Pangarap na Bituin

Pangarap Na Bituin

Pangarap Na Bituin Promotional Photo
Genre Musical
Directed by Erick C. Salud
Trina N. Dayrit
Starring Sarah Geronimo
Jericho Rosales
Rica Peralejo
Maja Salvador
Nikki Gil
Ending theme "Pangarap Na Bituin" by Sarah Geronimo
Country of origin Philippines
No. of episodes 70
Production
Executive producer(s) Emilio Paul Siojo
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) Dreamscape Entertainment TV
Release
Original network ABS-CBN
Picture format 480i SDTV
Original release September 3 (2007-09-03) – December 7, 2007 (2007-12-07)
Chronology
Followed by Maging Sino Ka Man Ang Pagbabalik

Pangarap na Bituin (lit. The Star We Dreamt) is a Filipino primetime TV series produced by ABS-CBN, from September 3, 2007 to December 7, 2007. On Monday, September 3, 2007 as 97.8% The series was a regional semi-finalist for the 2008 International Emmy Awards under the Telenovela Program category.[1]

This is also the 2nd Highest rating Musical Primetime Series after 2006's Bituing Walang Ningning it was also considered a Sineserye because of its similar adaptation to the 1986 film Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas the movie and the TV series have different storylines but both stories revolve around a trio of female singers struggling to follow their dreams above animosities revolving the difficult world of showbiz trying not to break upon their bonds.

Synopsis

The Jewel Sisters, a singing pop trio who will walk the royal yet sometimes rocky road to fame. After the tragedy that left their biological parents seemed dead, Sapphire, Emerald, and Ruby are accidentally separated from one another. But one dream will make their paths cross, and together, they will make music that fans all over the country will deeply adore.

At first, they will all think that their love for one another as sisters will see them through the challenging life as celebrities. But little did they know that there is more to dream than the wealth and glory. Sapphire is willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead and be with Terrence Rodriguez. Emerald falls in love with Terrence, but the manipulative manager Alberta will stand against their love. But, Emerald and Terrence secretly became boyfriend and girlfriend without anyone knowing except for Cocoy, adoptive father of Emerald. Ruby will battle with her own insecurities to gain the self-esteem she needs.

During the last episode, Bridgette Ramirez revealed the real Sapphire Gomez and the real Mother of the Jewel Sisters. Also, Bridgette now knows that her father died because of Lena, the impostor mother of the three. After the incidents, the Jewel Sisters are together with their Mother Jade Gomez, planned to have a concert. And this concert is the happiest moments together as a family, and Ruby and Jeffrey became boyfriend and girlfriend, while Alberta Tuazon apologize to her husband, and they live happily ever after.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Actor Character Character Description
Sarah Geronimo Emerald Gomez A sweet yet tough 19-year-old who aspires to become a singer. After being orphaned when she was a child, Emerald was taken into the care of Cocoy Mendoza. Eventually, Emerald reunited with her two sisters: Ruby & Sapphire, and they will be known as the pop star trio, The Jewel Sisters. And she also fell in love with her best friend, Terrence.
Jericho Rosales Terrence Rodriguez The handsome and talented rockstar. He was a comic yet serious childhood friend of Emerald, until he was taken by his aunt Alberta. Terrence later met Emerald and he helped her become a famous singer, and eventually fell in love with her.
Rica Peralejo Bridgette Ramirez Sapphire's impostor, she's hired by Alberta Tuazon to be pitted against Emerald and Ruby in return of her father's medical assistance. She will soon develop a secret love for Terrence, and slowly tries to pull him towards her and away from Emerald.
Maja Salvador Ruby Gomez Youngest among the Jewel Sisters. She was adopted by Berns Bautista who named her as Kimberly Bautista. Her dream of becoming a singer will lead her to Emerald and Sapphire. Ruby is obedient in nature, but her insecurities regarding her voice will be her greatest obstacle in life.
Jay-R Siaboc Jeffrey Tuazon Son of Alberta and Benedict Tuazon and cousin/half-brother of Terrence. Jeffrey also dreams of becoming a singer and he also became Ruby's boyfriend.
Alex Gonzaga Chorva Ayala Gomez The bubbly and supportive best friend of Emerald. Later adopted by the Gomez family in the penultimate episode.
Cherry Pie Picache Alberta Tuazon The manipulative and domineering aunt and manager of Terrence. She will secretly find a way to destroy Emerald's career to keep the young singer away from Terrence. It was later revealed that she's the real mother of Terrence.
Joel Torre Cocoy Mendoza An NGO worker who adopted Emerald. Being an erstwhile singer himself, Cocoy will train and encourage Emerald in becoming a successful singer. A loving and devoted father, Cocoy will see Emerald through her journey to fame.
Rio Locsin Lena Ramirez The woman hired by Alberta to pose as the mother of the Jewel Sisters. She will become the manager of the three, although the job will prove to be beyond her abilities. Lena is Jade Gomez's impostor. She is mental her best friend says.
Pooh Garcia Berns Bautista Ruby's adoptive father who renamed her Kimberly. As a showbiz reporter, Berns always brings Kimberly to showbiz gatherings hoping the child will be discovered and become a singer.
John Arcilla Atty. Benedict Tuazon A respectable lawyer and husband of Alberta but he is unaware of his wife's dark secrets.

