Munting Heredera (TV series)
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Munting Heredera 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. The show premiered on May 9 on GMA Network
and on May 11, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV
.
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.
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.
Family
In human context, a family is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity, or co-residence. In most societies it is the principal institution for the socialization of children...
oriented Philippine drama
Philippine drama
Philippine drama can be classified into different forms and genres, with the most popular being the teleserye and teledrama. The teleserye/teledrama is a television form of melodramatic serialized fiction. It is rooted from two words: "tele", which is short for "television," and "serye", a Tagalog...
created and developed by Maryo J. delos Reyes for GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
. 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
Gloria Romero
Gloria J. Romero is a former California State Senator and was the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate from 2001 until 2008. She was the first woman to ever hold that leadership position.-Early life and career:...
, who now makes her television debut with the said network. The show premiered on May 9 on GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
and on May 11, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...
.
The TV series is filmed and shot in Hi-Def 720p
720p
720p is the shorthand name for 1280x720, a category of High-definition television video modes having a resolution of 1080 or 720p and a progressive scan...
, 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.
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.
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.Main cast
- Gloria RomeroGloria Romero (actress)Gloria Romero is a Filipino actress appearing in film and television. Her career spans 60 years and includes award winning performances in the films Tanging Yaman , Nagbabagang Luha and 1955's Dalagang Ilocana...
as Doña Anastacia "Ana" Montereal - The grandmother of Jacob. Grew up in extreme poverty, but due to her hard efforts and diligence, became a very rich successful businesswoman. She wants to find the missing child of Jacob, who will become the heiress of the family. - Camille PratsCamille PratsCamille Prats is a Filipina actress. Her full name is Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats. After her pregnancy, she came back on her Home Network GMA-7 to play Lily Cervantes in the drama series Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?...
as Sandra Santiago/Susan Velasco - A woman who had shown unconditional love for Jacob. But, fate will change her life because of a tragedy. She will lose her memory and will be known in her new identity as Susan. But when she regained her memory, she lived in the Montereal mansion. She is the mother of the true heiress. - Mark Anthony FernandezMark Anthony FernandezMark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno.-Career:He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.His...
as Jacob Montereal - The one and only grandson of Doña Anastacia and the supposed to be husband of Sandra. He is the father of the true heiress. He was hostage by Simeon, with the betrayal of Desmond. Later, Simeon accidentally shoots him and was buried in a shallow grave. - Katrina HaliliKatrina HaliliKatrina Halili is a Filipina actress, commercial model and music producer. She made her screen debut via StarStruck, but did not gain popularity until playing the antagonist roles in Darna, Majika and MariMar and becoming the protagonist in One Night Only, Gagambino and Magdusa...
as Lynette Sarmiento † - The ex-wife of Jacob who has also a relationship with Philip. She got pregnant by the latter and she will give the responsibility to Jacob because of the family's riches. When they find out that Calilla wasn't the true heiress, she was driven out of the mansion. She was unintentionally Killed by Philip. - Mona Louise Rey as Jennifer Montereal - The real child of Sandra and Jacob. She will be adopted by Manny and will grow up without knowing her true identity. She doesn't know that she is the one that Doña Anastacia is looking for. She is smart and kind, which is why Doña Ana likes her very much, even more than Michelle. She is also the best friend of Calilla and Tonton
- Barbara Miguel as Calilla Arboleda - Daughter of Lynette and Philip, but was introduced as the daughter of Lynette and Jacob. Everyone thought that she died in the tragic accident. However, she will return again and will claim that she is the one they are all looking for. She will claim to be the heiress to Doña Anastacia’s wealth. She is really kind (since her mother was the one manipulating her) and was reunited with her true father. She is the younger sister of TJ.
