And I Love You So (TV series)
And I Love You So | |
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Genre | Melodrama, Family, Romance |
Created by | Keiko Aquino |
Developed by |
Roldeo T. Endrinal Julie Anne R. Benitez Rondel P. Lindayag |
Written by |
Noreen Capili Anton Pelon Mari Lamasan |
Directed by |
Onat Diaz Jon S. Villarin Don M. Cuaresma Jerome Pobocan |
Starring |
Julia Barretto Miles Ocampo Dimples Romana Angel Aquino |
Opening theme |
And I Love You So by Angeline Quinto |
Composer(s) | Don McLean |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language(s) | Filipino, English |
No. of episodes | 70 |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) | Marissa V. Kalaw |
Producer(s) |
Dagang Vilbar Ethel Espiritu |
Editor(s) | Roman Rodriguez |
Location(s) |
Subic, Zambales Lyceum of the Philippines University |
Running time | 30-45 minutes |
Production company(s) | Dreamscape Entertainment TV |
Release | |
Original network | ABS-CBN |
Picture format |
480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
Original release | December 7, 2015 – March 11, 2016 |
External links | |
Website |
And I Love You So is a 2015 Philippine melodrama television series directed by Onat Diaz,[1] starring Julia Barretto,[2] Miles Ocampo,[3] Dimples Romana and Angel Aquino.[4] The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from December 7, 2015 to March 11, 2016, replacing Walang Iwanan and replaced by My Love Donna[5]
Plot
And I Love You So revolves around the lives of Trixie (Julia Barretto) and Joanna (Miles Ocampo), who will find themselves pitted against each other in everything they want. They become bitter rivals in school and even in love when they fall for the same guy – the internet sensation Justin (Iñigo Pascual).
Their rivalry intensifies and becomes more complicated when they are forced to live under one roof as stepsisters. Their lives change when their parents – Joanna's mother Michelle (Dimples Romana), and Trixie's father Alfonso (Tonton Gutierrez) – unexpectedly meet again. After years of being separated from each other, Alfonso takes his chance to ask Michelle, his true love, to marry him amidst the disapproval of Trixie.
But as they start to live their lives anew as one family, Katrina (Angel Aquino), Trixie's mother and Alfonso's first wife, returns after having abandoned both of them years ago without explanation. Now that she's back, Katrina is determined to win back everything Michelle took away from her: her husband, her daughter, and her wealth.[6]
Cast
Main cast
- Julia Barretto as Patricia "Trixie" Cervantes-Valdez - the main bida-kontrabida in the series. She is Joanna's half-sister , and Katrina and Alfonso's daughter. Later revealed that she is the biological daughter of Dexter.
- Miles Ocampo as Joanna Ramirez-Valdez - the main protagonist in the series. She is Trixie's half-sister ,and Michelle and Alfonso's daughter.
- Dimples Romana as Michelle Ramirez-Valdez - the second main protagonist . Alfonso's real love interest and later became the second wife. She is Joanna's mother and Katrina's ex-bestfriend.
- Angel Aquino as Katrina Cervantes-Valdez - the main antagonist and villain in the series. The legal wife of Alfonso and Trixie's mother. She is the ex-bestfriend of Michelle.
Supporting cast
- Iñigo Pascual as Justin Santiago - Trixie's love interest but later have feelings for Joanna.
- Kenzo Gutierrez as Carlo Miranda - Trixie's bestfriend .
- Benjie Paras as Joey Ramirez - Michelle's brother and Joanna's uncle.
- Dante Rivero as Señor Andres Jimenez - Dexter and Maureen's father.
- Francis Magundayao as Otep Reyes - one of Joanna's friends.
- Jay Manalo as Dominador "Dexter" Eustaquio Jimenez - Trixie's biological father.
- Nikki Valdez as Maureen Jimenez-Santiago - Dexter's sister.
- Neil Coleta as Butch - the coach of volleyball in St. Benedictine College.
- Jong Cuenco as Donnie Miranda - Carlo's father.
- Chienna Filomeno as Chloe Escudero - one of Trixie's mean friends.
- Anna Vicente as Lauren - one of Trixie's mean friends.
- Dang Cruz as Yaya Marita - the maid in the Valdez family.
- Cai Cortez as Jinky - one of Michelle's friends.
Special participation
- Tonton Gutierrez as Alfonso Valdez - the husband of Katrina and Michelle , the father of Trixie and Joanna.
- Sophie Pablo as young Patricia "Trixie" Valdez
- Myel de Leon as young Joanna Ramirez
- Peewee O'Hara as Doña Amparo
- Alyssa Valdez as Herself
Production
Casting
Raymond Bagatsing and Bing Loyzaga were originally cast for the roles of Alfonso and Maureen,[7] but were later replaced by Tonton Gutierrez and Nikki Valdez.
Scheduling
Initially meant to be part of Primetime Bida evening block, And I Love You So was originally planned to premiere in 2016 on a pre-primetime slot. However in a last minute change, the timeslot ended up downgraded as part of Kapamilya Gold afternoon block, after the network decided to immediately end Walang Iwanan on December 4, 2015 due to low ratings and lack of support. This schedule time after Tubig at Langis[8]
Soundtrack
The titular theme song And I Love You So performed by Angeline Quinto is part of the volume one of Dreamscape Televisions of Love album.
Reception
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References
- ↑ ABSCBN Entertainment (November 28, 2015). "AND I LOVE YOU SO Full Trailer: This December 7 on ABS-CBN!". ABSCBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ↑ Buan-Deveza, Reyma (March 17, 2015). "1 year after 'Mirabella,' Julia returns with new teleserye". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Miles denies onscreen competition with Julia Barretto". ABS-CBN News. December 2, 2015. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ↑ ABSCBN Entertainment (November 26, 2015). "AND I LOVE YOU SO Teaser: Soon on ABS-CBN!". ABSCBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ↑ "What to expect in drama series 'And I Love You So'". ABS-CBN News". December 1, 2015. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ↑ "ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom – JULIA BARRETTO AND MILES OCAMPO BATTLE FOR LOVE AND FAMILY IN “AND I LOVE YOU SO”".
- ↑ "#UpToDate: #AndILoveYouSo Media Announcement #DreamscapeMagicalSummer". dreamscapeph. Instagram. March 17, 2015. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ↑ Bonoan, Reggee (November 30, 2015). "Teleserye ng mga pambatong child star ng dos tatapusin na". Bandera. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ↑ "ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom – National TV Ratings (3-10 December 2015)".
- ↑ "ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom – National TV Ratings (March 10-13, 2016)".