Juanita Banana
For the 1966 American novelty song, see Juanita Banana (song).
| Juanita Banana | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Created by | Pablo S. Gomez |
| Directed by |
Jeffrey R. Jeturian Rechie Del Carmen |
| Starring | Bianca Manalo |
| Opening theme | "Mucha Juanita" by Rico J. Puno |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, English |
| No. of episodes | 85 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Star Creatives |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | NTSC (480i) |
| Original release | October 25, 2010 – February 18, 2011 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
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 from October 25, 2010 to February 18, 2011.
Overview
1968 film
Juanita Banana had a movie adaptation in 1968, starring Rosemarie Sonora 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
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
- Rodjun Cruz as Joaquin Buenaventura
- Dulce Llemado as Donya Digna Buenaventura
- Lauren Young as Sunny Rose Buenaventura
- Liza Lorena as Donya Cristina
- Roy Alvarez as Don Arnulfo Buenaventura
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
- Bern Josep "Bekimon" Persia as Mario Dimaguiba
- Rey "PJ" Abellana as Boy Dimaguiba
- Katya Santos as Margaux Mamaril
- Bayani Casimiro Jr. as Benjo
- Martin del Rosario as Chester
- Raye Bacquirin as Thelma
Special Participation
- Miles Ocampo as Young Juanita Villa
- CJ Navato as Young Joaquin Buenaventura
- Yong An Chiu as Young Mario
- Bea Basa as Young Daldit Villa
- Jerome Ponce as Young Chester
See also
References
- ↑ Juanita Banana: Feature Article retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 10-23-2010
- ↑ Bianca Manalo is excited to work with Matt Evans and Rodjun Cruz in Juanita Banana retrieved via www.push.com.ph 10-24-2010
- ↑ Bianca Manalo on Juanita Banana: ‘Blessed lang po talaga ako’ retrieved via www.push.com.ph 10-16-2010
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343874/ Juanita Banana (1968) on IMDB
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