Extended cast

Actor Character Character Description
Ian Galliguez Manang Nanny of Jeffrey Tuazon
Heart Evangelista Cassandra "Cassie" Salcedo Terrence's on and off again fiance. Before she died, she sincerely accepted that Terrence and Emerald are meant to be together.
Christopher De Leon Carlo Gomez The biological father of Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire.
Sandy Andolong Jade Gomez The biological mother of Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire who turns out to be alive after years of disappearance in the Philippines. Her character was reintroduced living in Canada.
Nikki Gil Sapphire Gomez The eldest of the Jewel Sisters, the true sister of Emerald and Ruby. When her parents died, Sapphire was separated from her sisters. She will eventually discover her true identity and reunited with her two younger sisters; Emerald & Ruby. Her character was discovered in a mental institution where her impostor performed. Sapphire was later reunited with her family.
William Lorenzo Jimbo Terrence's biological father.
Bembol Roco Alex Rodriguez Terrence's adoptive father; Alberta's brother.
Boots Anson-Roa Perla Ledesma Mother of Jade Gomez; grandmother of The Jewel Sisters.
Nikki Bacolod Abby Tugatog One of Alberta's talents.
Timmy Boy Sta. Maria Buboy Valenzuela Terrence's handler; Alberta's staff member.
Jaime Fabregas Louie Salcedo Cassie's father and the producer of Emerald's first single.
Arlene Muhlach Karen Magno Friend of Berns who posed as his partner during the adoption of Ruby.
Maribeth Bichara Andrea Tuazon Alberta's sister in law.
Nanette Inventor Mother Rose The mother superior of the orphanage where Terrence, Ruby and Emerald stayed.
Phoebe Kay Arbotante Young Ruby Young Ruby was played and roled by Phebe Khae also known as Phoebe Kay Arbotante. She was the youngest daughter of Carlo and Jade Gomez and the youngest among the three (3). She stayed under the big truck during the Mayon Volcano erupted and she was adopted by Berns when Cocoy gave Emerald, Terrence and Ruby herself to "bahay ampunan".
Angel Sy Young Emerald
Ronald Jaimeer Young Terrence
Nikki Bagaporo Young Sapphire
Kathryn Bernardo Young Chorva
KC Aboloc Young Sapphire

Trivia

The drama's theme song was first used in the Tagalized GMA Korean Drama Jewel in the Palace. Six years later, it was used in Mundo Mo'y Akin.

Reception

The pilot episode garnered a total rating of 27% according to AGB Nielsen in Mega Manila. Its lowest was 20.6% while the highest was its final episode which garnered 29.6% Its finale reached 40.3% in the Nationwide ratings (NUTAM).

Soundtrack

Philippine release

Pangarap na Bituin OST
Soundtrack album by Various artists
Released November 2007
Label Viva Records, Star Records
Track # Title Artist
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Pangarap Na Bituin
Pangarap Na Bituin
Magsimula Ka
Tara Tena
Same Ground
Naaalala Ka
Manila
If You Could Read My Mind Love
Sundan Ang Bituin
Kaibigan
Sarah Geronimo
The Jewel Sisters
Jericho Rosales
Sarah Geronimo and Maja Salvador
Sarah Geronimo
Jericho Rosales and Sarah Geronimo
Maja Salvador
Rica Peralejo
Sarah Geronimo
Nikki Bagaporo

International release

Track # Title Artist
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Pangarap Na Bituin
Di Ka Mawawala Sa Puso Ko
Kung Ako Na Lang Sana
Manila
Sundan Ang Bituin
Tanging Ikaw
Same Ground
Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka
Pangarap Na Mahal
Ako'y Sa'Yo, Ika'y Sa'Kin
If You Could Read My Mind
Pangarap Na Bituin
Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Geronimo & Jericho Rosales
Sarah Geronimo
Maja Salvador
Sarah Geronimo
Jericho Rosales
Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Geronimo
Jay R Siaboc & Maja Salvador
Sarah Geronimo
Rica Peralejo
The Jewel Sisters

See also

References

  1. "THE 2008 INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS Regional Semi-Finalists" (PDF). The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2008-09-03.

External links

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