- Kyle Danielle Ocampo as Michelle Velasco - The "child" introduced by Simeon to "Susan" as their offspring. She will grow up wanting and lacking in many things in life. Through an unexpected unfolding of events, she will be mistakenly known as the long lost daughter of Sandra and Jacob and because of this, all will think that she is the true heiress. She constantly bullies Jennifer which makes her said-to-be-mother, Sandra, to scold her sometimes. This habit puts her at odds with Calila. She has become very boastful just because she has bodyguards. It is later it was revealed that she's not the true heiress.
Extended cast
- Roderick PaulateRoderick PaulateRoderick Paulate is a Filipino actor, TV host, comedian and politician who is a councillor for Quezon City.-Child actor:Paulate started his career as a child actor. He received his first Best Child Actor award from the Manila Film Festival for the movie "Kasalanan Kaya" in 1968...
as Manny Mejia - A kind-hearted MathematicsMathematicsMathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
teacher. In his desire to have a child, he literally adopted a baby. He will be the one who will take care of the true heiress, Jennifer, teaching her to be kind, until she grows up. - Kristofer Martin as Tim John "TJ" Navarro † - A scholar of Doña Ana. A former deputy of a child-laboring syndicate that once had Jennifer within their ranks after her caretakers were tricked into signing her up for. A brash young man he was initially mean towards Jennifer, but later showed a kinder side; he now acts as Jennifer's de facto guardian . He is also the son of Philip who left him and his mother years ago making him Calila's half elder brother. He later know the secret of Lynette when he overheard him. Lynette tried to murder him, after her death is later shot to death by a henchmen who was hired by Desmond so their secret would not be exposed.
- Joyce ChingJoyce ChingJoyce Giselle Ching, better known as Joyce Ching , is a Filipina actress and commercial model...
as Kyla Montereal † - The only daughter of Claire and Desmond. A spoiled brat and a social climber. She likes TJ. She also knows Lynette, Claire, and Desmond's secret. She was unintentionally killed during the assassination of TJ. - Krystal ReyesKrystal ReyesJolina Marie B. Reyes, better known by her screen name Krystal Reyes , is a Filipina child actress who currently appears on GMA Network shows.-Biography:...
as Gemmalyn "Gemma" Sarmiento - A poor but smart and obedient girl. One of Doña Anastacia's scholars and Lynette's younger sibling. Her first love is TJ. Her best friends are Kyla and TJ. - Gabby Eigenmann as Desmond Montereal- Jacob's unproductive cousin who has no ambition in life. He is the husband of Claire. He and his wife know that Calila is not the true heiress. They want a share of Doña Ana's wealth. He is considered 'palpak' (failure) by Claire and Lynette. He was shot by Simeon.
- Luz Valdez as Marya - The best friend and secretary of Doña Anastacia. She is friendly and hospitable.
- Ynez Veneracion as Claire Montereal- The ambitious and manipulative wife of Desmond. She wants to get Doña Ana's wealth through Lynette so badly that she even forgot her daughter, Kyla. She claimed that she did these things for her due to life before.
- Leandro Baldemor as Dr. Philip Arboleda - Lynette's lover, a compulsive gambler who works as a doctor. He later changes for the better, becoming not only a more responsible family man not only to Lynette and her sister, but also a father for Calila and TJ.He accidentally killed Lynette.
- Neil Ryan Sese as Simeon Velasco - Has secret feelings for Sandra. He will rescue her in the tragedy and will claim her as his wife. He kidnapped Jacob on Sandra and Jacob's wedding day. Sandra thought that Jacob changed his mind and does not love her anymore so he did not go to the church. He betrayed the three later.
- Migs Cuaderno as Tonton-The son of the driver of Doña Ana, Tobi who is the friend of Jennifer. The more assertive of the two, Tonton often defends Jennifer from the persecutions of Calila and (later) Michelle. They were the first to know Calilla's secret.
