It's Okay to Not Be Okay (Philippine TV series)
It's Okay to Not Be Okay | |
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Genre | Romantic comedy |
Based on | It's Okay to Not Be Okay by Jo Yong |
Written by | Mary Pearl Urtola |
Directed by | Mae Cruz-Alviar |
Starring | |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Filipino |
Production | |
Production locations | Iloilo Negros Occidental |
Production company | Star Creatives |
Original release | |
Network | Netflix |
Related | |
It's Okay to Not Be Okay (South Korea) |
It's Okay to Not Be Okay is an upcoming Philippine romantic comedy television series loosely based on the 2020 South Korean television drama series of the same name. It stars Anne Curtis, Joshua Garcia, and Carlo Aquino. The series will release on Netflix in 2024.[1]
Cast and characters
[edit]Main cast
[edit]- Anne Curtis as Emilia "Mia" Hernandez[2]
- Joshua Garcia as Patrick "Patpat" Gonzales
- Carlo Aquino as Matthew "Matmat" Gonzales
Supporting cast
[edit]- Enchong Dee
- Xyriel Manabat
- Kaori Oinuma as Gemma
Special participation
[edit]Production
[edit]Development
[edit]On December 13, 2023, the series was announced as one of the titles for ABS-CBN's programming line-up for 2024, with Anne Curtis, Joshua Garcia and Carlo Aquino being cast in the lead roles.[3][4][5]
A media conference to officially announce the project and introduce the main cast of the show was held on May 17, 2024 at the Dolphy Theatre. It was graced by the three lead actors, Anne, Joshua and Carlo, as well as creative producer Henry King Quitain and the director, which was revealed to be the box office director, Mae Cruz-Alviar. According to Mr. Quitain, the series will be shown in Netflix, and they are considering Negros and Iloilo area as a possible shooting locations.[6][7][8]
Casting
[edit]Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil were initially reported to cast in the lead roles, but both declined the offer.[9][10][11]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography started on July 2024 in the province of Iloilo. On July 30, 2024, Star Creatives, through it social media platforms released some behind-the-scenes photos from the set revealing some of its cast members.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ Purnell, Kristofer. "ABS-CBN, Netflix to collaborate on 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' Philippine adaptation". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Cruz, James Patrick (31 August 2022). "Anne Curtis rumored to star in 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' local adaptation". Interaksyon. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ Felipe, MJ (14 December 2023). "300 stars gather as ABS-CBN Christmas special returns to Big Dome". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Felipe, MJ (15 December 2023). "ABS-CBN unveils initial line-up of shows in 2024". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Davao Digital, Sun Star (29 December 2023). "ABS-CBN releases 2024 offerings". sunstar.com.ph.
- ^ "Carlo Aquino, Joshua Garcia, Anne Curtis team up for 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' PH adaptation". ABS-CBN News. 17 May 2024.
- ^ Felipe, MJ (17 May 2024). "Pinoy adaptation ng 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' tuloy na". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog).
- ^ "'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' PH Remake Draws Mixed Reactions". Cosmopolitan Philippines (in English and Tagalog). 20 May 2024.
- ^ Lazaro, Cass (3 February 2022). "Omo! Liza Soberano And Enrique Gil Are Rumored To Star In The PH Adaptation Of 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay'". Cosmo.ph. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ Cruz, James Patrick (2 March 2023). "Liza Soberano offered to star in 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' local adaptation". Interaksyon. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo (3 March 2023). "Ogie Diaz reveals Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil turn down 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' remake". Philstar.com. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "We good? All good! Unpacking stuff now na!". Star Creatives in Facebook. July 30, 2024.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (August 1, 2024). "'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' adaptation starring Anne Curtis starts filming". Inquirer.Net.
External links
[edit]- ABS-CBN drama series
- Autism in television
- Filipino-language television shows
- Philippine romantic comedy television series
- Philippine television series based on South Korean television series
- Television about mental health
- Television series by Star Creatives
- Television shows set in the Philippines
- Upcoming Philippine television series
- Philippine television show stubs