Forever (Philippine TV series)

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Forever
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Title card
Genre
Developed byKit Villanueva Langit
Written by
  • Tina Samson Velasco
  • Angeli Delgado
Directed by Ricky Davao
Creative director Roy Iglesias
Starring
Theme music composer Rico J. Puno
Opening theme"Together Forever" by Janno Gibbs and Rocco Nacino
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes63
Production
Executive producerKaye Atienza Cadsawan
Production locations
CinematographyChiqui Soriano
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time30–45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseJanuary 21 (2013-01-21) –
April 19, 2013 (2013-04-19)

Forever is a 2013 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann and Gloria Romero. It premiered on January 21, 2013 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on April 19, 2013 with a total of 63 episodes.

Contents

Cast and characters

Cast
Heart Evangelista.jpg
Heart Evangelista
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Saab Magalona
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Development

Writer, director and GMA Entertainment TV head, Jun Lana began conceptualizing the series early 2012 and intended to be the initial offering of the network's for their coveted Afternoon Prime block for 2013. The series is, somewhat, based on the 1980 classic film Somewhere in Time and in 2006 GMA Films' Moments of Love , because of its fictitious "Love knows no boundaries" and "time warf" plot. [15] The network's entertainment TV department approved the concept and found the story "something new" for an afternoon show to feature a period piece. [16]

Production

Principal photography concluded on April 8, 2013. [17]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Forever earned a 15.3% rating. [18] The final episode scored a 12.4% rating. [19]

References

  1. ↑ "Heart Evangelista at Geoff Eigenmann, balik-tambalan sa Forever". GMA Network . November 9, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
  2. ↑ Mendoza, Ruel J. (January 14, 2013). "Gloria Romero on doing Forever: "Hindi ko akalain na sa edad kong ito, makakagawa pa ako ng ganitong klaseng TV drama."". PEP. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  3. ↑ Mendoza, Ruel J. (January 14, 2013). "Gloria Romero on doing Forever: "Hindi ko akalain na sa edad kong ito, makakagawa pa ako ng ganitong klaseng TV drama."". PEP. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  4. ↑ Gonzales, Rommel (January 10, 2013). "Kilos ni Ms. Gloria Romero, pinag-aralan ni Heart Evangelista para sa Forever". GMA Network. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Geoff Eigenmann says he never courted Heart Evangelista despite their 10-year working relationship". PEP. Archived from the original on February 8, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Heart Evangelista and Geoff Eigenmann are proud of their new teleserye Forever". Inside Pinoy Showbiz. Retrieved January 19, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ↑ Macapendeg, Mac (January 15, 2013). "Isabel Oli, nanginginig kapag inaapi si Ms. Gloria Romero sa Forever". GMA Network. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ Garcia, Rose (January 10, 2013). "Isabel Oli goes fasting to have a boyfriend; starstruck by Forever co-star Ms. Gloria Romero". GMA Network. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  9. ↑ Mendoza, Ruel J. (January 15, 2013). "Gian Magdangal on doing character roles: "Hindi naman ako actor talaga—I'm a singer who is crossing over into acting on television."". PEP. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  10. ↑ Mendoza, Ruel (January 15, 2013). "Kaya hindi matapus-tapos: Staff ng Indie film naglayasan, ka-weirdo-han ng director hindi nakayanan". The Philippine Star . Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  11. ↑ Mendoza, Ruel J. (January 14, 2013). "Comedienne Candy Pangilinan on working with veteran actresses: "Aminadong starstruck ako nang bonggang-bongga, lalo na sa mga senior stars—gustung-gusto ko silang makatrabaho."". PEP. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  12. ↑ Mendoza, Ruel (January 12, 2013). "Candy mas masayang walang karelasyon". The Philippine Star . Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  13. ↑ Pumaloy, Rey (January 12, 2013). "Saab Magalona, na-challenge sa kanyang unang 'mabait' role sa GMA-7 series na, Forever". GMA Network. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Forever is GMA 7's first afternoon prime drama". The Philippine Star . January 17, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Remaking Forever". Daily Tribune . January 12, 2013. Retrieved January 19, 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ↑ "Remaking Forever". Daily Tribune . January 12, 2013. Retrieved January 19, 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ↑ Garcia, Rose (April 9, 2013). "Heart Evangelista wants to take a rest after Forever: "Ayokong magbakasyon sa kahit na ano. Gusto ko lang magpahinga."". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  18. ↑ "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Jan. 18-21): Temptation of Wife reclaims top spot in primetime". PEP. January 22, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  19. ↑ Tuazon, Nikko (April 26, 2013). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (April 19 to 25): Minute to Win It gains strength; Home Sweet Home beats rival show on pilot episode". PEP. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
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