A rising star, a broken family, and enough drama to fuel 80 episodes of telenovela chaos.
Season 1 • Episode 80
LatestLittle Star is a Filipino drama series produced by GMA Network and TAPE Inc.. 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. The series concluded on February 11, 2011 and replaced by Nita Negrita. It ran for 16 weeks with 80 episodes in all.
Acting
Jennylyn Mercado carries the emotional weight like a seasoned veteran.
Direction
Maryo J. de los Reyes crafts classic Filipino melodrama with precision.
Score
Musical numbers woven through family trauma — signature GMA style.
Jennylyn Mercado
Helen Estrella
Mark Anthony Fernandez
Dave de Leon
Lovi Poe
Gwyneth Cordova
Paolo Contis
Lester Lumibao
Nicky Castro
Niño Estrella
Sarah Lahbati
Paula Estrella
Divina Valencia
Madame Divina de Leon
Jiro Manio
Joross
Allan Paule
Gener Estrella
Rich Asuncion
Bianca Valerio
Shamaine Buencamino
Cecilla "Cecile" Cordova
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This aired during GMA's peak afternoon drama dominance, when TAPE Inc. ruled Filipino daytime TV before Eat Bulaga's political implosion.
Jennylyn Mercado won her first major acting awards during this period, with Little Star cementing her transition from StarStruck reality winner to legitimate dramatic lead.
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