Prima Donnas
Prima Donnas is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Jillian Ward, Althea Ablan and Sofia Pablo in the title role. It premiered on August 19, 2019 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Bihag. On February 1, 2020, it joined the network's Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up replacing Magkaagaw.
| Prima Donnas | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Maria Zita S. Garganera |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Gina Alajar |
| Creative director(s) | Aloy Adlawan |
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| Theme music composer | Ann Margaret R. Figueroa |
| Opening theme | "Huwag Kang Susuko" by Golden Cañedo |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 160 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Marissa Jesuitas-Hilario |
| Production location(s) | Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 20-35 minutes |
| Production company(s) | GMA Entertainment Group |
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| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | August 19, 2019 – present |
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The series marked as the comeback show of Aiko Melendez in the network after nine years.
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Jillian Ward as Donna Marie "Mayi" Madreal[1]
- Althea Ablan as Donna Belle "Ella" Salazar Claveria / Madreal[1]
- Sofia Pablo as Donna Lyn "Lenlen" Salazar Claveria / Madreal[1]
- Supporting cast
- Katrina Halili as Lilian Madreal[1]
- Wendell Ramos as Jaime Antonio Claveria[1]
- Chanda Romero as Lady Primarosa "Prima" Claveria[1]
- Benjie Paras as Agaton Salazar[1]
- Aiko Melendez as Maria Kendra Fajardo[1]
- Elijah Alejo as Brianna Fajardo[1]
- Guest cast
- Glaiza de Castro as Maita Salazar-Claveria[1]
- Irene Celebre as Irma Madreal
- Mel Kimura as Mameng
- Eunice Lagusad as Juday
- Cheryl Cosio as Darcy
- Yuseff Estevez as Victor
- Renerich Ocon as Coring
- Will Ashley as Nolan
- Geraldine Villamil as Anita
- Maritess Samson as Sylvia
- Angelica Ulip as young Donna Marie
- Caprice Mendez as young Donna Belle
- Rein Adriano as young Donna Lyn
- Jude De Jesus as young Nolan
- Chrome Prince Cosio as Big Bogs
- Vince Crisostomo as Cedric
- Jemwell Ventinilla as Ziggy
- Julius Miguel as Uno
- Miggs Cuaderno as Coco
- Angelika Santiago as Jewel
- Dayara Shane as Erica
- Shanicka Arganda as Andi
- Andrew Ferrer as Goon
- Nico Antonio as Troy
- Judie Dela Cruz as Zita
- Marcus Madrigal as Henry
- Anthony Falcon as Samuel
- Rob Sy as Edison
- Meng Canlas as Conching
- James Blanco as Ruben
Production
Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Prima Donnas earned a 4.9% rating.[3]
References
- "Prima Donnas". Retrieved August 14, 2019.
- Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- "Yera Calma on Twitter: "AGB Nielsen NUTAM People ratings. (August 19, 2019) (Monday)"". Retrieved August 21, 2019.