My Love from the Star (2017 TV series)

My Love from the Star
Title card
Genre
Created by Park Ji-eun
Based on My Love from the Star (2013)
Written by
  • Des Garbes-Severino
  • Onay Sales
  • Kutz Enriquez
Directed by Joyce E. Bernal
Creative director(s) Roy Iglesias
Starring
Theme music composer Jin Myoung Yong
Opening theme "My Destiny" by Maricris Garcia
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Tagalog
No. of episodes 55 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Joy Lumboy-Pili
Production location(s) Metro Manila, Philippines
Editor(s)
  • Robert Ryan Reyes
  • Benedict Lavastida
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 25-40 minutes
Production company(s) GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original network GMA Network
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Original release May 29 (2017-05-29) – August 11, 2017 (2017-08-11)
External links
Website

My Love from the Star is a 2017 Philippine television drama comedy romantic fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2013 Korean drama of the same title. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Jennylyn Mercado and Gil Cuerva. It premiered on May 29, 2017 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Destined to be Yours and worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV.[1] The series concluded on August 11, 2017 with a total of 55 episodes. It was replaced by Mulawin vs. Ravena in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on HOOQ and YouTube.[2][3]

Premise

400 years ago, Matteo’s spaceship crash landed on Earth. Since then, he lives on Earth while eagerly waiting for beings from his planet to take him back home. Three months before his expected departure from Earth, he encounters Steffi. At first, they don’t get along, but will eventually have feelings for one another and fall in love.[4]

Cast and characters

Christian Bautista portrays Winston Libredo.
Jackie Rice portrays Lucy Yuzon.
Ken Alfonso portrays Lester Hernandez.

Lead cast

A famous Filipino actress who is very blunt and believes that she is every man's dream, until she meets her stoic condominium neighbor, Matteo Domingo. She has rivalry with the latter and would develop feelings for him.
A stoic and aloof being, he once loved a girl named Marcella who lived during the Spanish period for liking him no matter his contrast is. After Marcella died from saving him, he waits to return home. Living a solitary life for years, he meets Steffi Chavez, a girl who looked like Marcella and whom he saved once saved before. He has been Steffi's savior since then.

Supporting cast

Winston's older brother and the potential inheritor of the S&C Corporation. He is willing to do anything to assuage Steffi for a secret the actress knows about him.
Steffi's childhood friend who has an unreciprocated love for her. He has become an avid suitor of Steffi since high school and believes that one day, she will learn to love him.
Steffi's childhood best friend. Despite her sweet demeanor and melodious leverage, she is insecure of Steffi and has a hopeless love for Winston.
Steffi's rival in the showbiz industry.
Steffi and Yuan's mother who pretends that their family is kilter just to conceit the wealth she's gaining from her daughter.
Lucy and Peter's mother who wants the best for them. She pushes Lucy to dethrone Steffi's high status in the entertainment industry.
Matteo's lawyer and friend.
Lucy's older brother. A juvenile and zealous prosecutor investigating Rachel Andrada's death. He discovers Matteo's secret as he investigates deeper into the case.
Steffi's rebel and stubborn younger brother, who at first despises his older sister's relationship with Matteo, but grows to like him because of their shared desire in astronomy.
Steffi's road manager and personal assistant. He is usually under stress because of his boss' impossible commands but remains loyal to the actress.
Steffi's stylist and personal assistant who is usually stressed because of her boss' impossible demands but remains loyal to the actress.
  • Valentin as Detective Ricardo Park
A secret agent who works together with Peter on Rachel Andrada's lawsuit.
  • Moi Bien as Kathy
A comic book store owner and Steffi's high school friend. She had a crush on Matteo the day she just met him whom but realizes that it is impossible for them to get together.

