Can't Buy Me Love (2023 TV series)
| Can't Buy Me Love | |
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| File:Can't buy me love title card.png Title card | |
| Genre | Romantic drama |
| Written by | Generiza Reyes-Francisco Rona Co Gena de Jesus Tenaja |
| Directed by | Mae Cruz-Alviar Cathy Garcia-Sampana Ian D. Loreños |
| Starring | Belle Mariano Donny Pangilinan |
| Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
| Composer | Rico Blanco |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino English Chinese |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producers | Sackey Prince Pendatun Kristine Prudencio Sioson |
| Production locations | |
| Cinematography | Dexter Dela Peña Marcial Tarnate III |
| Editor | Kathryn Jerry Perez |
| Camera setup | Single camera |
| Running time | 20-39 minutes |
| Production company | Star Creatives |
| Original release | |
| Network | Kapamilya Channel[a] |
| Release | October 16, 2023 – present |
Can't Buy Me Love is a Philippine romantic drama television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, it stars Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan.[1] The series premiered on the network's Primetime Bida evening block on October 16, 2023, replacing The Iron Heart.[2][3]
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
- Main cast
- Donny Pangilinan as Andrei "Bingo" Mariano[4]
- Andrea Brillantes as Zyra "Z" M. Aguerro
- Belle Mariano as Caroline "Ling" A. Tiu[4]
- Supporting cast
- Nova Villa as Salvacion "Nene" de Jesus-Bongon[4]
- Rowell Santiago as Wilson C. Tiu[4]
- Ruffa Gutierrez as Atty. Gina D. Tan[4]
- Agot Isidro as Cindy Young-Tiu[4]
- Ina Raymundo as Annie Mariano
- Maris Racal as Irene Y. Tiu[4]
- Kaila Estrada as Bettina Y. Tiu[4]
- Albie Casino as Charleston Y. Tiu[4]
- Anthony Jennings as Snoop Manansala
- Joao Constancia as Carlo T. Tiu[4]
- Darren Espanto as Stephen Tanhueco[4]
- Shaina Magdayao as Divine Almazan
- Bernard Palanca as Gilbert Mariano
- Recurring cast
- Celeste Legaspi as Catherine Chang[4]
- Ronnie Lazaro as Balong
- Ketchup Eusebio as Ramoncito "Monching" D. Bongon
- Vivoree Esclito as Pandora "Daraxi" dela Cruz[4]
- Karina Bautista as Bougie Dimaranan[4]
- Hyubs Azarcon as Valentin "Kap Tin" de Jesus
- Kakai Bautista as Yaya Cass
- Alora Sasam as Bierna
- Katya Santos
- Enzo Pineda as Edward Liao
- Chie Filomeno as Jersey Lim
- Rhen Escaño as Olivia "Liv" Almario
- Alwyn Uytingco
- Alex Medina
- Bodjie Pascua as Albert Liao
- Mitch Valdez as Prudencia
- Frenchie Dy as Pepper
- Cheska Inigo as Thea
- Olive Isidro as Phoebe
- Karl Gabriel as Bob
- Gello Marquez as Koriks
- Guest cast
- Isabelle Daza as young Cindy
- Hero Angeles as young Wilson
- Maricel Laxa as young Catherine
- Jana Agoncillo as young Bettina
- Althea Ruedas as young Irene
- Jeremiah Cruz as young Bingo
- Chastity Dizon as young Caroline
- Mari Kaimo
Episodes
| No. | Title | TV title | Original release date[b] | AGB Nielsen Ratings (NUTAM People) | |
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| 1 | "A Family Affair" | "Ni Hao" | October 16, 2023 | 8.0% | |
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Aspiring entrepreneur Bingo lands a chance at a life-changing business grant — only to get derailed when wealthy young Caroline causes a bus collision. | |||||
| 2 | "The Eclipse" | "Scandal" | October 17, 2023 | 8.5% | |
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A confrontation at her half-sister's engagement ceremony leaves Caroline in a rocky position with her family. Meanwhile, Bingo sneaks in with a plan. | |||||
| 3 | "The Grand Eyeball" | "Game Plan" | October 18, 2023 | 9.0% | |
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Bingo makes a clandestine deal for his grandmother's eye transplant, while a criminal gang targets Caroline in a scheme. | |||||
| 4 | "The Anti-hero" | "Survivor" | October 19, 2023 | 8.5% | |
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Bingo has no choice but to try and escape a deadly situation with an unconscious Caroline. But his gamble comes at a tremendous cost. | |||||
| 5 | "The Mad Woman" | "Trust" | October 20, 2023 | 9.2% | |
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Still hiding from her family, Caroline looks for a way to pay back Bingo — who tails her around the city and finds her in more trouble. | |||||
| 6 | "The Constitution" | "Accusation" | October 23, 2023 | 7.7% | |
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Caroline tries to make sense of her abduction, while Bingo refuses to leave her alone. Wilson contemplates the future of the company. | |||||
| 7 | "Foot Forward" | "Interrogation" | October 24, 2023 | 8.0% | |
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After the police interrogate Bingo, Caroline reluctantly strikes a deal with him to try to get to the bottom of the mystery. | |||||
| 8 | "Takes One to Know One" | "Problem Solving" | October 25, 2023 | 7.3% | |
