Bridges of Love | |
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Created by | ABS-CBN Studios Henry King Quitain |
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Creative director | Johnny Santos |
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Opening theme | "Pusong Ligaw" by Michael Pangilinan |
Composer | Jericho Rosales |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 103 |
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Executive producer | Kristine P. Sioson |
Producer | Myleen H. Ongkiko |
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Running time | 30-45 minutes |
Production company | Star Creatives |
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Network | ABS-CBN |
Release | March 16 – August 7, 2015 |
Bridges of Love is a 2015 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Richard V. Somes, Dado C. Lumibao, Will Fredo and Richard I. Arellano, it stars Jericho Rosales, Paulo Avelino and Maja Salvador. [2] [3] [4] [5] It aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on TFC from March 16 to August 7, 2015, replacing Two Wives and was replaced by On the Wings of Love .
The story follows the lives of two brothers, Gael and Carlos, bound by their promise to support each other, but separated by an unfortunate accident. Carlos is adopted by a wealthy architect and developer and grows up in wealth. Gael returns to his parents who are poor. He grows up to fulfill his dream of building bridges and becomes a successful and sought after engineer. They cross paths as adults but do not recognize each other. They will be bridged together by love for the same lady-of-interest—Mia, who is Gael's greatest love, and the woman who completes Carlos' broken heart.
Dubbed as "a story like no other", Bridges of Love is a soap opera directed by Dado Lumibao of the critically acclaimed melodrama, The Legal Wife , and Richard Somes of the highly successful horror-fantasy drama, Imortal . It is written by G3 San Diego from Magkaribal , and head writer Benjamin Lingan from Apoy sa Dagat . Filming of the series began on September 12, 2014. [7]
During commercial gap of the romantic-comedy series, Forevermore , the teaser released on February 18, 2015, [8] and the full trailer premiered on February 25, 2015.
Prior to its unveiling, the soap opera made headlines because of changes in its casting. John Lloyd Cruz was originally part of the main cast, [9] [10] who at the time could not commit as he had yet to renew his contract with ABS-CBN. Cruz was later replaced by Xian Lim, but was eventually reassigned by management to co-star anew with Kim Chiu for a third series together. On January 10, 2015, Lim was officially replaced by Paulo Avelino. [11] This was Avelino second time playing an antagonist role since Walang Haggan in 2012.
The series marks the reunion of Rosales and Salvador, who previously starred together as husband and mistress respectively in The Legal Wife in 2014. It is also the first team-up of Rosales, Avelino and Salvador as previous Gawad Urian awardees. Meanwhile, the soap opera is Edu Manzano and Antoinette Taus' comeback project as returning Kapamilya stars. Meanwhile, this is Carmina Villarroel's return to primetime after the success of Got to Believe in 2013, opposite Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, the series ended on March 7, 2014. [12]
Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average |
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21.9% March 16, 2015 [13] | 26.9% August 7, 2015 [14] | 28.3% July 23, 2015 [15] | 25.7% |
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2015 | 1st GIC Innovative Awards for TV | Most Innovative TV Actor 2015 | Paulo Avelino | Won |
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Primetime Drama Series | Bridges of Love | Won | |
Best Drama Actress | Maja Salvador | Won | ||
Best Drama Actor | Paulo Avelino | Nominated | ||
Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Program | Maja Salvador | Nominated | |
HAU's Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Actress in a TV Series | Won | ||
2016 | 14th Gawad Tanglaw Award 2016 | Best Drama Actor | Paulo Avelino | Won |
44th International Emmy Awards | International Emmy Award for best telenovela | Bridges of Love | Nominated | |
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