Little Star (TV series) explained

Genre:	Drama Musical
Director:	Maryo J. de los Reyes
Creative Director:	Jun Lana
Starring:	Jennylyn Mercado Mark Anthony Fernandez Paolo Contis Lovi Poe Nicky Castro
Theme Music Composer:	Tito Sotto
Open Theme:	"Little Star" by Ciara Sotto
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	80
Executive Producer:	Mona Coles-Mayuga
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	23–24 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment Group
Network:	GMA Network

Little Star is a Philippine television drama musical series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Nicki Castro in the title role, Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Lovi Poe and Paolo Contis. It premiered on October 25, 2010 on the network's Haponalo line up replacing Trudis Liit. The series concluded on February 11, 2011 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by Nita Negrita in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Jennylyn Mercado as Helen Estrella^[2]
• Mark Anthony Fernandez as Dave de Leon^[3]
• Lovi Poe as Gwyneth Cordova^[4]
• Paolo Contis as Lester Lumibao^[5]
• Nicky Castro as Niño Estrella^[6]

Supporting cast

• Sarah Lahbati as Paula Estrella
• Divina Valencia as Divina de Leon
• Nina Kodaka as Aurora Wang
• Jiro Manio as Joross
• Allan Paule as Gener Estrella
• Maricel Morales as Ruby
• Chinggay Riego as Angge
• Rich Asuncion as Bianca Valerio
• Shamaine Buencamino as Cecilla "Cecile" Cordova
• Orlando Sol as Borge
• Hershey de Guzman as Rachel
• Mymy Davao as Elle
• Miggs Cuaderno as Botchok

Production

Principal photography commenced on October 15, 2010.^[7]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of Little Star earned a 5.6% rating.^[8] The final episode scored a 7.7% rating.^[9]

Accolades

Accolades received by Little Star! Year! Award! Category! Recipient! Result!

2011

25th PMPC Star Awards for Television

Best Daytime Drama Series

Little Star

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Little Star (Full Episode) Stream Together - YouTube . . September 30, 2024.
2. Web site: Jennylyn Mercado says Patrick Garcia turned down offer to co-star with her in Little Star for the sake of their son . Garcia, Rose . October 22, 2010 . PEP . January 23, 2024.
3. Web site: Mark Anthony Fernandez says Dennis Trillo has nothing to worry about his team-up with Jennylyn Mercado . Sibonga, Glen . October 22, 2010 . PEP . January 23, 2024.
4. Web site: Lovi Poe thanks GMA-7 for believing in her: "Hindi po biro ang 15 years." . Anarcon, James Patrick . September 16, 2021 . PEP . September 16, 2021.
5. Web site: Paolo Contis says there's no reason why he will not end up with partner Lian Paz . Garcia, Rose . October 22, 2010 . PEP . April 15, 2024.
6. Web site: Nicky Castro: From PETA stage actor to GMA-7's newest child star . January 7, 2011 . PEP . January 23, 2024.
7. Web site: Paglicawan, Mc Richard . GMA7's Little Star . April 15, 2024 . Lionheartv . October 15, 2010.
8. Web site: Updated AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Oct. 22-25): Several shows make their debut on Philippine TV . Santiago, Erwin . October 26, 2010 . PEP . September 1, 2024.
9. Web site: AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Feb. 11-14): Charice Valentine special conquers Sunday primetime; not-so-happy debut for Happy, Yipee, Yehey! . Santiago, Erwin . February 15, 2011 . PEP . September 1, 2024.
10. Web site: 25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared . Llanes, Rommel R. . October 29, 2011 . PEP . May 2, 2020.