Juanita Banana

About Juanita Banana

Juanita Banana is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on a 1968 Philippine film with the same title. Directed by Jeffrey R. Jeturian, it stars Bianca Manalo in the title role. It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up and worldwide on TFC from October 25, 2010, to February 18, 2011, replacing Rosalka and was replaced by Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Mana Po.

Overview

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. Overview 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.

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