The Return of Luv Is

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With Family Feud taking a break, Luv Is returns with a new series called Luv at First Read.

Based on the hit Wattpad series by Chixnita, the upcoming series stars Mavy Legaspi and Kyline Alcantara, the latter in dual roles. They were first paired in hit series First Lady.

In Luv at First Read, Kudos (Mavy) finds a diary and believes that its owner Abby (Kyline) is the one for him. Along the way, he also meets Angelica (Kyline), a girl who has trust issues with men. It will be a challenge for Kudos to heal Angelica’s problem and admit his feelings for her and Abby.

Joining the cast of Luv at First Read are Therese Malvar, Mariel Pamintuan, Pam Prinster, Bruce Roeland, Josh Ford, Larkin Castor, Marco Masa, Kiel Gueco, Jackie Lou Blanco, Jestoni Alarcon and Maricar de Mesa. The series, which is a co-production of GMA Entertainment…

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Walang Matigas na Mister sa Matinik na Misis to Take Off on Sunday

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After a successful 1997 sequel, the 1994 hit film Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis is back with a TV spin-off.

Bong Revilla reprises his titular mister in the upcoming action sitcom, with Beauty Gonzales taking over Bong’s wife Lani Mercado as the titular misis. They are joined by Max Collins and Carmi Martin (who takes over Tessie Tomas’ role).

Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis continues the story of Bartolome “Tolome” Reynaldo (Bong), now a Police Major, and Gloria (Beauty), his feisty yet loving wife. Due to his fearlessness in catching wrongdoers, Tolome gains many enemies, including his fellow policemen who are crooked. Nonetheless, Tolome remains concentrated on his duties with the support of Gloria, who can be very jealous at times, especially with the women surrounding him. One day, Tolome saves a group of kidnapped women and among them is Elizabeth “Elize” de…

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Unbreak My Heart to Shine on Monday

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After a few years, JoChard is back with Unbreak My Heart.

The upcoming series stars Joshua Garcia, Gabbi Garcia, Richard Yap and Jodi Sta. Maria. This marks the first collaboration of ABS-CBN and GMA.

Unbreak My Heart follows Rose (Jodi) on her search for her daughter whom she was forced to abandon years ago. Her search leads her to Europe, where she meets Renz (Joshua), whom she falls in love with after helping her move on from her past. Meanwhile, her ex-husband Matt (Richard), stands in the way of her plans. Amid her struggling moments, Rose decides to leave Renz. A year later, they meet again, only to find out that Renz is in a relationship with Alex (Gabbi). Her life is put to test once more on whether she can reconcile with Renz and Matt.

Joining the powerhouse cast of Unbreak My Heart are Laurice Guillen, Eula Valdes…

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The Seed of Love to Shine on Monday

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In Vitro Fertilization is given light in The Seed of Love.

The upcoming series stars Glaiza De Castro, Mike Tan and Valerie Concepcion.The Seed of Love follows the lives of couple Bobby (Mike) and Eileen (Glaiza). Years prior, Bobby had his sperm frozen in fear that he might get cancer, the disease that killed his mother. Nonetheless, he got her pregnant with the help of In Vitro Fertilization. Their relationship stars to fall apart when Bobby’s ex-girlfriend, Alexa (Valerie), enters their wedding and makes a revelation that he got her pregnant after a one-night stand. This led Bobby to leave Eileen to be with Alexa and their son, Thirdy. Years passed and Eileen realizes that the daughter she mourned years ago was not her child.

Joining the cast of The Seed of Love are Boy2 Quizon, Tina Paner, Bernadette Allyson, Ervic Vijandre, Yana Asistio, Ashley Rivera and Allan Paule…

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Voltes V: Legacy to Volt In on Monday

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A live-action adaptation of Voltes V is set to invade primetime this coming week.

The upcoming adaptation stars Miguel Tanfelix, Ysabel Ortega, Radson Flores, Raphael Landicho and Matt Lozano. This marks the first leading roles of Ysabel, Radson and Matt.

Voltes V: Legacy follows the adventures of the Armstrong brothers Steve (Miguel), Big Bert (Matt), and Little Jon (Raphael), and their friends Jamie Robinson (Ysabel) and Mark Gordon (Radson). Together, they team up to fight the forces of Boazanians who plans to invade the earth.

