Hearts on Ice explained

Genre:	Sports drama Romance
Creator:	Des Garbes-Severino
Developer:	Jojo Tawasil Nones John Roque
Director:	Dominic Zapata
Creative Director:	Aloy Adlawan
Starring:	Ashley Ortega Xian Lim
Theme Music Composer:	Natasha Correos ("Never Stop Believin") Simon Tan ("Tagumpay")
Open Theme:	"Never Stop Believin" by Crystal Paras^[1]
End Theme:	"Tagumpay" by Hannah Precillas
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	68
Executive Producer:	Darling Pulido-Torres
Location:	Metro Manila
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	21–37 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment Group
Network:	GMA Network

Hearts on Ice is a 2023 Philippine television drama sports romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Ashley Ortega and Xian Lim. It premiered on March 13, 2023 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Luv Is. The series concluded on June 16, 2023 with a total of 68 episodes. It was replaced by Royal Blood in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[2]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Ashley Ortega as Pauline "Ponggay" B. Campos^[3]
• Xian Lim^[4] as Lawrence "Enzo" Razon III

Supporting cast

• Amy Austria-Ventura^[5] as Liberty "Libay" Bravo-Martinez
• Rita Avila^[6] as Yvanna Campos-Guidote
• Tonton Gutierrez^[6] as Gerald Campos
• Lito Pimentel^[6] as Ruben Martinez
• Ina Feleo^[6] as Wendy Martinez
• Cheska Iñigo^[6] as Vivian Razon-Campos
• Roxie Smith^[6] as Monique C. Guidote
• Skye Chua as Sonja Limjoco
• Kim Perez^[6] as Salvador "Bogs" Adriano
• Ruiz Gomez^[6] as Oliver Ramirez

Guest cast

• Elle Villanueva as younger Libay
• Lianne Valentin as younger Yvanna
• Arhia Faye Agas as younger Ponggay
• Franchesco Maafi as younger Enzo
• Jon Lucas as younger Gerald
• Prince Clemente as younger Ruben
• Hannah Arguelles as Paris Razon
• Antonette Garcia as Janice
• Shuvee Etrata as Kring-Kring
• Dani Ozaraga as Jessa
• Lei Angela as Sunshine
• Ella Cristofani as Kimberly
• Felicity Eco as Ava
• Maritess Joaquin as Adora
• Issa Litton as Irene Limjoco
• Marcus Madrigal as Cedrick Limjoco
• Shanelle Agustin as Jill
• Sandro Muhlach as a Guy
• Michael Martinez as himself
• Jenzel Angeles as Patricia "Tricia"
• Carlo San Juan as Melvin
• Shemee Buenaobra as Judy
• Kelly Rows as Brittany
• Vanessa Peña as Alyssa

Production

Principal photography commenced in January 2023.^[7] Filming concluded in May 2023.^[8]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Hearts on Ice earned a 9.2% rating.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Official Audio: "Never Stop Believin'" (Hearts On Ice OST) by Crystal Paras . . April 15, 2023 . May 15, 2023 . en.
2. Web site: Hearts On Ice (Full Episodes) - YouTube . . May 7, 2024.
3. Web site: GMA Network brightens 2023 with the grandest shows . . January 7, 2023 . February 17, 2023.
4. Web site: Xian Lim certified ice skater na: I thought it was impossible for me to learn a new skill this late . Del Rosario, Pauline . . December 17, 2022 . February 17, 2023.
5. Web site: Ashley Ortega returns as a figure skater on a new GMA series Hearts on Ice . October 8, 2022 . LionHearTV . February 17, 2023.
6. Web site: Tambalan nina Xian Lim at Ashley Ortega masusubukan . October 7, 2022 . . February 17, 2023.
7. Web site: Ashley Ortega, patuloy sa taping ng bagong serye na Hearts on Ice . Anoc, Aimee . January 9, 2023 . GMA Network . June 1, 2023.
8. Web site: Ashley Ortega shows the last taping day of Hearts On Ice . Anoc, Aimee . May 22, 2023 . GMA Network . June 1, 2023.
9. Web site: Philippine Entertainment in 2023: The 10 Highest-rated TV debuts of the Year . CC, Je . January 19, 2024 . LionhearTV . January 21, 2024.