Little Star (Philippine TV show)
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Little Star is a Filipino
drama series produced by GMA Network
. It stars Jennylyn Mercado
, Mark Anthony Fernandez
, Lovi Poe
and Paolo Contis
. This series is directed by Maryo J. Delos Reyes. The show premiered on October 25, 2010 in the Philippines and on October 28, 2010 on GMA Pinoy TV.
Sisters Helen and Paula then find out that aside from being ill, their father failed to send them money because Gener is also supporting his new wife, Ruby (Maricel Morales), and their son, Joross (Jiro Manio). In spite of being hurt by their father’s lies and infidelity, Helen and Paula are left with no choice but to live with them. The awkward situation prompts Helen to search for a job. With Dave’s help, Helen, a simple, pretty, and responsible young woman who failed to finish college due to poverty, soon works as an assistant to singing sensation, Gwyneth (Lovi Poe).
Gwyneth is one of the successful celebrities in showbiz whose flourishing career as a singer is envied by her friends and contemporaries. But amidst her success, Gwyneth faces the biggest dilemma in her life – that she is pregnant!
What started as a blind item
is soon named in showbiz talk shows, but Gwyneth denies all the intrigues claiming it’s her assistant, Helen, who is pregnant and not her. Unknown to everyone, Gwyneth has asked Helen to support her statement and pose as her child’s mother in exchange for a big amount of money. Helen’s ardent suitor, Lester (Paolo Contis), who is an opportunist, joins the deal and poses as the child’s father.
Will Gwyneth pursue the deal? Will she be willing to abandon her child to keep her fame? Or will her love for her own son prevail?
Will Helen, at her young age, accept the responsibility of raising a child for the sake of money? What if Dave finds out that the fire he played with Gwyneth bore a child? Will he save his son from abandonment? And amidst chaos, will the magic of love sparkle between Helen and Dave? Which will prove stronger – familial bonds or the heart’s desir
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
drama series produced by GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
. It stars Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...
, Mark Anthony Fernandez
Mark Anthony Fernandez
Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno.-Career:He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.His...
, Lovi Poe
Lovi Poe
Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe, better known by her screen name Lovi Poe , is an award-winning Filipina actress and singer who is currently a contract star of GMA Network. She is the daughter of the legendary actor Fernando Poe, Jr...
and Paolo Contis
Paolo Contis
Paolo Enrico Contis , better known as Paolo Contis, is a Filipino-Italian actor who first appeared as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show Ang TV. In 2004 he transferred to GMA Network...
. This series is directed by Maryo J. Delos Reyes. The show premiered on October 25, 2010 in the Philippines and on October 28, 2010 on GMA Pinoy TV.
Plot
The story begins with Helen (Jennylyn Mercado) and her sister Paula (Sarah Labahti) who are on their way to visit their father, Gener (Allan Paule), in Manila. Unfortunately, the ship they are on meets an accident. While Paula gets rescued immediately, Helen is left behind in the sea with an infant she found in the ship. With them is Dave's (Mark Anthony Fernandez), a good-hearted and handsome photographer. Soon, the three are rescued. As they part ways, it is obvious that a connection has already been built between Helen and Dave. There son, Nino (NIcky Castro)Sisters Helen and Paula then find out that aside from being ill, their father failed to send them money because Gener is also supporting his new wife, Ruby (Maricel Morales), and their son, Joross (Jiro Manio). In spite of being hurt by their father’s lies and infidelity, Helen and Paula are left with no choice but to live with them. The awkward situation prompts Helen to search for a job. With Dave’s help, Helen, a simple, pretty, and responsible young woman who failed to finish college due to poverty, soon works as an assistant to singing sensation, Gwyneth (Lovi Poe).
Gwyneth is one of the successful celebrities in showbiz whose flourishing career as a singer is envied by her friends and contemporaries. But amidst her success, Gwyneth faces the biggest dilemma in her life – that she is pregnant!
What started as a blind item
Blind item
A blind item is a news story, usually gossip, in which the details of the matter are reported while the identities of the people involved are not revealed. The invention of the blind item is credited to William d'Alton Mann , publisher of Town Topics, who often used it for blackmail....
is soon named in showbiz talk shows, but Gwyneth denies all the intrigues claiming it’s her assistant, Helen, who is pregnant and not her. Unknown to everyone, Gwyneth has asked Helen to support her statement and pose as her child’s mother in exchange for a big amount of money. Helen’s ardent suitor, Lester (Paolo Contis), who is an opportunist, joins the deal and poses as the child’s father.
Will Gwyneth pursue the deal? Will she be willing to abandon her child to keep her fame? Or will her love for her own son prevail?
Will Helen, at her young age, accept the responsibility of raising a child for the sake of money? What if Dave finds out that the fire he played with Gwyneth bore a child? Will he save his son from abandonment? And amidst chaos, will the magic of love sparkle between Helen and Dave? Which will prove stronger – familial bonds or the heart’s desir
Main Cast
- Jennylyn MercadoJennylyn MercadoJennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...
as Helen Estrella - Mark Anthony FernandezMark Anthony FernandezMark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno.-Career:He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.His...
as Dave De Leon - Lovi PoeLovi PoeLourdes Virginia Moran Poe, better known by her screen name Lovi Poe , is an award-winning Filipina actress and singer who is currently a contract star of GMA Network. She is the daughter of the legendary actor Fernando Poe, Jr...
as Gwyneth/Gwyneth Ramos - Paolo ContisPaolo ContisPaolo Enrico Contis , better known as Paolo Contis, is a Filipino-Italian actor who first appeared as a child actor in the ABS-CBN show Ang TV. In 2004 he transferred to GMA Network...
as Lester Dimaano
Extended Cast
- Divina Valencia as Madame Divina de Leon
- Nina KodakaNina KodakaNina Kodaka is a TV personality and a product of a reality show who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network.-Personal life:...
as Aurora Wang - Sarah LahbatiSarah LahbatiSarah Lahbati Alzol is a Moroccan-Filipino actress and reality show contestant who gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of StarStruck, a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network....
as Paula Estrella - Jiro ManioJiro ManioJeriko Alumbres Manio is a Filipino actor at ABS-CBN. He started acting at a very young age and became the youngest multi-awarded actor of his generation....
as Joross - Nicky Castro as Niño Estrella/Nico De Leon
- Allan Paule as Gener
- Maricel Morales as Ruby
- Rich AsuncionRich AsuncionRich Asuncion is a Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level...
as Bianca - Sharmaine Centenera as Cecilla "Cecile"
- Orlando Sol as Don Rico
- Hershey de Guzman as Rachel
- Mymy Davao as Madame Elle
- Migs Cuaderno as Nino
- Gerald Pesigan
- Martin Delos Santos
Themesong
- The theme song of the soap-opera with the same title was originally performed by Pops FernandezPops FernándezMaria Cielito Lukban Fernandez , also known as Pops Fernandez, is a Filipino singer and actress. She is dubbed the "Concert Queen."-Career:...
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