My Love from the Star (Philippine TV series)
2017 Philippine television series
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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 South Korean television series 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. The series concluded on August 11, 2017, with a total of 55 episodes.
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| Directed by | Joyce E. Bernal |
| Creative director | Roy Iglesias |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Jin Myoung Yong |
| Opening theme | "My Destiny" by Maricris Garcia |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 55 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Joy Lumboy-Pili |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 25–40 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | May 29 – August 11, 2017 |
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.[2]
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Jennylyn Mercado[3] as Steffanie Elaine "Steffi" Chavez
- Gil Cuerva as Matteo Domingo[4]
- Supporting cast
- Gabby Eigenmann[5] as Jackson Libredo
- Christian Bautista[5] as Winston Libredo
- Jackie Rice[6] as Lucy Yuzon
- Rhian Ramos as Rachel Andrada[7]
- Glydel Mercado[5] as Elena "Lynelle" Chavez
- Melissa Mendez[6] as Doris Yuzon
- Spanky Manikan[5] and Crispin Pineda as Juan "Jang" Avanado
- Renz Fernandez[5] as Peter Yuzon
- Migo Adecer as Yuan Federico Chavez
- Nar Cabico[5] as Jun
- Analyn Barro as Mina
- Valentin as Ricardo Park
- Moi Bien as Kathy
- Guest cast
- Pauline Mendoza as Marcella Infante / younger Steffi
- Arrel Mendoza as Dominic Antonio
- Lope Juban as Ronaldo Libredo
- Lynn Ynchausti-Cruz as Loreta Libredo
- Ken Alfonso as Lester Hernandez
- Alvin Ronquillo as Pato
- Ashley Mendoza as Jeto
- Martin Buen as Evan
- Princess Guevarra as Jennifer Abuzo
- Lao Rodriguez as Rey
- Renz Verano as Marlon "Minggo" Chavez
- Dianne Medina as Kristine "K" Libredo
- Adrian Pascual as younger Winston
- Lindsay de Vera as younger Lucy
- Simon Ibarra as Arnaldo Infante
- Frances Makil-Ignacio as Leonora Infante
- Rolly Innocencio as Onat
- Maricris Garcia as Shanel Luz-Meneses
- Will Devaughn as Yugo Meneses
- Liezel Lopez as Juana Jimenez
- Ermie Concepcion as Maria Jimenez
- Dante Ponce as Ramon Perez
- Ces Aldaba as Cipriano
- Bryan Benedict as Pontenciano Infante
- Faith da Silva as Natasha Andrada
- Manuel Chua as Nick
- Joemarie Nielsen as younger Jang
- Phytos Ramirez as Fidel Perez
- David Uy as a doctor
- Barbie Forteza as a guest at the awards show
- Ken Chan as a guest at the awards' night
- Jak Roberto as a guest at the awards show
- Ivan Dorschner as a guest at the awards show
Episodes
| No. | Title | AGB Nielsen Ratings NUTAM People | Original air date |
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| 1 | "Pilot[8]" | 11.0%[9] | May 29, 2017 |
| 2 | "Matteo and Steffi[10]" | 10.9%[11] | May 30, 2017 |
| 3 | "Steffi's Essay[12]" | 10.0%[13] | May 31, 2017 |
| 4 | "Hugot ni Steffi (transl. pull of Steffi)" | 11.1%[14] | June 1, 2017 |
| 5 | "Saving Steffi" | 10.3%[15] | June 2, 2017 |
| 6 | "Steffi's Hero" | 8.8%[16] | June 5, 2017 |
| 7 | "Manager Matteo" | 8.8%[17] | June 6, 2017 |
| 8 | "Steffi's Horoscope" | 8.6%[18] | June 7, 2017 |
| 9 | "Closer and Closer" | 8.6%[19] | June 8, 2017 |
| 10 | "Steffi vs. Rachel" | 9.4%[20] | June 9, 2017 |
| 11 | "Matching Shoes" | 9.2%[21] | June 12, 2017 |
| 12 | "Caught on Cam" | 8.4%[22] | June 13, 2017 |
| 13 | "Billboard" | 7.8%[23] | June 14, 2017 |
| 14 | "Matteo's Dad" | 8.3%[24] | June 15, 2017 |
