Paraiso (lit. 'Paradise') is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the Filipino pocket book novel Isla Sanctuario created by Dawn Igloria, the series is eighteenth installment of Precious Hearts Romances Presents. Directed by Connie Macatuno, Nico Hernandez, and Rechie A. Del Carmen, it stars Jessy Mendiola, Matteo Guidicelli, Jewel Mische, Matt Evans, and Denise Laurel. It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from November 5, 2012 to April 5, 2013, replacing Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada and was replaced by Dugong Buhay.
| Paraiso | |
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| Also known as | Paradise |
| Genre | Melodrama, Romance |
| Created by | ABS-CBN Studios |
| Based on | Isla Sanctuario by Dawn Igloria |
| Developed by | ABS-CBN Studios |
| Written by |
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| Directed by |
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| Creative director | Johnny Delos Santos |
| Starring | |
| Opening theme | "Ikaw Lang at Ako" by Liezel Garcia |
| Composer | Donna Cruz |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 108 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Neal Felix del Rosario |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | LMD Unit |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | November 5, 2012 – April 5, 2013 |
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Production
editThe TV Series began production in April 2012, trailers were shown on July 1, 2012 on its ABS-CBN account of its second quarter of new TV Drama Programs. The TV Series was named Isla (Island), and on October 18, 2012 the title confirmed to a new name Paraiso (Paradise). The series marks the first team up of Matteo Guidicelli and Jessy Mendiola, it is also Jewel Mische's first teleserye lead role in ABS-CBN. Denise Laurel, who previously starred on its predecessor Pintada, also joined the cast in the middle of the series as the main antagonist.
Plot
editParaiso tells the story of two strangers, Brennan and Yanie, who get stranded on an island after their ship gets wrecked. Romance blooms between them as they spend time alone on the island, but the two strangers are not without their respective baggage from the "real world". Brennan is married to his dedicated wife Megan, while Yanie's childhood best friend Justin has untold feelings for the young woman. The romance that grows between Yanie and Brennan will set off a series of twists and conflicts after the two gets back to their own lives in Manila.[1]
Cast and characters
editMain cast
edit- Jessy Mendiola as Maryann "Yanie" Alipio-Galang[2][1]
- Matteo Guidicelli as Brennan Galang[2][1]
- Jewel Mische as Meagan Villareal-Gonzales[2]
- Matt Evans as Justin Abar
- Denise Laurel as Cassandra Romano
Recurring cast
edit- Juan Rodrigo as Rodolfo Galang
- Evangeline Pascual as Edith Zarate
- Bodjie Pascua as Lito Alipio
- Angel Jacob as Emma Villareal
- Ina Feleo as Amanda Galang
- Arron Villaflor[3] as Sonny Alipio
- Dionne Monsanto as Julianna Galang
- Guji Lorenzana as Eric Gonzales
- Pamu Pamorada as Myla Lumbao
- Justin Cuyugan as Steve Uy
- Alex Castro as Albert Ramirez
- Kathleen Hermosa as Beth
- Maliksi Morales as Jojo
- Idda Yaneza as Seling
- Hiyasmin Neri as Abby
- Gary Lim as Norman
- Shey Bustamante as Nicole
- Wendy Tabusalla as Alice
- Jessica Connelly as Josette
- Paco Evangelista as George
- Kazel Kinouchi as Rhoda
- Macky Billiones as Thirdy
Special participation
edit- Ces Quesada as Apolonia "Poleng" Alipio
- Marissa Sanchez as Cristina Cosme
- Manuel Chua as Gary Versoza
- Jason Abalos as Daniel (final episode)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Precious Hearts Romances (PHR) Paraiso Full Trailer, Unveiled". 19 October 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Matteo, Jessy, Jewel to star in new series". Retrieved October 13, 2012.
- ^ "Arron Villaflor says he is proud to be one of the hottest bachelors in the country". Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
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