Forever (Philippine TV series) explained
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 replacing . The series concluded on April 19, 2013 with a total of 63 episodes.
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Supporting cast
- Guest cast
- Marc Abaya as Federico Gallardo[14]
- Ernie Zarate as older Federico Gallardo
- Ronnie Henares as Jaime Del Prado
- Angie Ferro as Apeng
- Rox Montealegre as Maggie
- Dex Quindoza as Jason
- Roldan Aquino as Barabas
- Carme Sanchez as Kate
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] While the final episode scored a 12.4% rating.[19]
Notes and References
- Web site: Heart Evangelista at Geoff Eigenmann, balik-tambalan sa Forever . GMA Network . November 9, 2012 . January 19, 2013.
- Web site: Gloria Romero on doing Forever: "Hindi ko akalain na sa edad kong ito, makakagawa pa ako ng ganitong klaseng TV drama." . PEP . January 19, 2013.
- Web site: Gloria Romero on doing Forever: "Hindi ko akalain na sa edad kong ito, makakagawa pa ako ng ganitong klaseng TV drama." . PEP . January 19, 2013.
- Web site: Kilos ni Ms. Gloria Romero, pinag-aralan ni Heart Evangelista para sa Forever . GMA Network . January 10, 2013 . January 19, 2013.
- Web site: Geoff Eigenmann says he never courted Heart Evangelista despite their 10-year working relationship . PEP . January 19, 2013 . February 8, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130208163313/http://pep.ph/news/37027/geoff-eigenmann-says-he-never-courted-heart-evangelista-despite-their-10-year-working-relationship . dead .
- Web site: Heart Evangelista and Geoff Eigenmann are proud of their new teleserye Forever . Inside Pinoy Showbiz . January 19, 2013.
- Web site: Isabel Oli, nanginginig kapag inaapi si Ms. Gloria Romero sa Forever . GMA Network . January 15, 2013 . January 19, 2013.
- Web site: Isabel Oli goes fasting to have a boyfriend; starstruck by Forever co-star Ms. Gloria Romero . GMA Network . January 10, 2013 . January 19, 2013.
- Web site: Gian Magdangal on doing character roles: "Hindi naman ako actor talaga—I'm a singer who is crossing over into acting on television." . PEP . January 19, 2013.
- Web site: Kaya hindi matapus-tapos: Staff ng Indie film naglayasan, ka-weirdo-han ng director hindi nakayanan . . January 15, 2013 . January 19, 2013.
- Web site: 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 . January 19, 2013.
- Web site: Candy mas masayang walang karelasyon . . January 12, 2013 . January 19, 2013.
- Web site: Saab Magalona, na-challenge sa kanyang unang 'mabait' role sa GMA-7 series na, Forever . GMA Network . January 12, 2013 . January 19, 2013.
- Web site: Forever is GMA 7's first afternoon prime drama . January 17, 2013 . . April 11, 2024.
- Web site: Remaking Forever . Tribune . January 12, 2013 . January 19, 2013.
- Web site: Remaking Forever . Tribune . January 12, 2013 . January 19, 2013.
- Web site: Garcia, Rose . Heart Evangelista wants to take a rest after Forever: "Ayokong magbakasyon sa kahit na ano. Gusto ko lang magpahinga." . April 11, 2024 . April 9, 2013 . PEP.
- Web site: AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Jan. 18-21): Temptation of Wife reclaims top spot in primetime . January 22, 2013 . PEP . March 1, 2018.
- Web site: 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 . Tuazon, Nikko . April 26, 2013 . PEP . January 25, 2018.