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| Tom Rodriguez as Sergio and Megan Young as Marimar |
Miss World 2013 Megan Young from Olongapo City is the new Marimar.
Marimar is a Mexican TV telenovela that was originally broadcast in 1994 on Mexican media magnate Televisa. With Mexican actress Thalia playing the lead role as Marimar the series became a smash hit in many South American and Asian countries including the Philippines.
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| Mexican actress Thalia played the role of Marimar in 1994 |
The telenovela is well-loved in the Philippines that this is the second time a 'Filipinized' version of it will be released. The role Marimar was also previously reprised by Filipina actress Marian Rivera in 2007.
The latest edition of Marimar starring Megan is set to premiere on August 24, 2015 on GMA, and will also be aired worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV.
Supporting Megan's in her biggest TV break to date is Tom Rodriguez who will play the role of Sergio.
