Juanita Banana

Juanita Banana is a Philippine comedy soap opera created by Pablo S. Gomez. It stars Binibining Pilipinas 2009-Universe, Bianca Manalo in the title role. It aired on ABS-CBN from October 25, 2010 to February 18, 2011, replacing Rosalka and was replaced by Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po.

1968 film
Juanita Banana had a movie adaptation in 1968, starring Amparo Muñoz as Juanita, Pepito Rodriguez, the late Ricky Belmonte, German Moreno and Bella Flores which was produced by Pablo S. Gomez.

A young woman tries to catch a teardrop from a banana tree's heart believing that it gives her magical powers but she gets the fascination of a dwarf prince who uses his own magic to grant her every wish.

Villa Family

 * Bianca Manalo as Juanita Villa
 * Lito Pimentel as Val Villa
 * Trina Legaspi as Daldit Villa
 * Aaron Junatas as Bubwit Villa
 * Isay Alvarez as Belen Villa

Buenaventura Family

 * Rodjun Cruz as Joaquin Buenaventura
 * Dulce as Donya Digna Buenaventura
 * Lauren Young as Sunny Rose Buenaventura
 * Liza Lorena as Donya Cristina
 * Roy Alvarez as Don Arnulfo Buenaventura

The Dwarfs

 * Matt Evans as Prinsipe Rikitik
 * Carlos Morales as Haring Bradpitik
 * Kalila Aguilos as Reyna Sirikit
 * Joma Labayen as Ngititik
 * David Chua as Walastik
 * Lui Villaruz as Pepetik

Supporting cast

 * Bern Josep "Bekimon" Persia as Mario Dimaguiba
 * Rey "PJ" Abellana as Boy Dimaguiba
 * Katya Santos as Margaux Mamaril
 * Bayani Casimiro Jr. as Benjo
 * Martin del Rosario as Chester
 * Raye Bacquirin as Thelma

Special participation

 * Miles Ocampo as Young Juanita Villa
 * CJ Navato as Young Joaquin Buenaventura
 * Yong An Chiu as Young Mario
 * Bea Basa as Young Daldit Villa