The historical fantasy portal drama “Maria Clara at Ibarra” was included in the shortlist of Kapuso programs in the 2023 New York Film Festivals for TV and Film Awards. Its cast members also received acting recognitions from various award-giving bodies in the Philippines.

Its story may be over but global Pinoys in the U.S., Canada, and Singapore can still binge-watch its full episodes on demand!¹

For global Pinoys in America subscribed to GMA Pinoy TV, you can access the full episodes of Maria Clara at Ibarra via Comcast Xfinity, Cox Contour and Verizon Fios TV. 

In Canada, you can visit shaw.ca/tv/channels and add GMA Pinoy TV on your Filipino Pack subscription. ²

Meanwhile in Singapore, just visit singtel.com/personal/products-services/tv/packs/starter and choose “Kapuso Starter Pack.”

“Maria Clara at Ibarra” is top-billed by 2016 Fantasporto International Best Actress and Kapuso Primetime Princess Barbie Forteza as Klay, Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose as MariaClara, and Kapuso Drama King Dennis Trillo as Ibarra.

Playing equally important roles in the series are Mr. Tirso Cruz III as Padre Damaso,  a Franciscan friar who has deep-seated resentment against Ibarra; Ms. Manilyn Reynes as Narsing, the softhearted and loving mother of Klay; Rocco Nacino as Elias, a fugitive who will become Ibarra’s devoted supporter; David Licauco as Fidel, a playboy businessman and Ibarra’s friend; Juancho Trivino as Padre Salvi, a cunning and ruthless friar who has secret desire for Maria Clara; Mr. Juan Rodrigo as Kapitan Tiago, the influential gobernadorcillo and a friend of the friars; Ms. Ces Quesada as Tiya Isabel, the cousin of Kapitan Tiago who raised Maria Clara as her own child; Mr. Dennis Padilla as Mang Adong, a loyal servant of Ibarra; Mr. Lou Veloso as Mr. Jose Torres, the professor of Klay in Rizal studies and the reason behind her time travel; Ms. Gilleth Sandico as Donya Victorina, a pretentious Filipina who tries to look and speak like a mestiza; Karenina Haniel as Victoria, the close friend of Maria Clara.

Completing the powerhouse cast is the special participation of Andrea Torres as Sisa, the affectionate mother of Crispin and Basilio who loses her mind while searching for her sons.

‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’ follows the story of Klay, a Gen Z nursing student who aims to work and bring her family abroad. She is almost graduating soon, but not until she failed a minor subject—the Rizal Studies. Klay believes that this subject is irrelevant to her life and future career.

Mr. Jose Torres, Klay’s professor, gave her another chance to pass Rizal Studies and he lent her a book of Noli Me Tangere. Klay had not even read several pages of the novel when she got bored and fell asleep. 

The mystery begins when Klay wakes up in the world of Noli Me Tangere! Much to her surprise, Klay finds Mr. Torres in the alternate timeline. Klay was told that she can only return to the present once she finishes the book and learns all the lessons from the novel of Dr. Jose Rizal. 

As she navigates the real world of Noli Me Tangere, Klay meets Maria Clara, Crisostomo Ibarra, the curates, the ilustrados, and the indios. This will open her eyes from the realities and sufferings of ancient Filipinos during the Spanish colonization.

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^{1 available to GMA Pinoy TV subscribers only.}  

^{2 episodes 1-15, the rest will follow in the coming months}