Starla

Filipino TV series or program

Drama
Fantasy

Created by

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

Developed byABS-CBN StudiosWritten 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 byCesar Francis S. ConcioOpening theme"Ako ang Iyong Bituin" by TNT BoysCountry of originPhilippinesOriginal languageFilipinoNo. of seasons1No. of episodes70 (list of episodes)ProductionExecutive producers

Carlo Katigbak
Cory Vidanes
Laurenti Dyogi
Roldeo T. Endrinal

ProducersMarissa V. Kalaw
Julie Anne R. BenitezRunning time27–39 minutesProduction companyDreamscape EntertainmentOriginal releaseNetworkABS-CBNReleaseOctober 7, 2019 (2019-10-07) –
January 10, 2020 (2020-01-10)

Starla is a 2019 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Onat Diaz, Darnel Joy R. Villaflor and Jerome C. Pobocan, it stars Joel Torre, Jana Agoncillo, Enzo Pelojero, Judy Ann Santos, Meryll Soriano, Joem Bascon, and Raymart Santiago. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide via TFC from October 7, 2019 to January 10, 2020, replacing The General's Daughter and was replaced by Make It with You.

Premise

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

Main cast

Judy Ann Santos as Atty. Teresa "Tere" Dichavez-Manalo
- Yesha Camille as young Teresa
- Heaven Peralejo as teen Teresa
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]
- Brace Arquiza as teen Philip

Supporting cast

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]
- Neil Coleta as teen Domeng
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

Tirso Cruz III as Atty. Robert Salazar
Charo Santos-Concio as Lola Tala^[5]
Ana Abad Santos as Lita Villarreal-Dichaves

Broadcast

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

Reruns

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

This show has been developed by Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, Princess Sarah, May Bukas Pa, Agua Bendita, Momay, Mutya, 100 Days to Heaven, Budoy, Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig, Dahil sa Pag-ibig, Juan dela Cruz, Honesto, Nathaniel, and My Dear Heart due to genre of family, religious, and child-oriented drama series where Dreamscape Entertainment released these type of series since 2005. It was succeeded by Huwag Kang Mangamba in 2021.

Reception

Ratings

Kantar Media National TV Ratings
(8:30PM PST)
Pilot Episode	Finale Episode	Peak	Average
29.2% October 7, 2019^[8]	29.3% January 10, 2020^[9]	30.9% November 18, 2019^[10]	26.6%

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2019	Platinum Stallion Media Awards	Best Values Oriented Program	Starla	Won	^[11]

References

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