Munting Heredera
| Munting Heredera | |
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| Genre | Drama Family Drama |
| Created by | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
| Developed by | Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan |
| Written by | Michiko Yamamoto Maribel Ilag Gilbeys Sardea |
| Directed by | Maryo J. delos Reyes |
| Creative director(s) | Jun Lana |
| Starring | Mark Anthony Fernandez Camille Prats Katrina Halili Roderick Paulate Gloria Romero Gabby Eigenmann Leandro Baldemor Ynez Veneracion Neil Ryan Sese Krystal Reyes Kristofer Martin Joyce Ching Luz Valdez Barbara Miguel Kyle Danielle Ocampo Mona Louise Rey |
| Theme music composer | Gary Valenciano and Joy Nilo |
| Opening theme | "Ang Aking Munting Bituin" sung by La Diva |
| Ending theme | "Sa Isip Ko" sung by Rachelle Ann Go |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 195 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Nieva M. Sabit |
| Producer(s) | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
| Production location(s) | Manila, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes (approx. 25 minutes w/o commercials) |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i NTSC |
| Original release | May 9, 2011 – February 3, 2012 |
Munting Heredera is a Filipino family-oriented drama series created and developed by Maryo J. de los Reyes for GMA Network. Playing the lead role of Doña Anastacia, a rich widow in search of her "munting heredera", is the multi-award winning actress and one of the original Queens of Philippine cinema, Gloria Romero, making her television debut.[1] The show was first shown on May 9, 2011, replacing Dwarfina on GMA Network and on May 11, 2011, on GMA Pinoy TV.[2]
Worldwide, via GMA Pinoy TV, the quality of the picture is much finer but is still at 480i, though digitally mastered.[3][4][5][6]
The series was extended for five weeks more than its original plan, but after one week the show was extended again for an additional five weeks for the second time. A third extension of 10 weeks was made.[7]
The series concluded on February 3, 2012, and was replaced by Biritera. It ran for thirty nine weeks with the total of 195 episodes.
Contents
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
- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Jacob Montereal
- Camille Prats as Sandra Santiago-Montereal/Susan Velasco
- Mona Louise Rey as Jennifer Montereal
- Barbara Miguel as Calilla Arboleda
- Kyle Danielle Ocampo as Michelle Velasco
- Katrina Halili as Lynette Sarmiento
- Roderick Paulate as Manny Mejia
- Luz Valdez as Marya
- 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
Supporting cast
- 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
- Migs Cuaderno as Tonton
Guest cast
- Matet de Leon as Helen
- Deborah Sun as Tiya Meding
- Sharmaine Arnaiz[8] 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
- Carmina Villaroel as Alyssa
Production
Casting
- The original cast included Carmina Villaroel in the role of Sandra/Susan, but due to a schedule conflict, (she had three other shows on the network) she turned down the project. After Carmina turned down the role, actress Camille Prats (who recently completed playing antagonist role in Bantatay), finally join the cast.[9]
- As well from Carmina, Kristoffer Martin and Joyce Ching both left their program, after their death scenes, since the said tandem. They conflict to rush-up for Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin.
Production team
- Created by: GMA Entertainment TV Group
- Executive in charge of production: Wilma Galvante
- 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 consultants 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[10]
Soundtrack
- The main theme song, "Ang Aking Munting Bituin" ("My Little Star") is sung by La Diva. It was originally performed by Gary Valenciano and used as the official theme song of the 2003 film, Magnifico. Lyrics are by Rollie Navarro and music by Gary Valenciano and Joy Nilo.
- The love scenes' theme song, "Sa Isip Ko" is performed by Rachelle Ann Go. It was originally performed by Agot Isidro and revived by Jay R and Sarah Geronimo. The theme song was later revived by Juris Fernandez and used as one of the theme songs of the ABS-CBN teleserye Ina Kapatid Anak
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.[11]
Awards and nominations
- 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
See also
- List of programs broadcast by GMA Network
- List of programs aired by GMA Network
- List of telenovelas of GMA Network
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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
External links
- GMA Network official website
- GMA Network Official Facebook Page
- Munting Heredera on Facebook Official Facebook Page
