as Jojo Salvador
AJ Dee as Alex Benitez
Winwyn Marquez as Tiana
Mon Confiado as Dalik
Dianne Hernandez as Stella
Arianne Bautista as a reporter
Rocco Nacino as Reneé
Karel Marquez as Cecilia
Gabriel de Leon as Jimmy
Mercedes Cabral as Saling
Joko Diaz as Emong
Mega Unciano as Mikee
Tess Bomb as Myrna

Production

Principal photography commenced in July 2014.^[5] Filming concluded in January 2015.^[6]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Ang Lihim ni Annasandra earned a 14.3% rating.^[7] While the final episode scored a 17.4% rating.^[8]

Accolades

Accolades received by *Ang Lihim ni* Annasandra
Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2015	29th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Daytime Drama Series	Ang Lihim ni Annasandra	Nominated	^[9]

References

^ "Mystifying 'Annasandra'". The Manila Times. October 4, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
^ "Ang Lihim ni Annasandra (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
^ "Ang Lihim ni Annasandra". GMA Network. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
^ "Meet stars of Ang Lihim Ni Annasandra - Manila Standard Today". Manila Standard Today. Archived from the original on July 25, 2014.
^ ^a ^b "Mikael Daez on new fantaserye Ang Lihim Ni Annasandra: "Maganda ang kutob ko sa serye na ito..."". PEP.
^ Llanes, Rommel R. (February 7, 2015). "Mikael Daez discloses most difficult scene he shot for Ang Lihim Ni Annasandra". PEP. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
^ Ching, Mark Angelo (October 20, 2014). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (October 6-12, 2014): Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon finale week beats Hiram na Alaala". PEP. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
^ Ching, Mark Angelo (February 22, 2015). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Feb 2-8, 2015): Ang Lihim ni Annasandra finale becomes third-most watched episode". PEP. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
^ "Full List: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". Rappler. December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2020.