Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit (TV series)

Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit (International title: Stars of Hope / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1989 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Laurice Guillen, it stars Nora Aunor, Mylene Dizon and Kyline Alcantara. It premiered on February 24, 2020 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Madrasta. The series concluded on March 26, 2021 with a total of 80 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.

Cast and characters

 * Lead cast
 * Nora Aunor as Mercedes "Cedes" Ignacio-Dela Cruz
 * Mylene Dizon as Magnolia "Nolie" Ignacio Dela Cruz
 * Kyline Alcantara as Margarita "Maggie" D. Santos


 * Supporting cast
 * Zoren Legaspi as Anselmo "Ansel" Santos
 * Gabby Eigenmann as Arturo Zulueta
 * Ina Feleo as Margaux Salcedo-Santos
 * Candy Pangilinan as Connie Herrera
 * Yasser Marta as Anselmo "Jun" Santos Jr.
 * Isabel Rivas as Martina Santos


 * Guest cast
 * Dante Rivero as Ramon Santos
 * Ricky Davao as Damian Dela Cruz
 * Divina Valencia as Editha Sinclair
 * Aifha Medina as Violet
 * Julia Lee as Lourdes
 * Frank Garcia as Pocholo
 * Carlos Agassi as Ringo
 * Joel Palencia as Oslec

Production
Principal photography commenced in January 2020. Filming was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming was continued in October 2020. The series resumed its programming on January 5, 2021.

Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the pilot episode of Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit earned a 5.1% rating.