And I Love You So (TV series)
And I Love You So is a 2015 Philippine melodrama television series starring Miles Ocampo,[1] Julia Barretto,[2] Dimples Romana and Angel Aquino. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from December 7, 2015 to March 11, 2016, replacing Walang Iwanan.[3][4]
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Created by | Keiko Aquino |
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Opening theme | "And I Love You So" by Angeline Quinto |
Composer | Don McLean |
Country of origin | Philippines |
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No. of episodes | 70 (list of episodes) |
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Executive producer | Marissa V. Kalaw |
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Editor | Roman Rodriguez |
Running time | 30–43 minutes |
Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment Television |
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Original network | ABS-CBN |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
Original release | December 7, 2015 – March 11, 2016 |
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Plot
And I Love You So revolves around the lives of Joanna (Miles Ocampo) and Trixie (Julia Barretto), who will find themselves pitted against each other in everything they want. They become bitter rivals in school and even in love when they fall for the same guy – the internet sensation Justin (Iñigo Pascual).
Their rivalry intensifies and becomes more complicated when they are forced to live under one roof as stepsisters. Their lives change when their parents – Joanna's mother Michelle (Dimples Romana), and Trixie's father Alfonso (Tonton Gutierrez) – unexpectedly meet again. After years of being separated from each other, Alfonso takes his chance to ask Michelle, his true love, to marry him amidst the disapproval of Trixie.
But as they start to live their lives anew as one family, Katrina (Angel Aquino), Trixie's mother and Alfonso's first wife, returns after having abandoned both of them years ago without explanation. Now that she's back, Katrina is determined to win back everything Michelle took away from her: her husband, her daughter, and her wealth.[6]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Miles Ocampo as Joanna Ramirez-Valdez - She is Trixie's known half-sister, but later revealed that they were not real half sisters, she's Michelle and Alfonso's daughter. She is also an antihero and the main female protagonist.
- Julia Barretto as Patricia "Trixie" Cervantes-Valdez - She is Joanna's half-sister. She is the main female villain of the series. Joanna's known half-sister, and Katrina and Alfonso's daughter. Now, she is more cunning, deceitful, ruthless and manipulative. Later revealed that Dexter is her biological father.
- Dimples Romana as Michelle Ramirez-Valdez - Alfonso's real love interest and later became the second wife. She is Joanna's mother and Katrina's ex-bestfriend. She is the main female anti-hero who seeks vengeance of Alfonso's death.
- Angel Aquino as Katrina Cervantes-Valdez - The legal wife of Alfonso and Trixie's mother. She is the ex-best friend of Michelle. She later died with Dexter in a cliff. She is the main female antagonist later protagonist in the end.
- Tonton Gutierrez as Alfonso Valdez - The husband of Michelle and Katrina and the father of Trixie and Joanna. He was later killed by Dexter.
Supporting cast
- Iñigo Pascual as Justin Jimenez Santiago - Trixie's love interest who later has feelings for Joanna.
- Kenzo Gutierrez as Carlo Miranda - Trixie's bestfriend.
- Benjie Paras as Joey Ramirez - Michelle's brother and Joanna's uncle.
- Dante Rivero as Señor Andres Jimenez - Dexter and Maureen's father.
- Francis Magundayao as Otep Reyes - one of Joanna's friends.
- Jay Manalo as Dominador "Dexter" Eustaquio Jimenez - Trixie's biological father. later revealed that he's just an adopted son of Señor Andres.
- Nikki Valdez as Maureen Jimenez-Santiago - Dexter's sister.
- Luke Jickain as Jonvic Santiago - Maureen's husband and Justin's father.
- Neil Coleta as Butch - the coach of volleyball in St. Benedictine College.
- Jong Cuenco as Donnie Miranda - Carlo's father.
- Chienna Filomeno as Chloe Escudero - one of Trixie's mean friends.
- Anna Vicente as Lauren - one of Trixie's mean friends.
- Dang Cruz as Yaya Marita - the maid in the Valdez family.
- Cai Cortez as Jinky - one of Michelle's friends.
- Miel Abong as Mabel - one of Joanna's close friends.
- Kert Montante as Vic - one of Joanna's close friends.
Special participation
- Sofia Beatrice Pablo as young Patricia 'Trixie' Valdez
- Myel de Leon as young Joanna Ramirez Valdez
- Peewee O'Hara as Doña Amparo
- Alyssa Valdez as Herself
Production
Casting
Raymond Bagatsing and Bing Loyzaga were originally cast for the roles of Alfonso and Maureen,[7] but were later replaced by Tonton Gutierrez and Nikki Valdez.
Scheduling
Initially meant to be part of Primetime Bida evening block, And I Love You So was originally planned to replace Pasión de Amor in early 2016. However, in a last minute change, the timeslot ended up downgraded as part of Kapamilya Gold afternoon block, after the network decided to immediately end Walang Iwanan in December 4, 2015 due to low ratings and lack of support.[8] The schedule time is after Tubig at Langis.
Soundtrack
The titular theme song And I Love You So performed by Angeline Quinto is part of the volume one of Dreamscape Televisions of Love album.
Episodes
Reception
Ratings
Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average |
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13.3% December 7, 2015[9] |
14.9% March 11, 2016[10] |
14.9% March 11, 2016[10] |
14.1% |
References
- "Miles denies onscreen competition with Julia Barretto". ABS-CBN News. December 2, 2015. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- Buan-Deveza, Reyma (March 17, 2015). "1 year after 'Mirabella,' Julia returns with new teleserye". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- AND I LOVE YOU SO Teaser: Soon on ABS-CBN!. YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. November 26, 2015. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- AND I LOVE YOU SO Full Trailer: This December 7 on ABS-CBN!. YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. November 28, 2015. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- And I Love You So Full Episodes. YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
- "ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom – JULIA BARRETTO AND MILES OCAMPO BATTLE FOR LOVE AND FAMILY IN "AND I LOVE YOU SO"".
- "#UpToDate: #AndILoveYouSo Media Announcement #DreamscapeMagicalSummer". dreamscapeph. Instagram. March 17, 2015. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- Bonoan, Reggee (November 30, 2015). "Teleserye ng mga pambatong child star ng dos tatapusin na". Bandera. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- "ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom – National TV Ratings (3-10 December 2015)". ABS-CBN.
- "ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom – National TV Ratings (March 10-13, 2016)". ABS-CBN.