Let the Love Begin (TV series)

Let the Love Begin is a 2015 Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2005 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia. It premiered on May 4, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Once Upon a Kiss and worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on August 7, 2015 with a total of 70 episodes. It was replaced by Beautiful Strangers in its timeslot.

For the film, see Let the Love Begin (film).
Let the Love Begin
Title card
Genre
Based onLet the Love Begin (2005)
Developed byAgnes Gagelonia-Uligan
Written by
  • Maribel Ilag
  • Rhoda Sulit-Marino
  • Jessie Villabrille
  • Patrick Louie Ilagan
Directed byGina Alajar
Creative director(s)Roy Iglesias
Starring
Theme music composerPearlsha Abubakar
Opening theme"Let the Love Begin" by Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia / Julie Anne San Jose and Ralf King
Composer(s)Gino Padilla
Country of originPhilippines
Original language(s)Tagalog
No. of episodes70
Production
Executive producer(s)Leilani Feliciano-Sandoval
Production location(s)Quezon City, Philippines
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time20-30 minutes
Production company(s)GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseMay 4 (2015-05-04) –
August 7, 2015 (2015-08-07)
External links
Website

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Premise

Erick and Pia were childhood friends and got separated due to their parents' arguments. They will meet again as teenagers, with Erick eventually falling in love with Pia. When Pia's stepmother, Celeste, and Luchie torture Pia and her family, it leads to the both of them deciding to end their relationship.[2]

Cast and characters
Ruru Madrid portrays Erick Pontenciano.
Gabbi Garcia portrays Pia Sta. Maria.
Ai-Ai delas Alas portrays DJ Pabebeyoncé.
Gladys Reyes portrays Katrina Fernandez.
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
  • Rich Asuncion as Melissia Magtanggol-Pontenciano
  • Rita Avila as Sofia "Sofie" Villasanta-Sta. Maria
  • Polo Ravales as Francisco "Kiko" Estuar-Dela Vega
  • Rubi Ruiz as Meling
  • Anna Marin as Rosa
  • Joyce Burton-Titular as Victoria Estuar
  • Giselle Sanchez as Helen
  • Josh Clement as young Erick
  • Makee Dulalia as young Pia
  • Andre Paras as Bradley "Brad" Castillo (a character from The Half Sisters)
  • Buboy Villar as Marlon (a character from The Half Sisters)

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Let the Love Begin earned a 19.7% rating.[4] While the final episode scored a 22.1% rating which is the series' highest rating.[5]

Accolades
Accolades received by Let the Love Begin
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2015 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Male TV Personality Sancho Vito Nominated [6]
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References
  1. "Let the Love Begin (Full Episodes with English subtitles) - YouTube". Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  2. "Let the Love Begin". Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  3. "Gabbi Garcia, gaganap sa dating role ni Angel Locsin sa TV remake ng Let The Love Begin".
  4. Ching, Mark Angelo (May 7, 2015). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (May 4-6, 2015): Forevermore defeats Let the Love Begin featuring Gabbi-Ruru & Ai-Ai delas Alas". Retrieved January 24, 2018.
  5. Ching, Mark Angelo (August 12, 2015). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Ratings (August 3-8, 2015): Eat Bulaga gets three times the ratings of rival; It's Showtime scores single-digit during weekdays". Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  6. "FULL LIST: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
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