The Seed of Love explained

Genre:	Drama
Creator:	R.J. Nuevas
Director:	Ricky Davao
Creative Director:	Aloy Adlawan
Starring:	Glaiza de Castro
Open Theme:	"Nang Ika'y Dumating" by Maricris Garcia
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	79
Executive Producer:	Michele Robles Borja
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	19–27 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment Group
Network:	GMA Network

The Seed of Love is a 2023 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Glaiza de Castro. It premiered on May 8, 2023 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Underage. The series concluded on August 25, 2023 with a total of 79 episodes. It was replaced by The Missing Husband in its timeslot.

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

Premise

A husband and wife tackle the challenges of going through the process of an In-vitro fertilization.^[2]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Glaiza de Castro as Eileen Collantes-Jurado^[3]

Supporting cast

• Mike Tan as Robert Nelson "Bobby" P. Jurado Jr.^[4]
• Valerie Concepcion as Alexandra "Alexa" Cardinal^[5]
• Allan Paule as Robert "Nelson" Jurado Sr.
• Boy2 Quizon^[6] as Peter Castillano
• Tina Paner^[6] as Ludivina "Ludy" Collantes
• Bernadette Allyson-Estrada^[6] as Ginny Pelaez-Jurado
• Ervic Vijandre^[6] as Armando "Mandy" Cruzado
• Yana Asistio^[6] as Ramona "Mona" Barrientos
• Ashley Rivera^[6] as Frieda Pelayo
• Ethan Harriot as Robert Nelson "Thirdy" C. Jurado III

Production

Principal photography commenced in March 2020 in Banaue, Ifugao.^[7] Filming was halted in March 2020 due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.^[8] Filming was continued in September 2022.^[9]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of The Seed of Love earned a 7% rating.^[10]

Accolades

In June, 2024, Glaiza de Castro won the Best Actress award in a TV series for her role in “The Seed of Love.” ^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Seed of Love (Full Episodes) - YouTube . . May 7, 2024.
2. Web site: GMA Network brightens 2023 with the grandest shows . . January 7, 2023 . February 21, 2023.
3. Web site: Glaiza De Castro and Mike Tan's The Seed of Love finally gets to air on GMA Afternoon Prime . Mia, Ron . November 30, 2022 . LionhearTV . February 21, 2023.
4. Web site: Voltes V: Legacy, Lolong book 2, Luv Is: Caught in His Arms lead GMA 2023 offerings . Baylon, Khryzztine Joy . January 11, 2023 . PEP . February 21, 2023.
5. Web site: Valerie Concepcion ever thankful to GMA-7 for showbiz comeback in 2005 . Anarcon, James Patrick . August 1, 2022 . PEP . February 21, 2023.
6. Web site: Glaiza de Castro at Mike Tan, may bagong teleserye sa GMA . Solis, Lolit . . December 20, 2022 . February 21, 2023.
7. Web site: Look: The Seed of Love begins taping! . Acar, Aedrianne . March 10, 2020 . . February 21, 2023.
8. Web site: 2 celebrities who have found new ways to earn money in these times . Pababete, Noel . . August 21, 2020 . February 21, 2023.
9. Web site: Seed of Love returns taping, the director of the show Mr. Rickey Davao has confirms the news . PEP . September 24, 2022 . February 21, 2023.
10. Web site: How did The Seed of Loves pilot week fare in TV ratings? . Mia, Ron . May 18, 2023 . LionhearTV . January 21, 2024.
11. News: Glaiza De Castro wins Best Actress at World Class Excellence Japan Awards . Yap, Jade Veronique . June 19, 2024 . GMA Network . June 22, 2024.