Pangarap na Bituin
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| Pangarap Na Bituin | |
|---|---|
| Format | Drama, Musical |
| Directed by | Erick Salud Trina Dayrit |
| Starring | Sarah Geronimo Jericho Rosales |
| Ending theme | "Pangarap Na Bituin" by Sarah Geronimo |
| Country of origin |  Philippines |
| No. of episodes | 70 episodes |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Emilio Paul Siojo |
| Running time | 30 Minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original run | September 3, 2007 – December 7, 2007 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
| IMDb profile | |
Pangarap na Bituin was a Philippine TV series produced by ABS-CBN. It premiered September 3, 2007 and ended December 7 the same year on Primetime Bida.
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[edit] 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 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. Ruby will battle with her own insecurities to gain the self-esteem she needs.
[edit] Cast and characters
[edit] 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, 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. |
| Maja Salvador | Ruby Gomez | Youngest among the Jewel Sisters. She was adopted by Berns Bautista who named her as Kimberly Bautista. But 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 of Terrence. Jeffrey also dreams of becoming a singer and he also became Ruby's boyfriend. |
| Cherrie 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 the imposter of Jade Gomez. She is mental her bestfriend 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. |
| Cathy Gonzaga | Chorva Ayala-Gomez | the bubbly and supportive bestfriend of Emerald. Later adopted by the Gomez family in the penultimate episode. |
[edit] Extended cast
| Actor | Character | Character Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Her character was discovered in a mental institution where her impostor performed. Sapphire was later reunited with her family. |
| Boots Anson-Roa | Perla Ledesma | mother of Jade Gomez; grandmother of The Jewel Sisters. |
| 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. |
| Heart Evangelista | Cassie Salcedo | Terrence's on-off again fiancee. Before she died, she accepted that Terrence and Emerald are meant to be together. |
| Christopher De Leon | Carlo Gomez | the biological father of Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire. |
| William Lorenzo | Jimbo | Terrence's biological father. |
| Bembol Roco | Alex Rodriguez | Terrence's adoptive father; Alberta's brother. |
| 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. |
| Nanette Inventor | Mother Rose | The mother superior of the orphanage where Terrence, Ruby and Emerald stayed. |
| Phoebe Kay Arbotante | Young Ruby | |
| Nikki Bagaporo | Young Sapphire | |
| Kathryn Bernardo | Young Chorva | |
| Ronald Jaimeer | Young Terrence | |
| Angel Sy | Young Emerald |
[edit] Reception
Pangarap na Bituin is the comeback of Sarah Geronimo in primetime TV after Bituing Walang Ningning. But it never matched the success earned by her previous soap. 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%
It's finale reached 40.3% in the Nationwide ratings (NUTAM).
[edit] Soundtrack
[edit] Philippine release
| Pangarap na Bituin OST | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Soundtrack 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 |
[edit] 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 |
[edit] External links
- Pangarap na Bituin at the Internet Movie Database
- Pangarap Na Bituin at Telebisyon.net
- Pangarap na Bituin Unofficial Episode Guide at Pinoy TV Junkie
- Pangarap na Bituin OST Philippine Release at Star Records
- Pangarap na Bituin OST International Release at Titik Pilipino
- Pangarap na Bituin Teleserye on Demand
