Princess Sarah(TV series)

For the original Japanese anime, seePrincess Sarah.

Princess Sarahis a 2007Philippine television dramaseries broadcast byABS-CBN.The series is based onFrances Hodgson Burnett's novelA Little Princess.Directed by Don M. Cuaresma and Nuel C. Naval, it starsSharlene San Pedro.It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide onTFCfrom November 12 to December 21, 2007, replacingKokeyand was replaced bySpring Waltz.

Princess Sarah
Title card
Genre	Drama Fantasy Comedy
Created by	ABS-CBN Studios
Based on	A Little Princess byFrances Hodgson Burnett
Developed by	ABS-CBN Studios Roldeo G. Endrinal Julie Anne R. Benitez
Directed by	Don M. Cuaresma Nuel C. Naval
Starring	Sharlene San Pedro Albert Martinez Sheryl Cruz Sophia Baars
Opening theme	"Ngiti Ka Lang"
Composer	Christian Martinez
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No.of episodes	30
Production
Executive producers	Kylie Manalo-Balagtas Carlina D. Dela Merced
Production locations	Baguio,Philippines Manila,Philippines
Running time	30-45 minutes
Production company	Dreamscape Entertainment Television
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	November 12(2007-11-12)– December 21, 2007(2007-12-21)

The series was shot inCamp John HayinBaguioand theCoconut PalaceinManilainstead ofIndiaandLondonduring theLate Victorian Era(includingSecond Boer War) andWorld War I.Unlike the1995 Filipino filmand the1985 Japanese anime seriesit was based from, which in turn was based on Burnett's original novel, theteleseryeadaptation took even more creative liberties from the original story, with Ram Dass being depicted as a female sorceress, Lavinia as Miss Minchin's daughter, andfantasy elementsbeing introduced in the story.

This series was streaming onJeepney TVYouTube channel.

Plot

Sarah Crewe studies in a boarding school for rich girls. Although motherless, Sarah is rich in love showered by her father, Captain Cristopher Crewe. One day her father has to leave for an expedition and is lost and presumed dead.

The sufferings of Sarah begin, as she was reduced to poverty and was forced to live a life as a servant in Miss Minchin's seminary.

Cast and characters

Main characters

• Sharlene San Pedroas Sarah Crewe
• Albert Martinezas Capt. Cristopher Crewe - the father of Sarah. Envied by other pirates for his discovered treasure map, he is placed in a situation between life and death matters.
• Sheryl Cruzas Miss Maria Minchin - the owner and headmistress of the boarding school where Sarah stays. Miss Minchin has the strongest personality in the house, and she is blinded by the shine of richness. She was later revealed to be Lavinia's biological mother. In the end, she feels regret her mistakes for Sarah until she was arrested by the police twice before they sent back to jail.
• Ai-Ai delas Alasas Rama Dass (a female character of Ram Dass) - a native woman who often visits the city. In her tribe, she has high reputations and later will come to Captain Crewe's side for help. Ram Dass is the male character in the original story.
• Candy Pangilinanas Miss Amelia Minchin - the kind hearted sister of the cruel Miss Minchin. Her sister often bullies her, but at the end of the story, Amelia makes a stand against her dominating sister.
• Diether Ocampoas Master Brandon Crissford - one of the friends of Captain Crewe. Brandon lives next door to the boarding school where Sarah works as a maid.
• Sophia Baars as Lavinia Minchin Herbert - Sarah's rival on the school. She does everything to make Sarah's life as miserable as possible. As the series progress, secrets about her family are revealed and her manners are justified. In the end, she reconciles Sarah and Becky at the finale.
• Carlos Agassias Phillip Burrose - deviant to the original story, the series' main villain crown was shifted to Mr. Burrows - "a play on the character Mr. Barrow of the original one". He keeps Captain Crewe captive for a long time for the latter to surrender a map the former failed to retrieve during their expedition. He blackmails the boarding school headmistress for the sake of money. In connection, Miss Minchin's character serves as a bit humorous and lighter form of a villain. He is killed by Captain Crewe.

