Ang Munting Paraiso

Family Drama

Ang Munting Paraiso
Title card
GenreDrama
Directed byRicky Davao[1]
Malu L. Sevilla
StarringConey Reyes[2]
Ronaldo Valdez[1]
Opening theme"Ang Munting Paraiso" by Cast of Ang Munting Paraiso[3]
Ending theme"Ang Munting Paraiso" by Cast of Ang Munting Paraiso
ComposersHomer Flores
Jose Bartolome
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes159
Production
Executive producerEllen Rodriguez
Running time60 minutes
Production companyABS-CBN Entertainment
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseMarch 6, 1999 (1999-03-06) –
June 1, 2002 (2002-06-01)
Related
7th Heaven (United States)

Ang Munting Paraiso (English: The Little Paradise) is a Filipino weekly drama aired on ABS-CBN from March 6, 1999 to June 1, 2002, replacing Coney Reyes on Camera and was replaced by Tanging Yaman: The Series. It stars Coney Reyes in her first series since ...on Camera.

Background

The program, literary translates "Little Paradise", portrays the contemporary Filipino family based on the American television series 7th Heaven.[4] It is about the Dionisio family through which the creators aims to depict a role model for Filipino family.[5]

The program was billed by veteran Filipino television actors Ronaldo Valdez and Coney Reyes, Ann Villegas, C.J. Ramos and Jericho Rosales. It also introduced then new talents Sarah Christophers, Shiela Marie Rodriguez and Camilla Villamil.[5]

Broadcast

Premiered on ABS-CBN from March 6, 1999 to June 1, 2002, replacing Coney Reyes on Camera and was replaced by Tanging Yaman: The Series.

Reruns

Ang Munting Paraiso reruns were previously aired every Sundays at 3:00 PM and Mondays at 8:00 AM on Jeepney TV. Currently, it is being aired every Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00AM to 2:00AM on the YouTube-based channel Kapamilya Online Live Global, replacing Nang Ngumiti ang Langit starting September 24, 2022.

Starting November 5, 2022, the series is also currently streaming online on YouTube.[6]

This series was aired on Kapamilya Online Live Global from September 2022 to January 12, 2023.

Cast and characters

Main cast

  • Coney Reyes as Margarita "Margie" Dionisio[7]
  • Ronaldo Valdez as Dr. Martin Dionisio[7]

Supporting cast

  • CJ Ramos as Diego "Digoy" Dionisio[7]
  • Sarah Christophers as Carolina "Carol" Dionisio[8]
  • Jericho Rosales as Alberto "Albert" Dionisio[7]
  • Anne Villegas as Gunding Dionisio
  • Camilla Villamil as Erika "Ikay" Dionisio
  • Sheila Marie Rodriguez as Beatrice "Bea" Dionisio
  • Kristine Hermosa as Rowena, Alberto's love interest[9]
  • Norman Hernandez as Homer
  • Karlyn Bayot as Jamie

Guest cast

References

  1. ^ a b Torre, Nestor U. (July 8, 2000). "Difficult Family Problems Tackled On Ang Munting Paraiso'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  2. ^ Daswani, Varsha S. (May 14, 2000). "Off Cam Mom". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  3. ^ "Ang Munting Paraiso Opening Theme Song w/ Instrumental (1999) [FULL]". YouTube.
  4. ^ Keane, Michael; Moran, Albert (October 16, 2003). Television Across Asia: TV Industries, Programme Formats and Globalisation. Routledge. p. 167. ISBN 978-1-134-39260-5. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Carballo, Bibsy M. (March 3, 2001). "Inculcating Positive Values Through A Family Drama Show On Television". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  6. ^ "Ang Munting Paraiso Full Episodes". YouTube.
  7. ^ a b c d "Stars Spice Up New Shows". Manila Standard. March 9, 1999. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  8. ^ "Do you still remember Sarah Christophers? This is her life now abroad!". LionhearTV. July 19, 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  9. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (March 7, 2020). "Remember when Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales first teamed up in this project?". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
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