Prima Donnas

*Prima Donnas*
Prima Donnas
	Season 2 title card
Genre	Drama
Created by	Maria Zita S. Garganera
Written by	Luningning Interino-Ribay; Wiro Michael Ladera; John Borgy Danao; Maria Zita S. Garganera; Kuts Enriquez;
Directed by	Gina Alajar
Creative director	Aloy Adlawan
Starring	Jillian Ward; Althea Ablan; Sofia Pablo;
Theme music composer	Ann Margaret R. Figueroa
Opening theme	"Huwag Kang Susuko" by Golden Cañedo (2019–21); "Huwag Kang Susuko" by Jessica Villarubin (2022);
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	311 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Marissa Jesuitas-Hilario
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	22–35 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	August 19, 2019 –; April 30, 2022

Prima Donnas (transl. first Donnas) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Jillian Ward, Althea Ablan and Sofia Pablo all in the title roles. It premiered on August 19, 2019, on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Bihag. The series concluded on April 30, 2022, with a total of 2 seasons and 311 episodes. It was replaced by Apoy sa Langit in its timeslot.

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The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[2]^[3]

Cast

Katrina Halili

Wendell Ramos

Benjie Paras

Lead cast

Jillian Ward as Donna Marie "Mayi" M. Escalante^[4]^[5]
Althea Ablan as Donna Belle "Ella" M. Claveria^[4]
Sofia Pablo as Donna Lyn "Len-Len" M. Claveria^[4]

Supporting cast

Katrina Halili as Lilian Madreal-Claveria^[4]
Wendell Ramos as Jaime Antonio Claveria^[4]
Chanda Romero as Lady Primarosa "Prima" Antonio-Claveria^[4]
Benjie Paras as Agaton Salazar^[4]
Aiko Melendez as Maria Kendra Fajardo^[4]
Elijah Alejo as Brianna Elaine F. Dimaculangan/ Brianna Elaine M. Claveria^[4]
James Blanco as Ruben Escalante^[6]
Sheryl Cruz as Bethany "Betty" Fajardo-Howards / Maria Kendra Fajardo-Claveria^[7]
Will Ashley as Nolan Dimasalang^[8]
Vince Crisostomo as Cedric Villarazon^[8]
Bruce Roeland as Hugo Almezen^[7]
Allen Ansay as Alfonso "Fonsie" Serrano^[7]

Guest cast

Glaiza de Castro as Maita Salazar-Claveria^[4]
Irene Celebre as Irma Mendoza
Mel Kimura as Carmencita "Mameng" Dela Cruz
Eunice Lagusad as Judelita "Juday" Valdez
Marcus Madrigal as Henry Dimaculangan
Tina Paner as Aura
Che Ramos as Darcy
Diva Montelaba as Carla
Renerich Ocon as Coring
Geraldine Villamil as Anita
Rob Sy as Edison
Meng Canlas as Conching
Maritess Samson as Sylvia
Yuseff Estevez as Victor
Angelica Ulip as younger Mayi
Caprice Mendez as younger Ella
Rein Adriano as younger Lenlen
Jude De Jesus as younger Nolan
Chrome Prince Cosio as Big Bogs
Jemwell Ventinilla as Ziggy
Julius Miguel as Uno
Miggs Cuaderno as Coco
Angelika Santiago as Jewel
Dayara Shane as Erica
Shanicka Arganda as Andi
Judie Dela Cruz as Zita
Anthony Falcon as Samuel
Rob Sy as Edison
Chanel Latorre as Dindi^[9]
Sarah Carlos as Lorna^[10]/ Emerald
Gilleth Sandico as Gwyneth^[11]

On September 25, 2020, Sofia Pablo left the series due to community quarantine guidelines.^[12] She returned for the second season.^[13] Aiko Melendez left the series in October 2021, to pursue her political career in Quezon City.^[14]

Principal photography was halted on March 17, 2020, due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.^[15] Filming was continued on September 28, 2020.^[16] The series resumed its programming on November 9, 2020.^[17]

Principal photography for the second season commenced on September 27, 2021.^[18]

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.^[19] While the first season's finale scored a 14.2% rating.^[20]

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Accolades received by *Prima Donnas*
Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2020	RAWR Awards	Favorite Kontrabida	Aiko Melendez	Won	^[21]
2021	34th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Daytime Drama Series	Prima Donnas	Nominated	^[22]
2021	34th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Supporting Actress	Aiko Melendez	Won	^[22]
2023	35th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Daytime Drama Series	Prima Donnas	Won	^[23]

