One True Love is a 2012 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Andoy Ranay, it stars Alden Richards and Louise delos Reyes. It premiered on June 11, 2012, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing My Beloved. The series concluded on October 5, 2012, with a total of 85 episodes. It was replaced by Coffee Prince in its timeslot.
| One True Love | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | Romantic drama |
| Created by | Suzette Doctolero |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Andoy Ranay |
| Creative director | Jun Lana |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Ogie Alcasid |
| Opening theme | "Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka" by La Diva |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 85 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Nieva M. Sabit |
| Production locations | |
| Cinematography | Juan Lorenzo Orendain III |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 19–32 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | June 11 – October 5, 2012 |
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Louise delos Reyes as Elize Samonte
- Alden Richards as Tisoy Bulaong
- Supporting cast
- Jean Garcia as Ellen Balute-Sandoval[2]
- Raymond Bagatsing as Carlos Samonte[3]
- Agot Isidro as Leila Samonte[4]
- Bembol Roco as Henry Sandoval
- Caridad Sanchez as Matilda Bulaong
- Carlene Aguilar as Candice Buenafe
- Benjie Paras as Douglas
- Tiya Pusit as Brittany
- Frencheska Farr as Violy Balute
- Wynwyn Marquez as Marla
- Lucho Ayala as Troy Sandoval[5]
- Guest cast
- Odette Khan as Sioneng Balute
- Ana Capri as Dyna
- Edelweiss Tuzons as younger Elize
- Nathaniel Britt as younger Tisoy
- Rita Iringan as Mavic
- Ana Abad Santos as Vivi
- Paolo O'Hara as Teban
- Mayton Eugenio as Iza
- Jhoana Marie Tan as Aireen
- Ping Medina as Jun Manabat
- Nomer Limatog Jr. as Zeus Pajarillo
- Annicka Dolonius as Carla Cabrera
- Robin Da Roza as Johnny
Production
editOn May 18, 2012, the series was formally announced through a promo from GMA Network, with the title "Pushing Drama Beyond Limits", featuring the three new primetime shows of the network for the second quarter of the year 2012, which were One True Love, Luna Blanca and Makapiling Kang Muli. The full trailer of the series was launched on June 8, 2012.[6]
Early production of the series started on May 29, 2012, with Suzette Doctolero working as the creator, and lead writer, executive producer Nieva Sabit, creative director Jun Lana, director Andoy Ranay and Lilybeth G. Rasonable headed as the overall in-charge of the production. The series films in part in Lipa, Batangas and Manila. It is set in a fictional docks and port terminal, where the shipping company of Carlos Samonte. On July 24, 2012, Alden Richards announced that the series was extended to seven weeks.[7] It was originally slated to air for eight weeks.[8]
Casting
editLate April 2012, GMA Network announced that they will give Alden Richards and Louise delos Reyes[9] their own drama series, as the network pushes the love team into full stardom. The Alden-Louise tandem started gaining popularity and huge fan base after their first ever project together, the drama-fantasy series, Alakdana, which was a hit. It followed by several hit series, such as, the popular teeny-bop series Tween Hearts and its movie version Tween Academy: Class of 2012, and the recently concluded primetime series My Beloved, a Dingdong Dantes-Marian Rivera starrer, which they played supporting characters. In one of his interviews, Richards said that he is overwhelmed with the network's support for the love team.
In one of her interviews, the actress stated that her decision to switched network rooted on her cravings to work in a different environment, work with some old folks again, and try something new and more challenging roles.[10]
The production people also cast versatile actors, Jean Garcia and Raymond Bagatsing, both of them had recently completed Alice Bungisngis and Her Wonder Walis and The Good Daughter. Prior to this series, Garcia and Bagatsing paired in the so-called "dancerye" Time of My Life in 2011. In an interview, Garcia said that she is grateful in doing both damsel-in-distress and anti-hero roles for she is able to show her versatility as an actress.[11]
Themes
editOne True Love consists of various themes, such as love, family, friendships, rivalries, betrayal, and vengeance and explores the reasons behind them. The creator and head writer, Suzette Doctolero[12] explained that the series is a fresh and absorbing drama, more on about enduring power of love between two people from two different walks of life.[13]
Ratings
editAccording to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of One True Love earned a 24.6% rating.[14] The final episode scored a 28.2% rating.[15] The series had its highest rating on October 4, 2012, with a 28.9% rating.[16]
Accolades
edit| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 10th ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Original Drama Series | One True Love | Nominated | [17] |
| Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series | Alden Richards | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Supporting Actor | Raymond Bagatsing | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Supporting Actress | Ana Capri Jean Garcia |
Nominated |
References
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- ^ "Raymond Bagatsing "pays it forward" to the young stars". PEP.
- ^ "Agot Isidro surprised how fast she became at home with Kapuso network". PEP.
- ^ "The Brillante Mendoza film Lola (Starring Anita Linda) will be screened from April 22–24 at the 9th". PEP.
- ^ "Drama Beyond Limits: GMA Network's Telebabad Q2 Launches". GMA Network.
- ^ "Alden Richards sustains minor injury while taping One True Love". PEP. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ^ "Alden Richards reveals big crush on Anne Curtis: "So much!"". PEP. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ^ "JC de Vera gears up for a busy year with TV5". PEP.
- ^ "Rhian, KC to spend time together in the US? | Showbiz". Journal. Archived from the original on June 6, 2012.
- ^ "Is Yilmaz Bektas really courting Ruffa Gutierrez again?". PEP.
- ^ "Stars of Faithfully only had a blanket for a cover | Showbiz". Journal. Archived from the original on June 18, 2012.
- ^ "Ginetlag ang TF ng alaga dahil sa addiction sa casino! - Remate". Remate. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (June 13, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (June 8–12): Pacquiao-Bradley boxing match scores a knockout". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 9, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Oct. 5-8): One True Love ends on top; Ina Kapatid Anak and Coffee Prince debut strongly". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 5, 2012). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Oct. 2-4): Eat Bulaga! and One True Love maintain lead". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (February 1, 2013). "2013 Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved August 24, 2020.