''Bituin'' (International title: ''Star'') is a 2002

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al Philippine soap opera that was aired by

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from September 23, 2002 to May 23, 2003 replacing ''

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'' and was replaced by ''

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''. It starred Carol Banawa and Desiree del Valle with Nora Aunor and

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.ABS-CBN International: 'Star'
The series was re-aired in 2007–2008 through Kapamilya Channel (now S+A International). ''Bituin'' was famously known for the line that Nora Aunor belts out in a high caliber dramatic scene: "Nasaan Nasaan si Bernadette at Melody?" ("Where, where is Bernadette... and Melody?") The line was repeated in movies, TV series, and comedy bars. It was also known to have the highest-rated episode with The Diva vs Supernova concert. It was aired three days after the initial concert with more than a 48.7% audience share. In 2007, TFC ABS-CBN international affiliate KPTV re-aired the whole series from September 2007 to February 2008. The series also had a crossover with ''

Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay ''Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay'' (International title: ''The Long Wait'' / ) is a Philippine soap opera, produced by ABS-CBN and Star Cinema. It started on July 8, 2002 and ended on November 14, 2003, replacing ''Your Honor''. The critically-acclaime ...

'' in 2003 in various episodes. In early March 2012 - June 2012 the series had a 2-hour back to back episodes shown weekdays internationally through Cinema One Global part of its Drama On Demand hour of requested Classic TV Programs as request by television viewers commercial free and uncut. The series also was noted to have singers Carol Banawa, Kuh Ledesma, and Jessa Zaragoza and Josh Santana in regular cast objectives the soap also centered on telenovela plot twists.

Plot

Laura Sandoval and Carmela Gaston are half sisters who grew up with Carmela's mom (Doña Virginia Gaston) not treating Laura right. When they grew older Carmela doesn't marry while Laura marries Badong. After their second child, she found out he had been cheating on her. As a single mother she was struggling to support her two daughters Melody and Bernadette. When her eldest Melody becomes sick, Laura goes to Carmela asking for help, who says that she will help if she hands over Bernadette so she may raise her as her own. With no one left to turn to Laura does it. Carmela left for the US to raise Bernadette and soon returns as a singer. In a concert, Laura knew their whereabouts. The kids grow up not knowing they are sisters. Melody notices that Laura is much closer to Bernadette, such as Laura teaching Bernadette to sing when she forbids Melody to do so. Bernadette becomes a star by recording Melody's voice and claiming it as her own. Both soon become singers. Melody finds her father and wins the heart of a young man named Dante. In the end they all become a family: Badong and Laura find their love again, Carmela is no longer jealous of her sister, Doña Virginia gave the rightful will of her husband to Laura, Melody is a great singer and marries Josh Santana who is her singing partner, and Bernadette becomes a famous composer, especially the song she composed for her sister as a way to show she was sorry called "Sana Bukas"; she marries Dante, whom she fell in love with accidentally when she tried to help him win Melody's heart.

Cast and characters

Main cast

* Nora Aunor as Laura Sandoval *

† as Carmela Gaston * Carol Banawa as Melody Sandoval * Desiree del Valle as Bernadette Gaston * Carlo Muñoz as Dante * Michael Santana as Josh Santana *

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as Salvador Sandoval * Gardo Versoza as Diony *

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as Olivia *

Celia Rodriguez Cecilia Rodriguez (born June 21, 1938) is a multi-awarded Filipina actress. She appeared in more than 130 movies and television shows. She won four FAMAS Awards in the films ''Kulay Dugo ang Gabi'', ''The Passionate Strangers'', ''Lilet'' and ' ...

as Doña Virginia Gaston *

Jessa Zaragoza Richelle Ann Mallari Loyola-Avanzado (born January 31, 1979), better known by her stage name Jessa Zaragoza, is a Filipina commercial model, singer and actress. She is known as the "Phenomenal Diva" and "Jukebox Queen of the 90s" for her first ...

as Sultanna Andromeda "Andromeda" *

Ronaldo Valdez Ronald James Gibbs (born November 27, 1947, in Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines), popularly known by his on-screen name Ronaldo Valdez, is a veteran Filipino film and television actor whose career spanned for almost five decades. Valdez is the f ...

as Amante Montesilverio * Chat Silayan † as Elvira Montesilverio * Tess Aquino as Madonna * Frank Garcia as Alex Montesilverio * Geoff Rodriguez as Dave Montesilverio * Kuh Ledesma as Lyrica Luna *

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as young Melody * Eliza Pineda as young Bernadette

Supporting cast

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as Arnel * Ricardo Cepeda as Conrado * Emilio Garcia as Ernesto * Lui Villaruz as Boom *

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† as Willy *

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as Ofelia * Rodel Velayo as Jimmy *

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as Lovelyn Gaston * Mat Ranillo III as Filemon Gaston * Sylvia Sanchez as Eva * Tado † as King *

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as Queenie * Harlene Bautista as Tootsie * Rochelle Barrameda as Leila *

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† as Rustica * Jestoni Alarcon as Bienvenido Galang * Gigette Reyes as Dra. Reyes *

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as Agnes Gandoza * Romnick Sarmenta as Pepito

Cameo appearances

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as Atty. Yuri Orbida (from the character of ''

'') *

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as Atty. Kathrina Argos (from the character of ''

'') * Kris Aquino * Boy Abunda *

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as Ogie *

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* Robert Seña * John Lesaca *

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* Franco Laurel * Divo Bayer * Cooky Chua *

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* Dindo de Viterbo * Romi Sison

Reception

Ratings

Its highest rating was 48.7% for the "Ultimate Showdown: The Diva VS The Supernova" of Melody and Bernadette at the

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, while the lowest was 29.5%, its fifth episode. In 2002, the series aired as the first lineup of Primetime Bida at 7:00 PM followed up by ''

Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka ''Sa Puso Ko Iingatan Ka'' (International Name: My Heart, Take Care / ) is a Philippine primetime drama series made by ABS-CBN. It aired from June 18, 2001 to February 14, 2003. The show starred Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual. The series re-a ...

'' and ''

'' and '' Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan''

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0344626, Bituin ABS-CBN drama series 2002 Philippine television series debuts 2003 Philippine television series endings Philippine musical television series Filipino-language television shows Television shows set in the Philippines