Cielo de Angelina

Cielo de Angelina is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Omar Deroca, it stars Bea Binene 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 YouTube.

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

Bea Binene as Angelina Nantes

Supporting cast

Jake Vargas as Marco Sevilla
Hiro Peralta as James Aragon
Ashleigh Nordstrom as Marian "Julie" Dela Guardia
Roxanne Barcelo as Elaine
Victor Basa as Frank Cordero
Izzy Trazona-Aragon as Dena
Debraliz Borres as Susan
Baby O'Brien as Miriam "Mamer" Dela Guardia
Yassi Pressman as Rhoda
Gloria Romero as Sor Margaret

Guest cast

Jillian Ward as younger Angelina
Elijah Alejo as younger Julie
Miggy Jimenez as younger Marco
Jessa Zaragoza as Theresa Alfonso
Gerald Madrid as Benjamin "Benjie" Nantes
Isabel Granada as Czarina
Stephanie Sol as Perlita Zulueta
Rina Reyes as Elena
Kathleen Hermosa as Marilyn Nantes
Vangie Labalan as Rosario
Biboy Ramirez as Arnaldo
Renz Valerio as Keith
Lindt Johnston as Kelly
Nicole Dulalia as Bernie
Jolo Romualdez as Randy
Maey Bautista as Simang
Derick Lim as Elly
Jak Roberto as Andrei
Marco Masa as Marlon
Andrea Brillantes as Bernadeth Nantes

Development

Annette Gozon-Abrogar and Jose Mari Abacan came 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

Production

Principal photography commenced 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.

Music

The show used seven versions of the song throughout its run: the main theme, which was performed by Jonalyn Viray; duet versions of the song performed by Jillian Ward and Viray, and Ward and Bea Binene; solo versions of Binene, Jessa Zaragoza, and Jake Vargas; and the trio version of song performed by Viray, Ward and Binene.

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Cielo de Angelina earned an 11.8% rating. The final episode scored a 9.4% rating.