Can't Buy Me Love (2023 TV series)

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Not to be confused with Can't Buy Me Love (2010 TV series).

Can't Buy Me Love
Series finale poster.
GenreRomantic drama
Written byGeneriza Reyes-Francisco
Rona Co
Gena de Jesus Tenaja
Maan Fampulme
Mary Pearl Urtola
Directed byMae Cruz-Alviar
Cathy Garcia-Sampana
Ian D. Loreños
Henry King Quitain
Petersen Vargas
Raymund B. Ocampo
StarringDonny Pangilinan
Belle Mariano
Music byJessie Lasaten
ComposerRico Blanco
Country of originPhilippines
Original languagesFilipino
English
Chinese (Hokkien)
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes138 (as of April 26, 2024 (2024-04-26)) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
ProducersSackey Prince Pendatun
Kristine Prudencio Sioson
Production locations
CinematographyDexter Dela Peña
Marcial Tarnate III
EditorKathryn Jerry Perez
Camera setupSingle camera
Running time20-39 minutes
Production companyStar Creatives
Original release
NetworkKapamilya Channel (cable and satellite TV only)[a]
ReleaseOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16) –
present

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] The series is set to conclude on May 10, 2024 with a total of 148 episodes. It will be replaced by High Street on it's timeslot.[3]

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.[4]

Cast and characters[edit]

Main cast
  • Donny Pangilinan[5] as Andrei "Bingo" P. Mariano: A street-smart, hardworking Filipino boy who was adopted and raised by a poor, yet loving family in Binondo, Manila. Bingo explores different jobs until he saves Caroline's life and begins a relationship with her.
    • Jeremiah Cruz as young Bingo
  • Belle Mariano[5] as Caroline "Ling" A. Tiu: The black sheep and intelligent daughter of a wealthy Chinese-Filipino family. Caroline has a traumatic past caused by the death of her mother, and she seeks to find all the answers to her questions with the help of Bingo.
    • Chastity Dizon as young Ling
Supporting cast
  • Nova Villa[5][b] as Salvacion "Nene" Rivera: Bingo's loving adoptive grandmother, who lives in a tenement in Binondo, Manila.
  • Rowell Santiago[5] as Wilson Tiu: The patriarch of the Tiu family and the president of Golden Lotus Corporation (GLC). Wilson is Caroline's father who adopted her into his family after her mother's death.
  • Agot Isidro[5] as Congresswoman Cindy Young-Tiu: Wilson's wife and the mother of Charleston, Bettina and Irene. Cindy acts as a cold-hearted step-mother to Caroline.
  • Ruffa Gutierrez[5] as Gina Tan: Wilson's mistress and Carlo's mother. Gina is a lawyer serving for the Tiu family, and also Cindy's accomplice.
  • Ina Raymundo as Annie Pedrosa-Mariano / Annie Pedrosa-Al Jufalli: Bingo's mother, who abandoned him when he was a child. Annie is seeking revenge against the Tiu family.
  • Maris Racal[5] as Irene Y. Tiu: Cindy and Wilson's youngest daughter and Caroline's half-sister and rival. Irene is a spoiled, alcoholic and sarcastic girl, who later develops a love-hate relationship with Snoop.
    • Althea Ruedas as young Irene
  • Kaila Estrada[5] as Bettina Y. Tiu: Cindy and Wilson's middle daughter and Caroline's half-sister and rival. Bettina is a serious and proud, yet bitter young woman with a strong dislike towards Caroline.
    • Jana Agoncillo as young Bettina
  • Albie Casino[5] as Charleston Y. Tiu: Cindy and Wilson's eldest son and Caroline's older half-brother. Charleston is a rebellious young man who has a protective and caring side for Caroline.
  • Anthony Jennings as Snoop Manansala: Bingo's street-smart best friend with a sense of humor. Snoop later forms a romantic bond with Irene.
  • Joao Constancia[5] as Carlo T. Tiu: Gina and Wilson's illegitimate son and Charleston's younger half-brother and accomplice.
  • Darren Espanto[5][c] as Stephen Tanhueco: Caroline's childhood friend.
  • Celeste Legaspi[5][d] as Catherine "Cathy" Chang: A businesswoman and Wilson's aunt.
Recurring cast
  • Rafael Rosell as Sherwin Yuchengco: Annie's closest ally and Balong's boss, who develops an interest for Bettina.
  • Ketchup Eusebio as Ramoncito "Monching" Rivera: Nene's son and Bingo's adoptive father.
  • Enzo Pineda as Edward Liao: Bettina's fiancee, who has an affair with Liv. He was killed by Liv.
  • Chie Filomeno as Jersey Lim: Caroline and Stephen's best friend.
  • Vivoree Esclito[5] as Pandora "Dara" dela Cruz: One of Bingo's neighbors in Binondo.
  • Karina Bautista[5] as Bougie Dimaranan: One of Bingo's neighbors in Binondo.
  • Rhen Escaño as Olivia "Liv" Almario: Bettina's best friend, who has an affair with Edward.
  • Alora Sasam as Bierna: One of Bingo's neighbors in Binondo.
  • Hyubs Azarcon as Valentin "Kap Tin" de Jesus: A barangay captain in Binondo.
  • Ronnie Lazaro as Abalos "Balong" Pelonio: A mysterious man seeking revenge against the Tiu family.
  • Gello Marquez as Koriks: One of Bingo's neighbors in Binondo.
Guest cast
  • Shaina Magdayao as Divine Almazan: Caroline's late mother.
  • Bernard Palanca as Ronald Mariano: Bingo's late father.
  • Alex Medina as Felix Pelonio
  • Alwyn Uytingco as Jared
  • Katya Santos as Edna
  • Bodjie Pascua as Albert Liao
  • Adriana Agcaoili as Marietta Liao
  • Jay Gonzaga as Jaime de Guzman
  • Kakai Bautista as Yaya Ikay
  • Tart Carlos as Patricia "Pato" Bugtong
  • Mitch Valdez as Prudencia
  • Isay Alvarez-Seña as Doc Kat
  • Frenchie Dy as Pepper
  • Cheska Inigo as Thea
  • Olive Isidro as Phoebe
  • Karl Gabriel as Bob
  • Argel Saycon as Boloy
  • Igi Boy Flores as Neco
  • Matt Evans as Emong
  • Anna Luna as Kida
  • Peewee O' Hara as Yaya Lyn
  • Shanaia Gomez as Kara
  • Emmanuelle Vera as Geline
  • Jake Ejercito as Aldrich Co
  • Cris Villanueva as Gilbert Bautista
  • Aya Fernandez as Carissa
  • Freddie Webb as Dr. John Capistrano
  • Ayen Munji-Laurel as Congresswoman Charry Tanhueco, Stephen's mother
  • Audie Gemora as Senator Bryan Tanhueco, Stephen's father
  • Kuya Manzano as Ahmed Al Jufalli
  • Floyd Tena as Atty. Philip San Diego
  • Luis Manzano as a restaurant waiter
  • Cloud Ramos
  • Clyde Cruz as Chris
  • Lotlot Bustamante
  • Nicole Cordoves
  • Robbie Wachtel
  • Von Lopez
  • RJ Ledesma as Atty. Joey
  • Raul Montesa
  • John Adajar as Paulo
  • Luis Antonio Dominguez
  • Cassandra Chan

