Filipino TV series or program
Got to Believe
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Genre
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Created by
| Henry King Quitain
Olivia Lamasan
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Written by
| Mark Duane Angos
Jay Fernando
Ceres Helga Barrios
Marie Ann Dimaculangan-Fampulme
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Directed by
| Cathy Garcia-Molina
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Starring
| Kathryn Bernardo
Daniel Padilla
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Opening theme
| "Got to Believe in Magic" by
Juris
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Composer
| Charles Fox
&
Stephen Geyer
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Country of origin
| Philippines
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Original language
| Filipino
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No.
of seasons
| 2
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No.
of episodes
| 140
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Executive producer
| Mylene H. Ongkiko
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Producers
| Mylene H. Ongkiko
Malou N. Santos
Des Tanwangco
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Production locations
| Philippines
Singapore
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Editors
| Roman Rodriguez
Rizaldy Mora
Gerald Garcia
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Running time
| 30-45 minutes
Monday - Friday at 20:45 (
PST
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Production company
| Star Creatives
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Network
| ABS-CBN
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Release
| August 26, 2013
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2013-08-26
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March 7, 2014
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2014-03-07
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Got to Believe
is a 2013 Philippine
romantic comedy
-drama television series directed by
Cathy Garcia-Molina
and starring
Kathryn Bernardo
and
Daniel Padilla
. The series was aired on
ABS-CBN
and worldwide on
The Filipino Channel
from August 26, 2013 to March 7, 2014,
[1]
replacing
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala
and was replaced by
Ikaw Lamang
. The series finale, dubbed as the
Best Ending Ever
, was ranked #1 by
Kantar Media
nationwide TV rating.
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Synopsis
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Season 1
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As young Chichay (
Kathryn Bernardo
) unexpectedly met young Joaquin (
Daniel Padilla
) in their family-owned
amusement fair
, she taught him to believe that magic exists. However, their friendship abruptly ended as Chichay's family moved to the province while Joaquin had an almost-fatal accident which prevented him from living a normal life. Ten years later, they have literally bumped into each other but never had any idea about their childhood past.
Despite living a comfortable and wealthy life, teenage Joaquin feels he is different due to his brain injury. His overprotective mother, Juliana (
Carmina Villaroel
), unknowingly hired a teenage Chichay as his nanny. The two that had started off having an unpleasant relationship with each other eventually became friends. As they found comfort in each other's company, they learned various lessons in life such as the true meaning of friendship, standing by your family, and of accepting one's self. While their feelings blossomed into love, things also got complicated and put them to the test as they encountered numerous conflicts like their parents' past, their economic gap and the cause of Joaquin's accident when he was still a kid.
Season 2
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The second season began with the episode aptly entitled "The New Chapter", which takes place two years after the events of the first season with both lead characters already living a different life respectively. New challenges and additional conflicts occur for most of the characters while the major plot from the previous season unravels to the
storyline
. Extensively used to promote the show was the tagline --
"The heart remembers what the mind forgets."
[6]
Alex (
Liza Soberano
) was a major addition to the cast in a pivotal role.
[7]
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It also marks that the series was filmed and used
Singapore
on some of its episodes having Chichay and Joaquin on several tourist spots in the country.
[9]
Cast and characters
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Main cast
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Supporting cast
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Recurring cast
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- Isabel Granada
† as Tessa Velasquez-Zaragosa
- Jojo A.
as George Zaragosa
- Alexander Diaz as Kristoffer "Kit" Rosales
- as Pique Nazareno
- Luke Conde as Michael "Mik" Sajone
- Kristel Fulgar
as Editha "Didith" Pantoja
- Trina "Hopia" Legaspi as Lindsay Bernal
- Angeli Gonzales
as Miley Rodriguez Handcuff
- Jon Lucas
as Dominic Zaragosa
- Yves Flores
as Pedro
- Miguel Morales as Miguel
- Joy Viado
† as Prof. Henrietta Ilagan Velasco
- Nina Dolino
as Professor Aira Jean
- Chienna Filomeno as Amanda Lopez
- Rolando Inocencio as Dean Chuppongco
- Jess Mendoza as Anthony "Tinyong"
- Ingrid dela Paz
as Patricia Reyes
- Liza Soberano
as Alexa "Alex" Rodriguez
- Zild Benitez
as Joaquin's schoolmate
Guest cast
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Production
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Premiere
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Initially,
Got to Believe
was originally planned to be premiered back-to-back with
Muling Buksan ang Puso
on July 8, 2013, replacing
Apoy sa Dagat
and
Missing You
. But due to the request of Koreanovela fans, the series was later postponed because of
That Winter, the Wind Blows
. After the delayed airing, the series aired on August 26, 2013, replacing
Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala
.
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Casting
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This Kapamilya series is a reunion project of 80's generation actresses
Manilyn Reynes
,
Isabel Granada
and
Carmina Villaroel
alongside teen idols
Benjie Paras
,
Jojo A.
and
Ian Veneracion
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Music
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The theme song, "Got to Believe in Magic", written by Charles Fox & Stephen Geyer, was originally sung by
American
singer
David Pomeranz
as a soundtrack for the 1982 film
Zapped!
. It was later included in his compilation album,
Born for You: His Best and More
that was released on July 19, 1999. The album was recorded in the Philippines and co-produced by Pomeranz with Filipino composer Lorrie Ilustre. The song was a popular hit within the country during the time of the album's release. It was also covered by Filipino band
Side A
and was used as a theme song for the 2002 Filipino romance film
Got 2 Believe
.