| 15 | "Missing Steffi" | 8.4%[25] | June 16, 2017 |
| 16 | "Plano ni Jackson (transl. plan of Jackson)" | 8.7%[26] | June 19, 2017 |
| 17 | "Affected Much" | 8.9%[27] | June 20, 2017 |
| 18 | "Birthday Gift" | 8.9%[28] | June 21, 2017 |
| 19 | "Matteo Cares" | 9.5%[29] | June 22, 2017 |
| 20 | "Be Happy Steffi" | 9.3%[30] | June 23, 2017 |
| 21 | "Spy Cam Teddy" | 8.7%[31] | June 26, 2017 |
| 22 | "Rachel's USB" | 8.6%[32] | June 27, 2017 |
| 23 | "Hinala ni Lucy (transl. suspicion of Lucy)" | 7.9%[33] | June 28, 2017 |
| 24 | "Steffi in Danger" | 8.9%[34] | June 29, 2017 |
| 25 | "House Guest" | 7.8%[35] | June 30, 2017 |
| 26 | "Destiny" | 8.1%[36] | July 3, 2017 |
| 27 | "Steffi's Dare" | 8.4%[37] | July 4, 2017 |
| 28 | "After the Kiss" | 9.2%[38] | July 5, 2017 |
| 29 | "Matteo vs. Jackson" | 8.2%[39] | July 6, 2017 |
| 30 | "Selos Pa More (transl. more jealousy)" | 8.5%[40] | July 7, 2017 |
| 31 | "Banta ni Winston (transl. threat of Winston)" | 8%[41] | July 10, 2017 |
| 32 | "Stay Safe Steffi" | 7.8%[42] | July 11, 2017 |
| 33 | "Atty. Matteo" | 8.2%[43] | July 12, 2017 |
| 34 | "The Deal" | 8.2%[44] | July 13, 2017 |
| 35 | "Matteo's Power" | 7.7%[45] | July 14, 2017 |
| 36 | "Steffi At Your Service" | 8.6%[46] | July 17, 2017 |
| 37 | "Torn and Confused" | 8.5%[47] | July 18, 2017 |
| 38 | "Dead or Alive" | 8.4%[48] | July 19, 2017 |
| 39 | "Hold On Steffi" | 8.5%[49] | July 20, 2017 |
| 40 | "Matteo's Sacrifice" | 8.4%[50] | July 21, 2017 |
| 41 | "Letting Go" | 8.7%[51] | July 24, 2017 |
| 42 | "Maging Alien Ka Man (transl. even if you become an alien)" | 9.4%[52] | July 25, 2017 |
| 43 | "Matteo's Past" | 9.4%[53] | July 26, 2017 |
| 44 | "The Accident" | 9.7%[54] | July 27, 2017 |
| 45 | "This Must Be Love" | 9.9%[55] | July 28, 2017 |
| 46 | "Dream Come True" | 9.2%[56] | July 31, 2017 |
| 47 | "No More Secrets" | 9.3%[57] | August 1, 2017 |
| 48 | "Magical Kiss" | 9.0%[58] | August 2, 2017 |
| 49 | "Request Granted" | 9.2%[59] | August 3, 2017 |
| 50 | "LowBatt Matteo" | 9.1%[60] | August 4, 2017 |
| 51 | "Painful Revelation" | 8.9%[61] | August 7, 2017 |
| 52 | "Second Chance" | 9.4%[62] | August 8, 2017 |
| 53 | "True Identity" | 8.8%[63] | August 9, 2017 |
| 54 | "The Promise" | 8.0%[64] | August 10, 2017 |
| 55 | "Starry Ending" | 8.8%[65] | August 11, 2017 |
Development
My Love from the Star is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by Seoul Broadcasting System. Written by Park Ji-eun and directed by Jang Tae-yoo, the series starred Kim Soo-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun. The television series was broadcast in the Philippines through GMA Network.[66]
On March 24, 2016, GMA Network announced that they have acquired the rights to remake the South Korean television series.[67] On April 19, 2016, Joyce E. Bernal said she would direct the television series.[68] Principal photography commenced on December 12, 2016.[69]
Casting
On April 19, 2016, Alden Richards would play the role of Matteo, originally played by actor Kim Soo-hyun.[68] On July 4, 2016, Jennylyn Mercado was hired to play the role of Steffi, originally played by Jun Ji-hyun.[70] Richards was later announced not to appear in the series.[71] On December 9, 2016, after conducting multiple auditions for the role of Matteo, Gil Cuerva was hired.[3] The role of Doris was first offered to Alice Dixson which she turned down for personal reasons. On July 6, 2017, Spanky Manikan was replaced by Crispin Pineda for health reasons.[72]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | Gil Cuerva | Nominated | [73] |