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Kathryn Bernardo as Mikay in “Princess and I”

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Throwback: Princess and I (2012)

&quot;Princess and I&quot; premiered on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida on April 16, 2012 topbilled by its powerhouse cast Albert Martinez, Gretchen Barretto, Dominic Ochoa, Enrique Gil, Khalil Ramos, Daniel Padilla, and Kathryn Bernardo.&quot;Princess and I&quot; featured a story set in the Kingdom of Yangdon, a land untouched by time. King Anand (Albert Martinez) falls in love with a Filipina doctor named Isabel (Precious Lara Quigaman). Together with their beloved daughter, Princess Areeyah, King Anand and his new queen bring an era of progress to the Kingdom.Yet with the change comes disapproval from some of King Anand&#x27;s trusted adviser, the blue-blooded Drukpah (Art Acuna), who disapproves of the young king&#x27;s foreign wife and liberal ideals. Further fanning the flames of conflict is the head Drukpah&#x27;s wife Ashi Behati (Gretchen Barretto), whose violent past has made her hell-bent on seizing the throne.An explosion on a mountain road hurls Queen Isabel and Princess Areeya&#x27;s car to the dangerous forests of Yangdon. There, mother and child come face to face with an assassin sent by Yin, an ally to Ashi Behati. Only King Anand comes out of the explosion unscathed, and as he struggles to find his wife and child, the Drukpah and Ashi Behati begin to doubt his ability to rule Yangdon.Meanwhile, Yin sends her Filipino attendant Esmeralda home. Esmeralda brings nothing to the Philippines except for an unnamed baby girl and a handkerchief bearing the emblem of Yangdon.Years later, the baby grows into Mikay (Kathryn Bernardo), a spirited daddy&#x27;s girl who works to help her family make ends meet. Despite her struggle to fit in with her mother and two beautiful sisters, Mikay stays optimistic and believes her luck will see her through.Meanwhile, the people of Yangdon grow restless as King Anand continues to mourn for Princess Areeyah and Queen Isabel. Without an heir, the king must pick someone he believes is worthy of the crown. Behati grabs the chance and pushes her son Jao (Enrique Gil) to win King Anand&#x27;s favor, unaware that the child&#x27;s talent and sincerity are enough to get the royal&#x27;s attention.

Princess and I featured the story of how King Anand and his daughter Princess Mikay find their way back to each other’s arms after being separated by a tragic accident that changed their lives.

Princess and I featured the story of how King Anand and his daughter Princess Mikay find their way back to each other’s arms after being separated by a tragic accident that changed their lives.

Throwback: Kathryn Bernardo as Mikay in “Princess and I” (2012)

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Throwback: Kathryn Bernardo as Mikay in “Princess and I” (2012)

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Published November 27, 2024 04:54 PM PHT

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Updated April 16, 2026 03:20 PM PHT

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