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LOOK: Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano are Metro’s latest cover stars

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

<p>Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano are the cover stars of the latest issue <em></em>of <em>Metro.</em></p><p>&quot;In this exclusive cover story, we caught a glimpse of the genuine connection between Donny and Belle. This golden duo effortlessly follow each other&#x27;s train of thoughts, completing sentences as if they share a secret language,&quot; the magazine posted on social media as they unveil the magazine cover. </p><p>&quot;Their closeness goes beyond the screen, transcending into a friendship that fuels their on-screen magic. It&#x27;s this deep understanding and unspoken bond that allows them to soar in style, bringing authenticity to every role they embrace.&quot;</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CzdnMQhPlsp/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2R_cj-CcsQvMTWaBG1y5XqShHvWdE4ispvl6UfpAGr0Mo3JoC9K175Gos#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A4109280.899999976%2C%22ls%22%3A866337.1000000238%2C%22le%22%3A867003.7000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="850" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>DonBelle also discussed their new project <em>Can&#x27;t Buy Me Love</em> with the magazine.</p><p>&quot;For Donny and Belle, it&#x27;s not just about acting for them; it&#x27;s about reinventing characters, breaking barriers, and surprising their fans with every project,&quot; <em>Metro</em> shared.</p><p>Fans were quick to react on the magazine cover.</p><p>&quot;Just read the article and I loved it so so much! This cover climbed up to my top list immediately,&quot; one fan commented.</p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s DonBelle era indeed!&quot; one fan posted.</p><p><em>Can&#x27;t Buy Me Love</em> premiered on Netflix on October 13, which streamed 72 hours ahead of anywhere else.</p><p>In the series, Donny plays the role of Bingo, a hardworking man who is committed to supporting his family.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx2Lr33rZCA/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2R_cj-CcsQvMTWaBG1y5XqShHvWdE4ispvl6UfpAGr0Mo3JoC9K175Gos#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A4091418%2C%22ls%22%3A866337.1000000238%2C%22le%22%3A867003.7000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Meanwhile, Belle plays the role of Caroline, a rich Chinese woman from a traditional family.</p><p>Mae Cruz-Alviar is directing the series. </p><p>In a past interview, Belle shared that being part of a primetime series was always something that she dreamed of doing.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/9/16/donbelle-s-can-t-buy-me-love-to-stream-72-hours-ahead-on-netflix-2105" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: DonBelle’s ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ to stream 72 hours ahead on Netflix</u></strong></a></div><p>&quot;This has always been a dream of mine. Growing up, I used to watch primetime seryes and to be able to do one with direk Mae and him (Donny), grabe! I am so excited. I cannot wait,&quot; she remarked at the press conference for the show in July.</p><p>Meanwhile, Donny said that they gained a lot of insights from the director while filming the series.</p><p>&quot;There are so many questions that we have. And we haven’t gone through a lot of these experiences and for her to say na ‘I will guide you, ganito ako, ako ang bahala.’ ‘Yung mga ganung words of wisdom, it really means a lot Direk. I am very, very excited to work with you,&quot; he stated.</p>

<p>Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano are the cover stars of the latest issue of Metro. </p>

Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano are the cover stars of the latest issue of Metro.

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LOOK: Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano are Metro’s latest cover stars

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Published November 11, 2023 04:36 PM PHT

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