Can't Buy Me Love (2023 TV series)
Can't Buy Me Love is a Philippine romantic drama television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, Cathy Garcia-Sampana, and Ian D. Loreños, it stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano.[1] The series premiered on the network's Primetime Bida evening block on October 16, 2023, replacing The Iron Heart.[2]
| Can't Buy Me Love | |
|---|---|
Season 1 Titlecard | |
| Genre | Romantic drama |
| Written by | Generiza Reyes-Francisco Rona Co Gena de Jesus Tenaja Maan Fampulme Mary Pearl Urtola |
| Directed by | Mae Cruz-Alviar Cathy Garcia-Sampana Ian D. Loreños Henry King Quitain Petersen Vargas Raymund B. Ocampo |
| Starring | Donny Pangilinan Belle Mariano |
| Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
| Composer | Rico Blanco |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino English Chinese (Hokkien) |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 121 (as of April 3, 2024) (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producers | Sackey Prince Pendatun Kristine Prudencio Sioson |
| Production locations | |
| Cinematography | Dexter Dela Peña Marcial Tarnate III |
| Editor | Kathryn Jerry Perez |
| Camera setup | Single camera |
| Running time | 20-39 minutes |
| Production company | Star Creatives |
| Original release | |
| Network | Kapamilya Channel (cable and satellite TV only)[a] |
| Release | October 16, 2023 – present |
Plot edit
When a young man gets caught up in a deadly plot against a rich woman, he pays a devastating cost to free her — creating a debt that binds them together.[3]
Cast and characters edit
- Main cast
- Donny Pangilinan[4] as Andrei "Bingo" P. Mariano
- Jeremiah Cruz as young Bingo
- Belle Mariano[4] as Caroline "Ling" A. Tiu
- Chastity Dizon as young Caroline
- Supporting cast
- Nova Villa[4][b] as Salvacion "Nene" Rivera
- Rowell Santiago[4] as Wilson C. Tiu
- Agot Isidro[4] as Cindy Young-Tiu
- Ina Raymundo as Annie Pedrosa-Mariano / Annie Pedrosa-Al Jufalli
- Ruffa Gutierrez[4] as Atty. Gina D. Tan
- Maris Racal[4] as Irene Y. Tiu
- Althea Ruedas as young Irene
- Kaila Estrada[4] as Bettina Y. Tiu
- Jana Agoncillo as young Bettina
- Albie Casino[4] as Charleston Y. Tiu
- Anthony Jennings as Snoop Alfonso Manansala
- Joao Constancia[4] as Carlo T. Tiu
- Darren Espanto[4][c] as Stephen Tanhueco
- Celeste Legaspi[4][d] as Catherine "Cathy" Chang
- Recurring cast
- Ronnie Lazaro as Abalos "Balong" Pelonio
- Ketchup Eusebio as Ramoncito "Monching" Rivera
- Vivoree Esclito[4] as Pandora "Daraxi" dela Cruz
- Karina Bautista[4] as Bougie Dimaranan
- Hyubs Azarcon as Valentin "Kap Tin" de Jesus
- Kakai Bautista as Yaya Ikay
- Alora Sasam as Bierna
- Katya Santos as Edna
- Enzo Pineda as Edward Liao
- Chie Filomeno as Jersey Lim
- Rhen Escaño as Olivia "Liv" Almario
- Alwyn Uytingco as Jared
- Alex Medina as Felix Pelonio
- Bodjie Pascua as Albert Liao
- Adriana Agcaoili as Marietta Liao
- Igi Boy Flores as Neco
- Matt Evans as Emong
- Anna Luna as Kida
- Mitch Valdez as Prudencia
- Frenchie Dy as Pepper
- Cheska Inigo as Thea
- Olive Isidro as Phoebe
- Karl Gabriel as Bob
- Argel Saycon as Boloy
- Gello Marquez as Koriks
- Tart Carlos as Patricia "Pato" Bugtong
- Shanaia Gomez as Kara
- Jay Gonzaga as Jaime de Guzman
- Emmanuelle Vera as Geline
- Rafael Rosell as Sherwin Yuchengco
- Jake Ejercito as Aldrich Co
- Cris Villanueva as Gilbert "Ibe" Bautista
- Aya Fernandez as Karissa
- Guest cast
- Shaina Magdayao as Divine Almazan
- Bernard Palanca as Ronald Mariano
- Isay Alvarez-Seña as Doc Kat
- Cloud Ramos
- Pewee O' Hara
- Lotlot Bustamante
- Nicole Cordoves
- Robbie Wachtel
- Von Lopez
- RJ Ledesma
- Raul Montesa
- John Adajar as Paulo
- Freddie Webb as Dr. John Capistrano
Production edit
Filming edit
Principal photography commenced in August 2023.[5]
Timeslot change edit
While Senior High concluded, on January 22, 2024, the series moved to a later timeslot at 9:30 PM to give away for Linlang.
