Poor Señorita is a Philippine comedy drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Regine Velasquez-Alcasid in the title role, together with Ayra Mariano, Zymic Jaranilla, Jillian Ward, Miggs Cuaderno, and Caprice Cayetano. It premiered on March 28, 2016 on the network's Telebabad (now GMA Prime) line up replacing Little Nanay. The series concluded on July 15, 2016 with a total of 79 episodes. It was replaced by Encantadia in its timeslot.
Premise[]
Rita Villon, a selfish and arrogant businesswoman, is misdiagnosed with gastric cancer. She must retrieve her assets from her Aunt Deborah with the help of five children named Kyla, Rambo, Apol, Charisse, and Girlie before it’s too late.
Cast and Characters[]
Main cast[]
- Regine Velasquez-Alcasid as Margarita "Rita" Villon-Castillo
- Ayra Mariano as Maria Kyla dela Cruz
- Zymic Jaranilla as Rambo dela Cruz
- Jillian Ward as Charisse dela Cruz
- Miggs Cuaderno as Apolinario "Apol" dela Cruz
- Caprice Cayetano as Kimberly "Girlie" Macasantos
Supporting cast[]
- Mikael Daez as Rafael "Paeng" Castillo
- Sheena Halili as Maika Ramirez Villon
- Kevin Santos as Kilmer / Kimpoy
- Valeen Montenegro as Piper Villon
- Jaya as Edna Logatoc
- Ervic Vijandre as Jordan
- Ralph Noriega as Isko
- Snooky Serna as Deborah Villon
- Elyson De Dios as Edison Villon
Recurring cast[]
- Jojit Lorenzo as Tero
- Geleen Eugenio as Mama Lou
- Rob Sy as Ruben "Drive U Crazy"
- Atak as Hayme
- Beatriz Imperial as Poochie
- Manilyn Reynes as Ligaya "Aya" de Beauvoir
- Camille Torres as Niña de Beauvoir
- Tess Bomb as Anna
- Divine Tetay as Pepay
- Jelson Bay as Castor
- Mikofresh Cruz as Kikay
- Gladys Reyes as Lydia dela Cruz
- Wilma Guerrero as Bubbles
- Nhett Blancaflor as Blossom
- Wenna Jarito as Buttercup
Guest cast[]
- Lindsay De Vera as younger Rita
- Ricky Davao as Daniel Villon
- Dingdong Dantes as Rafael Buenaventura
- Lauren Young as Vanessa "Bane"
- LJ Reyes as Angie Batumbakal
- Renz Fernandez as Boyet Macasantos
- Diva Montelaba as Minerva Macasantos
- Nina Ricci Alagao as Lucy Ferrer
- Gabby Concepcion as Jaime Salcedo (crossover character from Because of You)
Casting[]
On January 4, 2016, Regine Velasquez renewed her contract with GMA Network. During the contract signing, Velasquez stated that she will be doing a musical-variety-comedy show and a "light" comedy series for 2016. She described her character in the show as "a very different character for me to play." Her last acting role before Poor Señorita was I Heart You, Pare! in 2011.
In a story conference held on January 29, 2016, actresses Snooky Serna and Jaya along with Sheena Halili, Valeen Montenegro, Jillian Ward, Miggs Cuaderno and Zymic Jaranilla joined Velasquez for the series while Mikael Daez acting as her love interest. Dominic Zapata directed the show. StarStruck season 6's finalists Elyson de Dios and Ayra Mariano, were personally requested by Velasquez to join the cast. It served as their first drama series after StarStruck.
Production[]
Principal photography commenced in February 2016. Filming concluded in July 2016.
| No. | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Meet The Poor Señorita" | March 28, 2016 |
| 2 | "Date Gone Wrong" | March 29, 2016 |
| 3 | "Saying Goodbye" | March 30, 2016 |
| 4 | "Hulog ng Langit" (transl. A gift from heaven) | March 31, 2016 |
| 5 | "Misdiagnosed" | April 1, 2016 |
| 6 | "Rita on the Run" | April 4, 2016 |
| 7 | "Small World" | April 5, 2016 |
| 8 | "Tita Rita" (transl. Aunt Rita) | April 6, 2016 |
| 9 | "Saving Rita" | April 7, 2016 |
| 10 | "Survivor Rita" | April 8, 2016 |
| 11 | "Rita's Savings" | April 11, 2016 |
| 12 | "Understanding Girlie" | April 12, 2016 |
| 13 | "Rita To The Rescue" | April 13, 2016 |
| 14 | "Rita Vs. Deborah" | April 14, 2016 |
| 15 | "Don't Give Up, Rita!" | April 15, 2016 |
| 16 | "Rambo in Trouble" | April 18, 2016 |
| 17 | "Proof ni Rita" (transl. Rita's Proof) | April 19, 2016 |
| 18 | "Rita's Dream" | April 20, 2016 |
| 19 | "Rita's Decision" | April 21, 2016 |
| 20 | "Doble Rita" | April 22, 2016 |
| 21 | "Looking for Rita" | April 25, 2016 |
| 22 | "Run Rita, Run!" | April 26, 2016 |
| 23 | "Rita is Alive" | April 27, 2016 |
| 24 | "Forgetful Rita" | April 28, 2016 |
| 25 | "Bahay-bahayan" | April 29, 2016 |
| 26 | "Pretend Family" | May 2, 2016 |
| 27 | "Coach Rita" | May 3, 2016 |
| 28 | "Paeng Meets Piper" | May 4, 2016 |
| 29 | "Getting Closer" | May 5, 2016 |
| 30 | "Suspetsa ni Rita" | May 6, 2016 |
| 31 | "Piper vs. Rita" | May 10, 2016 |
| 32 | "Date Night" | May 11, 2016 |
| 33 | "Surprise" | May 12, 2016 |
| 34 | "Loving Rita" | May 13, 2016 |
| 35 | "Paeng's Promise" | May 16, 2016 |
| 36 | "Poor Señorita Meets Madam" | May 17, 2016 |
| 37 | "The Search For Rita" | May 18, 2016 |
| 38 | "Working Girl, Rita" | May 19, 2016 |
| 39 | "Piper's Plan" | May 20, 2016 |
| 40 | "Come Home, Rita" | May 23, 2016 |
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