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For the 1966 American novelty song, see Juanita Banana (song).
Juanita Banana
Title card
GenreComedy, Drama, Romance
Created byPablo S. Gomez
Directed byJeffrey R. Jeturian
StarringBianca Manalo
Opening theme"Mucha Juanita" by Rico J. Puno
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes85
Production
Production locationPhilippines
Running time30-45 minutes
Production companyStar Creatives
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseOctober 25, 2010 (2010-10-25) –
February 18, 2011 (2011-02-18)

Juanita Banana is a Philippine comedy drama 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.

Overview

1968 film

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

Villa Family

  • 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

Buenaventura Family

The Dwarfs

  • 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

Special participation

See also

References

  1. ^ Juanita Banana: Feature Article Archived 2014-03-05 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 10-23-2010
  2. ^ Bianca Manalo is excited to work with Matt Evans and Rodjun Cruz in Juanita Banana Archived 2010-10-27 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.push.com.ph 10-24-2010
  3. ^ Bianca Manalo on Juanita Banana: ‘Blessed lang po talaga ako’ Archived 2010-10-20 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.push.com.ph 10-16-2010
  4. ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343874/ Juanita Banana (1968) on IMDB
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