I Heart Davao
I Heart Davao (International title: My Sweet Heart) is a 2017 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Marlon N. Rivera, it stars Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez. It premiered on June 26, 2017 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Meant to Be. The series concluded on August 18, 2017 with a total of 40 episodes. It was replaced by My Korean Jagiya in its timeslot.
I Heart Davao | |
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Also known as | My Sweet Heart |
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Created by | Marissa L. Flores |
Written by |
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Directed by | Marlon N. Rivera |
Creative director | Roy C. Iglesias |
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Theme music composer | Janno Gibbs |
Opening theme | "Fallin'" by Tom Rodriguez |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original languages |
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No. of episodes | 40 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producer | Brian Geli |
Production locations | Davao City, Philippines |
Cinematography | Lee Briones-Meily |
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Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 24-31 minutes |
Production company | GMA News and Public Affairs[2] |
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Original network | GMA Network |
Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
Original release | June 26 – August 18, 2017 |
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Premise
Hope, a heart transplant recipient goes to Davao City to save her family's chocolate business. She meets Ponce who is the ex-boyfriend of her heart donor.[4]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Carla Abellana as Hope Villanueva-Torres
- Tom Rodriguez as Ponce Torres
- Supporting cast
- Benjamin Alves as Paul Gutierrez
- Betong Sumaya as Patrick "Tasoy" Alcancez
- Maey Bautista as Judith Bueno-Alcancez
- Catherine Remperas as Aileen Ayuban / Dorothy
- Ricardo Cepeda as Manolo Torres
- Phillip Lazaro as Vicencio "Vic"/ Vivenca "Venks" Sumpak
- Racquel Villavicencio as Helena Veronica "Helen" Villanueva
- Glenda Garcia as Mary Prudence "Pru" Villanueva
- Joel Saracho as Manuel Ayuban
- Geraldine Villamil as Mila Fostanes-Ayuban
- Nats Sitoy as Jenny Ayuban
- Kevin Sagra as Teban
- Guest cast
- Patricia Tumulak as Maxine "Max" San Agustin
- Rez Cortez as Judith's father
- Ces Quesada as Judith's mother
- Zoren Legaspi as Eugene "Euge" Lumbas
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement, the pilot episode of I Heart Davao earned a 7.4% rating.[5] While the final episode scored a 6.5% rating.[6] The series had its highest rating on July 28, 2017 with an 8.3% rating.[7]
References
- "Bittersweet love story in 'I Heart Davao'". Retrieved March 31, 2019.
- "Kris Bernal iniyakan ang mga pang-aalipusta sa kanyang katawan". Philippine Star. May 5, 2017.
- "I Heart Davao - Home - Full Episodes". Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- "I Heart Davao". Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- "June 26 (Mon) TV Ratings / AGB Nielsen / NUTAM People in TV Homes (Evening)". Retrieved June 26, 2017.
- "August 18 (Fri) TV Ratings / AGB Nielsen / NUTAM People in TV Homes (Evening)". Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- "July 28 (Fri) TV Ratings / AGB Nielsen / NUTAM People in TV Homes (Evening)". Retrieved July 28, 2017.