Juanita Banana
| Juanita Banana | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Created by | ABS-CBN Studios Pablo S. Gomez |
| Written by | Sonny Calvento Arden Rod Condez Denise O'Hara Jaymar Castro |
| Directed by | Jeffrey R. Jeturian |
| Starring | Bianca Manalo |
| Opening theme | "Mucha Juanita" by Rico J. Puno |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 85 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Carlo Katigbak Cory Vidanes Laurenti Dyogi Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo |
| Producers | Grace Ann Bodegon-Casimsiman Marielle Navarro-Pas Ellen Nicolas-Criste |
| Production location | Philippines |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | Star Creatives Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | October 25, 2010 – February 18, 2011 |
Juanita Banana is a Philippine comedy soap opera created by Pablo S. Gomez. It stars Binibining Pilipinas 2009-Universe, Bianca Manalo in the title role.[1][2][3] It aired on ABS-CBN from October 25, 2010 to February 18, 2011, replacing Rosalka and was replaced by Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po.
Overview[edit]
1968 film[edit]
Juanita Banana had a movie adaptation in 1968, starring Amparo Muñoz as Juanita, Pepito Rodriguez, the late Ricky Belmonte, German Moreno and Bella Flores which was produced by Pablo S. Gomez.[4]
A young woman tries to catch a teardrop from a banana tree's heart believing that it gives her magical powers but she gets the fascination of a dwarf prince who uses his own magic to grant her every wish.
Cast and characters[edit]
Villa Family[edit]
- Bianca Manalo as Juanita Villa
- Lito Pimentel as Val Villa
- Trina Legaspi as Daldit Villa
- Aaron Junatas as Bubwit Villa
- Isay Alvarez as Belen Villa
[edit]
- Rodjun Cruz as Joaquin Buenaventura
- Dulce as Donya Digna Buenaventura
- Lauren Young as Sunny Rose Buenaventura
- Liza Lorena as Donya Cristina
- Roy Alvarez as Don Arnulfo Buenaventura
The Dwarfs[edit]
- Matt Evans as Prinsipe Rikitik
- Carlos Morales as Haring Bradpitik
- Kalila Aguilos as Reyna Sirikit
- Joma Labayen as Ngititik
- David Chua as Walastik
- Lui Villaruz as Pepetik
Supporting cast[edit]
- Bern Josep "Bekimon" Persia as Mario Dimaguiba
- Rey "PJ" Abellana as Boy Dimaguiba
- Katya Santos as Margaux Mamaril
- Bayani Casimiro Jr. as Benjo
- Martin del Rosario as Chester
- Raye Bacquirin as Thelma
Special participation[edit]
- Miles Ocampo as Young Juanita Villa
- CJ Navato as Young Joaquin Buenaventura
- Yong An Chiu as Young Mario
- Bea Basa as Young Daldit Villa
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Juanita Banana: Feature Article Archived March 5, 2014, at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com Oct 23, 2010
- ^ Bianca Manalo is excited to work with Matt Evans and Rodjun Cruz in Juanita Banana Archived October 27, 2010, at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.push.com.ph Oct 24, 2010
- ^ Bianca Manalo on Juanita Banana: ‘Blessed lang po talaga ako’ Archived October 20, 2010, at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.push.com.ph Oct 16, 2010
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343874/ Juanita Banana (1968) on IMDB [user-generated source]