Munting Heredera
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Created by | Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan |
Written by | Michiko Yamamoto Maribel Ilag Gilbeys Sardea |
Directed by | Maryo J. delos Reyes |
Creative director | Jun Lana |
Starring | Gloria Romero Camille Prats Mark Anthony Fernandez Mona Louise Rey Kyle Danielle Ocampo Barbara Miguel |
Theme music composer | Gary Valenciano and Joy Nilo |
Opening theme | "Ang Aking Munting Bituin" by La Diva |
Ending theme | "Sa Isip Ko" by Rachelle Ann Go |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original languages | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
No. of episodes | 190 (Total) |
Production | |
Executive producer | Nieva M. Sabit |
Producer | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 30–45 minutes (approx. 25 minutes w/o commercials) |
Original release | |
Network | GMA Network |
Release | May 9, 2011 – January 27, 2012 |
Munting Heredera (lit. Little Heiress) is a family oriented Philippine drama created and developed by Maryo J. delos Reyes for GMA Network. Playing the lead role of Doña Anastacia, a rich widow in search of her “munting heredera”, is no less than multi-award winning actress and one of the original Queens of Philippine cinema, Ms. Gloria Romero, who now makes her television debut with the said network.[1] The show premiered on May 9 on GMA Network and on May 11, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV. [2]
The TV series is filmed and shot in Hi-Def 720p, as GMA Network plans on standardizing all of its shows to have and use HD cameras by the end of 2011, although is re-converted back to 480i for standard definition as digital television has not yet been activated in the Philippines. Worldwide, via GMA Pinoy TV, the quality of the picture is much finer but is still at 480i, just that it has been mastered digitally.[3][4][5][6]
The TV series is extended for five more weeks than its original plans, but after one week the show extended again for additional five weeks for the second time. For the third time was extended again of 10 weeks.[7]
Overview
Synopsis
Doña Anastacia (or simply "Ana"), a rich widowed businesswoman and a loving grandmother is in search for her rightful heiress, but 3 young girls Jennifer, Michelle and Calila, born and grew up in different ways and has each distinct story of her own, claims to be the one Doña Anastacia is looking for. But in the end, fate will lead the true heiress to where she truly belongs, and claim what is rightfully hers.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Gloria Romero as Doña Anastacia "Ana" Montereal
- Camille Prats as Sandra Santiago/Susan Velasco
- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Jacob Montereal
- Mona Louise Rey as Jennifer Montereal
- Barbara Miguel as Calilla Arboleda
- Kyle Danielle Ocampo as Michelle Velasco
Extended cast
- Roderick Paulate as Manny Mejia
- Katrina Halili as Lynette Sarmiento †
- Kristofer Martin as Tim John "TJ" Navarro †
- Joyce Ching as Kyla Montereal †
- Krystal Reyes as Gemmalyn "Gemma" Sarmiento
- Gabby Eigenmann as Desmond Montereal/Michael Sison
- Luz Valdez[8] as Marya
- Ynez Veneracion as Claire Montereal †
- Leandro Baldemor as Dr. Philip Arboleda
- Neil Ryan Sese as Simeon Velasco
- Migs Cuaderno as Tonton
- Robert Arevalo as Enrique Lobregat
- Boots Anson-Roa as Ingrid Spencer-Lobregat
- Bobby Andrews as Atty. Stanley Lobregat
- Andrea del Rosario as Kate Lobregat
- ? as Aurora Sison
Guest cast
- Matet de Leon as Helen - The friend of Susan at the time she worked at the hospital, before the tragedy.
- Deborah Sun as Tiya Meding - Manny's cruel and malevolent aunt, who mistreats and abuses Jennifer, especially while Manny is away in Manila to earn money.
- Sharmaine Arnaiz[9] as Maritess / Nanay Lulu † - She claims that she is the true mother of Jennifer. However, she is just being paid by Simeon to do that, so, Susan can let go of Jennifer.