- Robert ArevaloRobert ArevaloRobert Arevalo, born Robert Ylagan on November 24, 1943, is a Filipino film and television actor.-Personal life:He is the son of Filipino film actor Tito Arevalo; his uncle Angel Esmeralda is the father of the late Jay Ilagan and his uncle Gil De Leon is a national artist and an award winning...
as Enrique Lobregat- He is Dona Ana's suitor. - Boots Anson-RoaBoots Anson-RoaMaria Elisa Cristobal-Anson or Boots Anson-Roa is an award-winning actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer.-Early life:She was born on January 30, 1945...
as Ingrid Spencer-Lobregat- The ex-wife of Enrique. She became a stock holder in Dona Ana's company. - Bobby AndrewsBobby AndrewsBobby Andrews is a Filipino American Actor and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed-up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-oriented television show T.G.I.S. and its sequel Growing Up....
as Stanley Lobregat- He will help his mother to pursue her plans. - Andrea del RosarioAndrea del RosarioAndrea Marie del Rosario is a Filipina actress and model.She is part of the Star Magic talents. Later she decide to leave ABS-CBN to do projects on GMA-7.-Television:-References:...
as Kate Lobregat - She is the wife of Stanley. - Ramon "Monmon" Domingo as Allen Lobregat † - He is the son of Stanley and Kate.
Guest cast
- Matet de LeonMatet de LeonMatet de Leon is a notable actress and former child actress. She is a daughter of Christopher De Leon & Nora Aunor and a sister of Lotlot, Ian, Kenneth & Kiko.-Movies:* I Love You Mama, I Love You Papa - Matet* Inday-Inday sa Balitaw - Tiyanak...
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 ArnaizSharmaine ArnaizSharmaine Arnaiz is a Filipino actress.-Biography:She was born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas-Shahani to an Indian father and a mother of Ilonnga blood. She has a younger sister who is also an actress named Bunny Paras and their mother is the sister of the mother of Patrick Garcia and Cheska...
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 it's suicide.
- Ka Toto - he is the neighborhood of Manny. He is selling herbal medicines.
Montereal Family
- Doña Anastacia Montereal
- Jennifer Montereal
- Jacob Montereal
- Sandra Santiago-Montereal/Susan Velasco
- Melanie "Kyla" Montereal †
- Desmond Montereal
- Claire Montereal
Arboleda Family
- Lynette Sarmiento-Arboleda †
- Dr. Philip Arboleda
- Calilla Arboleda
- Gemmalyn "Gemma" Sarmiento
- Tim John "TJ" Navarro-Arboleda †
Lobregat Family
- Ingrid Spencer-Lobregat
- Enrique Lobregat
- Stanley Lobregat
- Kate Lobregat
- Allen Lobregat†
Casting
- The original cast included Carmina VillaroelCarmina VillaroelMaria Carmina Muñiz Villaroel, also known as Carmina Villaroel is a Filipino actress, television host, and model....
in the role of Camille PratsCamille PratsCamille Prats is a Filipina actress. Her full name is Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats. After her pregnancy, she came back on her Home Network GMA-7 to play Lily Cervantes in the drama series Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?...
. But due to conflict of schedule, as she has 3 present shows in GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
, she had turned down the project.
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 ValencianoGary ValencianoEdgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador...
. Lyrics by Rollie Navarro, Music by Gary ValencianoGary ValencianoEdgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador...
and Joy NiloJoy NiloJoy T. Nilo is a leading Filipino composer who specializes in a cappella Choral Music. Also a sought after orchestrator, his works range from traditional to modern, ethnic to electronic, serious to popular...
. - The love scenes theme song of the soap opera entitled Sa Isip Ko performed by Rachelle Ann GoRachelle Ann Go-External links:*...
. It was originally performed by Agot IsidroAgot IsidroAgot Isidro is a recording artist, actress, host, and TV personality in the Philippines.Born as Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro, she is the fourth of the six children of Edwarta Fteha and Jose Isidro. She graduated from the University of the Philippines, Diliman with a Bachelor's Degree in...
and revived by the other singers Jay R and Sarah GeronimoSarah GerónimoSarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...
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 ReyesMaryo J. de los ReyesMaryo J. de los Reyes is a film and television director from the Philippines. He began his career in the 1970s.-References:...