‘Little Princess’ inspires viewers of all ages to dream big

Beginning January 10, a new tale of family, success, and perseverance is set to bring love and inspiration to Kapuso viewers with the launch of the much-awaited series “Little Princess” on GMA Afternoon Prime.

Multitalented actress Jo Berry leads the star-studded cast as Princess Montivano, a little person who has big dreams despite growing up poor. As she finds out she is an heiress, how can she adjust to her new life if people are out to challenge her claim in the company?

“Sobra po akong happy sa role ko as Princess. So far sa lahat ng nagawa ko, ito yung favorite ko kasi ito yung pinaka-challenging dahil pareho kami ng personality. So nag-adjust ako ng husto kasi gusto ko kilala ko pa rin kung sino si Jo at sino si Princess. I’m so thankful na binigay po sa akin itong role na ito. Palagi akong binibigyan ng GMA ng role na makabuluhan at inspiring. Iyon din naman po ‘yung pangarap kong gawin, ang maka-inspire ng maraming tao,” said Jo.

Joining Jo in the series are highly-talented actors Rodjun Cruz as Jaxon Pineda, Princess’ best friend; and Juancho Trivino as Damien Santiago, Princess’ secret crush.

Rodjun, who is grateful to GMA for his first leading man role, believes the project is God’s answer to his prayers, “Pinagdasal ko rin talaga ‘to kay Lord. Parang birthday gift na rin sa akin kasi nag-birthday ako sa fist lock-in taping. So thankful talaga ako kay Lord kasi ang tagal kong pinagdasal ‘to. Nagulat pa ako nung sinabi sa akin na si Jo Berry yung makakasama ko. Dati na rin kasi kami nagkasama sa isang show. Sabi ko sa kanya noon, ‘Sana maging magsama pa tayo sa isang show. Malay mo, maging magka-love team pa tayo.’ Hanggang sa ito na nga nagkatambal kami sa Little Princess. I’m honored and thankful na ipinagkatiwala ito sa akin ng GMA.”

Juancho, on the other hand, praised his co-star Jo for being a generous actress during their takes, “Palagi niyang inuuna ‘yung needs ng iba bago ‘yung sa kanya. Kaya talagang inaalagaan din namin siya. May times kahit hindi na niya kailangan umarte dahil hindi na sa kanya nakatutok yung camera, sinusubukan niya pa rin ‘yung best niya para masuportahahan niya kami. It’s very refreshing. Ang saya makatrabaho ni Jo lalo na sa istoryang ito. Ang ganda rin ng pagkatimpla ng GMA at ng buong creative team sa story. It’s something I’ve never done before, so I’m so proud to be part of this show.”

Playing equally vital roles in the series are seasoned and accomplished actors Angelika Dela Cruz as Elise Reyes, Princess’ mother;  Jestoni Alarcon as Marcus Montivano, Princess’ biological father; Geneva Cruz as Odessa Montivano, Marcus’ wife.

Completing the stellar cast of “Little Princess” are Jenine Desiderio as Sunshine Pineda, Jaxon’s social climber mother; Tess Antonio as Winona, Elise’s confidante; Therese Malvar as Masoy, Princess’ dependable cousin; Chuckie Dreyfus as Fermin Garcia, Marcus’ friend who will help him find Princess and Elise; Lander Vera-Perez as Donald Santiago, Damien’s strict and manipulative father; Gabrielle Hahn as Adrianna Ilustre, Marcus and Odessa’s niece; Kaloy Tingcungco as Caloy, Damien’s teammate who will fall in love with Masoy; Marx Topacio as Aaron, Odessa’s lover.

The series is under the supervision of the GMA Entertainment Group Production Heads – SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, FVP for Drama Redgie A. Magno, SAVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Program Manager Dennis Joi K. Bentulan, and Executive Producer Arlene D. Pilapil.

Little Princess is a product of the visionary minds of GMA’s award-winning creative team – Creative Director Aloy Adlawan; Creative Head Dode Cruz; Headwriter Renato Custodio Jr.; Concept creator and writer Luningning Ribay; Writers Ma. Christina Velasco and Wiro Michael Ladera; Brainstormer Anna Corina Joven.

Directors L.A Madridejos and Don Michael Perez helm this exciting drama series together with associate directors Linnet Zurbano and Ralfh Malabunga.

Join Princess as she overcomes every obstacle big and small in “Little Princess”, beginning January 10, weekdays after Las Hermanas, on GMA Afternoon Prime.

Viewers abroad can also catch the program via GMA Pinoy TV. For more stories about the Kapuso Network, visit www.GMANetwork.com.