Unloving U

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Unloving U
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Genre Romantic comedy
Drama
Written byKay Brondial
Directed byEasy Ferrer
Starring
Music byEmerzon Texon
Country of originPhilippines
Original languagesFilipino
English
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers Carlo Katigbak
Cory Vidanes
Roldeo Endrinal
Jamie Lopez
Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo
ProducersEthel Manaloto-Espiritu
Kate Valenzuela
EditorAugie Balignasay
Camera setup Single-camera
Production companies Dreamscape Entertainment
KreativDen
Original release
Network iWantTFC
ReleaseFebruary 8 (2021-02-08) 
February 13, 2021 (2021-02-13)

Unloving U is a Philippine romance comedy television miniseries starring Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte, directed by Easy Ferrer. The series premiered on iWantTFC on February 8, 2021 to February 13, 2021. [1]

Contents

Plot

Fiona’s true feelings towards her stepbrother Alfie is her most guarded secret. Her love remains undeclared even after their parents separated. Meeting again after three years, she discovers that her feelings towards him never waned and are stronger than ever. However, it gets more complicated with their feuding parents, a girlfriend, and band problems that are getting into the mix of emotions that is about to explode into a sweet symphony of love.

Cast and characters

Main

Supporting

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Endings are Beginnings"February 8, 2021 (2021-02-08)
Fiona finally gets what she has always wished for - a complete, loving, and happy family. However, complications arise when she discovers that her feelings for her step brother Alfie is more than just brotherly love.
2"A Girl in Trouble is a Temporary Thing"February 9, 2021 (2021-02-09)
Three years after their separation, Fiona and Alfie meet again, but with their reunion comes some major 'house' issues that they need to face.
3"It's All Coming Back"February 10, 2021 (2021-02-10)
Free from the burdens of their past familial relationship, Fiona is hopeful that her romantic feelings towards Alfie will finally be noticed and reciprocated. The return of Alfie's mother, however, complicates things anew as she brings along the beautiful and accomplished girlfriend of Alfie.
4"Don’t Stand So Close to Me"February 11, 2021 (2021-02-11)
Fiona decides to stop herself from falling further in love with Alfie, but their shared love for music pushes them even closer. As she struggles with her intensifying feelings, Fiona and Alfie's living condition catches Darlene's attention.
5"Bizarre Love Triangle"February 12, 2021 (2021-02-12)
After Henry suffers a minor heart attack, Alfie convinces Darlene to let Henry and Fiona stay at his house. Fiona tries to keep her feelings in check but an unexpected mishap changes everything in her and Alfie's life.
6"Kaya Pala"
"That’s Why"
February 13, 2021 (2021-02-13)
Fiona chooses a less complicated new life, while Alfie goes soul searching to find out what is truly important in his. As they both move on with their lives, music finds its way to open and heal their hearts.

Official soundtrack

Unloving U (Original Soundtrack)
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedJanuary 22, 2021 (2021-01-22)
Recorded2020
Genre OPM, Indie pop, Soundtrack
Length11:53
LanguageFilipino, English
Label StarPop
Producer Roque "Rox" Santos
Unloving U (Original Soundtrack)
No.TitleWriter(s)ArtistLength
1."Kaya Pala"Trisha Denise CampañerLoisa Andalio, KD Estrada, Sam Cruz, Anji Salvacion2:53
2."Saves It"KD EstradaKD Estrada, Loisa Andalio2:40
3."Keeps on Coming Back" Acel Bisa van Ommen Anji Salvacion3:26
4."Kaya Pala"Trisha Denise CampañerLoisa Andalio2:53
Total length:11:53

Production and release

The production is in lock-in taping due to the pandemic. [1] The series was announced on the official YouTube channel of ABS-CBN. [3]

Broadcast

The show had its Philippine TV Premiere from September 18 to October 23, 2021, on Yes Weekend Saturday primetime on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live and A2Z replacing the first season of Hoy, Love You! and was replaced by Come and Hug Me .

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