| Juanita Banana | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Created by | Pablo S. Gomez |
| Directed by |
Jeffrey R. Jeturian Rechie Del Carmen |
| Starring | Bianca Manalo |
| Opening theme | "Mucha Juanita" by Rico J. Puno |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, English |
| No. of episodes | 85 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Star Creatives |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | NTSC (480i) |
| Original release | October 25, 2010 – February 18, 2011 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Juanita Banana is a Philippine comedy drama created by Pablo S. Gomez. It stars Binibining Pilipinas 2009-Universe, Bianca Manalo in the title role. It aired from October 25, 2010 to February 18, 2011.
Juanita Banana had a movie adaptation in 1968, starring Rosemarie Sonora 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.