Can't Buy Me Love (2023 TV series)

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Can't Buy Me Love
This is the final poster of the Philippine 2023 romantic drama series, Can't Buy Me Love.jpg
Promotional poster for the series finale.
Genre Romantic drama
Mystery
Written byGeneriza Reyes-Francisco
Rona Co
Gena de Jesus Tenaja
Maan Fampulme
Mary Pearl Urtola
Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar
Cathy Garcia-Sampana
Ian Loreños
Henry King Quitain
Petersen Vargas
Raymund Ocampo
Starring Donny Pangilinan
Belle Mariano
Music byJessie Lasaten
Composer Rico Blanco
Country of originPhilippines
Original languagesFilipino
English
Chinese (Hokkien)
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes148 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
ProducersSackey Prince Pendatun
Kristine Prudencio Sioson
Production locations
CinematographyDexter Dela Peña
Marcial Tarnate III
EditorKathryn Jerry Perez
Camera setup Single camera
Running time20-39 minutes
Production company Star Creatives
Original release
Network Kapamilya Channel [a]
ReleaseOctober 16, 2023 (2023-10-16) 
May 10, 2024 (2024-05-10)

Can't Buy Me Love is a Philippine romantic drama television series produced by Star Creatives for ABS-CBN Studios. Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, it stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano. The series aired on Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida evening block from October 16, 2023 to May 10, 2024, replacing The Iron Heart and it was replaced by High Street .

Contents

Plot

When a young man gets caught up in a deadly plot against a rich woman, he pays a devastating cost to free her — creating a debt that binds them together. [1]

Cast and characters

Main cast

A street-smart, hardworking Filipino boy who was adopted and raised by a poor, yet loving family in Binondo, Manila. Bingo explores different jobs until he begins a loving connection with Caroline after saving her life. Jeremiah Cruz also plays a young Bingo. [2]
The black sheep and intelligent daughter of a wealthy Chinese-Filipino family. Caroline has a traumatic past caused by the death of her mother, and she seeks to find all the answers to her questions with the help of Bingo. Chastity Dizon also plays a young Caroline. [2]

Supporting cast

Bingo's loving adoptive grandmother, who lives in a tenement in Binondo, Manila. [2]
The patriarch of the Tiu family and the president of Golden Lotus Corporation (GLC). Wilson is Caroline's father who adopted her into his family after her mother's death. [2]
Wilson's legal wife and the mother of Charleston, Bettina and Irene. Cindy acts as a cold-hearted step-mother to Caroline. [2]
Wilson's mistress and Carlo's mother. Gina is a lawyer serving for the Tiu family, and also Cindy's accomplice. [2]
Bingo's mother, who abandoned him when he was a child. Annie is also seeking revenge against the Tiu family.
Cindy and Wilson's youngest daughter and Caroline's half-sister. Irene is a spoiled, alcoholic and sarcastic girl, who later develops a love-hate relationship with Snoop. Althea Ruedas also plays a young Irene. [2]
Cindy and Wilson's middle daughter and Caroline's half-sister. Bettina is a serious and independent young woman who is engaged to Edward. Jana Agoncillo also plays a young Bettina. [2]
Cindy and Wilson's eldest son and Caroline's older half-brother. Charleston is a rebellious young man with a protective and caring side for Caroline. [2]
Bingo's street-smart best friend with a sense of humor. Snoop later forms a romantic bond with Irene. [3]
Gina and Wilson's illegitimate son and Charleston's younger half-brother and accomplice. Robbie Wachtel also plays a young Carlo. [2]
Caroline's childhood friend and ex fiance. [2]
A Filipino-Chinese businesswoman and Wilson's aunt, who becomes a mentor to Caroline and Irene. [2]

Recurring cast

Guest cast

Production

Principal photography commenced in August 2023, [4] and concluded in April 2024.

Music

The theme song of Can't Buy Me Love is a 2023 version of "You'll Be Safe Here" performed by Moira Dela Torre. [5] A re-recorded version of "You'll Be Safe Here" by Rico Blanco is also featured in the series. [6] Two original songs also include "Autumn" by Ben&Ben and Belle Mariano, [7] and "Iyo" by Darren Espanto. [8]

The musical score for the series was composed by Jessie Lasaten.

Release

Can't Buy Me Love streamed with advanced episodes first on Netflix on October 13, 2023, and on iWantTFC on the following day, before releasing on free-to-air television platforms on October 16, 2023. [9] [10]

Reception

Online viewership

Can't Buy Me Love was a success upon its premiere, garnering 454,413 concurrent live viewers on YouTube, and soared as the number-one most watched series on Netflix Philippines. [11] [12]

Ratings

According to Kantar Media, the series received a television ratings of 11.6%, beating its rival program Love Before Sunrise with 9.7%. [13] According to AGB Neilsen, the pilot episode of the series generated 8.0% over its rival Love Before Sunrise with 7.1%. [14] [15]

References

  1. "DonBelle's 'Can't Buy Me Love' to premiere in October". Rappler . September 6, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Meet the cast of DonBelle teleserye 'Can't Buy Me Love'". ABS-CBN News . September 11, 2023.
  3. Nica Glorioso (December 20, 2023). "7 Times Snoop and Irene's Dynamic In 'Can't Buy Me Love' Won Us Over". NYLON MANILA.
  4. "Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano begin taping for 'Can't Buy Me Love'". ABS-CBN News . August 1, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  5. "Produced the OST of the most anticipated #DonBelle series "Can't Buy Me Love", interpreted by the ever awesome @moiradelatorre". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  6. "Rico Blanco records own version of 'You'll Be Safe Here'". ABS-CBN News . October 19, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
  7. "Belle Mariano and Ben&Ben Release 'Autumn'". myx.global. March 17, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  8. "Darren Espanto releases Tagalog version of 'Iyo'". ABS-CBN News. February 12, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  9. "DonBelle's 'Can't Buy Me Love' to premiere on Netflix on October 13". ABS-CBN News . September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
  10. "Poster of 'Can't Buy Me Love' drums up fans' excitement". ABS-CBN News. September 22, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  11. ""Can't Buy Me Love" pilot grabs first and multiple spots on X, registers 454,413 live concurrent viewers | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  12. "'Can't Buy Me Love' ng DonBelle, No. 1 agad sa Netflix Top 10 TV shows". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  13. Paglicawan, Mc Richard (October 18, 2023). "'Can't Buy Me Love' premiere pulls in impressive viewership numbers". LionhearTV. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  14. "'Can't Buy Me Love' ng DonBelle, naungusan sa ratings ang 'Love Before Sunrise' ng BeaDen". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
  15. Mia, Ron (October 25, 2023). "'Can't Buy Me Love' scores new all-time high ratings". LionhearTV. Retrieved October 27, 2023.

Notes

  1. The series also aired on A2Z, TV5, Jeepney TV and The Filipino Channel. It was also available for streaming via Kapamilya Online Live on YouTube and on-demand via iWantTFC and Netflix Philippines for advanced episodes.
  2. Credited as Darren.
  3. Credited as Ms. Celeste Legaspi.
  4. Credited as Vivoree.