Meant to Be | |
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Genre | |
Created by | Renei Dimla |
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Directed by | LA Madridejos |
Creative director | Roy Iglesias |
Starring | |
Theme music composer | Arlene Calvo |
Opening theme | "Kahit Sino Ka Man" by Barbie Forteza, Ken Chan, Jak Roberto, Ivan Dorschner and Addy Raj |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 118 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producer | Leilani Feliciano-Sandoval |
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Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 24-43 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
Original release | |
Network | GMA Network |
Release | January 9 – June 23, 2017 |
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.
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]
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]
Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | Addy Raj | Nominated | [6] |
Best Primetime Drama Series | Meant to Be | Nominated |
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