Music edit
The theme song of the series is a 2023 version of "You'll Be Safe Here" performed by Moira Dela Torre.[6] The re-recorded version of the song by a former member of Rivermaya, Rico Blanco, have also appeared in the series.
Release edit
The series is streaming advanced episodes first on Netflix on October 13, 2023 and on iWantTFC on October 14, 2023, before its release on other platforms on October 16, 2023, consisting of 150 episodes. As of March 25, 2024, Can't Buy Me Love is reduced to 148 episodes due to the observance of Holy Week.[7][8]
From November 5, 2023 until February 9, 2024, the show's episodes will not be shown on A2Z on Wednesdays and Fridays to give way to the 2023–24 PBA season, the program will continue to air on Kapamilya Channel and TV5. [9]
Reception edit
Can't Buy Me Love was a success upon its premiere, garnering 454,413 concurrent live viewers on YouTube.[10] The series also soared as the No. 1 most watched show on Netflix Philippines.[11] According to Kantar Media, the series received a TV ratings of 11.6%, beating its timeslot rival Love Before Sunrise (9.7%).[12] According to AGB Neilsen, the pilot episode of the series generated 8.0% over its rival Love Before Sunrise with 7.1%.[13][14]
References edit
- ^ "Belle, Donny to star in first teleserye together". ABS-CBN News. December 19, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ "DonBelle teleserye 'Can't Buy Me Love' to air in October". ABS-CBN News. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "DonBelle's 'Can't Buy Me Love' to premiere in October". Rappler. September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Meet the cast of DonBelle teleserye 'Can't Buy Me Love'". ABS-CBN News. September 11, 2023.
- ^ "Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano begin taping for 'Can't Buy Me Love'". ABS-CBN News. August 1, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "Produced the OST of the most anticipated #DonBelle series "Can't Buy Me Love", interpreted by the ever awesome @moiradelatorre". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "DonBelle's 'Can't Buy Me Love' to premiere on Netflix on October 13". ABS-CBN News. September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ "Poster of 'Can't Buy Me Love' drums up fans' excitement". ABS-CBN News. September 22, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Some ABS-CBN shows to give way to PBA on A2Z". ABS-CBN News. October 17, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ ""Can't Buy Me Love" pilot grabs first and multiple spots on X, registers 454,413 live concurrent viewers | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ "'Can't Buy Me Love' ng DonBelle, No. 1 agad sa Netflix Top 10 TV shows". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Paglicawan, Mc Richard (October 18, 2023). "'Can't Buy Me Love' premiere pulls in impressive viewership numbers". LionhearTV. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ "'Can't Buy Me Love' ng DonBelle, naungusan sa ratings ang 'Love Before Sunrise' ng BeaDen". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Mia, Ron (October 25, 2023). "'Can't Buy Me Love' scores new all-time high ratings". LionhearTV. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
Notes edit
- ^ The series also airs on Jeepney TV (cable and satellite TV only), TV5 (free TV in Nationwide) and A2Z (analog free TV in Manila only and digital TV in Nationwide only) (every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday only during the PBA season). Also available on-demand via iWantTFC and Netflix for advanced episodes.
- ^ Credited as Ms. Nova Villa.
- ^ Credited as Darren.
- ^ Credited as Ms. Celeste Legaspi.