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Kapamilya stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano. Gretchen Fullido, ABS-CBN News

Kapamilya stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano.

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1727269105833092524_DonBelle.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Kapamilya stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano. Gretchen Fullido, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kapamilya stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano. <em>Gretchen Fullido, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA (<strong>UPDATED</strong>) -- Kapamilya love team Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano are the lead stars of &quot;How To Spot A Red Flag,&quot; an upcoming series produced by ABS-CBN Studios, Viu, and Dreamscape Entertainment. </p><p>This original series, a collaboration between streaming platform Viu and ABS-CBN, in partnership with Dreamscape, promises to deliver a fresh narrative that resonates with both local and international viewers.</p><p>Following the success of &quot;Can&#x27;t Buy Me Love,&quot; which wrapped up in May, Donny and Belle are eager to explore new characters and storylines. </p><p>&quot;We are very excited because I think all of us have the same goal of bringing something different to the table. It&#x27;s very inspiring because we really all will bring 100%, 110% here,&quot; said Pangilinan.</p><p>He highlighted the project&#x27;s light and feel-good nature, a contrast to their more intense previous work.</p><p>Mariano also shared her excitement about the series&#x27; relevance, particularly for Gen Z audiences.</p><p>&quot;I realized ang daming matututunan sa story na to. Kasi it&#x27;s very relevant. Most especially for Gen Zs,&quot; Mariano said. </p><p>The promise of beach scenes adds an intriguing visual element to the series, enhancing its appeal.</p><p>The series delves into the concept of &quot;red flags&quot; in relationships and life, a theme that both Donny and Belle find compelling. Donny described a red flag as &quot;something off about a person,&quot; while Belle defined it as &quot;something a person does that goes against your values.&quot;</p><p>They also reflected on their personal red flags, with Donny admitting to procrastination and Belle acknowledging her indecisiveness.</p><p>In &quot;How to Spot a Red Flag,&quot; both actors embrace roles that challenge their previous portrayals. Belle&#x27;s character represents a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, differing from her tougher past roles. </p><p>&quot;She has a loving family... and she wants to prove something to herself as well,&quot; Belle explained, emphasizing the character&#x27;s depth and evolution.</p><p>Donny’s character in the show, is an introvert, offering a stark contrast to his extroverted roles like Bingo in Can’t Buy Me Love. </p><p>&quot;He&#x27;s super outgoing... but this character is very introverted,&quot; Donny shared, hinting at the complexities and twists his character will navigate.</p><p>The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Angel Aquino, Christian Vasquez, Jameson Blake, Mylene Dizon, and Benjie Paras, under the direction of Dwein Baltazar. </p><p>Pangilinan emphasized the importance of the project as an original Filipino series: &quot;This is not an adaptation. This is an original show... We really feel strongly about that because we have so much to offer,&quot; he said.</p><p>Since their last show, Donny and Belle have embraced a period of rest and exploration. Donny described their time in Los Angeles for ASAP as a &quot;big breather,&quot; allowing them to reconnect with family and pursue personal interests.</p><p>Belle traveled to Singapore for the F1 race and visited London for &quot;Barrio Fiesta,&quot; while also achieving a personal milestone by graduating. Balancing her studies with her career commitments was challenging, but she managed to fulfill her promise to her family.</p><p>As they prepare to begin filming, both stars are eager to bring this new story to life. &quot;I miss performing in front and acting in front of the cameras,&quot; Belle confessed. </p><p>&quot;How to Spot a Red Flag&quot; will exclusively be streamed on Viu.  -- <strong>with a report Gretchen Fullido, ABS-CBN News</strong></p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/16/donny-pangilinan-belle-mariano-proud-of-success-of-can-t-buy-me-love-1755" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano proud of success of ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’</a></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/topEl4AztWk?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HAGXdT6bUoI?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LHFu59-H3hs?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>Kapamilya love team Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano are the lead stars of "How To Spot A Red Flag," an upcoming series produced by ABS-CBN Studios, Viu, and Dreamscape Entertainment.</p>

Kapamilya love team Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano are the lead stars of "How To Spot A Red Flag," an upcoming series produced by ABS-CBN Studios, Viu, and Dreamscape Entertainment.

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Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano to star in new original Viu series

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Published September 25, 2024 12:30 PM PHT

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