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Ratings: Judy Ann’s ‘Starla’ blinds rival with double its viewership

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/entertainment/10/08/20191008-judy-ann-santos.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Judy Ann Santos portrays a ruthless real estate executive, Teresa, in ‘Starla.’ <em>ABS-CBN/Dreamscape</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — “Teleserye Queen” Judy Ann Santos’ television comeback in a lead role, “Starla,” cast a blinding glow on primetime Monday, scoring double its rival’s viewership.</p><p>According to data from Kantar Media, the ABS-CBN fantaserye registered a nationwide rating of 29.2%, while its competing program, “The Gift,” trailed by half with only 14.5%.</p><p>The TV audience of “Starla’s” premiere made it the No. 1 program in its time slot, cementing Santos’ draw as a soap opera icon — albeit with a twist to her usual lead portrayals.</p><p>Santos, this time, is a ruthless real estate executive motivated by vengeance — a far cry from her past underdog roles on television.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3l7lcPTaU7M?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>As Teresa, Santos is bent on owning the entirety of Barrio Maulap, her hometown which she only regards with bitterness because of a tragic past involving her father, Greggy (Joel Torre), whom she believes abandoned her.</p><p>Caught in the crossfire are residents of the farming village, including runaway orphan Buboy (Enzo Pelojero), whom the recluse Greggy takes in out of necessity due to his ailing health.</p><p>Teresa’s plans, as seen in the series’ trailers, will encounter roadblocks as Barrio Maulap gets showered with great fortune — with the help of the titular wishing star Starla (Jana Agoncillo) — eliminating the need for residents to sell their land.</p><p>“Starla” continues the tradition of ABS-CBN of offering inspirational stories starring child actors, following the likes of “May Bukas Pa,” “100 Days to Heaven,” and “Honesto.”</p>

<p>The TV audience of “Starla’s” premiere made it the No. 1 program in its time slot, cementing Santos’ draw as a soap opera icon.</p>

The TV audience of “Starla’s” premiere made it the No. 1 program in its time slot, cementing Santos’ draw as a soap opera icon.