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Bingo questions Snoop about his involvement in the abduction and urges him to make things right. A tragedy from the past haunts Caroline. | |||||
| 9 | "Stop and Go" | "Suspects" | October 26, 2023 | 8.0% | |
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Caroline recounts the events surrounding her kidnapping as Bingo helps figure out their next move. Cindy prepares for the upcoming power struggle. | |||||
| 10 | "Just to See You" | "Questions" | October 27, 2023 | N/A | |
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Bingo and Snoop draw out a lead after they run into a familiar face at a wake. As the list of suspects grows, Caroline decides whom to go after first. | |||||
| 11 | "The Missing Piece" | "Spy" | October 30, 2023 | N/A | |
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Caroline ropes Bingo into a devious plan to check out one of their suspects. Later, she stumbles upon a surprising new clue. | |||||
| 12 | "The Gathering" | TBA | October 31, 2023 | N/A | |
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As she tells Bingo of her discovery, Caroline looks back on her relationship with one of her half sisters. Edward mysteriously disappears. | |||||
| 13 | "Blame Game" | TBA | November 1, 2023 | N/A | |
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Bingo receives an ominous message from a gangster. A family meeting doesn't go as planned after Caroline makes an unexpected announcement. | |||||
| 14 | "No Easy Way Out" | TBA | November 2, 2023 | N/A | |
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After a close call on the road, Bingo convinces Caroline to remain in hiding. Albert sets his sights on wrangling a better business deal out of Wilson. | |||||
| 15 | "Trouble Will Find Me" | TBA | November 3, 2023 | N/A | |
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While looking for leads with Snoop, Bingo notices a crucial detail when he recognizes a shifty man from afar. Caroline bumps into the neighbors. | |||||
Filming
Principal photography commenced in August 2023.[5]
Music
Moira Dela Torre will perform for the OST of the series titled You’ll Be Safe Here.[6]
Release
The series is streaming advanced episodes first on Netflix on October 13, 2023 and on iWantTFC on October 14, 2023 (48 hours in advance), before its release on other platforms on October 16, 2023 consisting of 150 episodes.[7][8]
From November 5, 2023, the show's episodes will not be shown on A2Z on Wednesdays and Fridays to give way to the 2023–24 PBA season, instead the series will continue to air on TV5.[9]
This series was inspired by Be Careful With My Heart, Got to Believe, Forevermore, Dolce Amore, Sana Dalawa ang Puso, and The Iron Heart due it's genre of romance and criminal drama.
Reception
Can't Buy Me Love was a success upon its premiere, garnering 454,413 concurrent live viewers on YouTube.[10] The series also soared as the No. 1 most watched show on Netflix Philippines.[11] According to Kantar Media, the series received a TV ratings of 11.6%, beating its timeslot rival Love Before Sunrise (9.7%).[12] According to AGB Neilsen, the pilot episode of the series generated 8.0% over its rival Love Before Sunrise with 7.1%.[13][14]
References
- ^ "Belle, Donny to star in first teleserye together". ABS-CBN News. December 19, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ "DonBelle teleserye 'Can't Buy Me Love' to air in October". ABS-CBN News. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "DonBelle's 'Can't Buy Me Love' to premiere in October". Rappler. September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano begin taping for 'Can't Buy Me Love'". ABS-CBN News. August 1, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "https://twitter.com/JonathanManalo/status/1706322998628663348". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved October 5, 2023.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "DonBelle's 'Can't Buy Me Love' to premiere on Netflix on October 13". ABS-CBN News. September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ "Poster of 'Can't Buy Me Love' drums up fans' excitement". ABS-CBN News. September 22, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Some ABS-CBN shows to give way to PBA on A2Z". ABS-CBN News. October 17, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ ""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.
- ^ "'Can't Buy Me Love' ng DonBelle, No. 1 agad sa Netflix Top 10 TV shows". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Paglicawan, Mc Richard (October 18, 2023). "'Can't Buy Me Love' premiere pulls in impressive viewership numbers". LionhearTV. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ "'Can't Buy Me Love' ng DonBelle, naungusan sa ratings ang 'Love Before Sunrise' ng BeaDen". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Mia, Ron (October 25, 2023). "'Can't Buy Me Love' scores new all-time high ratings". LionhearTV. Retrieved October 27, 2023.