Let the Love Begin (TV series)
Let the Love Begin | |
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Genre | |
Based on | Let the Love Begin (2005) |
Developed by | Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan |
Written by |
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Directed by | Gina Alajar |
Creative director | Roy Iglesias |
Starring | |
Theme music composer | Pearlsha Abubakar |
Opening theme | "Let the Love Begin" by Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia / Julie Anne San Jose and Ralf King |
Composers | Gloria Sklerov and Lenny Macaluso |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 70 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producer | Leilani Feliciano-Sandoval |
Production locations | Quezon City, Philippines |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 20-30 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
Original release | |
Network | GMA Network |
Release | May 4 August 7, 2015 | –
Let the Love Begin is a 2015 Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2005 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia. It premiered on May 4, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Once Upon a Kiss. The series concluded on August 7, 2015 with a total of 70 episodes. It was replaced by Beautiful Strangers in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]
Premise
Erick and Pia were childhood friends and got separated due to their parents' arguments. They will meet again as teenagers, with Erick eventually falling in love with Pia. When Pia's stepmother, Celeste, and Luchie torture Pia and her family, it leads to the both of them deciding to end their relationship.[2]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Ruru Madrid as Frederick "Erick" M. Pontenciano / DJ 1D
- Gabbi Garcia as Sophia Alexandra "Pia" V. Sta. Maria[3]
- Supporting cast
- Ai-Ai delas Alas as Jenina "Jeni" Magtanggol-Pontenciano / DJ Pabebeyoncé
- Ar Angel Aviles as Elsa Pontenciano
- Gina Pareño as Maria Anastacia "Tacing" Magtanggol
- Gardo Versoza as Antonio "Tony" Sta. Maria / DJ Tony
- Donita Rose as Celeste Estuar-Dela Vega
- Rita De Guzman as Luchie Estuar-Dela Vega
- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Jose Marie Quinto / DJ Jom
- Gladys Reyes as Katrina Fernandez / DJ Katy Fairy
- Neil Ryan Sese as DJ Jesse
- Noel Trinidad as Milton Villasanta
- Phytos Ramirez as Rafael "Uno" Fernandez / fake DJ 1D
- Therese Malvar as Lily
- Rhen Escaño as Connie
- Abel Estanislao as Makoy
- Sancho Vito Delas Alas as Caloy
- Nomer Limatog as Jules
- Rob Sy as Alex
- Vince Gamad as Danny
- Lucho Ayala as Edison
- Kenneth Paul Cruz as Michael
- Ricardo Cepeda as Rodney
- Joko Diaz as Enrico
- Angeli Bayani as Eds
- Guest cast
- Rich Asuncion as Melissa Magtanggol-Pontenciano
- Rita Avila as Sofia "Sofie" Villasanta-Sta. Maria
- Polo Ravales as Francisco "Kiko" Estuar-Dela Vega
- Joyce Burton as Victoria Estuar
- Andre Paras as Bradley "Brad" Castillo (a character from The Half Sisters)
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Let the Love Begin earned a 19.7% rating.[4] While the final episode scored a 22.1% rating which is the series' highest rating.[5]
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2015 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | Sancho Vito | Nominated | [6] |
References
- ^ "Let the Love Begin (Full Episodes with English subtitles) - YouTube". Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ "Let the Love Begin". Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ "Gabbi Garcia, gaganap sa dating role ni Angel Locsin sa TV remake ng Let The Love Begin".
- ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (May 7, 2015). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (May 4-6, 2015): Forevermore defeats Let the Love Begin featuring Gabbi-Ruru & Ai-Ai delas Alas". Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (August 12, 2015). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Ratings (August 3-8, 2015): Eat Bulaga gets three times the ratings of rival; It's Showtime scores single-digit during weekdays". Retrieved January 27, 2018.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2020.