Bridges of Love

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Not to be confused with The Greatest Love (Philippine TV series).
Bridges of Love
Title card
Genre
Created byABS-CBN Studios
Henry King Quitain
Developed by
  • ABS-CBN Studios
  • Malou N. Santos
  • Des M. de Guzman
Written by
  • G3 San Diego[1]
  • Enrique S. Villasis
  • Mary Pearl Urtola
  • BJ Lingan
Directed by
  • Richard V. Somes
  • Dado C. Lumibao
  • Will Fredo
  • Richard I. Arellano
Creative directorJohnny Santos
Starring
Opening theme"Pusong Ligaw" by Michael Pangilinan
ComposerJericho Rosales
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes103
Production
Executive producerKristine P. Sioson
ProducerMyleen H. Ongkiko
Production locations
  • Philippines
  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Saudi Arabia
Editors
  • Bernie Diasanta
  • Rommel Malimban
  • Alexces Megan Abarquez
  • Frances Aileen del Carmen-Guiang
  • Froilan Francia
Running time30-45 minutes
Production companyStar Creatives Television
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseMarch 16 (2015-03-16) –
August 7, 2015 (2015-08-07)

Bridges of Love is a 2015 Philippine soap opera romance television series directed by Richard V. Somes and Will Fredo, starring Jericho Rosales, Paulo Avelino and Maja Salvador.[2][3][4][5] The series was aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from March 16 to August 7, 2015, replacing Two Wives, and was succeeded by On the Wings of Love.

Synopsis[edit]

The story follows the lives of two brothers, Gael and Carlos, bound by their promise to support each other, but separated by an unfortunate accident. Carlos is adopted by a wealthy architect and developer and grows up in wealth. Gael returns to his parents who are poor. He grows up to fulfill his dream of building bridges and becomes a successful and sought after engineer. They cross paths as adults but do not recognize each other. They will be bridged together by love for the same lady-of-interest—Mia, who is Gael's greatest love, and the woman who completes Carlos' broken heart.

Cast and characters[edit]

Main cast[edit]

Supporting cast[edit]

Guest cast[edit]

  • Bugoy Cariño as young Gabriel "Gael" Nakpil
  • Izzy Canillo as young Manuel "JR" Nakpil, Jr.
  • Desiree del Valle as young Marilen Mendoza-Nakpil
  • Jason Abalos as young Manuel Nakpil, Sr.
  • Baron Geisler as young Lorenzo Antonio
  • Grae Fernandez as teenage Manuel "JR" Nakpil, Jr. / Carlos Antonio
  • Jairus Aquino as teenage Gabriel "Gael" Nakpil
  • Lance Lucido as young Romulo "Muloy" Angeles
  • Jerould Aceron as teenage Romulo "Muloy" Angeles
  • Janice Jurado as Nancy Angeles
  • Encar Benedicto as Teacher Yolly
  • Kyle Blanco as Kyle
  • Lorenzo Mara as Tony Meyers
  • Toby Alejar as Robert Panlilio
  • Alvin Anson as Willy
  • Carla Humphries as Ivanka Valera
  • Hiyasmin Neri as Priscilla Angeles
  • Lei Andrei Navarro as Wolfgang Angeles
  • Jordan Herrera as Bernard Briones
  • Johan Santos as Enrique Hidalgo
  • AJ Dee as Louie Sandejas
  • Menggie Cobarrubias as Chairman Luna
  • Bing Davao as Robert Torralba
  • Eda Nolan as Michelle
  • Maria Isabel Lopez as Veronica Sandoval
  • Niña Dolino as young Veronica
  • Akiko Solon as Alisa Almeda
  • Charles Christianson as Eugene
  • Inez Bernardo as Ms. Pierre
  • Mike Lloren as Raffy
  • Ces Aldaba as Malaya's grandfather

Soundtrack[edit]

International broadcast[edit]

  • Indonesia The series was aired in Indonesia on MNCTV and dubbed in Indonesian, one of the main commercial TV networks of the country from February 17, 2017.[6]

Production[edit]

Dubbed as "a story like no other", Bridges of Love is a soap opera directed by Dado Lumibao of the critically acclaimed melodrama, The Legal Wife, and Richard Somes of the highly successful horror-fantasy drama, Imortal. It is written by G3 San Diego from Magkaribal, and head writer Benjamin Lingan from Apoy Sa Dagat. Filming of the series began on September 12, 2014.[7]

During commercial gap of the romantic-comedy series, Forevermore, the teaser released on February 18, 2015,[8] and the full trailer premiered on February 25, 2015.

