Luv Is
2023 Philippine television drama series
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Luv Is is a 2023 Philippine television drama romance anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on January 16, 2023 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on July 28, 2023 with a total of 75 episodes.
GenreRomantic drama
Directed by
- Barry Gonzales (Caught in His Arms)
- Mark Sicat dela Cruz (Love at First Read)[1]
Country of originPhilippines
| Luv Is | |
|---|---|
Title card | |
| Genre | Romantic drama |
| Directed by |
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| Opening theme | "Luv Is" by VXON & Zephanie[2] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 75 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Michelle R. Borja |
| Cinematography | Cesca Lee |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 23–35 minutes |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | January 16 – July 28, 2023 |
Cast and characters
Caught in His Arms
- Lead cast
- Sofia Pablo as Florencia "Florence Guinto" Dela Cruz / Celestina Almero[4]
- Allen Ansay as Nero "Sebastian Arante" Ferell[5]
- Supporting cast
- Michael Sager as Sean "Owen Yujuico" Ferell[6]
- Raheel Bhyria as Aldus "Raphael Soesanto" Ferell[7]
- Sean Lucas as Troy "Alvis Uytengsu" Ferell[7]
- Vince Maristela as Tristan "Matteo Azcona" Ferell[7]
- Caitlyn Stave as Antonia "Scarlett Valmorida" Fuentes[7]
- Cheska Fausto as Camille Cortez-Villarico[7]
- Kirsten Gonzales as Linnalyn Isabelle "Lina" Tibayen-Hidalgo[7]
- Tanya Ramos as Aira Samson-Rivera[7]
- Ariel Ureta as Garpidio "Garp" Ferell
- Audie Gemora as Rogelio Almero
- Debraliz Valasote as Serafica
- Gio Alvarez as Federico Dela Cruz
- Boom Labrusca as Dencio
- Denise Joaquin as Lydia Dela Cruz
- Rain Matienzo as Ashley Abadiano
- Bobby Andrews as Lorenzo Almero
- Ingrid dela Paz as Alyanna Almero
- Patani Daño as Patutina
- JR Reyes as Iking
- James Marco as James
- Leo Enerio as Baste
- Maritess Joaquin as Amanda
- Dion Ignacio as Samuel Almero
Love at First Read
- Lead cast
- Mavy Legaspi as Kuen Lacrosse "Kudos" Pereseo[8]
- Kyline Alcantara[9] as Angelika Bianca "AB" C. De Makapili
- Supporting cast
- Jestoni Alarcon as Hector Pereseo
- Maricar de Mesa as Mayumi "Yumi" Calan-De Makapili
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Gertrude "Truly" Seriozo-Pereseo
- Therese Malvar as Abigail "Gail" Garcia
- Larkin Castor as Shield Rahim-Pereseo
- Bruce Roeland as Risky "Risk" Lennan-Pereseo
- Marco Masa as Dale C. De Makapili
- Josh Ford as Razille Traijin "Train" Zapusumo
- Pam Prinster as Hazel "Vixen" Mayumi / Abigail "Abby" Seriozo
- Mariel Pamintuan as Sandy Bascon
- Kiel Gueco as Psalm Meshach-Pereseo
- Gabby Gueco as Philemon Shadrach-Pereseo
Episodes
Caught in His Arms
| No. | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|
| 1[10] | "Premiere" | January 16, 2023 |
| 2[11] | "Cutesy si Cook" (transl. Cook is cutesy) | January 17, 2023 |
| 3[12] | "Nero's Pasabog" (transl. Nero's explosion) | January 18, 2023 |
| 4[13] | "Palakang Kokak" (transl. noisy croak) | January 19, 2023 |
| 5[14] | "The Kalapati King (transl. the pegion king)" | January 20, 2023 |
| 6[15] | "Jennilyn Mercado" | January 23, 2023 |
| 7[16] | "Chopsuey sa Puso" (transl. chopsuey at heart) | January 24, 2023 |
| 8[17] | "Crispy Kalapati (transl. crispy pigeon)" | January 25, 2023 |
| 9[18] | "PPP" | January 26, 2023 |
