Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit (TV series)
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by Elwood Perez
- Geng Delgado
- J-mee Katanyag
- Kenneth De Leon
| 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 |
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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 |
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. The series concluded on March 26, 2021, with a total of 80 episodes.
- 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
Principal 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
According 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]
