Star Magic Presents

infobox television
show_name = Star Magic Presents


caption = Official Logo for Star Magic Presents
format = Drama
starring = Star Magic talents
runtime = 1 hour
country = Philippines
network = ABS-CBN
num_episodes = 78 episodes (as of February 1, 2008)
first_aired = July 29, 2006
last_aired = present
website = http://beta.abs-cbn.com/tabid/71/xmmid/387/Article/2485/program/smpluv/xmview/2/Default.aspx

"Star Magic Presents" is a weekly love anthology program that began airing on the ABS-CBN network in the Philippines on July 29, 2006. The show features artists from Star Magic, the talent management agency of ABS-CBN.

In an interview [ [http://forums.abs-cbn.com/index.php?showtopic=36495&st=130# Star Magic Kings and Kings in Waiting, "Tempo" September 4, 2006] ] , Star Magic Director Johnny Manahanimdb name|id=1203430|name=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 10-11 a.m. in Metro Manila. (Timeslot may vary in some areas) It is also broadcast worldwide on TFC: The Filipino Channel.

Episode Guide

Season One

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, Angelica Panganiban, Bea Alonzo, Rica Peralejo, and Claudine Barretto.

eason Two: Abt Ur Luv

"Further information: Abt Ur Luv

For its second and third seasons, "Star Magic Presents" shifts to a youth-oriented drama format [ [http://www.philstar.com/philstar/PINOY200610227304.htm Star Magic Presents to end on 2006 Nov 11, to be replaced by new youth-oriented show. "Pilipino Star Ngayon" by Reggie Bonoan. Retrieved from the web on October 22, 2006] ] , assembling 19 of its teen talents for a season-long story entitled "Abt Ur Luv", under the direction of Erick Salud.

The cast is topbilled by the loveteam of Shaina Magdayao and Rayver Cruz.

Other cast members include: Carla Humphries and Denise Laurel; New Star Magic talents Victor Basa, Angelo Patrimonio, and Enchong Dee; Aldred Gatchalian, Joaqui Mendoza, and Mikki Arceo; and Star Circle Batch 13 talents Aaron Agassi, Valeen Montenegro, Christopher Gutierrez, AJ Perez, Dino Imperial, Empress Schuck, Lauren Young, and Zia Marquez.

eason 3: Star Magic Presents: 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"'.

eason 4: Astigs

Further information: 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. [ [http://beta.abs-cbn.com/tabid/71/xmmid/387/Article/8872/program/astigs/xmview/2/Default.aspx Star Magic Presents ASTIGS on ABS-CBN.com] ]

References

* [http://beta.abs-cbn.com/tabid/71/xmmid/387/Article/570/program/starmagic/xmview/2/Default.aspx Official Star Magic Presents site on ABS-CBN]
* [http://now.abs-cbn.com/shows.aspx?showid=176 Star Magic Presents on ABS-CBN Now]