Pangarap na Bituin

Pangarap na Bituin
File:Pangarapnabituinlogo.jpg Pangarap na Bituin Promotional Photo
Genre	Drama, Musical, Romance
Directed by	Erick C. Salud Trina N. Dayrit
Starring	Sarah Geronimo Rica Peralejo Maja Salvador Nikki Gil Jericho Rosales
Ending theme	"Pangarap na Bituin" by Sarah Geronimo
Country of origin	Philippines
No. of episodes	70
Production
Executive producer	Emilio Paul Siojo
Production location	Albay
Running time	30 minutes
Production company	Dreamscape Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	September 3 (2007-09-03) – December 7, 2007 (2007-12-07)
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Bituing Walang Ningning 1DOL May Isang Pangarap

Pangarap na Bituin (lit. The Star We Dreamt) is a Filipino primetime television 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.

This is also the 2nd Highest rating Musical Primetime Series after Bituing Walang Ningning in 2006 one year later and also considered a Sineserye because of its similar adaptation to the 1986 film released on 30 July Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas by Viva Films (starring Sharon Cuneta, Dina Bonnevie and Cherie Gil together with Tonton Gutierrez) 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.

Rio Locsin and Joel Torre reunited since Gulong ng Palad back in 2006 where they played Luisa's parents Idad and Tomas Santos.

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 (performed by Faith Cuneta). About nearly six years later, it was used in Mundo Mo'y Akin (aired on GMA Network since 2013, performed by Rachelle Ann Go).

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

Untitled

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

• List of telenovelas of ABS-CBN
• List of shows previously aired by ABS-CBN

External links

• Pangarap na Bituin at IMDb
• Pangarap na Bituin OST Philippine Release Star Records
• Pangarap na Bituin OST International Release Titik Pilipino
• Pangarap na Bituin Teleserye on Demand