Prima Donnas

Prima 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 role. It premiered on August 19, 2019, on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Bihag. On February 1, 2020, it joined the network's Sabado Star Power sa Hapon line up replacing Magkaagaw.

Not to be confused with Prima donna.
Prima Donnas
Title card since 2020
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"Huwag Kang Susuko" by Golden Cañedo
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes221 (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 format1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseAugust 19, 2019 (2019-08-19) –
present
External links
Website

The series marked as the comeback show of Aiko Melendez in the network after nine years. It is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Cast and characters
Katrina Halili portrays Lilian Madreal.
Wendell Ramos portrays Jaime Claveria.
Benjie Paras portrays Agaton Salazar.
Lead cast
  • Jillian Ward as Donna Marie "Mayi" Madreal-Escalante [2][3]
  • Althea Ablan as Donna Belle "Ella" Salazar-Claveria[2]
  • Sofia Pablo as Donna Lyn "Lenlen" Salazar-Claveria[2]
Supporting cast
Guest cast
  • Glaiza de Castro as Maita Salazar-Claveria[2]
  • Irene Celebre as Irma Madreal
  • Mel Kimura as Mameng / Carmencita
  • Eunice Lagusad as Juday
  • Cheryl Cosio as Darcy
  • Yuseff Estevez as Victor
  • Renerich Ocon as Coring
  • Will Ashley as Nolan
  • Geraldine Villamil as Anita
  • Maritess Samson as Sylvia
  • Angelica Ulip as young Donna Marie / Mayi
  • Caprice Mendez as young Donna Belle / Ella
  • Rein Adriano as young Donna Lyn / Lenlen
  • Jude De Jesus as young Nolan
  • Chrome Prince Cosio as Big Bogs
  • Vince Crisostomo as Cedric
  • Jemwell Ventinilla as Ziggy
  • Julius Miguel as Uno
  • Miggs Cuaderno as Coco
  • Angelika Santiago as Jewel
  • Dayara Shane as Erica
  • Shanicka Arganda as Andi
  • Andrew Ferrer as Goon
  • Nico Antonio as Troy
  • Judie Dela Cruz as Zita
  • Marcus Madrigal as Henry
  • Anthony Falcon as Samuel
  • Rob Sy as Edison
  • Meng Canlas as Conching
  • Chanel Latorre as Dindi Olivares[4]
  • Sarah Carlos as Emerald[5]
  • James Blanco as Ruben Escalante
  • Gilleth Sandico as Gwyneth[6]

Production

Principal photography was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] In September 2020, Sofia Pablo left the show due to community quarantine guidelines.[8] Filming was continued on September 28, 2020.[9] The series resumed its programming on November 9, 2020.[10]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Prima Donnas earned a 4.9% rating.[11]

Accolades
Accolades received by Prima Donnas
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2020 RAWR Awards Favorite Kontrabida Aiko Melendez Won [12]

References
  1. "Prima Donnas Full Episodes YouTube Super Stream". Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  2. "Prima Donnas". Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  3. "Prima Donnas: Ang tunay na ama ni Donna Marie". GMA Network. January 6, 2021.
  4. "Prima Donnas: Donna Marie demands a DNA test: Recap Episode 15". GMA Network. September 6, 2020.
  5. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 20, 2020). "IN PHOTOS: Meet James Blanco's girlfriend in 'Prima Donnas,' Sarah Carlos". GMA Network. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  6. "Prima Donnas: Full Episode 195". GMA Network. January 2, 2021.
  7. Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  8. "GMA Entertainment Group's Statement on Sofia Pablo". GMA Network. September 25, 2020.
  9. Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (September 29, 2020). "'Prima Donnas,' sinimulan na ang lock-in taping". Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  10. "Kapuso royal couple Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera, balik-TV na". October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  11. "Yera Calma on Twitter: "AGB Nielsen NUTAM People ratings. (August 19, 2019) (Monday)"". Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  12. Ruiz, Marah (December 6, 2020). "Ilang Kapuso stars, wagi sa RAWR Awards 2020". Retrieved December 20, 2020.
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