Munting Heredera

Philippine television drama series

Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan
Michiko Yamamoto
Maribel Ilag
Gilbeys Sardea

Directed byMaryo J. de los ReyesCreative directorJun LanaStarringMona Louise ReyTheme music composer

Gary Valenciano
Joy Nilo

Opening theme"Ang Aking Munting Bituin" by La DivaEnding theme"Sa Isip Ko" by Rachelle Ann GoCountry of originPhilippinesOriginal languageTagalogNo. of episodes195ProductionExecutive producerNieva M. SabitProduction locationsManila, PhilippinesCamera setupMultiple-camera setupRunning time17–36 minutesProduction companyGMA Entertainment TVOriginal releaseNetworkGMA NetworkReleaseMay 9, 2011 (2011-05-09) –
February 3, 2012 (2012-02-03)

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.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

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

Accolades received by *Munting Heredera*
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]
		Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series	Gabby Eigenmann Roderick Paulate	Nominated	^[9]
		Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series	Gloria Romero	Nominated	^[9]
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]
	26th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Series	Munting Heredera	Nominated	^[12]
2013	10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Original Drama Series	Munting Heredera	Nominated	^[13]
		Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series	Neil Ryan Sese	Won (Tie)	^[14]
		Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series	Gabby Eigenmann	Nominated	^[13]

References

^ "Munting Heredera (Full Episode) | Stream Together - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
^ Bonagua, Khatrina (September 19, 2021). "Remember these child stars from 10 years ago? Here's where they are now". PEP. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (January 19, 2012). "Gloria Romero will miss the kids the most when Munting Heredera finally ends in February". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ "Gloria Romero and Camille Prats search for missing pieces of their lives in Munting Heredera". PEP.
^ "Sharmaine Arnaiz, balik-showbiz na rin". The Philippine Star.
^ Paglicawan, Mc Richard (April 7, 2011). "Gloria Romero dalawa agad ang programa sa Kapuso". Lionheartv. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (March 15, 2016). "Mona Louise Rey-starrer, Munting Heredera, to get local adaptation in Mexico". PEP. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
^ Santiago, Erwin (February 7, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (Feb. 3-6): Three new Kapuso shows debut strongly; Eat Bulaga! prevails over It's Showtime". PEP. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
^ ^a ^b Calderon, Ricky (October 29, 2011). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
^ Santiago, Erwin (November 30, 2011). "GMA-7 dominates 8th Golden Screen TV Awards; Amaya and Mara Clara win outstanding drama series". PEP. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
^ Manago, Lito (November 13, 2012). "Philippines bags 13 nominations at the 17th Asian Television Awards; Coco Martin and Michael V score acting nods". PEP. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
^ "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". PEP. September 26, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
^ ^a ^b Calderon, Ricky (February 1, 2013). "2013 Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
^ Santiago, Erwin; Benavidez, Kathleen (March 1, 2013). "Marian Rivera and Gerald Anderson win top acting honors at 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards; Walang Hanggan named Best Drama Series". PEP. Retrieved August 23, 2020.