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Another song which was a success, especially in the Philippines, was "Ikaw Na Na Na" sung by G2B Boys.
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Due to the song's previous usage in the film, director Cathy Garcia-Molina clarified that the television drama is completely different. The rendition featured within the show is sung by Filipina singer
Juris
.
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Title
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1.
| "Got to Believe in Magic (Acoustic)"
| Juris
| 4:32
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2.
| "My Only Love"
| Marion Aunor
| 3:47
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3.
| "Pagdating Ng Panahon"
| Kathryn Bernardo
| 4:50
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4.
| "Kasama Kang Tumanda"
| Daniel Padilla
| 2:45
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5.
| "Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko"
| Daniel Padilla
| 3:18
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6.
| "Got to Believe in Magic"
| Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo
| 4:15
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7.
| "Ikaw Na Na Na Na (Disco Version)"
| G2B
| 3:00
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8.
| "Ikaw Na Na Na Na (Acoustic Version)"
| G2B
| 6:31
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Additional tracks
(minus one)
Title
| Artist
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1.
| "Got to Believe in Magic (Acoustic Version)
(instrumental)
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| Juris
| 4:32
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2.
| "My Only Love
(instrumental)
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| Marion Aunor
| 3:47
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3.
| "Pagdating Ng Panahon
(instrumental)
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| Kathryn Bernardo
| 4:50
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4.
| "Kasama Kang Tumanda
(instrumental)
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| Daniel Padilla
| 2:45
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5.
| "Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko
(instrumental)
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| Daniel Padilla
| 3:18
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6.
| "Got to Believe in Magic
(instrumental)
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| Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo
| 4:15
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7.
| "Ikaw Na Na Na Na (Disco Version)
(instrumental)
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| G2B
| 3:00
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8.
| "Ikaw Na Na Na Na (Acoustic Version)
(instrumental)
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| G2B
| 6:29
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Reception
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Ratings
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Fanbase and merchandise
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Due to the series' high popularity, it gained a fan base called
G2B Army
. The series also started releasing different
Got to Believe
merchandises like covers for tablets, hoodies, and shirts thru
B.U.M. Equipment
.
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Reruns
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Reruns of the show's episodes air on
Jeepney TV
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On March 18, 2020, ABS-CBN announced that
Got to Believe
will have a rerun starting March 23, 2020, via the network's
Kapamilya Gold
afternoon block, taking the timeslot previously occupied by
Sandugo
which had recently wrapped up, with the said timeslot originally intended for
Ang sa Iyo ay Akin
, as part of ABS-CBN's temporary programming changes due to the
COVID-19
pandemic
.
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This rerun was abruptly cut due to the
temporary closure of ABS-CBN
following the cease and desist order issued by the
National Telecommunications Commission
on account of its franchise expiration.
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All episodes highlights of Got To Believe is currently uploaded on
ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube Channel
, along with
Walang Hanggan
,
100 Days to Heaven
and
May Bukas Pa
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See also
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References
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"
'Got to Believe' treats fans; show ends Friday night - Inquirer Entertainment"
. March 7, 2014.
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"
'Got to Believe' ending dominates Twitter - Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star - philstar.com"
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The Philippine STAR
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"
"Got To Believe" set to treat viewers with the 'best ending ever' on March 7 - LionhearTV"
. Archived from
the original
on March 2, 2014.
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a
b
"Kantar Media: Nationwide TV Ratings - March 7, 2014 (Friday) - LionhearTV"
. Archived from
the original
on March 11, 2014.
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a
b
"NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): March 7, 8, and 9, 2014"
. Archived from the original on March 11, 2014.
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"GOT TO BELIEVE" January 23, 2014 Chichay & Joaquin in Singapore"
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"The Feels We Get From Watching Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo On Got To Believe"
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"Liza Soberano forms triangle with Daniel, Kathryn - ABS-CBN News"
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"Random Republika: Got to Believe Chapter 2: The 6 KathNiel Spots in Singapore"
. Archived from
the original
on March 7, 2014.
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Pagsolingan, Karen A. (August 19, 2013).
"Daniel Padilla defends Judy Ann Santos against loose talk that her soap is delaying the launch of Got To Believe In Magic - PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz"
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Smith, Chuck (August 8, 2013).
"Judy Ann Santos leaving ABS-CBN? - Entertainment, News, The Philippine Star - philstar.com"
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The Philippine STAR
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Gonzales, David.
"Born for You: His Best & More review"
. Allmusic
. Retrieved
October 8,
2013
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"Ikaw Na Na Na G2B Boys"
. Lyriczz
. Retrieved
April 23,
2014
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Donato, Jerry (July 18, 2013).
"Got to believe in the Kathniel magic"
. Philstar.com
. Retrieved
October 8,
2013
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"Kantar Media: Nationwide TV Ratings - August 26, 2013 (Monday) - LionhearTV"
. Archived from
the original
on January 8, 2014.
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"Most Watched TV Pilot and Finale episodes of 2013 - LionhearTV"
. Archived from
the original
on January 20, 2014.
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ABS-CBNnews.com (July 31, 2013).
"
'Got to Believe' starts 'youth army'
"
. ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation
. Retrieved
December 23,
2013
.
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"Got To Believe on Jeepney TV"
.
The Philippine Star
. February 21, 2016
. Retrieved
March 31,
2020
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"
'The Legal Wife' at 'Got To Believe', muling magbabalik"
.
ABS-CBN News
. March 18, 2020
. Retrieved
March 31,
2020
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Rivas, Ralf (May 5, 2020).
"ABS-CBN goes off-air after NTC order"
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Rappler
. Retrieved
June 26,
2020
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