Prima Donnas

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Not to be confused with Prima donna.
Prima Donnas
Prima Donnas title card.jpg
Title card from 2020 to 2021
GenreDrama
Created byMaria Zita S. Garganera
Written by
  • Luningning Interino-Ribay
  • Wiro Michael Ladera
  • John Borgy Danao
  • Maria Zita S. Garganera
  • Kuts Enriquez
Directed byGina Alajar
Creative directorAloy Adlawan
Starring
Theme music composerAnn Margaret R. Figueroa
Opening theme"Huwag Kang Susuko" by Golden Cañedo
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes231 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerMarissa Jesuitas-Hilario
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time22-35 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Picture formatHDTV 1080i
Audio format5.1 surround sound
Original releaseAugust 19, 2019 (2019-08-19) –
present
External links
Website

Prima Donnas (transl. First 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.

The series marked as the comeback show of Aiko Melendez in the network after nine years. It is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Cast and characters[]

Cast
Althea Ablan
Katrina Halili
Wendell Ramos
Benjie Paras
Lead cast
  • Jillian Ward as Donna Marie "Mayi" Madreal / Donna Marie "Mayi" Salazar Claveria[2][3]
  • Althea Ablan as Donna Belle "Ella" Madreal / Donna Belle "Ella" Salazar Claveria[2]
  • Sofia Pablo as Donna Lyn "Lenlen" Madreal / Donna Lyn "Lenlen" Salazar Claveria[2]
Supporting cast
Guest cast
  • Glaiza de Castro as Maita Salazar-Claveria[2]
  • Irene Celebre as Irma Madreal
  • Mel Kimura as Carmencita "Mameng" Dela Cruz
  • Eunice Lagusad as Judelita "Juday" Valdez
  • Marcus Madrigal as Henry Dimaculangan
  • Cheryl Cosio as Darcy
  • Renerich Ocon as Coring
  • Will Ashley De Leon as Nolan
  • Geraldine Villamil as Anita
  • Rob Sy as Edison
  • Meng Canlas as Conching
  • Maritess Samson as Sylvia
  • Yuseff Estevez as Victor
  • Angelica Ulip as young Mayi
  • Caprice Mendez as young Ella
  • Rein Adriano as young Lenlen
  • 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
  • Nico Antonio as Troy
  • Judie Dela Cruz as Zita
  • Anthony Falcon as Samuel
  • Rob Sy as Edison
  • Meng Canlas as Conching
  • Chanel Latorre as Dindi Olivares[5]
  • Sarah Carlos as Lorna[6]/ Emerald
  • James Blanco as Ruben Escalante[7]
  • Gilleth Sandico as Gwyneth[8]

Production[]

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] In September 2020, Sofia Pablo left the show due to community quarantine guidelines.[10] Filming was continued on September 28, 2020.[11] The series resumed its programming on November 9, 2020.[12] The series would return for a second season later in 2021,[13] with Pablo returning.[14]

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.[15]

Accolades[]

Accolades received by Prima Donnas
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2020 RAWR Awards Favorite Kontrabida Aiko Melendez Won [16]
2021 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Daytime Drama Series Prima Donnas Nominated [17]
Best Drama Supporting Actress Aiko Melendez Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ "Prima Donnas Full Episodes YouTube Super Stream". Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j "Prima Donnas". Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  3. ^ "Prima Donnas: Ang tunay na ama ni Donna Marie". GMA Network. January 6, 2021.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c Calderon, Nora (July 29, 2021). "Prima Donnas book 2, kasado na!". Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  5. ^ "Prima Donnas: Donna Marie demands a DNA test: Recap Episode 15". GMA Network. September 6, 2020.
  6. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 20, 2020). "IN PHOTOS: Meet James Blanco's girlfriend in 'Prima Donnas,' Sarah Carlos". GMA Network. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  7. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick Anarcon (February 4, 2020). "James Blanco returns to GMA-7 after doing The Killer Bride on ABS-CBN". Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  8. ^ "Prima Donnas: Full Episode 195". GMA Network. January 2, 2021.
  9. ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  10. ^ "GMA Entertainment Group's Statement on Sofia Pablo". GMA Network. September 25, 2020.
  11. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (September 29, 2020). "'Prima Donnas,' sinimulan na ang lock-in taping". Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  12. ^ "Kapuso royal couple Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera, balik-TV na". October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  13. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 22, 2021). "#CONFIRMED: Prima Donnas will return this year!". GMA Network. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  14. ^ Viernes, Franchesca (May 27, 2021). "Sofia Pablo to return as Len Len in Book 2 of 'Prima Donnas'". GMA News Online. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  15. ^ "Yera Calma on Twitter: "AGB Nielsen NUTAM People ratings. (August 19, 2019) (Monday)"". Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  16. ^ Ruiz, Marah (December 6, 2020). "Ilang Kapuso stars, wagi sa RAWR Awards 2020". Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  17. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". Retrieved July 22, 2021.

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