Inagaw na Bituin

Inagaw na Bituin
An image of Kyline Alcantara and Therese Malvar, over a purple background. The series title is displayed on the lower part of the image.
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Also known asWritten in the Stars[1]
Genre
Created byJason John Lim
Written by
  • Obet Villela
  • Jaymee Katanyag
  • Tina Velasco
Directed byMark A. Reyes
Creative directorAloy Adlawan
Starring
Theme music composerAnn Margaret Figueroa
Opening theme"Kinang" by Kyline Alcantara
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes68 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerRosie Lyn Atienza
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time22–39 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseFebruary 11 (2019-02-11) –
May 17, 2019 (2019-05-17)

Inagaw na Bituin (transl. taken star / international title: Written in the Stars) is a 2019 Philippine television drama musical series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Kyline Alcantara and Therese Malvar. It premiered on February 11, 2019 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Ika-5 Utos. The series concluded on May 17, 2019 with a total of 68 episodes. It was replaced by Dahil sa Pag-ibig in its timeslot.

Originally titled as Kidnap, it was later renamed to Inagaw na Bituin. The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]

Premise

The relationship between Edward and Belinda will be put to a test after their only daughter, Anna, is kidnapped. With the loss of their real daughter, they will focus their attention and love on their niece, Ariela. While Anna will grow up as Elsa with Aurora. Due to music, their families will cross paths.[3]

Cast and characters

An image of Kyline Alcantara.
Kyline Alcantara portrays Anna Lopez Sevilla.
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
  • Michael Flores as Enrique "Iking" Dela Cruz[5]
  • Ramon Christopher Gutierrez as Wolfgang Garcia[5]
  • Ashley Cabrera as younger Anna[4]
  • Jazz Yburan as younger Ariela
  • Dayara Shane as younger Lucy
  • Lynn Ynchausti-Cruz as Socorro Dela Cruz
  • Patricia Ysmael as Tasya
  • Maritess Joaquin as Mina
  • André Paras as a singing competition host
  • Rich Asuncion as Kaye
  • Garrett Bolden as a singing competition judge
  • Danielle Ozaraga as Daniele Mae Clemente[9]
  • Shyr Valdez as Fiona
  • Cheche Tolentino as Diana
  • Sandy Tolentino as Gisela
  • Mia Pangyarihan as Porshie
  • Aleera Montalla as Ces
  • Arrian Labios as Gorio

Casting

Migo Adecer was initially hired to portray as Prince Antonio. Adecer later left during pre-production due to joining the drama series, Sahaya. Manolo Pedrosa served as his replacement.[10]

Production

Principal photography commenced on November 5, 2018.[11] Filming concluded on May 8, 2019.[12]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Inagaw na Bituin earned a 6.1% rating.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Written In The Stars". GMA Worldwide. Archived from the original on April 25, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  2. ^ "Inagaw na Bituin | Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  3. ^ "About Inagaw na Bituin". GMA Network. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c GMA Network (January 28, 2019). "The cast of Inagaw Na Bituin". Facebook. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Inagaw na Bituin: Characters Teaser". YouTube. February 2, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  6. ^ Sun, Cherry (October 10, 2018). "Kyline Alcantara at Therese Malvar, bibida kasama ang primerang Kapuso drama stars sa Kidnap". Twitter. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  7. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 2, 2019). "Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network."". PEP. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  8. ^ Regondola, Glenn (January 26, 2019). "Manolo Pedrosa passes audition to become Kyline Alcantara's leading man in Inagaw Na Bituin". PEP. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
  9. ^ "Inagaw Na Bituin: Laban para sa kinabukasan ng magkapatid". YouTube. March 18, 2019.
  10. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 15, 2019). "Migo Adecer initially questioned why GMA pulled him out of Inagaw na Bituin". PEP. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  11. ^ Geli, Bianca (November 6, 2018). "Watch: Kyline Alcantara, may project na napunta kay Therese Malvar?". GMA Network. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  12. ^ "Kyline Alcantara, gets emotional over Inagaw na Bituin's last taping". LionHearTV. May 9, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  13. ^ "How did Inagaw Na Bituin pilot episode fare in NUTAM, Kantar Media TV ratings?". LionhearTV. February 13, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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