Heaven Peralejo replaces Barbie Imperial in ‘Pasabuy’ lead role

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Heaven Peralejo and Barbie Imperial were co-stars in the ABS-CBN series ‘Bagong Umaga,’ which concluded in April. " src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/entertainment/08/11/heaven-barbie.jpg"/><figcaption>Heaven Peralejo and Barbie Imperial were co-stars in the ABS-CBN series ‘Bagong Umaga,’ which concluded in April. Instagram: @heavenperalejo</figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Heaven Peralejo has been cast in the lead role of the upcoming romantic comedy series “Pasabuy,” replacing previously announced actress Barbie Imperial.</p><p>Peralejo will star opposite fellow “Pinoy Big Brother” graduate Gino Roque in the Xian Lim-helmed series, which started its 10-day quarantined filming in Batangas this week.</p><p>Imperial was “released from the show due to personal issues,” producer WeTV announced. “Barbie had already taken part in pre-production activities -- including announcements on social media, and the initial script-reading with Gino, Xian and the rest of the cast -- when the change was made.”</p><p>Star Magic, the talent agency of both Peralejo and Imperial, declined a request for comment.</p><p>Peralejo and Imperial were only recently co-stars in the ABS-CBN afternoon drama “Bagong Umaga,” which concluded in April.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Heaven Peralejo and Gino Roque co-star in the upcoming WeTV series ‘Pasabuy.’ " src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/entertainment/08/11/heaven-gino.jpg"/><figcaption>Heaven Peralejo and Gino Roque co-star in the upcoming WeTV series ‘Pasabuy.’ WeTV</figcaption></figure></div><p>The 10-part “Pasabuy,” which was also written by Lim, centers on the blooming romance between Anna (Peralejo), a young executive, and John (Roque), an artist, who meet through a “pasabuy” community chatroom during the pandemic.</p><p>Bonding over quarantine lifestyle trends and finding comfort in each other, Anna and John must then navigate sustaining their relationship beyond the lockdown.</p><p>Joining Peralejo and Roque in the cast are Ella Cayabyab, MJ Cayabyab, Ralph Malibunas, and Gail Banawis, Kim Perez, and TikTok star Nana Silayro, with a special appearance from rock band I Belong To The Zoo. </p><p>“Pasabuy’s” release date has yet to be announced.<br/> </p>

Heaven Peralejo has been cast in the lead role of the upcoming romantic comedy series “Pasabuy,” replacing previously announced actress Barbie Imperial.

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Heaven Peralejo replaces Barbie Imperial in ‘Pasabuy’ lead role

Heaven Peralejo replaces Barbie Imperial in ‘Pasabuy’ lead role

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Published Aug 11, 2021 05:07 PM PHT

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