Starla is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Onat A. Diaz, Darnel Joy R. Villaflor and Jerome C. Pobocan, it stars Joel Torre, Jana Agoncillo, Enzo Pelojero, Judy Ann Santos, Meryll Soriano, Joem Bascon, and Raymart Santiago. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from October 7, 2019 to January 10, 2020, replacing The General’s Daughter and was replaced by Make It with You.
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| Developed by | ABS-CBN Studios |
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| Music by | Cesar Francis S. Concio |
| Opening theme | "Ako ang Iyong Bituin" by TNT Boys |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 70 (list of episodes) |
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| Producers | Marissa V. Kalaw Julie Anne R. Benitez |
| Running time | 27–39 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment |
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| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | October 7, 2019 – January 10, 2020 |
Premise
editStarla is a story about renewed hope, the warmth of home, love for the family, wishes that come true, and impeccable forgiveness.[1] It revolves around Buboy, a boy who discovers a wayward wishing star named Starla and uses her to save his town.
Cast and characters
editMain cast
edit- Judy Ann Santos as Atty. Teresa "Tere" Dichavez-Manalo
- Yesha Camille as young Teresa
- Heaven Peralejo as teen Teresa
- Joel Torre as Gregorio "Mang Greggy" Dichavez
- Jana Agoncillo as Starla / Stella
- Enzo Pelojero as Buboy Dichavez[2]
- Meryll Soriano as Ester Rivera[3]
- Joem Bascon as Atty. Dexter Soliman
- Raymart Santiago as Dr. Philip Manalo[4]
- Brace Arquiza as teen Philip
Supporting cast
edit- Grae Fernandez as George Cultura[3]
- Chantal Videla as Lena Batumbakal[3]
- Bodjie Pascua as Kulas Trinidad[3]
- Simon Ibarra as Kapitan Domingo "Domeng" Jacinto[3]
- Neil Coleta as teen Domeng
- Jerry O'Hara as Apol Magtulis[3]
- Joel Saracho as Ambo Soberano[3]
- Kathleen Hermosa as Frida Matias
- Janus del Prado as Boyong dela Cruz[3]
- Jordan Herrera as Pedro Jaena[3]
- Anna Luna as Lolita Batumbakal[3]
- Dolly de Leon as Carmelita
- Marilen Cruz as Trining Manalo[3]
- Matt Daclan as Javi Diaz
- Poppert Bernadas as Kanor Sanchez[3]
- Jimmy Marquez as Sylvester Gil[3]
- Alex Baena as Tonton Rivera
- Roanne Maligat as Jepoy Kho
- Dimple Magnaye as Astra[5]
- Myel de Leon as Nova[5]
- Raikko Mateo as Astro[5]
- Chunsa Jeung as Celestia[5]
Guest cast
edit- Tirso Cruz III as Atty. Robert Salazar
- Charo Santos-Concio as Lola Tala[5]
- Ana Abad Santos as Lita Villarreal-Dichaves
Broadcast
editStarla premiered on ABS-CBN on October 7, 2019.[6]
Reruns
editReruns of Starla was aired on Yey! as weekend marathon from October 12, 2019 to January 11, 2020.
It also aired on Jeepney TV from May 16, 2020 to November 14, 2020; and from December 13, 2021 to February 4, 2022.
On June 4, 2020, it was announced that the show also had a rerun on the Kapamilya Channel from June 15, 2020 to November 29, 2020, and was replaced by Pinoy Big Brother: Connect.[7]
Promotion
editThis show has been developed by Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, Princess Sarah, May Bukas Pa, Agua Bendita, Momay, Noah, Mutya, 100 Days to Heaven, Budoy, Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig, Dahil sa Pag-ibig, Lorenzo's Time, Juan dela Cruz, My Little Juan, Honesto, Nathaniel, My Super D, and My Dear Heart, due to genre of family, fantasy, inspirational values, and child-oriented drama series where Dreamscape Entertainment released these type of series since 2005. It was succeeded by Huwag Kang Mangamba.
Reception
editRatings
edit| Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average |
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| 29.2% October 7, 2019[8] |
29.3% January 10, 2020[9] |
30.9% November 18, 2019[10] |
26.6% |
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Platinum Stallion Media Awards | Best Values Oriented Program | Starla | Won | [11] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "About Starla".
- ^ Mañago, Lito (December 1, 2018). "Enzo, bibida sa Starla ni Juday". Journal Online. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Starla: Baryo Maulap. ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 18, 2018). "Raymart Santiago transfers to ABS-CBN after 19 years with GMA; set to work with Judy Ann Santos". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e Starla: The Star Academy. ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
- ^ "WATCH: Trailer of Starla, Judy Ann's teleserye comeback". ABS-CBN News. September 18, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "Guide: Everything airing on Kapamilya Channel starting June 13". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. June 12, 2020. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "National TV Ratings (October 4–7, 2019)". ABS-CBN Corporate. October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^ "National TV Ratings (January 10-13, 2020)". ABS-CBN Corporate. January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ "National TV Ratings (November 18, 2019 - Monday)". ABS-CBN Corporate. November 19, 2019. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
- ^ "Trinitians hail ABS-CBN as Best TV Station at 2019 Platinum Stallion Media Awards". ABS-CBN Corporate. November 22, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.