Princess Sarah (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Princess Sarah |
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| Genre | Drama Fantasy Comedy |
| Developed by | Roldeo G. Endrinal Julie Anne R. Benitez |
| Directed by | Don Cuaresma Nuel C. Naval |
| Starring | Sharlene San Pedro Albert Martinez Sheryl Cruz Sophia Baars |
| Opening theme | "Ngiti Ka Lang" |
| Composer(s) | Christian Martinez |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 30 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Kylie Manalo-Balagtas |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Fuji TV (Japan) Dreamscape Entertainment TV (Philippines) |
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| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | November 12 – December 21, 2007 |
Princess Sarah is a TV show from the Philippines. It first aired in 2007. The show is based on a famous Japanese anime series. That anime was also called Princess Sarah. Both are inspired by a classic book, A Little Princess, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
The main star of the show is Sharlene San Pedro, who plays Sarah Crewe. You could watch Princess Sarah on ABS-CBN in the evenings. It was also shown worldwide on The Filipino Channel. The series ran from November 12 to December 21, 2007.
The show was filmed in beautiful places. These included Camp John Hay in Baguio and the Coconut Palace in Manila. This TV version added new fantasy elements. It also changed some characters from the original story. For example, Ram Dass became a female sorceress. Lavinia was also shown as Miss Minchin's daughter.
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Story of Princess Sarah
Sarah Crewe is a kind and wealthy girl. She studies at a special boarding school for rich girls. Sarah's mother has passed away. But her father, Captain Cristopher Crewe, gives her lots of love.
One day, her father goes on an important trip. Sadly, he is reported missing and believed to be gone forever. This news changes everything for Sarah. She loses her wealth and is forced to live a hard life.
Sarah becomes a servant at Miss Minchin's school. She faces many challenges and hardships. But Sarah tries to stay strong and hopeful.
Meet the Characters
Main Characters
- Sharlene San Pedro as Sarah Crewe: The main character. She is a kind and imaginative girl. Sarah faces many difficulties but always tries to be brave.
- Albert Martinez as Captain Cristopher Crewe: Sarah's loving father. He is a brave explorer. Other treasure hunters are interested in his map. He faces danger during his expedition.
- Sheryl Cruz as Miss Maria Minchin: The strict owner of the boarding school. She loves money and is often unkind. Miss Minchin makes Sarah's life very difficult. Later, it is revealed she is Lavinia's mother.
- Ai-Ai delas Alas as Rama Dass: A wise woman from a native tribe. She is a powerful sorceress. Rama Dass helps Captain Crewe when he is in trouble. In the original story, Ram Dass was a male character.
- Candy Pangilinan as Miss Amelia Minchin: Miss Minchin's kinder sister. Her sister often treats her badly. But Amelia eventually stands up for herself.
- Diether Ocampo as Master Brandon Crissford: A good friend of Captain Crewe. He lives next door to the boarding school. Brandon becomes a helpful person for Sarah.
- Sophia Baars as Lavinia Minchin Herbert: Sarah's main rival at school. She tries to make Sarah unhappy. As the story goes on, you learn more about her family. This helps explain why she acts the way she does.
- Carlos Agassi as Phillip Burrose: The main troublemaker in this version. He causes problems for Captain Crewe. He tries to get a map from him. He also tries to get money from Miss Minchin.
Students at the School
- Noemi Oineza as Lottie Legh: A young student who cries often.
- Khaycee Aboloc as Ermengarde St. John: Sarah's loyal best friend.
- Divine Loraine Penaflor as Gertrude: One of Lavinia's friends. She helps Lavinia try to make Sarah look bad.
- Bianca Pulmano as Jessie: Another friend of Lavinia. She also helps Lavinia with her plans against Sarah.
- Angel Sy as Eidelweiss: A friendly ghost who used to be a student. She helps Sarah and Becky.
Other Important People
- Eunice Lagusad as Becky: A maid at the boarding school. She becomes Sarah's friend. Becky supports Sarah even when Sarah becomes poor.
- Irish Fullerton as Miss Viola: The school's music teacher.
- Jaime Fabregas as Monsieur Dufarge: The French teacher.
- Melissa Ricks as Mariette: Another maid at the school. She is Picolino's sister.
- Matt Evans as Paul: Peter's older brother.
- Lui Villaruz as Picolino: The school's chef. He secretly likes Amelia.
- Bubbles Paraiso as Kalela: Brandon's partner.
- Julijo Pisk as Peter: A young boy who helps with the horses.
- Helga Krapf as Antoinette: Another maid. She often takes out her frustrations on Sarah and Becky.
- Precious Lara Quigaman: Appears briefly as Sarah's mother in a flashback.
Animal Friends
- Mamaro: A playful little monkey. He belongs to Rama Dass.
- Jump: Sarah's own horse. Her father gave him to her. Jump is a good-natured horse.
- Mr. Chester: A cat brought to the school by Peter.
- Pedro: An iguana that Sarah brings to the street.
- Carl: A snake that Peter brings to the mall.
- Izzy: A polar bear.
- Nebo: An owl.
- John: A lion.
- Romeo: A tiger that belongs to Peter.
- Reno: A turtle.
- Julalay: An elephant.
- Chris: A zebra.
