Starla

Filipino TV series or program

Starla

Title card

Genre|

* Drama
* Fantasy

Created by|

* ABS-CBN Studios
* Dindo C. Perez
* Julie Anne R. Benitez

Developed by| ABS-CBN Studios
Written by|

* Cenon Palomares
* Dindo C. Perez
* Jann Kayla Mendoza
* RJ Carbonell
* Siege Ledesma

Directed by|

* Onat Diaz
* Darnel Joy R. Villaflor
* Jerome C. Pobocan

Starring|

* Joel Torre
* Jana Agoncillo
* Enzo Pelojero
* Judy Ann Santos
* Charo Santos
* Meryll Soriano
* Joem Bascon
* Raymart Santiago

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)
Production
Executive producers|

* Carlo Katigbak
* Cory Vidanes
* Laurenti Dyogi
* Roldeo T. Endrinal

Producers| Marissa V. Kalaw
Julie Anne R. Benitez
Running time| 27–39 minutes
Production company| Dreamscape Entertainment
Original release
Network| ABS-CBN
Release| October 7, 2019 (2019-10-07) –
January 10, 2020 (2020-01-10)

Starla is a 2019 Philippine drama television series starring Joel Torre, Jana Agoncillo, Enzo Pelojero, Judy Ann Santos, Meryll Soriano, Joem Bascon, and Raymart Santiago. The series aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from October 7, 2019 to January 10, 2020, replacing The General's Daughter and was replaced by Make It with You.

## Premise[edit]

Starla 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[edit]

### Main cast[edit]

* Judy Ann Santos as Atty. Teresa "Tere" Dichavez-Manalo
* 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]

### Recurring 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]
* 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]
* Heaven Peralejo as teen Teresa
* Yesha Camile as young Teresa
* Brace Arquiza as teen Philip
* Ana Abad Santos as Lita Villarreal-Dichaves

## Broadcast[edit]

Starla premiered on ABS-CBN on October 7, 2019.[6]

### Reruns[edit]

Reruns of Starla was aired over at Jeepney TV.

On June 4, 2020, it was announced that the show will also have a rerun on the Kapamilya Channel beginning June 15, 2020 until November 29, 2020 and was replaced by Pinoy Big Brother: Connect.[7]

## Promotion[edit]

This show has been developed by Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, Princess Sarah, May Bukas Pa, Agua Bendita, Mutya, 100 Days to Heaven, Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig, Aryana. Honesto, Hawak Kamay, Nathaniel, Langit Lupa, and My Dear Heart due to genre of inspirational, and values and child-oriented drama series where Dreamscape Entertainment released these type of series from 2005 to 2021. It was succeeded by Huwag Kang Mangamba in 2021.

## Reception[edit]

### Ratings[edit]

Kantar Media National TV Ratings
(8:30PM PST)  Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average

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|
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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[edit]

* List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
* List of ABS-CBN drama series

## References[edit]

1. ^ "About Starla".
2. ^ Mañago, Lito (December 1, 2018). "Enzo, bibida sa Starla ni Juday". Journal Online. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
3. ^ 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.
4. ^ 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.
5. ^ a b c d e Starla: The Star Academy. ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 27, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
6. ^ "WATCH: Trailer of Starla, Judy Ann's teleserye comeback". ABS-CBN News. September 18, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
7. ^ "Guide: Everything airing on Kapamilya Channel starting June 13". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. June 12, 2020. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
8. ^ "National TV Ratings (October 4–7, 2019)". ABS-CBN Corporate. October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
9. ^ "National TV Ratings (January 10-13, 2020)". ABS-CBN Corporate. January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
10. ^ "National TV Ratings (November 18, 2019 - Monday)". ABS-CBN Corporate. November 19, 2019. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
11. ^ "Trinitians hail ABS-CBN as Best TV Station at 2019 Platinum Stallion Media Awards". ABS-CBN Corporate. November 22, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.

## External links[edit]

* Official website
* Starla at IMDb

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