Prinsesa ng City Jail
2025 Philippine television drama series
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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]
- Kenneth de Leon
- Renato Custodia Jr.
- Mark Duane Angos
| 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 |
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
- 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 younger 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]
