Inagaw na Bituin
Inagaw na Bituin (International title: Written in the Stars / transl. Taken Star) 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.
| Inagaw na Bituin | |
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 Title card | |
| Also known as | Written in the Stars[1] |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Jason John Lim |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Mark A. Reyes |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Ann Margaret Figueroa |
| Opening theme | "Kinang" by Kyline Alcantara |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 68 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Rosie Lyn Atienza |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 26-39 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Original release | February 11 – May 17, 2019 |
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
- Lead cast
- Kyline Alcantara as Anna Lopez Sevilla[4][5][6]
- Therese Malvar as Ariela Lopez Sevilla[4]
- Supporting cast
- Sunshine Dizon as Belinda Lopez vda. de Sevilla[4][5][6]
- Angelika Dela Cruz as Lucinda "Lucy" Lopez[4][5]
- Marvin Agustin as Edward Sevilla[4][5][6]
- Angelu de Leon as Aurora "Auring" Mendoza vda. de Dela Cruz[4][5][6]
- Gabby Eigenmann as George Del Mundo[4][5][6]
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Regina Lopez[7][5][6]
- Manolo Pedrosa as Prince Antonio[8][5][6]
- Renz Valerio as Philip Henry Bautista[4][5][6]
- Melbelline Caluag as Melody M. Dela Cruz[5][6]
- Patricia Tumulak as Queenie Belardo[5][6]
- Yana Asistio as Christiana "Tiana" Pablo[5][6]
- Jerald Napoles as Paul Isagan[5][6]
- Guest cast
- Michael Flores as Enrique "Iking" Dela Cruz[6]
- Ramon Christopher Gutierrez as Wolfgang Garcia[6]
- Ashley Cabrera as young Anna[5]
- Jazz Yburan as young Ariela
- Dayara Shane as young 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
Production
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]
Principal photography commenced on November 5, 2018.[11] Filming concluded on May 8, 2019.[12]
References
- "Written In The Stars". Archived from the original on April 25, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- "Inagaw na Bituin Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- "About Inagaw na Bituin". Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- Sun, Cherry (October 10, 2018). "Kyline Alcantara at Therese Malvar, bibida kasama ang primerang Kapuso drama stars sa 'Kidnap'". Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- GMA Network (January 28, 2019). "The cast of Inagaw Na Bituin". Facebook. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
- GMA Network (February 2, 2019). "Inagaw na Bituin: Characters Teaser". YouTube. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- Anarcon, James Patrick (January 2, 2019). "Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network."". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- Regondola, Glenn (January 26, 2019). "Manolo Pedrosa passes audition to become Kyline Alcantara's leading man in Inagaw Na Bituin". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- Inagaw Na Bituin: Laban para sa kinabukasan ng magkapatid
- Anarcon, James (February 15, 2019). "Migo Adecer initially questioned why GMA pulled him out of Inagaw na Bituin". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- Geli, Bianca (November 6, 2018). "WATCH: Kyline Alcantara, may project na napunta kay Therese Malvar?". GMA Network. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- Cacaroot (May 9, 2019). "Kyline Alcantara, gets emotional over 'Inagaw na Bituin's' last taping". LionHearTV. Retrieved September 25, 2023.