Munting Heredera
Munting Heredera | |
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Also known as | Little Heiress |
Genre | Drama |
Developed by | Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan |
Written by |
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Directed by | Maryo J. de los Reyes |
Creative director(s) | Jun Lana |
Starring | Gloria Romero |
Theme music composer | |
Opening theme | "Ang Aking Munting Bituin" by La Diva |
Ending theme | "Sa Isip Ko" by Rachelle Ann Go |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language(s) | Tagalog |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 195 |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) | Nieva M. Sabit |
Production location(s) | Manila, Philippines |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 30–45 minutes |
Production company(s) | GMA Entertainment TV |
Release | |
Original network | GMA Network |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
Original release | May 9, 2011 – February 3, 2012 |
Munting Heredera (International title: Little Heiress) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Gloria Romero.[1] It premiered on May 9, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Dwarfina and worldwide on May 11, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV.[2] The series concluded on February 3, 2012 with a total of 195 episodes. It was replaced by Biritera in its timeslot.
The series was extended for five weeks and after one week, the show was extended again for an additional five weeks. A third extension of ten weeks later followed.[3]
Synopsis
Doña Anastacia (or simply "Ana"), a rich widowed businesswoman and a loving grandmother, is searching for her rightful heiress. Three young women, Jennifer, Michelle and Calila, born and raised in different ways and each with a distinct story of their own, claim to be the one she is looking for. In the end, fate will lead the true heiress to where she belongs and to claim what is rightfully hers.
Cast and characters
- Main cast
- Gloria Romero as Doña Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat
- Camille Prats as Sandra Santiago-Montereal/Susan Velasco
- Mona Louise Rey as Jenny Mejia/Jennifer Santiago Montereal
- Barbara Miguel as Calilla Sarmiento Arboleda
- Kyle Danielle Ocampo as Michelle Velasco
- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Jacob Montereal
- Katrina Halili as Lynette Sarmiento Montereal
- Supporting cast
- Roderick Paulate as Emmanuel "Manny" Mejia
- Luz Valdez as Maria Montereal
- Gabby Eigenmann as Desmond Montereal
- Ynez Veneracion as Claire Montereal
- Leandro Baldemor as Dr. Philip Arboleda
- Neil Ryan Sese as Simeon Velasco
- Krystal Reyes as Gemmalyn "Gemma" Sarmiento
- Kristofer Martin as Tim John "TJ" Navarro-Arboleda
- Joyce Ching as Kyla Montereal
- Robert Arevalo as Enrique Lobregat
- Boots Anson-Roa as Ingrid Spencer-Lobregat
- Bobby Andrews as Atty. Stanley Lobregat
- Andrea del Rosario as Kate Lobregat
- Jesus Ramon as Allen Lobregat
- Rammy Bitong as Marlon
- Miggs Cuaderno as Tonton
- Guest cast
- Matet de Leon as Helen
- Deborah Sun as Tiya Meding
- Sharmaine Arnaiz[4] as Maritess / Nanay Lulu
- Elijah Alejo as Abigail
- Sue Prado as Nerissa
- Marita Zobel as Veronica
- Shiela Marie Rodriguez as Pipa
- Julio Diaz as Ka Toto
- Kryshee Grengia as Nini
- Nathaniel Britt as Bugoy
Mexican remake
In 2016, Munting Heredera, is slated to have an adaptation in Mexico, marking the first GMA drama series that adopted in a Latin country. The planned remake will be produced by Telefilm Atlantico S.A., also they acquired the program's format and plot thru GMA Worldwide Inc’s (GWI) license agent based in South America, Latin Media Corporation.[5]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the final episode scored a 27.7% rating.[6]
Accolades
- ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards
- 2011: Outstanding Original Drama Series Nomination
- 2011: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Winner: Gabby Eigenmann
- 2011: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Nomination: Roderick Paulate
- 2011: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Nomination: Gloria Romero
- 2013: Outstanding Original Drama Series Nomination
- 2013: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Winner: Neil Ryan Sese
- 2012 PMPC Star Awards for Television
- Best Drama Series Nomination
- Best Child Performer Nomination: Mona Louise Rey
- 17th Asian Television Awards 2012
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nomination: Gabby Eigenmann
References
- ↑ Gloria Romero and Camille Prats search for missing pieces of their lives in Munting Heredera
- ↑ http://www.gmapinoytv.com.ph/ver1/article.php?aid=471
- ↑ http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/9166/gma-7-widens-lead-in-nationwide-television-ratings-based-on-partial-october-2011-data
- ↑ Sharmaine Arnaiz, balik-shobiz na rin
- ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (March 15, 2016). "Mona Louise Rey-starrer, Munting Heredera, to get local adaptation in Mexico". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ↑ Santiago, Erwin (February 7, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (Feb. 3-6): Three new Kapuso shows debut strongly; Eat Bulaga! prevails over It's Showtime". Retrieved March 2, 2018.