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2023?24 Philippine television romantic drama series
Can't Buy Me Love
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Series finale promotional poster
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Genre
| Romantic drama
Mystery
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Written by
| Generiza Reyes-Francisco
Rona Co
Gena de Jesus Tenaja
Maan Fampulme
Mary Pearl Urtola
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Directed by
| Mae Cruz-Alviar
Cathy Garcia-Sampana
Ian Lorenos
Henry King Quitain
Petersen Vargas
Raymund Ocampo
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Starring
| Donny Pangilinan
Belle Mariano
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Music by
| Jessie Lasaten
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Composer
| Rico Blanco
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Country of origin
| Philippines
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Original languages
| Filipino
English
Chinese (Hokkien)
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No.
of seasons
| 2
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No.
of episodes
| 148
(
list of episodes
)
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Executive producers
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Producers
| Sackey Prince Pendatun
Kristine Prudencio Sioson
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Production locations
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Cinematography
| Dexter Dela Pena
Marcial Tarnate III
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Editor
| Kathryn Jerry Perez
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Camera setup
| Single camera
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Running time
| 20-39 minutes
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Production company
| Star Creatives
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Network
| Kapamilya Channel
[a]
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Release
| October 16, 2023
(
2023-10-16
)
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May 10, 2024
(
2024-05-10
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Can't Buy Me Love
is a
Philippine television drama
series produced by
Star Creatives
for
ABS-CBN
. Directed by
Mae Cruz-Alviar
,
Cathy Garcia-Sampana
and Ian Lorenos, it stars
Donny Pangilinan
and
Belle Mariano
. The series aired on
Kapamilya Channel
's
Primetime Bida
evening block from October 16, 2023 to May 10, 2024.
High Street
replaces it in its timeslot.
Plot
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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.
[1]
Cast and characters
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- Main cast
- Donny Pangilinan
[2]
as Andrei "Bingo" Mariano: A street-smart, hardworking Filipino boy who was adopted and raised by a poor, yet loving family in Binondo, Manila. Bingo explores different jobs until he saves Caroline's life and begins a relationship with her. Jeremiah Cruz also plays a young Bingo.
- Belle Mariano
[2]
as Caroline "Ling" Tiu: The black sheep and intelligent daughter of a wealthy Chinese-Filipino family. Caroline has a traumatic past caused by the death of her mother, and she seeks to find all the answers to her questions with the help of Bingo. Chastity Dizon also plays a young Caroline.
- Supporting cast
- Nova Villa
[2]
[b]
as Salvacion "Lola Nene" Rivera: Bingo's loving adoptive grandmother, who lives in a tenement in Binondo, Manila.
- Rowell Santiago
[2]
as Wilson Tiu: The patriarch of the Tiu family and the president of Golden Lotus Corporation (GLC). Wilson is Caroline's father who adopted her into his family after her mother's death.
- Agot Isidro
[2]
as Cindy Young-Tiu: Wilson's legal wife and the mother of Charleston, Bettina and Irene. Cindy acts as a cold-hearted step-mother to Caroline.
- Ruffa Gutierrez
[2]
as Gina Tan: Wilson's mistress and Carlo's mother. Gina is a lawyer serving for the Tiu family, and also Cindy's accomplice.
- Ina Raymundo
as Annie Pedrosa-Mariano / Annie Pedrosa-Al Jufalli: Bingo's mother, who abandoned him when he was a child. Annie is also seeking revenge against the Tiu family.
- Maris Racal
[2]
as Irene Tiu: Cindy and Wilson's youngest daughter and Caroline's half-sister. Irene is a spoiled, alcoholic and sarcastic girl, who later develops a love-hate relationship with Snoop. Althea Ruedas also plays a young Irene.
- Kaila Estrada
[2]
as Bettina Tiu: Cindy and Wilson's middle daughter and Caroline's half-sister. Bettina is a serious and independent young woman who is engaged to Edward. Jana Agoncillo also plays a young Bettina.
- Albie Casino
[2]
as Charleston Tiu: Cindy and Wilson's eldest son and Caroline's older half-brother. Charleston is a rebellious young man who has a protective and caring side for Caroline.
- Anthony Jennings
as Alfonso "Snoop" Manansala: Bingo's street-smart best friend with a sense of humor. Snoop later forms a romantic bond with Irene.
- Joao Constancia
[2]
as Carlo Tiu: Gina and Wilson's illegitimate son and Charleston's younger half-brother and accomplice. Robbie Wachtel also plays a young Carlo.
- Darren Espanto
[2]
[c]
as Stephen Tanhueco: Caroline's childhood friend.
- Celeste Legaspi
[2]
[d]
as Catherine "Cathy" Chang: A Chinese-Filipino businesswoman and Wilson's aunt.
- Recurring cast
- Rafael Rosell
as Sherwin Yuchengco: Annie's closest ally, who develops an interest for Bettina.
- Ketchup Eusebio
as Ramoncito "Monching" Rivera: Lola Nene's son and Bingo's adoptive father.
- Enzo Pineda
as Edward Liao: Bettina's fiance, who has an affair with Liv.
- Chie Filomeno as Jersey Lim: Caroline and Stephen's best friend.
- Vivoree Esclito
[2]
[e]
as Pandora "Dara" dela Cruz: One of Bingo's neighbors in Binondo. She is also an online seller.
- Karina Bautista
[2]
as Bougie Dimaranan: One of Bingo's neighbors in Binondo.
- Rhen Escano as Olivia "Liv" Almario: Bettina's best friend, who has an affair with Edward.
- Alora Sasam as Bierna: One of Bingo's neighbors in Binondo.
- Gello Marquez as Koriks: One of Bingo's neighbors in Binondo.
- Hyubs Azarcon as Valentin "Kap Tin" de Jesus: A barangay captain in Binondo.
