The family drama that charmed viewers into the heartwarming story of Donna Marie, Donna Belle, and Donna Lyn is back and bigger than before in “Prima Donnas Book 2.”
The all-star cast excitedly returns to reprise their roles and once again step into the lives of the characters that Filipinos worldwide have come to love.
Bannering the show are three of GMA Network’s brightest and talented teen stars: Jillian Ward as Donna Marie, Althea Ablan as Donna Belle, Sofia Pablo as Donna Lyn — now heiresses to the Claveria family and are more than ready to showcase a different side to the beloved sisters.
Playing their well-loved characters once more are seasoned and highly-talented actors Katrina Halili as Lilian, Wendell Ramos as Jaime, Chanda Romero as Lady Prima, Benjie Paras as Agaton, James Blanco as Ruben, and the newest addition to the cast — Sheryl Cruz as Bethany Howards. The top-rated series promises more interesting twists, family revelations, and scenes that will leave viewers on the edges of their seats.
Back for vengeance is one of the industry’s formidable and multi-awarded actresses Aiko Melendez Kendra Fajardo.
Also returning are fast-rising teen stars Elijah Alejo as Brianna, Will Ashley as Nolan, Vince Crisostomo as Cedrick, Allen Michael Ansay as Fonsie, Bruce Roeland as Hugo.
The first season left its audience raving for more as it ended on a shocking note — Kendra is alive. Now that she’s back, she will do everything in her power to ruin Lilian and Jaime’s relationship, as well as take back the life that the three Donnas now enjoy.
Director Gina Alajar shared that while the story continues, it will be significantly different from the first season. “Of course, hindi maaalis ‘yung awayan nina Lillian at Kendra. Hindi rin siyempre mawawala yung awayan nina Lillian at Bethany played by Sheryl Cruz,” she said. “Magkakaroon din ng awayan ang mga bata. Si Brianna at si Mayi, mayroon. Hindi natin sure kung alin doon ang susundan ng viewers but we make it a point na maging iba ‘yung show sa mga nagawa na namin.”
She further emphasized that they will delve more into the complexity of Kendra as the antagonist, “Mas ipapaliwang din dito kung saan ‘yung pinanggagalingan ng galit ni Kendra.
Kung bakit gusto niya makuha ‘yung crown ni Lady Prima, bakit hindi niya ma-give-up ‘yung pagmamahal ni Jaime kahit na harap-harapan na sinasabi sa kanya na ‘hindi kita mahal.’ Lahat iyon, malinaw at inisa-isa namin dito sa book 2.”
Direk Gina also said that she is not closing her doors on a possible continuation to the story. She, like co-director Philip Lazaro, would like to explore the continuation of the story of the Donnas, as well as see how their love stories unfold.
“We wouldn’t know yet, hindi natin alam ang magiging response tao sa season 2. We’re just praying and lift it up to the Lord na kung binigay nyang blessing sa season 1 ay the same blessing or much more than we could ever ask for and we could imagine,” said Direk Gina, “Sana mas higitan pa ni Lord ‘yung blessings and grace na binigay niya sa amin. And by God’s grace also, nasa kanya ang desisyon para sabihin sa management (claps hands) ‘Do a season 3.’ What can we do, ganun talaga ‘yun.”
She revealed that if and when the series does have another season, her hope is to make it “lighthearted.”
“Siguro isa pang season,” she admitted, “I want to explore more of the kids and their love teams and kanilang puso. Mga problema sa puso. So siguro kung may season 3, mag de deal ‘yun sa ganun. Gusto ko lang masaya ang lighthearted ‘yung ganun ba. Masarap lang panoorin. ‘Yun ang dream ko. Maganda kasi silang panoorin. I couldn’t help but say that. I hope it can be given a chance na ma explore ‘yung isang facet na ‘yun sa ‘Prima Donnas’ story.”
“Prima Donnas” airs Monday to Saturday after “Eat Bulaga.”
