( / international title: ''Written in the Stars'') is a 2019

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'' is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television), and "''se ...

musical series broadcast by

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. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars

Kyline Alcantara Kyline Nicole Aquino Alcantara Manga (; born September 3, 2002) is a Filipino actress and singer. She began her career as a child actress after finishing top ten in the talent search program '' Star Circle Quest''. She is best known for her r ...

and

Therese Malvar Therese Martin Alcala Malvar (born September 16, 2000) is a Filipino actress. Personal life and acting career Malvar is the third great-granddaughter of two Philippine heroes, General Miguel Malvar and Dr. José Rizal. She is the daughter of s ...

. It premiered on February 11, 2019 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on May 17, 2019 with a total of 68 episodes. Originally titled as ''Kidnap'', it was later renamed to ''Inagaw na Bituin''. The series is streaming online on

YouTube YouTube is an American social media and online video sharing platform owned by Google. YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim who were three former employees of PayPal. Headquartered in ...

Premise

The relationship between Edward and Belinda will be put to a test after their only daughter, Anna, is kidnapped. With the loss of their real daughter, they will focus their attention and love on their niece, Ariela. While Anna will grow up as Elsa with Aurora. Due to music, their families will cross paths.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Anna Lopez Sevilla *

as Ariela Lopez Sevilla ;Supporting cast *

Sunshine Dizon Margaret Sunshine Cansancio Dizon (; born July 3, 1983), formerly credited with the mononym Sunshine, is a Filipino actress, director and producer. She is known primarily for her dramatic roles in television and film. At age 3, she made her ...

as Belinda Lopez vda. de-Sevilla * Angelika Dela Cruz as Lucinda "Lucy" Lopez *

Marvin Agustin Marvin Jay Marquez Cuyugan (born January 29, 1979), known professionally as Marvin Agustin, is a Filipino actor, chef and entrepreneur. Early life He was born Marvin Jay Marquez Cuyugan in Paco, Manila, in January 29, 1979. Coming from a poor ...

as Edward Sevilla *

Angelu de Leon Maria Luisa "Angelu" De Leon-Rivera (born August 22, 1979) is a Filipino actress and politician. Early and personal life Angelu de Leon is the youngest daughter of Luis and Flora de Leon. She attended St. Joseph's College, Holy Spirit and Sie ...

as Aurora "Auring" Mendoza vda. de Dela Cruz *

Gabby Eigenmann Gabriel John Celebre Eigenmann (; born March 2, 1978) is a Filipino actor, singer, host and model. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Background He was born on March 2, 1978, in Makati, Philippines. Gabby hails fro ...

as George Del Mundo *

Jackie Lou Blanco Jacqueline Lourdes Corrales Blanco (born February 11, 1964) is a Filipino actress and aerobic instructor. During the 1980s and the 1990s, she appeared in different film genres including ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'', (1991), ''Si Aida, Si Lor ...

as Regina Lopez * Manolo Pedrosa as Prince Antonio * Renz Valerio as Philip Henry Bautista * Melbelline Caluag as Melody M. Dela Cruz *

Patricia Tumulak Edda Patricia Marie Giselle Gomez-Tumulak (; born March 3, 1988) is a Filipina beauty pageant titleholder and actress. She came from a large family with a Filipino, Japanese and Spanish lineage from the Visayas region. She currently resides i ...

as Queenie Belardo * Yana Asistio as Christiana "Tiana" Pablo *

Jerald Napoles Jerald Napoles (; born March 2, 1983) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and television personality, known for his role as Tolits in the musical stage play ''Rak of Aegis''. He was previously a talent of Triple A Management and worked for GMA Netwo ...

as Paul Isagan ;Guest cast * Michael Flores as Enrique "Iking" Dela Cruz * Ramon Christopher Gutierrez as Wolfgang Garcia * Ashley Cabrera as younger Anna * Jazz Yburan as younger Ariela * Dayara Shane as younger Lucy * Lynn Ynchausti-Cruz as Socorro Dela Cruz * Patricia Ysmael as Tasya * Maritess Joaquin as Mina *

André Paras André Alonzo Forster Paras (born November 1, 1995) is a Filipino actor, model, dancer, singer, and former professional basketball player. He is the son of former PBA player Benjie Paras and brother of Kobe Paras. He is the best known for his ...

as a singing competition host *

Rich Asuncion Richell Pacaldo Angalot-Mudie (born January 22, 1989), better known by her stage name Rich Asuncion, is a Filipino people, Filipino actress who became the First Princess of ''StarStruck (season 4), StarStruck: The Next Level''. Asuncion was al ...

as Kaye * Garrett Bolden as a singing competition judge * Danielle Ozaraga as Daniele Mae Clemente * Shyr Valdez as Fiona * Cheche Tolentino as Diana * Sandy Tolentino as Gisela * Mia Pangyarihan as Porshie * Aleera Montalla as Ces * Arrian Labios as Gorio

Casting

Migo Adecer Douglas Errol "Migo" Dreyfus Adecer (born December 20, 1999) is a Filipino-Australian actor, singer and host. He was the "Ultimate Male Survivor" (male winner) of the sixth season (2015) of the talent competition show ''StarStruck''. He has ...

was initially hired to portray as Prince Antonio. Adecer later left during pre-production due to joining the drama series, ''

Sahaya ''Sahaya'' is a 2019 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Zig Dulay, it stars Bianca Umali in the title role. It premiered on March 18, 2019, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded ...

''. Manolo Pedrosa served as his replacement.

Production

Principal photography commenced on November 5, 2018. Filming concluded on May 8, 2019.

Ratings

According to

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' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of earned a 6.1% rating.

References

External links

* * 2019 Philippine television series debuts 2019 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine musical television series Television series about families Television series by GMA Entertainment Group Television series directed by Mark A. Reyes Television shows set in the Philippines {{Philippines-drama-tv-prog-stub