- Elijah Alejo as Abigail - She helps Jennifer to let go of Maritess and see Manny.
- Sue Prado as Nerissa - Simeon's new live-in partner who tries to help Sandra avoid Simeon's plots to capture her.
- Jesus Ramon “Monmon” Domingo as Allen Lobregat † - he is the only son of Stanley. He is suffering from epilepsy. However he died due to suffocation.
- Julio Diaz as Ka Toto - he is the neighborhood of Manny. He is selling herbal medicines.
Families
Montereal Family
- Doña Anastacia Montereal
- Jennifer Montereal
- Jacob Montereal
- Sandra Santiago-Montereal/Susan Velasco
Sison Family
- Aurora "Auring" Sison
- Melanie "Kyla" Montereal/Melanie "Kyla" Sison †
- Desmond Montereal/Michael Sison
- Claire Montereal/Claire Sison
Arboleda Family
- Lynette Sarmiento-Arboleda †
- Dr. Philip Arboleda
- Calilla Arboleda
- Gemmalyn "Gemma" Sarmiento
- Tim John "TJ" Navarro-Arboleda †
Velasco Family
- Simeon Velasco
- Edna Velasco †
- Michelle Velasco
Lobregat Family
- Ingrid Spencer-Lobregat
- Enrique Lobregat
- Atty. Stanley Lobregat
- Kate Lobregat
- Allen Lobregat †
Production
Casting
- The original cast included Carmina Villaroel in the role of Camille Prats. But due to conflict of schedule, as she has 3 present shows in GMA Network, she had turned down the project.[10]
- Aside for Carmina, Kristoffer Martin and Joyce Ching are both left their program, after their death scene, since the said tandem. they conflict to rush-up for Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin
Soundtrack
- The main theme song of the soap opera entitled Ang Aking Munting Bituin (lit. My Little Star) is sung by La Diva. It was originally performed by Gary Valenciano. Lyrics by Rollie Navarro, Music by Gary Valenciano and Joy Nilo.
- The love scenes theme song of the soap opera entitled Sa Isip Ko performed by Rachelle Ann Go. It was originally performed by Agot Isidro and revived by the other singers Jay R and Sarah Geronimo before Rachelle Ann Go revived the same title of the song.
Production Team
- Created by: GMA Entertainment TV Group
- Executive In-Charge of Production: Wilma V. Gavante
- Supervising Producer: Lilybeth Rasonable
- Assistant Vice President for Drama: Redgie Acuña Magno
- Program Manager: Redgynn Alba
- Executive Producer: Nieva M. Sabit
- Associate Producer: Cristina Tolentino
- Creative Consultant: RJ Nuevas
Dode Cruz - Creative Director: Jun Lana
- Head Writer: Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
- Episode Writer: Michiko Yamamoto
- Production Designer: Bing Santos
- Lighting Director: Jun Gonzales
- Director: Maryo J. de los Reyes [11]
Awards
Golden Screen TV Awards
- Gabby Eigenmann for Best Supporting Actor
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.igma.tv/forum/showthread.php?p=7138591
- ^ http://limferdi.blogspot.com/2011/01/abs-cbn-and-gma-in-hd.html
- ^ http://dtvpilipinas.blogspot.com/2011/08/inquirer-gozon-gma-7-can-go-digital.html
- ^ http://www.gmanetwork.com/article/1/GMA-Network-earmarks-P200M-to-test-digital-TV
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/9166/gma-7-widens-lead-in-nationwide-television-ratings-based-on-partial-october-2011-data
- ^ Gloria Romero joins cast teleserye directed by Mario J. delos Reyes.
- ^ Sharmaine Arnaiz, balik-shobiz na rin
- ^ Carmina Villarroel begs off from Munting Heredera because of her three weekend shows
- ^ Director J. de los Reyes talks about the cast of Munting Heredera