Casting[edit]

Prior to its unveiling, the soap opera made headlines because of changes in its casting. John Lloyd Cruz was originally part of the main cast,[9][10] who at the time could not commit as he had yet to renew his contract with ABS-CBN. Cruz was later replaced by Xian Lim, but was eventually reassigned by management to co-star anew with Kim Chiu for a third series together. On January 10, 2015, Lim was officially replaced by Paulo Avelino.[11] This was Avelino second time playing an antagonist role since Walang Haggan in 2012.

The series marks the reunion of Rosales and Salvador, who previously starred together as husband and mistress respectively in The Legal Wife in 2014. It is also the first team-up of Rosales, Avelino and Salvador as previous Gawad Urian awardees. Meanwhile, the soap opera is Edu Manzano and Antoinette Taus' comeback project as returning Kapamilya stars. Meanwhile, this is Carmina Villarroel's return to primetime after the success of Got to Believe in 2013, opposite Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, the series ended on March 7, 2014.[12]

Reception[edit]

Ratings[edit]

Kantar Media National TV Ratings
(9:15 PM PST)
Pilot Episode Finale Episode Peak Average
21.9%
March 16, 2015[13] 		26.9%
August 7, 2015[14] 		28.3%
July 23, 2015[15] 		25.7%


Awards and recognitions[edit]

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2015 1st GIC Innovative Awards for TV Most Innovative TV Actor 2015 Paulo Avelino Won
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Primetime Drama Series Bridges of Love Won
Best Drama Actress Maja Salvador Won
Best Drama Actor Paulo Avelino Nominated
Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Program Maja Salvador Nominated
HAU's Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards Best Actress in a TV Series Won
2016 14th Gawad Tanglaw Award 2016 Best Drama Actor Paulo Avelino Won
44th International Emmy Awards International Emmy Award for best telenovela Bridges of Love Nominated

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "G3 San Diego on Instagram". g3cafe. Instagram. March 16, 2015. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  2. ^ BRIDGES OF LOVE Full Trailer: This March on ABS CBN!
  3. ^ Star Creatives unveils 'Bridges of Love'
  4. ^ ""Bridges of Love" fights for family, identity, and love on Primetime TV". Archived from the original on 2015-03-06. Retrieved 2015-03-05.
  5. ^ "Bridges of Love" sizzles on primetime TV, grips viewers' interest with fierce, fast-paced narrative
  6. ^ "Bridges Of Love Serial Filipina Baru Di MNC TV". Okezone.com. 17 February 2017.
  7. ^ Maja starts taping for soap with Jericho, John Lloyd
  8. ^ WATCH: Maja goes daring in 'Bridges of Love' teaser
  9. ^ Maja, John Lloyd, Jericho in one soap opera
  10. ^ John Lloyd at Jericho mag-aagawan kay Maja
  11. ^ Paulo Avelino replaces Xian Lim on ‘Bridges of Love’
  12. ^ "'Got to Believe' treats fans; show ends Friday night - Inquirer Entertainment". 7 March 2014.
  13. ^ "Ratings: 'Bridges of Love,' 'Inday Bote' debut strongly". ABS-CBN News. March 18, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  14. ^ "ABS-CBN's "BRIDGES OF LOVE" CONCLUDES REMARKABLY; NETWORK KEEPS PRIMETIME STRONGHOLD WITH ANOTHER HIT ROMANTIC DRAMA". ABS-CBN PR. August 26, 2015. Archived from the original on August 28, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  15. ^ "NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): July 23-August 2, 2015". ABS-CBN PR. August 2, 2015. Archived from the original on August 7, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

External links[edit]

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