Guest cast

The girl Matteo cared for 300 years ago back in the Spanish period. She would die because of her saving Matteo when her fiancé tried to kill him because of jealousy. Marcella reincarnated as the top Filipino Star Steffi in the modern age.
  • Arrel Mendoza as Dominic Antonio
The CEO of the talent agency of which Steffi is under, who often argues with Lynelle when the latter wishes for something he can't give right away. He also bullies Winston in his OJT but is shocked when he learns Winston's a Libredo. Dominic and Lynelle are accomplices in faking an identity of being a Libredo.
  • Lope Juban as Ronaldo Libredo
Winston and Jackson's father who is the chairman of the S&C Corporation.
  • Lynn Ynchausti-Cruz as Loreta Libredo
Winston and Jackson's mother who often protects the unruly Winston from her strict husband.
Jackson's comrade and accomplice who administers him to fulfill all his evil plans.
  • Alvin Ronquillo as Pato
Kathy's coffee customer and unemployed neighbor
  • Ashley Mendoza as Jeto
Kathy's coffee customer and unemployed neighbor
  • Martin Buen as Evan
Steffi's make-up artist
The computer café keeper who is a fan of Steffi and is the love interest of Yuan.
  • Lao Rodriguez as Rey
Lucy's manager and Doris' conspirator who pushes her to be the next superstar.
  • Renz Verano as Marlon "Minggo" Chavez
Steffi's father whom her mother just marry because of his wealth and fame. For years of living their lives with dignity, his singing career was antiquated which leads to Lynelle's dismay and subsequent annulment of their marriage. He was outcast by her former wife and let Yuan go alone, since Steffi is already an actress and her breadwinner that time. He often visits his children longing for his family's presence.
Jackson's wife whom he imprisoned and killed for a secret she knows about him.

Production

On March 24, 2016, GMA Network announced that they have acquired the rights to remake the South Korean television series My Love from the Star.[10] On April 19, 2016, Joyce E. Bernal said she would direct the television series, and Alden Richards would play the role of Matteo, originally played by actor Kim Soo-hyun.[11] On July 4, 2016, Jennylyn Mercado was hired to play the role of Steffi, originally played by Jun Ji-hyun.[12] While Richards was later announced not to appear in the series.[13] On December 9, 2016, after conducting multiple auditions for the role of Matteo, Gil Cuerva was hired.[5] The role of Doris was first offered to Alice Dixson which she turned down due to personal reasons. On July 6, 2017, Spanky Manikan was replaced by Crispin Pineda due to health reasons.[14]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement people in television homes, the pilot episode of My Love from the Star earned an 11% rating.[15] While the final episode scored an 8.8% rating.[16] The series had its highest rating on June 1, 2016 with an 11.1% rating.[17]

Accolades

Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Male TV Personality Gil Cuerva Nominated [18]

References

  1. ↑ "My Love From The Star". Gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  2. ↑ "My Love From The Star - A million stories for a billion people - HOOQ". Hooq.tv. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  3. ↑ "My Love From The Star - Home - Full Episodes". Gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  4. ↑ "My Love from the Star". Gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  5. 1 2 Tuazon, Nikko. "Jennylyn paired with Gil Cuerva in My Love From The Star". Pep.ph. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  6. ↑ "IN PHOTOS: Meet Gil Cuerva, ang Pinoy Matteo Do sa remake ng 'My Love From The Star'". Gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "'My Love from the Star' cast announced". Manila Standard. December 14, 2016.
  8. 1 2 Jocelyn Dimaculangan (December 14, 2016). "Who will join Jennylyn Mercado and Gil Cuerva in My Love From The Star remake?". Pep.ph.
  9. ↑ "GMA Network". M.facebook.com. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  10. ↑ Tuazon, Nikko. "My Love From The Star rights acquired by GMA". Pep.ph. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  11. ↑ Mendoza, Ruel J. "Joyce Bernal confirms Alden to star in My Love From The Star". Pep.ph. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  12. ↑ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn. "Jennylyn Mercado confirmed to topbill My Love From The Star". Pep.ph. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  13. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick. "GMA executive explains delay in AlDub serye". Pep.ph. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  14. ↑ "GMA News Online". Gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
  15. ↑ "May 29 (Mon) TV Ratings / AGB Nielsen / NUTAM People in TV Homes (Evening)". Pep.ph. Retrieved May 29, 2017.
  16. ↑ "August 11 (Fri) TV Ratings / AGB Nielsen / NUTAM People in TV Homes". Pep.ph. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  17. ↑ "June 1 (Thu) TV Ratings / AGB Nielsen / NUTAM People in TV Homes (Evening)". Pep.ph. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  18. ↑ Soriano, Gia Allana. "IN PHOTOS: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". Gmanetwork.com. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
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