Joining the powerhouse cast of Voltes V: Legacy are Martin del Rosario, Liezel Lopez, Epy Quizon, Carlo Gonzales, Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana, Gabby Eigenmann, Neil Ryan Sese, Albert Martinez, Christian Vasquez, Carlos Siguion Reyna, Max Collins, Ryan Eigenmann, Chanda Romero, Nico Antonio, Jamie Wilson, Kimson Tan, Migs Villasis, Joaquin Manansala, Angela Alarcon, Sophia Senoron, Julia Pascual, Crystal Paras, Elle Villanueva, Jamir Zabarte, Jon Lucas, Dion…

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Underage’s Final Week

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The misadventures of the three teens in Underage is coming to an end this Friday.

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First aired on January 16, the modern adaptation of Underage stars Lexi Gonzales, Elijah Alejo and Hailey Mendes as the Serrano sisters, whose happy lives took a turn after a malicious video involving the three of them goes viral online, forcing them to face adulthood with a slew of revelations.

The series performed well throughout its entire run, averaging within 7-8% (based on AGB Nielsen NUTAM). It will conclude with a total of 78 episodes by Friday.

GMA managed to make their rendition of Underage as enjoyable as the Regal hit film with a storyline relatable to modern issues involving teenagers. The series boosted the careers of Lexi Gonzales and Hailey Mendes. Elijah Alejo, who gained fame in her villainous role in hit series Prima Donnas, gave a good account of herself in playing Chynna…

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The Return of Face To Face

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After 10 years, Face To Face returns to TV5, this time with an almost different set of hosts.

Karla Estrada takes over Amy Perez as the host, alongside Alex Calleja taking over Hans Mortel as the mediator. Jun Banaag, Lorna Kapunan and Camille Garcia (who was part of the first iteration) will serve as the Trio Tagapayo. Just like before, Face To Face aims to resolve issues regarding various family and personal issues between two parties, dubbed as “pula” and “puti”.

With the blessing from Tyang Amy, one can only hope that Mama Karla and Alex can maintain the vibe of the show. The return of TV5’s most beloved barangay hall on-air awaits viewers come Monday.

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Lunch Out Loud’s Last Hurrah

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After 2 and a half years, Lunch Out Loud will have its last hurrah this Saturday.

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First aired on October 19, 2020, Lunch Out Loud was initially TV5’s noontime show competing with the other three shows at that time. Produced by Brightlight Productions, among its hosts were Billy Crawford, Alex Gonzaga and Bayani Agbayani. On July 16, 2022, as part of the TV5-ABS-CBN joint agreement, it moved to an hour earlier, simulcast on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z, and renamed as Tropang LOL, while It’s Showtime moved to 3 quarter hours later, simulcast on TV5.

Lunch Out Loud is one of the shows that boosted TV5 during the pandemic. It also opened its doors to people who have lost their jobs during the period. For now, viewers have one more week of laughter and games to enjoy in this one-of-a-kind noontime show.

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The Write One to Premiere on Monday

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The partnership between GMA and Viu with The Write One.

The upcoming series stars real-life partners Ruru Madrid & Bianca Umali, and Paul Salas & Mikee Quintos. This marks their first series together.

The Write One follows the lives of Liam (Ruru), Joyce (Bianca), Hans (Paul) and Via (Mikee). Liam, a frustrated writer, aims to produce his dream TV series. Joyce gives up her showbiz career to take care of her family with Liam. With the recently struggling relationship between Liam and Joyce, both wonder what would’ve happened had they not given up their individual dreams. One day, Liam stumbles upon an antique typewriter and finds himself writing the revised story of his life, which magically became a reality. In his story, Liam is a creative manager of a film production company who is in a relationship with Via (Mikee), a successful fashion icon, while Joyce is a successful…

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TV5’s New Saturday Night Habits

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Viva TV beefs up TV5’s Saturday nights with Kurdapya and Team A.

Kurdapya stara Yassi Pressman on dual roles. Based on the 50s film of the same name, this marks Yassi’s return to acting since Ang Probinsyano.

Kurdapya follows the lives of twins Kuring and Daphne (Yassi), who are separated from birth. Kuring grows up in the province with her cruel extended family, while Daphne grows up with her strict father who is the president of a publishing conglomerate. Unhappy with their lives, they reunite in a strange accident, leading them to switch identities with each other. Little did they know that this will lead them to their revelations about their past.

Joining the cast of Kurdapya are Marco Gumabao, Nikko Natividad, Ryza Cenon, Katya Santos, Candy Pangilinan and Lander Vera-Perez. The series is directed by Easy Ferrer.

Meanwhile, Team A stars real-life couple Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles…

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