- Kara Mia concluded on Friday, June 28, 2019
- Compared to other GMA programs especially those which were pitted against FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, Kara Mia lasted for a short four months
- For four months, Kara Mia wasn’t able to defeat its rival program FPJAP
- Sahaya replaces Kara Mia in its timeslot followed by the new primetime series The Better Woman starring Andrea Torres and Derek Ramsay
After four months of airing, the fantasy series Kara Mia bid farewell to viewers on June 28, 2019.
The show premiered its pilot episode on February 18, 2019.
The main cast Barbie Forteza (Kara) and Mika Dela Cruz (Mia) couldn’t contain the happiness they felt for the success of their primetime show. They also shared how proud they were for being part of this fantasy series project.
According to Barbie, “I’ve always been proud of the concept and the cinematography.
“It wasn’t easy shooting heavy scenes in different angles, walking backwards, talking to someone who’s literally behind you.
“But despite all that, I am most proud that we’ve kept a light and happy set.”
For Mika, “I’m super proud na naging part ako nitong teleseryeng ito dahil first time na may nag-come up na ganito ang story/concept.
“Happy ako kasi na-e-execute nang maganda.
“Kami yung show na hindi pa nagsisimula ay nagte-trend na at kahit ganoon ka-weird isipin sa una, tinanggap ng tao at binigyan ng chance ang kuwento namin.”
Bianca Umali’s Sahaya took over Kara Mia’s timeslot followed by the new primetime series titled The Better Woman starring one of the hottest Kapuso, Derek Ramsay and Andrea Torres.
In its four-month run, Kara Mia, like previous shows, wasn’t able to reign in its timeslot against its rival FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. Until it’s very last episode, the show failed to defeat the action series of ABS-CBN that is on its three-year run.
Aside from Kara Mia, these are the shows that were pitted against FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano but failed to win:
- Marimar starring Megan Young and Tom Rodriguez
- Little Nanay with Kris Bernal
- Poor Senorita, a light drama series top-billed by Regine Velasquez
- Encantadia (the remake of the original 2005 series) premiered on July 18, 2016 and concluded on May 19, 2017
- Mulawin vs Ravena (with Carla Abellana, Lovi Poe, Heart Evangelista, and Dennis Trillo)
- Alyas Robin Hood starring Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes
- Super Ma’am with Kapuso Primetime Queen Maria Rivera premiered on September 18, 2017 and concluded on January 26, 2018
- Alyas Robin Hood Season 2 top-billed by Ruru Madrid
- Sherlock Jr with Ruru Madrid replacing Super Ma’am
- The Cure (a “zombie-serye” starring Jennylyn Mercado and Tom Rodriguez)
- Victor Magtanggol (with pambasang bae Alden Richards) with 80 episodes was aired from July 30 to November 16, 2018
- Cain at Abel with Dingdong Dantes and Dennis Trillo