- Ronnie Lazaro
as Abalos "Balong" Pelonio: A mysterious man seeking revenge against the Tiu family.
- Guest cast
- Shaina Magdayao
as Divine Almazan: Caroline's mother.
- Bernard Palanca
as Ronald Mariano: Bingo's father.
- Alex Medina
as Felix Pelonio
- Alwyn Uytingco
as Jared
- Katya Santos
as Edna
- Bodjie Pascua
as Albert Liao: Edward's father.
- Adriana Agcaoili as Marietta Liao: Edward's mother.
- Jay Gonzaga
as Jaime de Guzman
- Kakai Bautista
as Yaya Ikay: Caroline's personal maid.
- Tart Carlos as Patricia "Pato" Bugtong: A former housekeeper for the Tiu family.
- Mitch Valdez as Prudencia
- Isay Alvarez-Sena as Doc Kat
- Frenchie Dy as Pepper
- Cheska Inigo as Thea
- Olive Isidro as Phoebe
- Karl Gabriel as Bob
- Argel Saycon as Boloy
- Igi Boy Flores as Neco: One of the workers at Cathy's company.
- Matt Evans
as Emong: One of the workers at Cathy's company.
- Anna Luna
as Kida: One of the workers at Cathy's company.
- Peewee O' Hara as Yaya Lyn: Annie's personal maid.
- Shanaia Gomez
as Kara
- Emmanuelle Vera
as Geline
- Jake Ejercito
as Aldrich Co: A businessman whom Irene is interested.
- Cris Villanueva
as Gilbert "Ibe" Bautista: A former engineer who resides in La Sinfonia.
- Aya Fernandez as Carissa: A female
chef
and Charleston's ex-girlfriend.
- Freddie Webb
as Dr. John Capistrano: An
ophthalmologist
who helped Lola Nene regain her eyesight.
- Raul Montesa as Toni Alumahan: A retired investigator.
- Ayen Munji-Laurel
as Charry Tanhueco: Stephen's mother.
- Audie Gemora as Brian Tanhueco: Stephen's father.
- Floyd Tena as Atty. Philip San Diego: Sherwin's lawyer.
- Kuya Manzano as Ahmed Al Jufalli: Annie's ex-husband.
- Luis Manzano
as a restaurant waiter.
- Cloud Ramos
- Clyde Cruz as Chris
- Lotlot Bustamante
- Nicole Cordoves
- Von Lopez
- RJ Ledesma as Atty. Joey
- John Adajar as Paulo
- Luis Antonio Dominguez
- Cassandra Chan
Production
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Principal photography
commenced in August 2023.
[3]
Music
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The theme song of
Can't Buy Me Love
is a 2023 version of "
You'll Be Safe Here
" performed by
Moira Dela Torre
.
[4]
A re-recorded version of "You'll Be Safe Here" by
Rico Blanco
is also featured in the series.
[5]
Other soundtracks include "Autumn" by
Ben&Ben
and
Belle Mariano
,
[6]
and "Iyo" by
Darren Espanto
.
[7]
The musical score for the series was composed by Jessie Lasaten.
Release
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Can't Buy Me Love
streamed with advanced episodes first on
Netflix
on October 13, 2023 and on
iWantTFC
on the following day, before releasing on free-to-air television platforms on October 16, 2023.
[8]
[9]
Reception
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Online viewership
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Can't Buy Me Love
was a success upon its premiere, garnering 454,413 concurrent live viewers on
YouTube
, and soared as the number-one most watched series on
Netflix Philippines
.
[10]
[11]
Ratings
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According to
Kantar Media
, the series received a television ratings of 11.6%, beating its rival program
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
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"DonBelle's 'Can't Buy Me Love' to premiere in October"
.
Rappler
. September 6, 2023
. Retrieved
September 10,
2023
.
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"Meet the cast of DonBelle teleserye 'Can't Buy Me Love'
"
.
ABS-CBN News
. September 11, 2023.
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"Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano begin taping for 'Can't Buy Me Love'
"
.
ABS-CBN News
. August 1, 2023
. Retrieved
September 10,
2023
.
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"Produced the OST of the most anticipated #DonBelle series "Can't Buy Me Love", interpreted by the ever awesome @moiradelatorre"
.
X (formerly Twitter)
. Retrieved
October 5,
2023
.
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"Rico Blanco records own version of 'You'll Be Safe Here'
"
.
ABS-CBN News
. October 19, 2023
. Retrieved
October 19,
2023
.
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"Belle Mariano and Ben&Ben Release 'Autumn'
"
.
myx.global
. March 17, 2024
. Retrieved
March 17,
2024
.
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"Darren Espanto releases Tagalog version of 'Iyo'
"
.
ABS-CBN News
. February 12, 2024
. Retrieved
April 15,
2024
.
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"DonBelle's 'Can't Buy Me Love' to premiere on Netflix on October 13"
.
ABS-CBN News
. September 15, 2023
. Retrieved
September 16,
2023
.
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"Poster of 'Can't Buy Me Love' drums up fans' excitement"
.
ABS-CBN News
. September 22, 2023
. Retrieved
September 22,
2023
.
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"
"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
.
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"
'Can't Buy Me Love' ng DonBelle, No. 1 agad sa Netflix Top 10 TV shows"
.
PEP.ph
. Retrieved
October 27,
2023
.
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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
.
Notes
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The series also broadcast on
A2Z
,
TV5
, and
Jeepney TV
, with online streaming on YouTube's
Kapamilya Online Live
. It is also available on-demand via
iWantTFC
and
Netflix
Philippines for advanced episodes.
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Credited as Ms. Nova Villa.
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Credited as Darren.
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Credited as Ms. Celeste Legaspi.
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Credited as Vivoree.
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