| Inagaw na Bituin | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Also known as | Written in the Stars1 |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Jason John Lim |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Mark A. Reyes |
| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Ann Margaret Figueroa |
| Opening theme | "Kinang" by Kyline Alcantara |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 68 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Rosie Lyn Atienza |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 22–39 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | February 11 (2019-02-11) – May 17, 2019 (2019-05-17) |
Inagaw na Bituin (transl. taken star / international title: Written in the Stars) is a 2019 Philippine television drama musical series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Kyline Alcantara and Therese Malvar. 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.2
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.3
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Kyline Alcantara as Anna Lopez Sevilla4
- Therese Malvar as Ariela Lopez Sevilla5
- Supporting cast
- Sunshine Dizon as Belinda Lopez vda. de-Sevilla4
- Angelika Dela Cruz as Lucinda "Lucy" Lopez
- Marvin Agustin as Edward Sevilla4
- Angelu de Leon as Aurora "Auring" Mendoza vda. de Dela Cruz4
- Gabby Eigenmann as George Del Mundo4
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Regina Lopez6
- Manolo Pedrosa as Prince Antonio7
- Renz Valerio as Philip Henry Bautista4
- Melbelline Caluag as Melody M. Dela Cruz4
- Patricia Tumulak as Queenie Belardo4
- Yana Asistio as Christiana "Tiana" Pablo4
- Jerald Napoles as Paul Isagan4
- Guest cast
- Michael Flores as Enrique "Iking" Dela Cruz4
- Ramon Christopher Gutierrez as Wolfgang Garcia4
- 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 as a singing competition host
- Rich Asuncion as Kaye
- Garrett Bolden as a singing competition judge
- Danielle Ozaraga as Daniele Mae Clemente8
- 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 was initially hired to portray as Prince Antonio. Adecer later left during pre-production due to joining the drama series, Sahaya. Manolo Pedrosa served as his replacement.9
Production
Principal photography commenced on November 5, 2018.10 Filming concluded on May 8, 2019.11
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Inagaw na Bituin earned a 6.1% rating.12
References
References
- "Written In The Stars". GMA Worldwide. Archived from the original on April 25, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- "Inagaw na Bituin | Full Episodes - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- "About Inagaw na Bituin". GMA Network. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- "Inagaw na Bituin: Characters Teaser". YouTube. February 2, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
- Sun, Cherry (October 10, 2018). "Kyline Alcantara at Therese Malvar, bibida kasama ang primerang Kapuso drama stars sa Kidnap". Twitter. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- Anarcon, James Patrick (January 2, 2019). "Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network."". PEP. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- Regondola, Glenn (January 26, 2019). "Manolo Pedrosa passes audition to become Kyline Alcantara's leading man in Inagaw Na Bituin". PEP. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- "Inagaw Na Bituin: Laban para sa kinabukasan ng magkapatid". YouTube. March 18, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- Anarcon, James Patrick (February 15, 2019). "Migo Adecer initially questioned why GMA pulled him out of Inagaw na Bituin". PEP. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- Geli, Bianca (November 6, 2018). "Watch: Kyline Alcantara, may project na napunta kay Therese Malvar?". GMA Network. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- "Kyline Alcantara, gets emotional over Inagaw na Bituin's last taping". LionhearTV. May 9, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- "How did Inagaw Na Bituin pilot episode fare in NUTAM, Kantar Media TV ratings?". LionhearTV. February 13, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2024.