Princess Sarah (TV series)

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Princess Sarah
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Title card
Genre
Created by ABS-CBN Studios
Based on A Little Princess
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Developed byABS-CBN Studios
Roldeo G. Endrinal
Julie Anne R. Benitez
Directed by
  • Don M. Cuaresma
  • Nuel C. Naval
Starring
Opening theme"Ngiti Ka Lang"
ComposerChristian Martinez
Country of origin Philippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes30
Production
Executive producersKylie Manalo-Balagtas
Carlina D. Dela Merced
Production locations
Running time30-45 minutes
Production company Dreamscape Entertainment Television
Original release
Network ABS-CBN
ReleaseNovember 12 (2007-11-12) 
December 21, 2007 (2007-12-21)

Princess Sarah is a 2007 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel A Little Princess . Directed by Don M. Cuaresma and Nuel C. Naval, it stars Sharlene San Pedro. [1] It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from November 12 to December 21, 2007, replacing Kokey and was replaced by Spring Waltz .

Contents

The series was shot in Camp John Hay in Baguio and the Coconut Palace in Manila instead of India and London during the Late Victorian Era (including Second Boer War) and World War I. Unlike the 1995 Filipino film and the 1985 Japanese anime series it was based from, which in turn was based on Burnett's original novel, the teleserye adaptation took even more creative liberties from the original story, with Ram Dass being depicted as a female sorceress, Lavinia as Miss Minchin's daughter, and fantasy elements being introduced in the story.

This series was streaming on Jeepney TV YouTube channel.

Plot

Sarah Crewe studies in a boarding school for rich girls. Although motherless, Sarah is rich in love showered by her father, Captain Cristopher Crewe. One day her father has to leave for an expedition and is lost and presumed dead.

The sufferings of Sarah begin, as she was reduced to poverty and was forced to live a life as a servant in Miss Minchin's seminary.

Cast and characters

Main characters

Students

Other characters

Animal characters

Promotion

This show has been developed following the success of Mga Anghel na Walang Langit as part of a lineup of Dreamscape Entertainment family and religious-oriented series since 2005. It was succeeded by May Bukas Pa in 2009.

Reception

Princess Sarah replaced Kokey in its timeslot and was expected to follow its success. The pilot episode garnered a 27.1% ratings according to AGB Nielsen in Mega Manila. It ran for only a month during the Christmas season; the finale ratings were low, only able to reach a total of 22% ratings. The highest rating was 28.5% while the lowest was 20.6%.

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References

  1. Garcia, Rose (November 10, 2007). "Child actress Sharlene San Pedro gives life to "Princess Sarah"". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.