"Prinsesa" is the second Holy Tuesday episode of the 2017 edition of the annual drama anthology Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special. It succeeds the episode "Pagpapatawad" in the Tuesday lineup. The episode aired on 11 April 2017 with a total runtime of 53 minutes.
Each year, the anthology replaces the noontime show's regular programming in observance of the solemnity of Holy Week. Standalone episodes of short dramas are shown from Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday, with each episode having different characters, story, and director. A total of six episodes were produced and released for the 2017 edition.[1]
Directed by Michael B. Tuviera, "Prinsesa" tells the story of a professional pickpocket who fosters an unlikely friendship with a child who will teach her the value of family and forgiveness.[2]
The episode is top-billed by Maine Mendoza and Ryzza Mae Dizon. Supporting cast includes Wally Bayola, Anjo Yllana, Glenda Garcia, Tommy Peñaflor, Joel Palencia, and Gov Lloyd.
Plot
Wacko introduces Bebeng to his people.
Mayang (Maine Mendoza) is a long-time member of an organized pickpocketing syndicate led by Wacko (Wally Bayola). Although she is good at her job, her heart isn't completely in it. She saves her earnings in hopes of returning to school and even gives some of her money to street beggars.
One night, Mayang contemplates about finally leaving the organization, but immediately dismisses her plan after Wacko recruits a little girl named Bebeng (Ryzza Mae Dizon) to the group. Bebeng traveled alone to Manila to look for her father when she came upon Wacko, who promised to help with her search in exchange of doing some work for their organization. Afraid for Bebeng's safety, Mayang stays to look after the child.
Mayang tries to protect the child from their boss who wants to train her to do riskier jobs. Wacko demands her not to intervene and instead to help Bebeng perform her first hit as a pickpocket. Their attempt fails and they are chased down by a cop. Mayang successfully escapes, but feels guilty after witnessing Bebeng get captured by the police. They are reunited after Wacko pays for the child's bail.
The incident causes Mayang to reconsider her plan of escaping the criminal organization by taking the little child with her. They successfully slip away from the gang's safe house one night. While wandering along the streets, Mayang stumbles upon a street beggar who turns out to be Bebeng's missing father. Terribly ill, Bebeng's father collapses and is rushed to the hospital.
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Mayang and Bebeng change their lives.
Mayang returns to the safe house in order to collect her stashed money. Wacko confronts his former associate who defiantly tells him to leave the child alone. She gives her former boss an envelope that contains her back-to-school funds in order to pay all of her debts and to end her connection with the organization.
Mayang uses the rest of her savings to pay for the medical expenses of Bebeng's father. One year later, Bebeng has returned to school while Mayang has found a job as a saleslady.
Cast
Main cast
- Maine Mendoza as Mayang
- Ryzza Mae Dizon as Bebeng
Supporting cast
- Wally Bayola as Wacko
- Anjo Yllana as Bebeng's father
- Glenda Garcia as Mayang's mother
- Tommy Peñaflor as Gary
- Joel Palencia as Ato
Also starring
- Gov Lloyd as pickpocket victim
- Rodel Alcos as bodyguard
- Harvey Almoneda as Jigo
Full episode
References
- ↑ 'Eat Bulaga' dabarkads nagkuwento tungkol sa kanilang Lenten Special episode, 8 April 2017, GMA News.
- ↑ In Eat Bulaga’s Lenten Special; Maine takes on most difficult role yet, 3 April 2017, The Freeman.