Munting Heredera (International title: Little Heiress) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Mona Louise Rey in the title role. It premiered on May 9, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Dwarfina. The series concluded on February 3, 2012 with a total of 195 episodes. It was replaced by Biritera in its timeslot.
| Munting Heredera | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Also known as | Little Heiress |
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Maryo J. de los Reyes |
| Creative director | Jun Lana |
| Starring | Mona Louise Rey |
| Theme music composer | |
| Opening theme | "Ang Aking Munting Bituin" by La Diva |
| Ending theme | "Sa Isip Ko" by Rachelle Ann Go |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 195 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Nieva M. Sabit |
| Production locations | Manila, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 17–36 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | May 9, 2011 – February 3, 2012 |
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Mona Louise Rey as Jennifer "Jenny" S. Montereal[2]
- Supporting cast
- Gloria Romero as Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat[3]
- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Jacob Montereal
- Camille Prats as Sandra Santiago-Montereal/Susan Velasco[4]
- Katrina Halili as Lynette Sarmiento-Montereal
- Roderick Paulate as Emmanuel "Manny" Mejia
- Gabby Eigenmann as Desmond Montereal / Michael Sison
- Leandro Baldemor as Philip Arboleda
- Ynez Veneracion as Claire Montereal
- Neil Ryan Sese as Simeon Velasco
- Krystal Reyes as Gemmalyn "Gemma" Sarmiento
- Kristoffer Martin as Timothy James "TJ" Navarro-Arboleda
- Joyce Ching as Kyla Montereal
- Luz Valdez as Maria Montereal
- Barbara Miguel as Calilla S. Arboleda
- Kyle Ocampo as Michelle S. Velasco
- Guest cast
- Robert Arevalo as Enrique Lobregat
- Boots Anson-Roa as Ingrid Spencer-Lobregat
- Bobby Andrews as Stanley Lobregat
- Andrea del Rosario as Kate Lobregat
- Jesus Ramon as Allen Lobregat
- Rammy Bitong as Marlon
- Miggs Cuaderno as Tonton
- Matet de Leon as Helen
- Orlando Dela Cruz as Emong
- Deborah Sun as Meding
- Sharmaine Arnaiz[5] as Maritess / Lulu
- Elijah Alejo as Abigail
- Sue Prado as Nerissa
- Marita Zobel as Veronica
- Shiela Marie Rodriguez as Pipa
- Julio Diaz as Toto
- Kryshee Grengia as Nini
- Nathaniel Britt as Bugoy
- Madeleine Nicolas as Aurora
Production
Principal photography commenced on April 16, 2011.[6]
Remake
In 2016, Munting Heredera was slated to have an adaptation in Mexico, marking the first drama series by GMA Network to be adapted by a Latin country. It will be produced by Telefilm Atlantico S.A.[7]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the final episode scored a 27.7% rating.[8]
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Original Drama Series | Munting Heredera | Nominated | [9] |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Gabby Eigenmann Roderick Paulate | Won | [10] | ||
| Nominated | [9] | ||||
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Gloria Romero | Nominated | |||
| 2012 | 17th Asian Television Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Gabby Eigenmann | Nominated | [11] |
| 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Child Performer | Mona Louise Rey | Nominated | [12] | |
| Best Drama Series | Munting Heredera | Nominated | |||
| 2013 | 10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Original Drama Series | Nominated | [13] | |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Neil Ryan Sese | Won (Tie) | [14] | ||
| Gabby Eigenmann | Nominated | [13] |
