Got to Believe

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Got to Believe
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Title card
Genre
Created by ABS-CBN Studios
Henry King Quitain
Olivia Lamasan
Developed byABS-CBN Studios
Written byMark Duane Angos
Jay Fernando
Ceres Helga Barrios
Marie Ann Dimaculangan-Fampulme
Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina
Starring Kathryn Bernardo
Daniel Padilla
Opening theme"Got to Believe in Magic" by Juris
Composer Charles Fox & Stephen Geyer
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes140
Production
Executive producerMylene H. Ongkiko
ProducersMylene H. Ongkiko
Malou N. Santos
Des Tanwangco
Production locationsPhilippines
Singapore
EditorsRoman Rodriguez
Rizaldy Mora
Gerald Garcia
Running time30-45 minutes
Monday - Friday at 20:45 (PST)
Production company Star Creatives
Original release
Network ABS-CBN
ReleaseAugust 26, 2013 (2013-08-26) 
March 7, 2014 (2014-03-07)

Got to Believe is a Philippine television drama romantic series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, it stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on TFC from August 26, 2013 to March 7, 2014, [1] replacing Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala and was replaced by Ikaw Lamang . The series finale, dubbed as the Best Ending Ever, was ranked #1 by Kantar Media nationwide TV rating. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Synopsis

Season 1

As young Chichay (Kathryn Bernardo) unexpectedly met young Joaquin (Daniel Padilla) in their family-owned amusement fair, she taught him to believe that magic exists. However, their friendship abruptly ended as Chichay's family moved to the province while Joaquin had an almost-fatal accident which prevented him from living a normal life. Ten years later, they have literally bumped into each other but never had any idea about their childhood past.

Despite living a comfortable and wealthy life, teenage Joaquin feels he is different due to his brain injury. His overprotective mother, Juliana (Carmina Villaroel), unknowingly hired a teenage Chichay as his nanny. The two that had started off having an unpleasant relationship with each other eventually became friends. As they found comfort in each other's company, they learned various lessons in life such as the true meaning of friendship, standing by your family, and of accepting one's self. While their feelings blossomed into love, things also got complicated and put them to the test as they encountered numerous conflicts like their parents' past, their economic gap and the cause of Joaquin's accident when he was young.

Season 2

The second season began with the episode aptly entitled "The New Chapter", which takes place two years after the events of the first season with both lead characters already living a different life respectively. New challenges and additional conflicts occur for most of the characters while the major plot from the previous season unravels to the storyline. Extensively used to promote the show was the tagline -- "The heart remembers what the mind forgets." [6]

Alex (Liza Soberano) was a major addition to the cast in a pivotal role. [7] [8] It also marks that the series was filmed and used Singapore on some of its episodes having Chichay and Joaquin on several tourist spots in the country. [9]

Cast and characters

Main cast

Supporting cast

Recurring cast

Guest cast

Production

Premiere

Initially, Got to Believe was originally planned to be premiered back-to-back with Muling Buksan ang Puso on July 8, 2013, replacing Apoy sa Dagat and Missing You . But due to the request of Koreanovela fans, the series was later postponed because of That Winter, the Wind Blows . After the delayed airing, the series aired on August 26, 2013, replacing Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala . [10] [11]

Casting

This Kapamilya series is a reunion project of 80's generation actresses Manilyn Reynes, Isabel Granada and Carmina Villaroel alongside teen idols Benjie Paras, Jojo A. and Ian Veneracion.

Music

The theme song, "Got to Believe in Magic", written by Charles Fox & Stephen Geyer, was originally sung by American singer David Pomeranz as a soundtrack for the 1982 film Zapped! . It was later included in his compilation album, Born for You: His Best and More that was released on July 19, 1999. The album was recorded in the Philippines and co-produced by Pomeranz with Filipino composer Lorrie Ilustre. The song was a popular hit within the country during the time of the album's release. It was also covered by Filipino band Side A and was used as a theme song for the 2002 Filipino romance film Got 2 Believe . [12]

Another song which was a success, especially in the Philippines, was "Ikaw Na Na Na" sung by G2B Boys. [13]

Due to the song's previous usage in the film, director Cathy Garcia-Molina clarified that the television drama is completely different. The rendition featured within the show is sung by Filipina singer Juris. [14]

Got to Believe
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedDecember 10, 2013 (2013-12-10)
Recorded2013
Genre Pop, OPM
Length62:54
Label Star Music
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Got to Believe in Magic (Acoustic)" Juris 4:32
2."My Only Love" Marion Aunor 3:47
3."Pagdating Ng Panahon" Kathryn Bernardo 4:50
4."Kasama Kang Tumanda" Daniel Padilla 2:45
5."Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko"Daniel Padilla3:18
6."Got to Believe in Magic"Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo4:15
7."Ikaw Na Na Na Na (Disco Version)"G2B3:00
8."Ikaw Na Na Na Na (Acoustic Version)"G2B6:31
Additional tracks (minus one)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Got to Believe in Magic (Acoustic Version) (instrumental)"Juris4:32
2."My Only Love (instrumental)"Marion Aunor3:47
3."Pagdating Ng Panahon (instrumental)"Kathryn Bernardo4:50
4."Kasama Kang Tumanda (instrumental)"Daniel Padilla2:45
5."Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko (instrumental)"Daniel Padilla3:18
6."Got to Believe in Magic (instrumental)"Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo4:15
7."Ikaw Na Na Na Na (Disco Version) (instrumental)"G2B3:00
8."Ikaw Na Na Na Na (Acoustic Version) (instrumental)"G2B6:29

Reception

Ratings

KANTAR MEDIA NATIONAL TV RATINGS
(8:45 PM PST)
PILOT EPISODEFINALE EPISODEPEAKAVERAGESOURCE
34.0%
38.6%
38.6%
36.4%
[4] [5] [15] [16]

Fanbase and merchandise

Due to the series' high popularity, it gained a fan base called G2B Army. The series also started releasing different Got to Believe merchandises like covers for tablets, hoodies, and shirts thru B.U.M. Equipment. [17]

Reruns

Reruns of the show's episodes air on Jeepney TV. [18]

On March 18, 2020, ABS-CBN announced that Got to Believe will have a rerun starting March 23, 2020, via the network's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block, taking the timeslot previously occupied by Sandugo which had recently wrapped up, with the said timeslot originally intended for Ang sa Iyo ay Akin , as part of ABS-CBN's temporary programming changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [19] This rerun was abruptly cut due to the temporary closure of ABS-CBN following the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission on account of its franchise expiration. [20]

All episodes highlights of Got To Believe is currently uploaded on ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube Channel , along with Walang Hanggan, 100 Days to Heaven and May Bukas Pa .

See also

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