Munting Heredera Explained

Alt Name:	Little Heiress
Genre:	Drama
Director:	Maryo J. de los Reyes
Creative Director:	Jun Lana
Starring:	Mona Louise Rey
Theme Music Composer:	Gary Valenciano Joy Nilo
Open Theme:	"Ang Aking Munting Bituin" by La Diva
End Theme:	"Sa Isip Ko" by Rachelle Ann Go
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	195
Executive Producer:	Nieva M. Sabit
Location:	Manila, Philippines
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	17–36 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment TV
Network:	GMA Network

(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 ! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!

2011	8th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Original Drama Series	Munting Heredera		^[9]
		Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series	Gabby EigenmannRoderick Paulate		^[10]
		Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series	Gloria Romero
2012	17th Asian Television Awards	Best Actor in a Supporting Role	Gabby Eigenmann		^[11]
	26th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Child Performer	Mona Louise Rey		^[12]
		Best Drama Series	Munting Heredera
2013	10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards	Outstanding Original Drama Series			^[13]
		Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series	Neil Ryan Sese	(Tie)	^[14]
			Gabby Eigenmann

Notes and References

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