Barbie, Derrick team up in Paroa

MANILA, Philippines -  GMA Network is known for its top-rating telefantasya series such as Mulawin, Encantadia, Alice Bungisngis and My Daddy Dearest that charmed the hearts of viewers of all ages and at the same time made them laugh, cry and fall in love. Next month, GMA presents Paroa, Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa, another telefantasya that will not only tackle love but also family values and relationships. Paroa, Ang Kuwento Ni Mariposa will replace Moon Embracing The Sun beginning Nov. 5 before 24 Oras.

The original drama-fantasy series is topbilled by one of today’s hottest young love teams on Philippine TV — Barbie Forteza and Derrick Monasterio. With the success of their tandem in the primetime drama Luna Blanca, they are back to relive their onscreen love team as Mariposa and Iñigo on GMA’s early prime series. 

Completing the cast are Joyce Ching as Becca; Miguel Tanfelix as Joko; Bianca Umali as Leah; Rita de Guzman as Lizzy; Ren Escano as Betty; Agot Isidro as Amalia; Alicia Mayer as Rosanna; Maritoni Fernandez as Belen; Tanya Garcia as Aurora; Gino dela Peña as Roman; and Marc Acueza as Desmond. 

The series tells the story of Mariposa (Barbie), who belongs to the kingdom of the butterfly people known as Paroa. However, she will grow up in the human world because their kingdom got destroyed. Her mother Aurora (Tanya), the queen of Paroa, will save her from the destruction of their kingdom.

Thus, Mariposa will grow up under the care of Amalia (Agot) who treats her as her own child despite her strange looks — Mariposa’s skin is similar to a higad.  Despite people making fun of her looks, Mariposa will still have a cheerful and optimistic disposition. However, her life will change when she transforms into a beautiful Paroa.