Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit (transl. count the stars in the sky / international title: Stars of Hope[1]) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1989 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Laurice Guillen, it stars Nora Aunor, Mylene Dizon and Kyline Alcantara. It premiered on February 24, 2020 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Madrasta. The series concluded on March 26, 2021 with a total of 80 episodes.
| Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit (1989) by Elwood Perez |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Laurice Guillen |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | James Ryan Manabat |
| Opening theme | "Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit" by Aicelle Santos |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 80 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | James Ryan Manabat |
| Editors |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 20–33 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | February 24, 2020 – March 26, 2021 |
Cast and characters
editCast
Mylene Dizon
Nora Aunor
Kyline Alcantara
- Lead cast
- Nora Aunor as Mercedes "Cedes" Ignacio-Dela Cruz[3]
- Mylene Dizon as Magnolia "Nolie" Ignacio Dela Cruz[4]
- Kyline Alcantara as Margarita "Maggie" D. Santos[5]
- Supporting cast
- Zoren Legaspi as Anselmo "Ansel" Santos[6][7]
- Gabby Eigenmann as Arturo Zulueta[6]
- Ina Feleo as Margaux Salcedo-Santos[6]
- Candy Pangilinan as Connie Herrera
- Yasser Marta as Anselmo "Jun" Santos Jr.[8]
- Isabel Rivas as Martina Santos[6]
- Guest cast
- Dante Rivero as Ramon Santos[7]
- Ricky Davao as Damian Dela Cruz[9]
- Divina Valencia as Editha Sinclair[6]
- Aifha Medina as Violet
- Julia Lee as Lourdes
- Frank Garcia as Pocholo
- Carlos Agassi as Ringo
- Joel Palencia as Oslec
Production
editPrincipal photography commenced in January 2020.[10] Filming was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] Filming was continued in October 2020.[12] The series resumed its programming on January 5, 2021.[13][14]
Ratings
editAccording to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the pilot episode of Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit earned a 5.1% rating.[15]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit | Nominated | [16] |
| Best Drama Actress | Nora Aunor | Nominated | |||
| Best Drama Supporting Actor | Gabby Eigenmann | Nominated | |||
| Best Drama Supporting Actress | Isabel Rivas | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit | Nominated | [17] |
References
edit- ^ "Stars of Hope - GMA Worldwide". GMA Worldwide. Archived from the original on January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- ^ "Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit (Full Episodes) | Super Stream". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (November 20, 2019). "Nora Aunor to do reboot of Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit for her third GMA-7 teleserye". PEP. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ "Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit: Star-studded adaptation Teaser". GMA Network. January 6, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ Tabanera, Lily Grace (December 31, 2019). "5 Exciting Shows From GMA That Will Be Airing In 2020". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (November 21, 2019). "In Photos: Meet the cast of Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit TV adaptation". GMA Network. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ a b "Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit: Pamilyang ganid sa kayamanan". YouTube. GMA Network. January 21, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ Delos Reyes, Amy (December 3, 2019). "Kyline Alcantara and Yasser Marta pair up for the series Bilangin Ang Mga Bituin Sa Langit". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ "Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit: Pamilyang umaasa sa magandang kinabukasan". YouTube. January 20, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ Calderon, Nora (December 24, 2019). "Alden nagtutulog sa Korea". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". Interaksyon. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- ^ "DOTS, fresh episodes na sa November; Kyline Alcantara, 20 days ang lock-in sa Bilangin Ang Bituin". PEP. October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ "GMA Afternoon Prime: Bagong taon, bagong hapon Teaser". YouTube. December 23, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ "Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit: January 5, 2021 Teaser". Facebook. January 5, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
- ^ "Nora Aunor's Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit wins TV rating over ABS-CBN's Sandugo". LionhearTV. March 3, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". PEP. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
External links
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