Summary
Nita Negrita (International title: Nita) is a 2011 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Barbie Forteza in the title role. It premiered on February 14, 2011 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Little Star. The series concluded on June 10, 2011, with a total of 83 episodes. It was replaced by Sinner or Saint in its timeslot.
| Nita Negrita | |
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 Title card | |
| Also known as | Nita |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Gil Tejada Jr. |
| Creative director | Jun Lana |
| Starring | Barbie Forteza |
| Theme music composer | Agatha Obar |
| Opening theme | "Hanggang Kailan" by Joanna Cosme |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 83 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Mona Coles-Mayuga |
| Production locations | Manila, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | February 14 – June 10, 2011 |
Cast and characters edit
- Lead cast
- Barbie Forteza[1] as Antoinette "Netnet" Buenaventura / Nita Raymundo
- Supporting cast
- Joshua Dionisio as Prince Ramirez
- Lexi Fernandez as Mystica "Misty" Del Castillo
- Nova Villa as Ima
- Lotlot de Leon as Mirasol "Mira" Buenaventura
- Zoren Legaspi as Arturo Del Castillo
- Diana Zubiri as Danica
- Rachelle Ann Go as Amanda Del Castillo
- Bubbles Paraiso as Alexandra "Alex" Del Castillo
- Lollie Mara as Andrea Del Castillo
- Jenny Miller as Pia Antonio
- Dexter Doria as Segunda
- Jim Pebangco as Ben
- Alvin Aguilar as Edgar
- Miguel Tanfelix as Jun Jun
- Michelle Vito as Peachy
- Jhoana Marie Tan as Selyang
- Glenda Garcia as Belen Buenaventura
- Mel Kimura as Bella
- Sabrina San Diego
- Jana Victoria
- Guest cast
- Melijah Panturilla as younger Misty
Ratings edit
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of Nita Negrita earned a 7.8% rating.[2] While the final episode scored a 19.1% rating in Mega Manila household television ratings.[3]
Controversy edit
The show's use of blackface was criticized in the media[4] and by foreign academics.[5][6][7] Axel Honneth professor of philosophy at both the University of Frankfurt and Columbia University stated that the show "presents the stereotypical theme of poverty being ascribed with skin colour",[8] while Dr. Elaine Marie Carbonell Laforteza, Lecturer in Cultural Studies Macquarie University, Australia, stated in her book The Somatechnics of Whiteness and Race: Colonialism and Mestiza Privilege, that "Nita does not appear 'authentically black', but painted as black. The effect is a caricature of blackness" and that "blackness is used to create Nita as a manifestation of black identity that is constantly open to scrutiny and mockery".[9]
References edit
- ^ "Barbie Forteza bags Nita Negrita title role". PEP. February 3, 2011. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (February 15, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Feb. 11-14): Charice Valentine special conquers Sunday primetime; not-so-happy debut for Happy, Yipee, Yehey!". PEP. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (June 14, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (June 10–13): Munting Heredera and Amaya share primetime lead". PEP. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ Villanueva, Earl (March 1, 2011). "Commentary: Nita Negrita sidesteps issue of racial discrimination". PEP. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- ^ "Asia embraces blackface-style ads. Get ready to cringe". Pri. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ "Y-speak: Racism in the Philippines: Does it exist?". SunStar. September 10, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ "Asia embraces blackface-style ads. Get ready to cringe". Minn Post. July 8, 2014. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ Pada, Roland Theuas DS (January 23, 2018). Axel Honneth's Social Philosophy of Recognition: Freedom, Normativity, and Identity. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISBN 9781527506992. Retrieved April 12, 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ The Somatechnics of Whiteness and Race: Colonialism and Mestiza Privilege
External links edit
- Nita Negrita at IMDb
