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Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano to star in primetime series ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’

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Peter Andrew Acierto

<p dir="ltr">The long wait is over for the fans of Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano as they will be headlining their first-ever ABS-CBN primetime series, <em>Can’t Buy Me Love</em>, which is set to be released this year. During the project announcement for the highly-anticipated primetime series, the two Kapamilya stars expressed how excited they are.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CvG3zPny6dJ/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=524&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A5648847.600000024%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1093" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" 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><div><br/></div><p>Shooting for the series is set to begin as early as this month as revealed by blockbuster director Mae Cruz Alviar.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/7/24/fans-show-support-for-belle-mariano-during-her-beloved-concert-632"><strong>READ: Fans show support for Belle Mariano during her ‘Beloved’ concert</strong></a></div><p>Fresh from the success of their hit online series <em>He’s Into Her</em><em> </em>and hit movies <em>Love is Color Blind</em><em> </em>and <em>An Inconvenient Love</em><em>,</em> the DonBelle love team is set to show a different side of their acting in this primetime series.</p><p>The first poster for the much-awaited series was presented as well during the media conference. Donny expressed how it already showcased a different feel from their roles in the past. </p><p>“Sobrang iba talaga sa dati naming [roles]. Just the whole feel of it, there’s so much [in the poster] that’s giving the clues kung ano yung pagdadaanan ng characters dito,” Donny commented.</p><p>Both Kapamilya actors revealed a little more about their characters during the media conference. Belle will be playing the role of Caroline––who was born into a rich and traditional Chinese family. Meanwhile, Donny will be portraying Bingo––a hardworking man born into a poor family. </p><p>Direk Mae added that she is happy to be working with the two Kapamilya actors as well as she sees a different kind of love team in them. She shared how the three of them met up prior to their shooting in order to get to know them.</p><p>“I have handled different love teams. I can see why they are tagged as phenomenal, and I have seen why they are the new gen love team. Iba sila––may distinct flavor and personality,&quot; Direk Mae revealed.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/7/24/belle-mariano-gives-donny-pangilinan-a-meaningful-gift-during-her-concert-635"><strong>READ: Belle Mariano gives Donny Pangilinan a meaningful gift during her concert</strong></a></div><p>The actress shared how both of them are so excited to star in their first-ever ABS-CBN primetime series. </p><p>“We’re so excited. Grabe––you know ever since this has always been a dream of mine. Growing up, I used to watch primetime seryes. To be able to do one with Direk Mae and Donny, I&#x27;m so excited and I can’t wait,&quot; Belle shared.</p><p dir="ltr">&quot;It was something we both have prayed about, and we can&#x27;t imagine na ito na yun. We are really starting it. Of course, alongside an amazing direk and person, Direk Mae. &quot; Donny added.</p><p dir="ltr">The DonBelle series is under the production of Star Creatives––this marks the first time for the love team to be working with the production house as well. Star Creatives is known for some of the hit primetime series such as <em>Forevermore, Dolce Amore, Pangako Sa ‘yo,</em> and <em>Princess and I,</em> to name a few.</p>

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Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano to star in primetime series ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’

Drew Acierto

Published Jul 25, 2023 11:44 PM PHT

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