Students

• Noemi Oinezaas Lottie Legh - the cry baby of the group.
• Khaycee Aboloc as Ermengarde St. John - Sarah's bestfriend.
• Divine Loraine Penaflor as Gertrude - Lavinia's friend who helps her on the way to getting rid of Sarah's reputation.
• Bianca Pulmano as Jessie - one of Lavinia's friends who helps Lavinia on her way to getting rid of Sarah's reputation.
• Angel Sy as Eidelweiss - former student of the dormitory and now the school ghost. She befriended Sarah and Becky and is a great help to the two in times of distress, set aside when it comes to Miss Minchin.
• Elisia Parmisano as Princess Eidelweiss Dalfrethon
• Martina Wassertheurer as Princess Hazel Dalfrethon

Other characters

• Eunice Lagusadas Becky - one of the maids in the boarding school. Becky becomes friends with Sarah while she is still wealthy and continues to support her after she is relegated to the attic.
• Irish Fullerton as Miss Viola - the music teacher of the girls.
• Jaime Fabregasas Monsieur Dufarge - the French teacher (also Jaime Fabregas is one of the original cast in a movie version ofSarah, Ang Munting Prinsesa,who played Mr. James as a chef in a dormitory).
• Melissa Ricksas Mariette - one of the maids in the boarding school and the sister of Picolino. She falls in love with Paul, although she is not dismissed from here job just like the 1985 Japanese anime series.
• Matt Evansas Paul - Peter's eldest brother.
• Lui Villaruz as Picolino - the resident chef of the boarding school, who is secretly in love with Amelia but he befriends Mariette, Sarah and Becky (unlike James from the 1985 Japanese anime series and 1995 live-action film).
• Bubbles Paraisoas Kalela - Brandon's partner.
• Julijo Pisk as Peter
• Helga Krapfas Antoinette - another maid in the boarding school. She openly seduces Paul in front of Mariette to gain attention and often diverts her frustrations at the young maids - Sarah and Becky as well as the bullied students Lottie and Ermengarde (similar to Mollie from the 1985 Japanese anime series and 1995 live-action film).
• France Bonnin as Matilda
• Lou Velosoas Captain Seaweed
• Lauren Novero as Orion
• Andrew Muhlach as Graham
• Precious Lara Quigaman- a cameo role as Sarah's mother where she was seen briefly in a lullaby scene and in Sarah's locket.

Animal characters

• Surya - a littlemonkeythat belongs to Rama Dass and is very playful. Surya is the name of monkey in the anime version and also in Philippine movie version.
• Jump - Sarah's ownhorsegiven by her father. He is made of good nature and lived a happy life with Peter attending to him, until he had to leave one day.
• Mr. Chester - Chesster Tomboc, acatthat was brought by Peter to the school.
• Pedro - aniguanathat was brought by Sarah to the street.
• Carl - asnakethat was brought by Peter to the mall.
• Izzy - apolar bearthat lives in Pasig City.
• Nebo - anowlthat lives in Malabon Zoo. He also appeared onKulilits.
• John - alionthat lives in Malabon Zoo. He also appeared on the "Lucky Me Noodles" commercials.
• Romeo - atigerthat belongs to Peter and is very ugly. Romeo's voice actor isNash Aguas.
• Reno - aturtlethat lives in Palawan.
• Julalay - anelephantthat lives in Africa. Julalay's voice actor is Basty Alcances.
• Chris - azebrathat lives in Africa. Chris' voice actor is JJ Zamora.

Promotion

This show has been developed following the success ofMga Anghel na Walang Langitas part of a lineup ofDreamscape Entertainmentfamily and religious-oriented series since 2005. It was succeeded byMay Bukas Pain 2009.

Reception

Princess SarahreplacedKokeyin its timeslot and was expected to follow its success. The pilot episode garnered a 27.1% ratings according to AGB Nielsen in Mega Manila. It ran for only a month during theChristmas season;the finale ratings were low, only able to reach a total of 22% ratings. The highest rating was 28.5% while the lowest was 20.6%.

See also

• Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa
• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series

External links

• Princess SarahatIMDb
• Princess Sarahat Telebisyon.net