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Juanita Banana

Juanita Banana is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on a 1968 Philippine film with the same title. Directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian, it stars Bianca Manalo in the title role. It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up and worldwide on TFC from October 25, 2010, to February 18, 2011, replacing Rosalka and was replaced by Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po.

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.

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 and characters

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

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

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

See also

References