Meant to Be (TV series)

Meant to Be is a 2017 Philippine television drama comedy romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by LA Madridejos, it stars Ken Chan, Jak Roberto, Addy Raj, Ivan Dorschner and Barbie Forteza. It premiered on January 9, 2017 on the network's Telebabad line-up replacing Someone to Watch Over Me. The series concluded on June 23, 2017 with a total of 118 episodes. It was replaced by I Heart Davao in its timeslot.

Not to be confused with Meant to Beh.

Meant to Be
Title card
Genre
Created byRenei Dimla
Written by
  • Renei Dimla
  • Liberty Trinidad
  • Wiro Michael Ladera
Directed byLA Madridejos
Creative director(s)Roy Iglesias
Starring
Theme music composerArlene Calvo
Opening theme"Kahit Sino Ka Man" by Barbie Forteza, Ken Chan, Jak Roberto, Ivan Dorschner and Addy Raj
Country of originPhilippines
Original language(s)Tagalog
No. of episodes118 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)Leilani Feliciano-Sandoval
Production location(s)
Editor(s)
  • Robert Pancho
  • Donard Robles
  • Julius Castillo
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time24-43 minutes
Production company(s)GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseJanuary 9 (2017-01-09) –
June 23, 2017 (2017-06-23)
External links
Website

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Premise

Billie has issues in life. Her parents are not in good terms and her brother Bats is jobless. While her friendship with her best friend will be put to the test when she meets four guys of different nationalities who will compete against each other for her.[2]

Cast and characters
Addy Raj, Jak Roberto, Barbie Forteza, Ken Chan and Ivan Dorschner at the series' press conference on November 20, 2016.
Ken Chan portrays Yuan Cruz Lee.
Jak Roberto portrays Andoy dela Cruz.
Addy Raj portrays Jai Patel.
Ivan Dorschner portrays Ethan Spencer Hughes.
Barbie Forteza portrays Billie Bendiola.
Tina Paner portrays Suzy Altamirano.
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
  • Nikki Co as Joshua Lee
  • David Uy as Jason Lee
  • Bernadette Allyson-Estrada as Lorena Cruz-Lee
  • Kevin Santos as Bong
  • Tess Bomb as Betchay
  • Divine Tetay as Diva
  • Vince Gamad as Dan
  • Coleen Perez as Grace
  • Dea Formilleza as Molly
  • Philip Lazaro as Millicent
  • Janno Gibbs as Adonis Adlawan
  • Ronaldo Valdez as Enrico "Ric" Villaroman
  • Dave Bornea as Andrew Zapata
  • Matthias Rhoads as Gordon Smith
  • Vince Vandorpe as Calvin "Avi" Del Valle Jacobs
  • Carl Cervantes as Alexander "Yexel" Smith
  • Arra San Agustin as Mia Smith
  • Isabella de Leon as Yumi Mercado
  • Ayra Mariano as Nikki
  • Klea Pineda as Flo
Guest cast

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement, the pilot episode of Meant to Be earned a 16.8% rating.[4] While from AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement people in television homes, the final episode scored a 10.3% rating.[5]

Accolades
Accolades received by Meant to Be
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Male TV Personality Addy Raj Nominated [6]
Best Primetime Drama Series Meant to Be Nominated

References
  1. "Meant to Be (Full Episodes) - YouTube". Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  2. "About Meant to Be". Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  3. http://www.lionheartv.net/2016/11/barbie-forteza-plus-4-new-leading-men-gma-networks-meant/
  4. "January 09 (Mon) TV Ratings / AGB Nielsen / NUTAM". Archived from the original on December 26, 2017. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  5. "June 23 (Fri) TV Ratings / AGB Nielsen / NUTAM". Archived from the original on September 12, 2017. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  6. Soriano, Gia Allana. "IN PHOTOS: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
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