| Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit | |
| Director: | Elwood Perez |
| Producer: | Lily Monteverde |
| Story: | Jake Cocadiz |
| Music: | Lutgardo Labad |
| Cinematography: | Ricardo Jacinto |
| Editing: | George Jarlego |
| Studio: | Regal Films |
| Distributor: | Regal Home Video |
| Runtime: | 127 minutes |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit is a 1989 drama film directed by Elwood Perez from a story and screenplay written by Jake Cocadiz, with Jigs Recto as the co-writer of the latter. The film stars Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz III and it chronicles the turbulent life-long relationship between Noli (Aunor), a poor and hard-working barrio lass, and Anselmo (Cruz), her childhood sweetheart.[1]
Produced and distributed by Regal Films, under the helm of founder-producer Lily Monteverde, Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit won both the FAMAS Award for Best Picture and the FAP Award for Best Picture. Nora won Best Actress for this film in Urian, FAMAS, and FAP while Tirso won Best Actor in PMPC Star, FAMAS, and FAP.
The production of Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit lasted nearly three years, with Regal Films announcing its completion on August 12, 1989.[2]
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit was released in the Philippines on August 17, 1989.
Mario A. Hernando of Malaya Newspaper said that the film was "the quintessential" and "a loving tribute to the 'Golden Age of Philippine Cinema'" while Melissa G. Contreras of Manila Chronicle said that Aunor is a "prime mover in the movie" due to the emotions she showed in her character.
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| Year | Group | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990[3] | FAMAS Awards | Best Picture | ||
| Best Director | Elwood Perez | |||
| Best Actress | Nora Aunor | |||
| Best Actor | Tirso Cruz III | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Gloria Romero | |||
| Gawad Urian Awards (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino) | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | ||
| Best Music | Lutgardo Labad | |||
| Best Production Design |
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| Best Actor | Tirso Cruz III | |||
| Best Director | Elwood Perez | |||
| Best Picture | ||||
| Best in Cinematography | Ricardo Jacinto | |||
| Best Editing | George Jarlego | |||
| Best Screenplay | Jake Cocadiz | |||
| Best Sound | Joe Climaco | |||
| Film Academy of the Philippines Awards | Best Picture | |||
| Best Actress | Nora Aunor | |||
| Best Actor | Tirso Cruz III | |||
| Best Director | Elwood Perez | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | ||||
| Best Production Design | ||||
| Star Awards for Movies (Philippine Movie Press Club) | Best Actor | Tirso Cruz III | ||
| Production Designer of the Year | Ray Maliuanag | |||
| Best Actress | Nora Aunor | |||
| Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Actress | Nora Aunor |
See main article: Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit (TV series).
In 2020, GMA Network remade the film into a TV series. It stars Nora Aunor who is also part of the original film as Cedes, Mylene Dizon as Magnolia "Nolie" and Kyline Alcantara as Margarita "Maggie".[4]