WHEN a young woman from humble beginnings meets her real family, she is unexpectedly tasked to take on a huge responsibility. This is the premise behind GMA Network’s new afternoon drama Little Princess, which premieres on Jan. 10.
Directed by L.A. Madridejos and Don Michael Perez, the story follows Princess (played by Jo Berry), a woman whose simple life changes after she discovers that she has inherited a position as boss to the business of her long-lost father.
Speaking at an online press conference on Jan. 5, the lead actress Jo Berry (real name: Josephine Bibit Berry), who is a dwarf, expressed that it has always been her dream to inspire other people.
“Isa ’yun sa kino-consider ko lagi kapag may ginagawa ako na napapanood ng lahat. Because I am here not for myself, kung ’di para din sa kanila na hindi laging nabibigyan ng ganitong role yung mga katulad ko na differently abled ([To inspire] is one of the things I consider when I pursue something that everyone can watch. Because I am here not only for myself, but for the differently abled like me who are not always given roles like this one),” Ms. Berry said.
Ms. Berry’s acting debut was in an episode of Magpakailanman in 2016. She landed her first lead role in 2018 when she played Onay in the drama series Onanay, starring alongside Nora Aunor and Cherie Gil. She then starred in the drama series The Gift, in 2019.
Also in the cast of Little Princess are Angelika dela Cruz, who Princess’ mother; Jestoni Alarcon who plays Princess’ father; Geneva Cruz, Rodjun Cruz, Gabrielle Hahn, Juancho Trivino, and Therese Malvar.
Little Princess premieres on Jan. 10, 3:15 p.m., on GMA’s Afternoon Prime. — MAPS
