Princess in the Palace explained

Genre:	Comedy drama
Developer:	Jose Mari Abacan Lia Domingo Cyril Ramos Jerome Zamora
Director:	Mike Tuviera
Creative Director:	Jenny Ferre
Starring:	Ryzza Mae Dizon
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	187
Executive Producer:	Adrian Raphael V. Santos
Producer:	Antonio P. Tuviera Jacqui L. Cara Michael Tuviera Jojo C. Oconer Ramel L. David Camille G. Montaño
Location:	Manila, Philippines
Editor:	Bong Guillermo Tara Illenberger
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	30 minutes
Company:	TAPE Inc.
Network:	GMA Network

Princess in the Palace is a Philippine television drama comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mike Tuviera, it stars Ryzza Mae Dizon in the title role. It premiered on September 21, 2015 on the network's afternoon line up replacing The Ryzza Mae Show. The series concluded on June 10, 2016 with a total of 187 episodes. It was replaced by Calle Siete in its timeslot.

Premise

Princess Cruz, is found following an accident and adopted by Leonora Clarissa Jacinto, the President of the Philippines.^[1]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Ryzza Mae Dizon as Princess Cruz / Princess Jacinto^[2]

Supporting cast

• Aiza Seguerra as Josephine "Joey" David^[3]
• Eula Valdez as Leonora Clarissa "Leona" Jacinto-Gonzaga^[4]
• Christian Vasquez as Oliver Gonzaga
• Allen Dizon as Alejandro "Lejan" Dominguez
• Marc Abaya as Rafael Jacinto
• Ciara Sotto as Daphne Jacinto
• Ces Quesada as Luz
• Boots Anson-Roa as Victorina Jacinto
• Kitkat as Portia
• Rocky Salumbides as Samuel
• Miggy Jimenez as Joaquin Jacinto
• Lianne Valentin as Karen
• Hailey Lim as Tara
• Joey Paras as Georgina Veloso
• Vincent de Jesus as Kwini
• Dante Rivero as Thomas "Tomas" Cruz
• Lito Legaspi as Manuel Gonzaga

Recurring cast

• Neil Perez as Timoteo delos Santos
• Kiko Estrada as Ikot Castro
• Andrea del Rosario as Diana Marquez
• Gabby Eigenmann as Renato
• Lui Manansala as Senen
• Patani Daño as Lily
• Rodjun Cruz as Kenneth
• Valeen Montenegro as Gwen Dizon
• Nadine Samonte as Judy Cruz
• Maine Mendoza as Elizabeth "Elize" Ricardo
• Chanda Romero as Pilar Buenaventura
• Afi Africa as Tweety

Guest cast

• Mona Louise Rey as Clara
• Yassi Pressman as Perla
• Rhen Escaño as younger Leonora
• Mosang as Jacqueline Flores Katigbak-Vanderbilt
• Luigi Fernando as Ramos
• Andrea Sigrid as Karen's teacher
• Chinggoy Alonzo as Carlos Jacinto
• Jenny Miller as Cordova
• Kate Lapuz as Valerie Tengco
• Gilleth Sandico as Elsie
• Toby Alejar as Miguel
• Kiel Rodriguez as Francis Bandilla
• Janvier Daily as Ato

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Princess in the Palace earned an 18.9% rating.^[5] While the final episode scored a 12.4% rating.^[6]

Accolades

Accolades received by Princess in the Palace! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!

2016

30th PMPC Star Awards for Television

Best Child Performer

Ryzza Mae Dizon

^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: After Long Wait, Ryzza Finally Takes the Drama Route . September 17, 2015 . From the Tube . October 17, 2015.
2. Web site: Si Ryzza Mae sa Princess in the Palace . GMA Network . October 17, 2015.
3. Web site: Si Aiza Seguerra sa Princess in the Palace . GMA Network . October 17, 2015.
4. Web site: Si Eula Valdez sa Princess in the Palace . GMA Network . October 17, 2015.
5. Web site: AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Ratings (Sept 21-22, 2015): It's Showtime slides back down to single-digit ratings; Princess in the Palace pilot outperforms Ningning . Ching, Mark Angelo . September 30, 2015 . PEP . January 24, 2018.
6. Web site: AGB Nielsen: Mega Manila TV Ratings – June 6 – 10, 2016 GMA Network continues to dominate daytime programming; FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, 24 Oras push and pull in primetime leadership . Mia, Ron . June 16, 2016 . LionhearTV . March 1, 2018.
7. Web site: List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television . October 10, 2016 . . April 24, 2020.