Prima Donnas

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Prima Donnas
File:Prima Donnas title card.jpg
Season 2 title card
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
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes311 (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) –
April 30, 2022 (2022-04-30)

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 roles. It premiered on August 19, 2019, on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Bihag. The series concluded on April 30, 2022 with a total of 2 seasons and 311 episodes. It was replaced by Apoy sa Langit in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

Cast
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Althea Ablan
Katrina Halili
Wendell Ramos
Benjie Paras
Lead cast
  • Jillian Ward as Donna Marie "Mayi" M. Escalante[2][3]
  • Althea Ablan as Donna Belle "Ella" S. Claveria[2]
  • Sofia Pablo as Donna Lyn "Len-Len" S. Claveria[2]
Supporting cast
Guest cast
  • Glaiza de Castro as Maita Salazar-Claveria[2]
  • Irene Celebre as Irma Mendoza
  • Mel Kimura as Carmencita "Mameng" Dela Cruz
  • Eunice Lagusad as Judelita "Juday" Valdez
  • Marcus Madrigal as Henry Dimaculangan
  • Tina Paner as Aura
  • Che Ramos as Darcy
  • Diva Montelaba as Carla
  • Renerich Ocon as Coring
  • 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
  • Jemwell Ventinilla as Ziggy
  • Julius Miguel as Uno
  • Miggs Cuaderno as Coco
  • Angelika Santiago as Jewel
  • Dayara Shane as Erica
  • Shanicka Arganda as Andi
  • Judie Dela Cruz as Zita
  • Anthony Falcon as Samuel
  • Rob Sy as Edison
  • Chanel Latorre as Dindi[7]
  • Sarah Carlos as Lorna[8]/ Emerald
  • Gilleth Sandico as Gwyneth[9]

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 17, 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[10] On September 25, 2020, Sofia Pablo left the show due to community quarantine guidelines.[11] Filming was continued on September 28, 2020.[12] The series resumed its programming on November 9, 2020.[13]

Principal photography for the second season commenced on September 27, 2021.[14] Aiko Melendez left the series in October 2021, to pursue her political career in Quezon City.[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 Won

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the final episode of the first season of Prima Donnas scored a 14.2% rating.[18]

References

  1. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "'Prima Donnas' official soundtrack 'Huwag Kang Susuko' makes it to Spotify's Fresh Finds Philippines playlist". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  2. ^ 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. ^ 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.
  5. ^ a b c Calderon, Nora (July 29, 2021). "Prima Donnas book 2, kasado na!". Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "WATCH: 'Prima Donnas' stars Will Ashley, Vince Crisostomo heat up TikTok with 'Pajama Party' dance challenge". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  7. ^ "Prima Donnas: Donna Marie demands a DNA test: Recap Episode 15". GMA Network. September 6, 2020.
  8. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 20, 2020). "IN PHOTOS: Meet James Blanco's girlfriend in 'Prima Donnas,' Sarah Carlos". GMA Network. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  9. ^ "Prima Donnas: Full Episode 195". GMA Network. January 2, 2021.
  10. ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". interaksyon.com. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  11. ^ "GMA Entertainment Group's Statement on Sofia Pablo". GMA Network. September 25, 2020.
  12. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (September 29, 2020). "'Prima Donnas,' sinimulan na ang lock-in taping". Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  13. ^ "Kapuso royal couple Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera, balik-TV na". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  14. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (October 5, 2021). "At the lock-in taping of 'Prima Donnas Season 2'". Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  15. ^ "Aiko Melendez, naging emosyonal sa pag-alis niya sa 'Prima Donnas' Season 2". GMA Network. October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  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.
  18. ^ Gacura, TJ (October 3, 2021). "10 upcoming GMA Network shows already started their lock-in tapings this last quarter of 2021". Retrieved October 14, 2021.

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