( / international title: ''Little Heiress'') is a

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'' is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television), and "''se ...

series broadcast by

GMA Network GMA Network (an acronym of its legal name, Global Media Arts and commonly known as GMA) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine commercial broadcast network, serving as the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network (company), ...

. Directed by

Maryo J. de los Reyes Mario Margarito Jorolan de los Reyes (October 17, 1952 – January 27, 2018), professionally known as Maryo J. de los Reyes, was a Filipino film director, film and television director. He began his career in the 1970s. He is the only director ...

, it stars

Mona Louise Rey Mona Marbella Al-Alawi (Tagalog: �mɔnɐ ɐˈlaʊɪ born August 19, 2004), formerly known as Mona Louise Rey, is a Filipino actress and model. She is known for appearing in the television series '' Munting Heredera'' (2011-2012), '' Aso ni San ...

in the title role. It premiered on May 9, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on February 3, 2012 with a total of 195 episodes. The series is streaming online on

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Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Jennifer "Jenny" S. Montereal ;Supporting cast *

Gloria Romero Gloria Anne Borrego Galla (December 16, 1933 – January 25, 2025), known professionally as Gloria Romero (), was an American-born Filipino actress. Regarded as the "Queen of Philippine Cinema", she appeared in over 250 motion pictures and t ...

as Anastacia "Ana" Montereal-Lobregat *

Mark Anthony Fernandez Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (born January 18, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno. Career Fernandez first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the ...

as Jacob Montereal *

Camille Prats Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats-Yambao (; born June 20, 1985), popularly known as Camille Prats, is a Filipino actress, TV host, endorser, businesswoman and public speaker. Recognized as the original "Princess of Drama", she has starred ...

as Sandra Santiago-Montereal/Susan Velasco *

Katrina Halili Maria Katrina Iren Pe Halili (born January 4, 1986) is a Filipino actress. She began her career after finishing as a finalist on the reality talent search '' StarStruck'' (2003). She was the first Filipina to be named by '' FHM Philippines'' as ...

as Lynette Sarmiento-Montereal *

Roderick Paulate Roderick Mendenilla Paulate (, born April 4, 1960) is a Filipino actor, TV host, comedian and former politician. Paulate had previously hosted TV shows like ''Vilma On 7'', ''Tonight With Dick & Carmi'', ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan'', and ''The ...

as Emmanuel "Manny" Mejia *

Gabby Eigenmann Gabriel John Celebre Eigenmann (; born March 2, 1978) is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Background He was born on March 2, 1978, in Makati, Philippines. Gabby hails fro ...

as Desmond Montereal / Michael Sison * Leandro Baldemor as Philip Arboleda * Ynez Veneracion as Claire Montereal *

Neil Ryan Sese Neil Ryan Sese is a Filipino actor. Sese is best known for portraying Asval in the 2016 version of ''Encantadia''. Background An only child, he grew up in Lucena City, Quezon, where his mother, Rosalyn Sese, took charge of his upbringing, enr ...

as Simeon Velasco *

Krystal Reyes Jolina Marie Bautista Reyes-Dela Cruz (born September 8, 1996), better known by her stage name Krystal Reyes, is a Filipino actress. Career She became famous for her role as the young Kristal in the teledrama ''Bakekang'', a role where she wo ...

as Gemmalyn "Gemma" Sarmiento *

Kristoffer Martin Kristoffer Martin Roach Dangculos (born November 20, 1994) is a Filipino actor. His career started when he joined the talent TV show '' Little Big Superstar'' where he was eliminated on the second week. He appeared in a couple of TV shows in ...

as Timothy James "TJ" Navarro-Arboleda *

Joyce Ching Joyce Giselle Palad Ching-Alimon (born January 5, 1995) is a Filipino actress, She is best known for her role in television dramas '' Koreana'', ''Munting Heredera'', ''Anna Karenina'', '' Dormitoryo'', '' Strawberry Lane'', '' Healing Hearts' ...

as Kyla Montereal *

Luz Valdez Milagros Bernardo, better known by her screen name Luz Valdez-Paje (born September 9, 1940) is a Filipina actress. The Valdez screen name was given to her in 1958 by Narcisa de Leon, producer and co-founder of LVN Pictures, as she felt that M ...

as Maria Montereal *

Barbara Miguel Renerich Marl Ocon Jovenier (born July 13, 2004), better known by her stage name Barbara Miguel, is a Filipino actress who won the Best Actress in the 2013 Harlem International Film Festival The Harlem International Film Festival (Hi) is an ...

as Calilla S. Arboleda * Kyle Ocampo as Michelle S. Velasco ;Guest cast *

Robert Arevalo Robert Ylagan Arevalo (; born Robert Francisco Ylagan; May 6, 1938 – August 10, 2023) was a veteran Filipino film and television actor. Early life Robert Arevalo was born as Robert Francisco Ylagan in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental on May 6, 1 ...

as Enrique Lobregat *

Boots Anson-Roa Maria Elisa Cristobal Anson-Rodrigo (née Anson; born January 30, 1945), better known as Boots Anson-Roa, is a Filipina actress, columnist, editor, and lecturer. Early life and education Anson-Roa, a Bicolana, is the eldest daughter of post- ...

as Ingrid Spencer-Lobregat *

Bobby Andrews Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen- ...

as Stanley Lobregat * Andrea del Rosario as Kate Lobregat * Jesus Ramon as Allen Lobregat * Rammy Bitong as Marlon *

Miggs Cuaderno Jose Miguel Banis Chua or more popularly known by his stage name, Miggs Cuaderno (; born August 8, 2004) is a multi-awarded Filipinos, Filipino actor and model of Chinese Filipino, Chinese descent. He is a recipient of several accolades includ ...

as Tonton *

Matet de Leon Maria Nora Ana Theresa Villamayor "Matet" de Léon-Estrada (born October 4, 1983) is a Filipino actress who began her career as a child star. She then transitioned to a supporting actress, often taking roles as the best friend of the main charact ...

as Helen * Orlando Dela Cruz as Emong * Deborah Sun as Meding *

Sharmaine Arnaiz Sharmaine Arnaiz (born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas Shahani; November 1, 1974) is a Filipino actress. Biography She was born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas-Shahani to an Indian father and a Filipina mother of Hiligaynon ancestry (from Roxas City, Ca ...

as Maritess / Lulu * Elijah Alejo as Abigail *

Sue Prado Marissa Sue Prado (better known simply as Sue Prado) (born May 18, 1981) is a Filipino people, Filipino actress who is best known for her performances in Philippine New Wave films such as the 2013 film, ''Oro (2013), Oro'' and ''Barber's Tales' ...

as Nerissa *

Marita Zobel Mary Ann Blanch de Roxas (''née'' Blanch y Respall, born June 18, 1941), better known by her screen name Marita Zóbel, is a Filipina actress. She was an LVN Pictures LVN Pictures, Inc. was a Filipino film studio that was considered one of ...

as Veronica * Shiela Marie Rodriguez as Pipa * Julio Diaz as Toto * Kryshee Grengia as Nini * Nathaniel Britt as Bugoy * Madeleine Nicolas as Aurora

Production

Principal photography commenced on April 16, 2011.

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the final episode scored a 27.7% rating.

Accolades

Remake

In 2016, ''Munting Heredera'' was slated to have an adaptation in

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, marking the first drama series by GMA Network to be adapted by a Latin country. It will be produced by Telefilm Atlantico S.A.

References

External links

* * 2011 Philippine television series debuts 2012 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Television series about families Television shows set in Manila {{Philippines-drama-tv-prog-stub