''Star Magic Presents'' is a

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'' is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television), and "''se ...

anthology series broadcast by

ABS-CBN ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since ...

. It aired from July 29, 2006 to May 10, 2008. and was replaced by '' Wonder Mom''. The show features artists from

Star Magic ABS-CBN Center for Communication Arts, Inc., doing business as Star Magic (formerly known as ABS-CBN Talent Center), is a Philippine talent agency owned by ABS-CBN Corporation based in Quezon City, Metro Manila. Founded in 1992, Star Magic ha ...

, the talent management agency of ABS-CBN. In an interview, Star Magic Director Johnny Manahan explained that the show's main goal was "to provide a platform whereby the agency’s fresh, yet unknown talents can shine in tandem with its more established stars. Each week, a new face is paired with an established artist, the better to remind the older stars of their responsibility to help their younger brothers and sisters." In the Philippines, this program airs on Saturday at 10 a.m-11 a.m. in

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. (Timeslot may vary in some areas) It is also broadcast worldwide on TFC:

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Episode guide

Season 1

The first five episodes feature Star Magic's top 5 female artists, followed by another 5 episodes featuring the agency's top five male artists. Another six episodes featured a selection of the agency's younger talents in single-episode stories. The Queens of Star Magic The first five episodes feature the top five female artists of Star Magic, namely

Kristine Hermosa Kristine Hermosa Orille-Sotto (; born September 9, 1983) is a Filipino actress. Hermosa made her screen debut in the youth-oriented variety show '' Ang TV'' (1995). Her breakthrough came in the soap opera '' Pangako Sa 'Yo'' (2000), which be ...

Angelica Panganiban Angelica Panganiban (; born Angelica Jane David Charlson on November 4, 1986) is a Filipino actress and vlogger. Regarded as the new “Queen of Drama” by various media outlets, she is recognized as one of the most seasoned and versatile actr ...

Bea Alonzo Phylbert Angelli Ranollo Fagestrom (born October 17, 1987), known professionally as Bea Alonzo, is a Filipino actress, singer and Youtuber. She is best known for playing dramatic roles in romantic drama films. Her notable films include '' The M ...

Rica Peralejo Regina Carla Bautista Peralejo-Bonifacio (born March 7, 1981), better known as Rica Peralejo (), is a former Filipino actress, singer, and television host. Career Television Peralejo started out as a child star and was part of ABS-CBN's popul ...

, and

Claudine Barretto Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (; born July 20, 1979) is a Filipino actress, who made her screen debut on the youth-oriented variety show, '' Ang TV''. She became a mainstay in several sitcoms, including ''Home Along Da Riles'', ''Oki Dok ...

. The Kings of Star Magic The next set of five episodes featured the talent agency's top five male artists, namely:

Piolo Pascual Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino actor, model, singer, television host, comedian and film producer. Pascual began a career in 1993 after landing a bit role in the film ''The Vizconde Massacre Story (God Help ...

Diether Ocampo Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and comedian. Background Diether Pascual Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University-Da ...

John Lloyd Cruz John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor. Regarded as the "''King of Contemporary Cinema''" by the media, Cruz has top-billed several box-office successes. He has more than ten films with box office grosses of ₱100 mill ...

Zanjoe Marudo Zanjoe Acuesta Marudo (; born July 23, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model. He began his career after finishing as the 4th Big Placer of '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 1'' (2006). Since then he has starred in the TV series' ''Lovers ...

, and

Sam Milby Samuel Lloyd Milby (born May 23, 1984) is a Filipino actor, model and musician. He came to prominence after joining the first edition of '' Pinoy Big Brother''. Biography Samuel Lloyd Milby was born on May 23, 1984 in Troy, Ohio, USA to parent ...

. The 10th episode, ''Tender Loving Care'', featuring Sam Milby and Denise Laurel was re-aired on November 11, 2006. The Princesses and Princes of Star Magic The next set of episodes featured younger artists of the talent agency.

Season 2: Abt Ur Luv

For its second and third seasons, ''Star Magic Presents'' shifts to a youth-oriented drama format, assembling 19 of its teen talents for a season-long story entitled ''Abt Ur Luv'', under the direction of Erick C. Salud. The cast is topbilled by the loveteam of

Shaina Magdayao Shaina Garcia Magdayao (; born November 6, 1989) is a Filipino actress. Known primarily for her dramatic roles in film and television, she began her career as a child actress and starred in her first titular role ''Lyra (TV series), Lyra''. She ...

and

Rayver Cruz Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre (born July 20, 1989), better known by his screen name Rayver Cruz (), is a Filipino actor. He is the younger brother of fellow actor and dancer Rodjun Cruz. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network. Per ...

. Other cast members include:

Carla Humphries Madeleine Lauren Humphries (born May 20, 1988), known professionally as Madeleine Humphries and formerly as Carla Humphries is a Filipino actress. Humphries is best known for her roles as Rita Arguelles in the television drama '' Bituing Walang ...

and Denise Laurel; New Star Magic talents

Victor Basa Victor Emmanuel Basa (born June 6, 1985) is a 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 and older sis ...

, Angelo Patrimonio, and

Enchong Dee Ernest Lorenzo "Enchong" Velasquez Dee (, born November 5, 1988) is a Filipino people, Filipino actor, comedian, model, host, swimmer, triathlete, duathlete and writer. Dee is a contract artist of ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN's Star Magic. ...

; PBB Teens Aldred Gatchalian, Joaqui Mendoza, and Mikki Arceo; and Star Circle Batch 13 talents Aaron Agassi, Valeen Montenegro, Christopher Gutierrez, AJ Perez,

Dino Imperial Dino Ricardo Kilates (born April 9, 1988), known professionally as Dino Imperial, is a Filipino actor, Currently playing "Francis Escalera" aka "Diamond" in the series Incognito. In 2023 played the role of "JP" in the action-drama series '' FPJ ...

, Empress Schuck, Lauren Young, and Zia Marquez.

Season 3: Abt Ur Luv, Ur Lyf 2

For its third season, Abt Ur Luv continues with more cast including John Wayne Sace and Erich Gonzales and some other Star Magic batch 15 teens.

Season 4: Astigs

Is another teen-oriented show that will feature different stories every six weeks. For its initial offering "Astigs in Haayskul Life" is a story about five losers who make their own club named Astig.Star Magic Presents ASTIGS on ABS-CBN.com
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References

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External links

Official Star Magic Presents site on ABS-CBN

Star Magic Presents on ABS-CBN Now
Philippine teen drama television series 2006 Philippine television series debuts 2008 Philippine television series endings 2000s Philippine television series ABS-CBN anthology series ABS-CBN original programming Filipino-language television shows