Munting Heredera (lit. Little Heiress) is a family oriented Philippine drama created and developed by Maryo J. delos Reyes for GMA Network. Playing the lead role of Doña Anastacia, a rich widow in search of her "munting heredera", is no less than multi-award winning actress and one of the original Queens of Philippine cinema, Ms. Gloria Romero, who now makes her television debut with the said network.
Sypnosis
Doña Anastacia, a rich widowed businesswoman and a loving grandmother is in search for her rightful heiress, but three young girls Jennifer, Michelle, and Calila, born and grew up in different ways and has each distinct story of her own, claims to be the one Doña Anastacia is looking for. But in the end, fate will lead the true heiress to where she truly belongs, and claim what is rightfully hers.
Main cast
Gloria Romero as Doña Anastacia - The grandmother of Jacob. Grew up in poverty, but due to her hard efforts and diligence, became a very rich businesswoman. She wants to find the missing child of Jacob, who will become the heiress of the family.
Camille Prats as Sandra/Susan - A woman who had shown unconditional love for Jacob. But, fate will change her life because of a tragedy. She will lose her memory and will be known in her new identity as Susan.
Mark Anthony Fernandez as Jacob - The one and only grandson of Doña Anastacia and the supposed to be husband of Sandra. He is the father of the true heiress.
Katrina Halili as Lynette - The girlfriend of Jacob who has also a relationship with Philip. She will got pregnant by the latter and she will give the responsibility to Jacob.
Mona Louise Rey as Jennifer - The child of Sandra and Jacob. She will be adopted by Manny and will grow up without knowing her true identity. She doesn't know that she is the one Doña Anastacia is looking for.
Kyle Danielle Ocampo as Michelle - The "child" introduced by Simeon to Susan as their offspring. She will be mistakenly known as the long lost daughter of Sandra and Jacob and because of this, all will think that she is the true heiress.
Barbara Miguel as Calilla - Daughter of Lynette and Philip, her past lover, but was introduced as the daughter of Lynette and Jacob. Everyone thought that she died in the tragic accident. However, she will return again and will claim that she is the one they are all looking for.
Extended cast
Roderick Paulate as Manny - A kind-hearted Mathematics teacher. In the desire of having a child, he literally bought a baby. He will be the one who will take care of the true heiress, Jennifer, until she grow up.
Kristofer Martin as Tim John a.k.a TJ - A boy who is deeply in love with Kyla and a scholar of Doña Anastacia.
Joyce Ching as Kyla - The only daughter of Claire and Desmond. A spoiled brat and a social climber.
Krystal Reyes as Gemma - A poor girl. Smart and obedient. One of Doña Anastacia's scholars. Her first love is TJ.
Gabby Eigenmann as Desmond - Jacob's unproductive cousin. Has no ambition in life. The husband of Claire.
Luz Valdez as Marya - The best friend and secretary of Doña Anastacia. Friendly and hospitable.
Ynez Veneracion as Claire - The ambitious and manipulative wife of Desmond.
Neil Ryan Sese as Simeon - Has secret feelings for Sandra. She will rescue her in the tragedy and will claim that he is Sandra's husband.
Leandro Baldemor as Philip - A doctor and a lover of Lynette.
Guest cast
Matet de Leon as Helen - The friend of Susan at the times she worked at the hospital before the tragedy.
Deborah Sun as Tiya Meding
Production
The original cast included Carmina Villaroel in the role of Camille Prats. But due to conflict of schedule, as she has three present shows in GMA Network, she had turned down the project.
Theme song
The theme song of the soap opera entitled "Aking Munting Bituin" was originally performed by Gary Valenciano.
source: jdurias
