Prinsesa ng City Jail
| Prinsesa ng City Jail | |
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Title card | |
| Also known as | The Jailhouse Princess[1] |
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Jerry Lopez Sineneng |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | Sofia Pablo |
| Music by | Marvin Chua |
| Opening theme | "Ganito Ako Babangon" by Zephanie[2] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 129 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Darling Pulido-Torres |
| Cinematography | Rico Jacinto |
| Editors |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 22–30 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | January 13 – June 21, 2025 |
Prinsesa ng City Jail (transl. princess of city jail / international title: The Jailhouse Princess) is a 2025 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, it stars Sofia Pablo in the title role. It premiered on January 13, 2025 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on June 21, 2025, with a total of 129 episodes.[4]
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[5]
Premise
Princess grows up inside a prison due to her father working as a jail guard. Despite her "unusual" upbringing, she brings hope and inspiration for the inmates. As she helps bring light into their lives, she embarks on her own journey to find her missing mother.[6]
Cast and characters
Cast
Sofia Pablo
Beauty Gonzalez
- Lead cast
- Sofia Pablo[7] as Princess Pascual[8] / Princess Torres-Cristobal[9]
- Supporting cast
- Allen Ansay[10] as Xavier Bustamante[8]
- Beauty Gonzalez[11] as Sharlene Torres-Cristobal[8]
- Pauline Mendoza[12] as Mimi Sanchez[8]
- Denise Laurel[12] as Divina Williams[8]
- Dominic Ochoa[13] as Raymond Cristobal[8]
- Ayen Munji-Laurel[14] as Leilani Bustamante[8]
- Keempee de Leon[12] as Dado Pascual[8]
- Jean Saburit[12] as Sonya Cristobal[8]
- Ina Feleo[12] as Jenny Vivero[8]
- Will Ashley[15] as Onse Rivera[8]
- Radson Flores[12] as Justin Lozano[8]
- Lauren King[12] as Liberty "Libby" Cristobal[8]
- Betong Sumaya as Policarpio "Pusoy" Vivero[8]
- Tanya Ramos as Ava Torres[8]
- Jett Pangan as Benhur Torres-Cristobal[8]
- Cheska Fausto as Bernice Pascual[8]
- Prince Clemente as Hyro Rivera[8]
- Guest cast
- Sienna Stevens as young Princess[16]
Production
Principal photography commenced in April 2024.[17]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Prinsesa ng City Jail earned a 7.2% rating.[18] The final episode scored a 7% rating.[19]
References
- ^ "The Jailhouse Princess". GMA Worldwide. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron (October 29, 2024). "Prinsesa Ng City Jail soundtracks, mapapakinggan na sa music streaming services". GMA Network. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Prinsesa Ng City Jail: The revival of pregnant convicts' dispute (Full Episode 1) January 13, 2025". YouTube. January 13, 2025. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ "Prinsesa ng City Jail reaches last fight for love and freedom". GMA Network. June 20, 2025. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ "Prinsesa ng City Jail (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ "Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay search for love and truth in Prinsesa ng City Jail". Daily Tribune. January 7, 2025. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ "Sofia Pablo, masayang magse-celebrate ng debut kapiling ang blended family". PEP. April 20, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay search for love and truth in Prinsesa ng City Jail". GMA Network. January 8, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (June 17, 2025). "Prinsesa Ng City Jail: Pamilya Cristobal, sama-sama na muli; Divina nakakulong na!". GMA Network. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ Cordero, KC (April 20, 2024). "Sofia Pablo's debut party guests entertained by P-Pop boy group Alamat". PEP. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Donato, Jerry (May 6, 2024). "Beauty Gonzalez to star in an afternoon series and artsy film". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay search for love and truth in Prinsesa ng City Jail". LionhearTV. January 9, 2025. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ "Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay to star in GMA Afternoon Prime's newest series Prinsesa ng City Jail". LionhearTV. April 16, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel (April 16, 2024). "Sofia niregaluhan ng kotse ang sarili". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Miralles, Nitz (April 11, 2024). "Beauty papuwet pinag-awayan". Abante. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (January 12, 2025). "Allen Ansay to woo Sofia Pablo in traditional way". PEP. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ Rula, Gorgy (April 22, 2024). "Debut ni Sofia binoycott ng mga dating kasama sa Prima Donna". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
- ^ "Prinsesa ng City Jail premieres strong with 7.2% ratings". LionhearTV. January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ "Pilipinas Got Talent grand finals, nagpasiklab sa ratings". PEP. June 24, 2025. Retrieved June 25, 2025.