| 10[19] | "Almero Reveal" | January 27, 2023 |
| 11[20] | "1st Day of School" | January 30, 2023 |
| 12[21] | "Iced Tea" | January 31, 2023 |
| 13[22] | "Zero Carbon" | February 1, 2023 |
| 14[23] | "Langit at Lupa" (transl. heaven and land) | February 2, 2023 |
| 15[24] | "Follow Ur Heart" | February 3, 2023 |
| 16[25] | "My Girlfriend" | February 6, 2023 |
| 17[26] | "Honesty" | February 7, 2023 |
| 18[27] | "Isaw at Betamax" (transl. Isaw and Betamax) | February 8, 2023 |
| 19[28] | "Stargazing" | February 9, 2023 |
| 20[29] | "Second Chances" | February 10, 2023 |
| 21[30] | "Joyful Chicken" | February 13, 2023 |
| 22[31] | "Ouch" | February 14, 2023 |
| 23[32] | "Nero's Sacrifice" | February 15, 2023 |
| 24[33] | "Friends" | February 16, 2023 |
| 25[34] | "Party Party" | February 17, 2023 |
| 26[35] | "Winning Bid" | February 20, 2023 |
| 27[36] | "Home" | February 21, 2023 |
| 28[37] | "WWFD" | February 22, 2023 |
| 29[38] | "True Love's Kiss" | February 23, 2023 |
| 30[39] | "My Jowa" (transl. my boyfriend) | February 24, 2023 |
| 31[40] | "The Truth" | February 27, 2023 |
| 32[41] | "Complicated" | February 28, 2023 |
| 33[42] | "Pakiusap" (transl. favor) | March 1, 2023 |
| 34[43] | "Falling Star" | March 2, 2023 |
| 35[44] | "Nanay at Tatay" (transl. mother and father) | March 3, 2023 |
| 36[45] | "Groufie" | March 6, 2023 |
| 37[46] | "Hard" | March 7, 2023 |
| 38[47] | "Bulalohan" (transl. bulalo place) | March 8, 2023 |
| 39[48] | "Lihim ni Tito" (transl. secret of uncle) | March 9, 2023 |
| 40[49] | "Back in His Arms" | March 10, 2023 |
Love at First Read
| No. | Title | Original release date |
|---|---|---|
| 1[50] | "World Premiere" | June 12, 2023 |
| 2[51] | "The Diary" | June 13, 2023 |
| 3[52] | "Aso't Pusa" (transl. dog and cat) | June 14, 2023 |
| 4[53] | "Blame Game" | June 15, 2023 |
| 5[54] | "Nanny Duties" | June 16, 2023 |
| 6[55] | "FOMO" | June 19, 2023 |
| 7[56] | "Family Struggles" | June 20, 2023 |
| 8[57] | "Preysyur" (transl. pressure) | June 21, 2023 |
| 9[58] | "Awit!" (transl. sing!) | June 22, 2023 |
| 10[59] | "Fave Spot" | June 23, 2023 |
| 11[60] | "TOTGA" | June 26, 2023 |
| 12[61] | "Bake for Bae" | June 27, 2023 |
| 13[62] | "I Love You, Diary!" | June 28, 2023 |
| 14[63] | "Search for Abby" | June 29, 2023 |
| 15[64] | "Hopia" | June 30, 2023 |
| 16[65] | "Taguan ng Feelings" (transl. hiding of feelings) | July 3, 2023 |
| 17[66] | "Epal King" | July 4, 2023 |
| 18[67] | "First Date" | July 5, 2023 |
| 19[68] | "Lost in Love" | July 6, 2023 |
| 20[69] | "Trapped" | July 7, 2023 |
| 21[70] | "Di Makatulog sa Gabi" (transl. cannot sleep at night) | July 10, 2023 |
| 22[71] | "Hazel is Abby" | July 11, 2023 |
| 23[72] | "Sino Ka Ba Talaga, Kudos?" (transl. who really are you, Kudos?) | July 12, 2023 |
| 24[73] | "Aminan ng Feelings" (transl. confessing of feelings) | July 13, 2023 |
| 25[74] | "Disco Love" | July 14, 2023 |
| 26[75] | "Train is Back" | July 17, 2023 |
| 27[76] | "Ultimatum" | July 18, 2023 |
| 28[77] | "The Wedding Booth" | July 19, 2023 |
| 29[78] | "The Proposal" | July 20, 2023 |
| 30[79] | "Outed" | July 21, 2023 |
| 31 | "This Is It" | July 24, 2023 |
| 32 | "Maghihintay Ako" (transl. I will wait) | July 25, 2023 |
| 33 | "The Lost Filler" | July 26, 2023 |
| 34 | "Desperado" (transl. desperate) | July 27, 2023 |
| 35 | "New Chapter" | July 28, 2023 |
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Luv Is earned an 8.8% rating.[80]