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[1]
Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "Prima Donnas official soundtrack "Huwag Kang Susuko" makes it to Spotify's Fresh Finds Philippines playlist". GMA Network. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
[2]
"Prima Donnas (Full Episodes) | Stream Together - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
[3]
"Prima Donnas 2 (Stream Together)". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
[4]
"Prima Donnas". GMA Network. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
[5]
"Prima Donnas: Ang tunay na ama ni Donna Marie". YouTube. January 6, 2021.
[6]
Anarcon, James Patrick Anarcon (February 4, 2020). "James Blanco returns to GMA-7 after doing The Killer Bride on ABS-CBN". PEP. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
[7]
Calderon, Nora (July 29, 2021). "Prima Donnas book 2, kasado na!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
[8]
Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "Watch: Prima Donnas stars Will Ashley, Vince Crisostomo heat up TikTok with 'Pajama Party' dance challenge". GMA Network. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
[9]
"Prima Donnas: Donna Marie demands a DNA test: Recap Episode 15". GMA Network. September 6, 2020.
[10]
Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 20, 2020). "In Photos: Meet James Blanco's girlfriend in Prima Donnas, Sarah Carlos". GMA Network. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
[11]
"Prima Donnas: Full Episode 195". GMA Network. January 2, 2021.
[12]
"GMA Entertainment Group's Statement on Sofia Pablo". GMA Network. September 25, 2020.
[13]
Anarcon, James Patrick (July 23, 2021). "Sofia Pablo reunites with Jillian Ward, Althea Ablan in Prima Donnas book two". PEP.
[14]
"Aiko Melendez, naging emosyonal sa pag-alis niya sa Prima Donnas Season 2". GMA Network. October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
[15]
Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
[16]
Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (September 29, 2020). "Prima Donnas, sinimulan na ang lock-in taping". GMA Network. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
[17]
"Kapuso royal couple Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera, balik-TV na". PEP. October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
[18]
Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (October 5, 2021). "At the lock-in taping of Prima Donnas season 2". GMA Network. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
[19]
Paglicawan, Mc Richard (August 22, 2019). "GMA Network's newest series Prima Donnas disappoints in its debut". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
[20]
Gacura, TJ (October 3, 2021). "10 upcoming GMA Network shows already started their lock-in tapings this last quarter of 2021". LionhearTV. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
[21]
Ruiz, Marah (December 6, 2020). "Ilang Kapuso stars, wagi sa RAWR Awards 2020". GMA Network. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
[22]
Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
[23]
Gonzales, Rommel (January 29, 2023). "35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Winner". PEP. Retrieved February 4, 2023.

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[1] [1]
Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "Prima Donnas official soundtrack "Huwag Kang Susuko" makes it to Spotify's Fresh Finds Philippines playlist". GMA Network. Retrieved February 19, 2022.

[2] [2]
"Prima Donnas (Full Episodes) | Stream Together - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.

[3] [3]
"Prima Donnas 2 (Stream Together)". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.

[About-4] [4]
"Prima Donnas". GMA Network. Retrieved August 14, 2019.

[5] [5]
"Prima Donnas: Ang tunay na ama ni Donna Marie". YouTube. January 6, 2021.

[6] [6]
Anarcon, James Patrick Anarcon (February 4, 2020). "James Blanco returns to GMA-7 after doing The Killer Bride on ABS-CBN". PEP. Retrieved August 26, 2021.

[second-7] [7]
Calderon, Nora (July 29, 2021). "Prima Donnas book 2, kasado na!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 29, 2021.

[:0-8] [8]
Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "Watch: Prima Donnas stars Will Ashley, Vince Crisostomo heat up TikTok with 'Pajama Party' dance challenge". GMA Network. Retrieved January 28, 2022.

[9] [9]
"Prima Donnas: Donna Marie demands a DNA test: Recap Episode 15". GMA Network. September 6, 2020.

[10] [10]
Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (February 20, 2020). "In Photos: Meet James Blanco's girlfriend in Prima Donnas, Sarah Carlos". GMA Network. Retrieved September 12, 2020.

[11] [11]
"Prima Donnas: Full Episode 195". GMA Network. January 2, 2021.

[12] [12]
"GMA Entertainment Group's Statement on Sofia Pablo". GMA Network. September 25, 2020.

[13] [13]
Anarcon, James Patrick (July 23, 2021). "Sofia Pablo reunites with Jillian Ward, Althea Ablan in Prima Donnas book two". PEP.

[14] [14]
"Aiko Melendez, naging emosyonal sa pag-alis niya sa Prima Donnas Season 2". GMA Network. October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2021.

[15] [15]
Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved April 17, 2020.

[16] [16]
Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (September 29, 2020). "Prima Donnas, sinimulan na ang lock-in taping". GMA Network. Retrieved October 7, 2020.

[17] [17]
"Kapuso royal couple Dingdong Dantes at Marian Rivera, balik-TV na". PEP. October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.

[18] [18]
Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (October 5, 2021). "At the lock-in taping of Prima Donnas season 2". GMA Network. Retrieved October 9, 2021.

[19] [19]
Paglicawan, Mc Richard (August 22, 2019). "GMA Network's newest series Prima Donnas disappoints in its debut". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 22, 2024.

[20] [20]
Gacura, TJ (October 3, 2021). "10 upcoming GMA Network shows already started their lock-in tapings this last quarter of 2021". LionhearTV. Retrieved October 14, 2021.

[21] [21]
Ruiz, Marah (December 6, 2020). "Ilang Kapuso stars, wagi sa RAWR Awards 2020". GMA Network. Retrieved December 20, 2020.

[22] [22]
Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.

[23] [23]
Gonzales, Rommel (January 29, 2023). "35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Winner". PEP. Retrieved February 4, 2023.

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