Production[edit]

Principal photography commenced in August 2023.[6]

Music[edit]

The theme song of Can't Buy Me Love is a 2023 version of "You'll Be Safe Here" performed by Moira Dela Torre.[7] A new version of the original song by Rico Blanco is also featured in the series. Other soundtracks include "Autumn" by Ben&Ben and Belle Mariano, and "Iyo" by Darren Espanto.[8]

Release[edit]

The series is streaming with advanced episodes first on Netflix on October 13, 2023 and on iWantTFC on October 14, before its release on other platforms on October 16, 2023.[9][10]

Reception[edit]

Can't Buy Me Love was a success upon its premiere, garnering 454,413 concurrent live viewers on YouTube, and also soared as the number-one most watched series on Netflix Philippines.[11][12] According to Kantar Media, the series received a TV ratings of 11.6%, beating its timeslot rival Love Before Sunrise (9.7%).[13] According to AGB Neilsen, the pilot episode of the series generated 8.0% over its rival Love Before Sunrise with 7.1%.[14][15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Belle, Donny to star in first teleserye together". ABS-CBN News. December 19, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  2. ^ "DonBelle teleserye 'Can't Buy Me Love' to air in October". ABS-CBN News. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  3. ^ High Street Official Teaser. Retrieved April 19, 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  4. ^ "DonBelle's 'Can't Buy Me Love' to premiere in October". Rappler. September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano begin taping for 'Can't Buy Me Love'". ABS-CBN News. August 1, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Darren Espanto releases Tagalog version of 'Iyo'". ABS-CBN News. February 12, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  9. ^ "DonBelle's 'Can't Buy Me Love' to premiere on Netflix on October 13". ABS-CBN News. September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  10. ^ "Poster of 'Can't Buy Me Love' drums up fans' excitement". ABS-CBN News. September 22, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  11. ^ ""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.
  12. ^ "'Can't Buy Me Love' ng DonBelle, No. 1 agad sa Netflix Top 10 TV shows". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  13. ^ Paglicawan, Mc Richard (October 18, 2023). "'Can't Buy Me Love' premiere pulls in impressive viewership numbers". LionhearTV. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  14. ^ "'Can't Buy Me Love' ng DonBelle, naungusan sa ratings ang 'Love Before Sunrise' ng BeaDen". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  15. ^ Mia, Ron (October 25, 2023). "'Can't Buy Me Love' scores new all-time high ratings". LionhearTV. Retrieved October 27, 2023.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ The series also airs on A2Z (analog free TV in Manila only, and digital TV in Nationwide only), Jeepney TV (cable and satellite TV only), Kapamilya Online Live, and TV5 (free TV in Nationwide). Also available on-demand via iWantTFC and Netflix (Philippines only) for advanced episodes.
  2. ^ Credited as Ms. Nova Villa.
  3. ^ Credited as Darren.
  4. ^ Credited as Ms. Celeste Legaspi.

External links[edit]

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