Love Before Sunrise Explained

Genre:	Romantic drama
Creator:	Denoy Navarro-Punio Christine Novicio
Director:	Mark Sicat dela Cruz
Creative Director:	Aloy Adlawan
Starring:	Dennis Trillo Bea Alonzo
Open Theme:	"From Afar" by Rita Daniela
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	70
Executive Producer:	Michele Robles Borja
Cinematography:	Mac Cosico
Editor:	Robert Ryan Reyes
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	26–46 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment Group
Network:	GMA Network

Love Before Sunrise is a 2023 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Mark Sicat dela Cruz, it stars Dennis Trillo and Bea Alonzo. It premiered on September 25, 2023, on the network's Telebabad lineup replacing Royal Blood. The series concluded on December 29, 2023 with a total of 70 episodes.

The series is streaming online on Viu and YouTube.^[1]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Dennis Trillo^[2] as Artemio "Atom" Menandrez Jr.
• Bea Alonzo^[3] as Stella Domingo

Supporting cast

• Andrea Torres as Czarina Montelibano^[4]
• Sid Lucero as Roald Vibal^[5]
• Ricky Davao as Rodrigo Montelibano
• Tetchie Agbayani as Zoraya Vibal
• Isay Alvarez-Seña as Lilian "Liling" Domingo
• Jackie Lou Blanco as Amparo Montelibano
• Nadia Montengero as Nida Sulit
• Matet de Leon as Daisy Lacson-Pagdilao
• Vaness del Moral as Marijo Alcantara
• Rodjun Cruz as Enrico "Rico" Domingo
• Sef Cadayona as Bong Pagdilao
• Cheska Fausto as Mutya Domingo
• Vince Maristela as Memot Sulit

Guest cast

• Lito Pimentel as Artemio Menandrez Sr.
• Bodjie Pascua as an old man
• Nanette Inventor as Rocio
• Sharmaine Arnaiz as Aurora
• William Lorenzo as Rolly
• Monching Gutierrez as Castor Domingo
• Jeniffer Maravilla as Jing
• Jason Abalos as Jerson
• Simon Ibarra as Robin Ramos
• Seth dela Cruz as younger Atom
• Dayara Shane as younger Stella
• Jose Sarasola as Judah
• Thia Thomalla as Margot
• Gileth Sandico as Choleng
• Angel Raymundo as Violy
• Art Acuña as Max Blanco
• Sheila Marie Rodriguez as Ditas Blanco
• Pancho Magno as Matthew
• Ericca Laude as Sky Menandrez

Production

Principal photography commenced in April 2023.^[6]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the pilot episode of Love Before Sunrise earned an 8% rating.^[7]

Accolades

Accolades received by Love Before Sunrise! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!

2024

Seoul International Drama Awards

Best Drama

Love Before Sunrise

^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Love Before Sunrise (Full Episodes) - YouTube . . May 7, 2024.
2. Web site: Siya ang first 'love' ko Bea 'nakipagbalikan' kay Dennis . . January 13, 2023 . March 7, 2023.
3. Web site: Ruru Madrid, Bianca Umali nanibago sa pagsabak sa shooting bilang magka-loveteam; Lotlot, Monching 'nagkabalikan' . Santiago, Ervin . . February 2023 . March 7, 2023.
4. Web site: Andrea Torres, Sid Lucero to join Bea Alonzo, Dennis Trillo in Love Before Sunrise . Head Topics . March 6, 2023 . March 7, 2023.
5. Web site: Andrea Torres, Sid Lucero to join Bea Alonzo, Dennis Trillo in Love Before Sunrise . March 6, 2023 . . March 7, 2023.
6. Web site: Bea Alonzo and Dennis Trillo begin taping Love Before Sunrise . April 24, 2023 . GMA Network . April 26, 2023.
7. Web site: Mia, Ron . September 27, 2023 . How did Love Before Sunrise pilot episode fare in TV ratings? . October 17, 2023 . LionhearTV . en-US.
8. Web site: 78 dramas from PH, Korea, Thailand submitted as entries to Seoul Int'l Drama Awards 2024 . June 11, 2024 . . June 12, 2024.