Munting Heredera

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Munting Heredera

Format	Drama, Romance, Mystery
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	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" 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 episodes	195 episodes
Production
Executive producer(s)	Nieva M. Sabit
Producer(s)	GMA Entertainment TV Group
Location(s)	Manila, Philippines
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30–45 minutes (approx. 25 minutes w/o commercials)
Broadcast
Original channel	GMA Network
Picture format	480i NTSC
Original run	May 9, 2011 – February 3, 2012

Munting Heredera or Little Heiress (international title) 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.

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/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

Supporting cast

Roderick Paulate as Manny Mejia
Neil Ryan Sese as Simeon Velasco
Katrina Halili as Lynette Sarmiento
Gabby Eigenmann as Desmond Montereal
Ynez Veneracion as Claire Montereal
Leandro Baldemor as Dr. Philip Arboleda
Kristofer Martin as Tim John "TJ" Navarro-Arboleda†
Joyce Ching as Kyla Montereal†
Krystal Reyes as Gemmalyn "Gemma" Sarmiento
Migs Cuaderno as Tonton

Extended 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

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

Production

Casting

The original cast included Carmina Villaroel in the role of Camille Prats, but due to a schedule conflict, (she had three other shows on the network) she turned down the project.^[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

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

References

External links

GMA Network official website
GMA Network Official Facebook Page
Munting Heredera on Facebook Official Facebook Page

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