''Cielo de Angelina'' (International title: ''Angelina's Sky'' / ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by

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. Directed by Omar Deroca, it stars

Bea Binene Beanca Marie Binene (born November 4, 1997), professionally known as Bea Binene (), is a Filipinos, Filipino actress and TV host. She was a finalist on ''StarStruck Kids'' and has played the role of Natalie Dimaculangan on ''First Time (TV se ...

in the title role. It premiered on October 22, 2012 on the network's late morning line up. The series concluded on January 4, 2013 with a total of 55 episodes. The series is streaming online on

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Premise

The series follows the life and love of Angelina, an orphan girl who was left by the door of El Cielo Shelter for Destitute Women and Abandoned Children one stormy night. Marco, a four-year-old stowaway was there when Sister Margaret picked the baby. Because of being abandoned, Marco and Angelina treated the shelter as their home. Through the years, Marcos serves as the older brother of Angelina especially when her best friend, Julie was adopted. Since then, it was Marco who helped Angelina on her longing for Julie. It was also Marco who will help Angelina in trying to find out what was left by her parents when she was abandoned. But when Angelina tries to get the clue inside Sister Margaret's office, a fire breaks out in another part of the shelter causing the latter to die. Separation ensued when Angelina was adopted and in turn leaving Marco in the orphanage. While Angelina is living a tormented life with her stepmother Czarina and stepsister Rhoda, Marco now acts very distant from her.

Cast and characters

Lead cast

as Angelina Nantes :An orphan girl who was left on the doorstep of an orphanage run by nuns, one stormy night. There, she grows up with Marco, who also serves as her older brother. Marco also helps Angelina to search for her parents. But just as they were on to something, Angelina is adopted and thus begins her life of torment.

Supporting cast

Jake Vargas Jhake Angelo Cunanan Vargas (born July 9, 1992), better known as Jake Vargas, is a Filipino actor. He is known for his television roles in various hit GMA Network dramas such as '' Stairway to Heaven'', ''Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts'', '' C ...

as Marco Sevilla :When he was a little boy when he witnessed Angelina's arrival as a baby in El Cielo. Since then, he has acted as an older brother figure to her, especially when her best friend, Julie was adopted. He will soon find himself falling in love with Angelina. But under the circumstances, his love will remain undeclared and unrequited. * Hiro Peralta as James Aragon * Ashleigh Nordstrom as Marian "Julie" Dela Guardia * Roxanne Barcelo as Elaine :A mother and a resident of El Cielo Shelter for Destitute Women and Abandoned Children. She rebuilds her life after being abandoned by her boyfriend with the help of Dr. Frank, her newfound love. *

Victor Basa Victor Emmanuel Basa (born June 6, 1985) is a Philippines, Filipino model, actor, radio V.J., television host and former ex-housemate of ''Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2''. Victor is the middle child of three, with a younger brother an ...

as Frank Cordero :The resident doctor of El Cielo Shelter. Dr. Cordero is a wealthy and handsome doctor who has a big heart for the less fortunate. He eventually falls in love with Elaine, a single mother. * Izzy Trazona-Aragon as Dena * Debraliz Borres as Susan * Baby O'Brien as Miriam "Mamer" Dela Guardia * Yassi Pressman as Rhoda :Czarina's only daughter, and like her mother, she is also a self-centered and scheming young lady whose habit is making Angelina's life unbearable. *

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as Sor Margaret

Guest cast

* Jillian Ward as young Angelina *

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as young Julie * Miggy Jimenez as young Marco * Jessa Zaragoza as Theresa Alfonso :A successful woman with a traumatic past. Despite her success and wealth, she feels that there's a big part of her life that is missing. * Gerald Madrid as Benjamin "Benjie" Nantes *

Isabel Granada Isabella Villarama Granada (; March 9, 1976 – November 4, 2017) was a Filipino actress and singer. Early life and education Isabel Granada was the daughter of Humberto ortiz Granada, a Filipino chief marine engineer, and Isabel Villarama, a S ...

as Czarina :The scheming arch-enemy of the story. She is Benjie Nantes' vindictive mistress who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. She and her daughter, Rhoda will make life difficult for Angelina. *

Stephanie Sol Stephanie Sol (born January 22, 1990) is a Filipina actress. She is known for her roles as Abby Reyes-Luna in ''The Rich Man's Daughter'' and Belle Acosta in ''More Than Words''. She is currently under contract with GMA Artist Center of GMA. L ...

as Perlita Zulueta * Rina Reyes as Elena * Kathleen Hermosa as Marilyn Nantes * Vangie Labalan as Rosario * Biboy Ramirez as Armando *

Renz Valerio Renz Michael Vijungco Valerio (born November 10, 1998)

as Keith * Lindt Johnston as Kelly *

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* Andrea Brillantes as Bernadeth Nantes

Production and development

Cielo de Angelina is the very first

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for

.http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=861430&publicationSubCategoryId=96 Film outfit's key persons, Annette Gozon-Abrogar (President) and Jose Mari Abacan (Supervising Producer and GMA Network's Vice President for Program Management) come up with the idea to produce a light yet inspiring drama series intended for the network's morning timeslot, and to pit against the rival station's romantic-comedy series, as well. “It will be a test as to which genre between drama and comedy will really get public attentions,” Abacan said. The production team began developing the storyline in July 2012, under the title “Angelina del Cielo”, with theme focusing on love, friendship, and family The producer hired first-timer director Omar Deroca to helm the series. Production began on October 5, 2012 in Montalban, Rizal. Locations were chosen by the series’ production designer, Potchi Manda, due to the area's calmly and provincial-type surroundings.

Casting

chose teen actors

and

to lead their first television venture. Before they started filming the series, Binene and Vargas talked about the acting they will do in the soap ncluding the approach to their characters “We didn’t attend workshops. But we are used to doing drama. We already have an idea on what to do. That’s perhaps our preparation,” Vargas said. Jessa Zaragoza was chosen to play Theresa Alfonso, the main protagonist's biological mother. The singer-actress stated that it's her first time doing a character of a politician and revealed that Lucy Torres is her peg for her role. Mico Palanca was originally cast as Benjamin Nantes, but due to “unprofessionalism” and “he doesn’t want to play a father role” issues, he was replaced by Gerald Madrid. Drastic revisions were made to the

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. The writers found that they had to adjust the character of Benjamin to suit for Madrid.

Music

The classic

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, “Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?” (lit. Is God Sleeping?) was used as the series’ theme song. It was written and composed by Nonong Buencamino. The lyrics tell of a person asking questions why difficulties exists in life, was God really sleeping. The show used seven versions of the song throughout its run: the main theme, which was performed by

Jonalyn Viray Jonalyn Roxas Viray (born November 15, 1989), better known by her stage name, Jona, is a Filipino singer and actress. She was the first '' Pinoy Pop Superstar'' grand winner. She was the lead singer of trio girl-group La Diva, alongside Mari ...

; duet versions of the song performed by Jillian Ward and Viray, and Ward and

; solo versions of Binene, Jessa Zaragoza, and

; and the trio version of song performed by Viray, Ward and Binene.

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Cielo de Angelina'' earned an 11.8% rating. While the final episode scored a 9.4% rating.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 2594362 2012 Philippine television series debuts 2013 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Television shows set in the Philippines