Juanita Banana

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Juanita Banana
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Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Created by ABS-CBN Studios
Pablo S. Gomez
Written bySonny Calvento
Arden Rod Condez
Denise O'Hara
Jaymar Castro
Directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian
Starring Bianca Manalo
Opening theme"Mucha Juanita" by Rico J. Puno
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes85
Production
Executive producersCarlo Katigbak
Cory Vidanes
Laurenti Dyogi
Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo
ProducersGrace Ann Bodegon-Casimsiman
Marielle Navarro-Pas
Ellen Nicolas-Criste
Production locationPhilippines
Running time30-45 minutes
Production company Star Creatives
Original release
Network ABS-CBN
ReleaseOctober 25, 2010 (2010-10-25) 
February 18, 2011 (2011-02-18)

Juanita Banana is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based of 1968 Philippine film at same title. Directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian, it stars Bianca Manalo in the title role. [1] [2] [3] It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up and worldwide on TFC from October 25, 2010 to February 18, 2011, replacing Rosalka and was replaced by Precious Hearts Romances Presents : Mana Po .

Contents

Overview

1968 film

Juanita Banana had a movie adaptation in 1968, starring Rosemarie Sonora as Juanita, Pepito Rodriguez, the late Ricky Belmonte, German Moreno and Bella Flores which was produced by Pablo S. Gomez. [4]

A young woman tries to catch a teardrop from a banana tree's heart believing that it gives her magical powers but she gets the fascination of a dwarf prince who uses his own magic to grant her every wish.

Cast and characters

Villa Family

Buenaventura Family

The Dwarfs

Supporting cast

Special participation

See also

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References

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