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Meet the Meteor Garden PH adaptation cast according to Robi Domingo

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>The <em>Meteor Garden</em> fever continues to sweep Filipino fans weeks after the successful F4 reunion concert in the Philippines, as Kapamilya television personality Robi Domingo shared his hilarious dream cast for the series&#x27; Philippine adaptation.</p><div> </div><p>On social media, Robi unveiled his own cast of the iconic Taiwanese drama, introducing IF4, his playful take on the legendary quartet, with Kapamilya host Melai Cantiveros cast as the beloved heroine, Shan Cai.</p><div> </div><p>“From the First and True Home of Asianovela, this is… iF4. 🍊,“ Robi said in the caption.</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-22" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaiDuYQMIcH/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=642&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A22%2C%22os%22%3A3133408.5999999046%2C%22ls%22%3A81141.40000009537%2C%22le%22%3A81159.30000019073%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="920" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-22" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:658px;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="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>The imaginary cast features Robi as Hua Ze Lei, Donny Pangilinan as Dao Ming Si, Darren Espanto as Xi Men, and Kyle Echarri as Mei Zuo.</p><div> </div><p>The post quickly drew laughter from celebrities and fans alike, especially Melai, a self-confessed <em>Meteor Garden</em> superfan.</p><div> </div><p>“Hahahahhahaha Pistiiiiii,” Melai commented. “Inatake ka nanaman ng Kabag Robi D.”</p><div> </div><p>Kyle, meanwhile, threw his support behind the concept, writing, “iproduce na dapat &#x27;to.”</p><div> </div><p>Bianca Gonzalez shared her enthusiasm with: “LOVE IT!!!” while <em>It’s Showtime</em> host and actress Anne Curtis also said: “I love this!</p><div> </div><p><em></em>Former <em>Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition </em>housemate<em></em> Charlie Fleming joined in, commenting, “I SEE A VISION.”</p><div> </div><div><iframe width="642" height="471" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_8M1A2dhGaI" title="Meteor Garden: April 1, 2014 Teaser" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Fans were equally entertained, with many joking that the parody deserved to become a real project.</p><div> </div><p>“finally, the long wait is over. after 2 decades of waiting, magkaka-Pinoy adaptation na hahaha,” a netizen said. </p><div> </div><p>Others even pitched alternative titles, including the pun-filled “Meteor CHAR-den,” while suggesting that Melai&#x27;s Shan Cai be renamed “Kuan Chai.”</p><div> </div><p>“Kuan Chai Fandom is ready,” fellow Pinoy Big Brother host-actor Enchong Dee commented.</p><div> </div><p>“Hahahaha make it happen pls this will be so funny,” a fan also said.</p><div> </div><p>Robi&#x27;s viral post comes amid the lingering post-concert excitement following the successful sold-out Philippine stop of the F Forever 1st World Tour, which reunited original Meteor Garden stars Jerry Yan, Vic Chou, and Van Ness Wu alongside Ashin of Mayday at the Philippine Arena last June.</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-23" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZKXdKgEpSU/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=642&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A23%2C%22os%22%3A3133417%2C%22ls%22%3A81141.40000009537%2C%22le%22%3A81159.30000019073%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="588" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-23" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:658px;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="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>The concert reignited nostalgia among Filipino fans, many of whom couldn&#x27;t help but notice Robi&#x27;s resemblance to Vic Chou, who portrayed the second male lead Hua Ze Lei in the hit 2001 drama.</p><div> </div><p>Melai, who attended the show, tagged Robi in a video of Vic performing onstage with the caption: “Wachalei. Ikaw ba yan @iamrobidomingo.” She could also be heard teasing in the video, “Hua Ze Lei or Robi? Robi D? Ikaw ‘to Robi D!”</p><div> </div><p>Robi later reposted the video with a string of laughing emojis.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/6/28/robi-domingo-reacts-as-fans-notice-resemblance-with-f4-s-vic-chou-calls-himself-huatchme-naenae-1840" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Robi Domingo reacts as fans notice resemblance with F4’s Vic Chou, calls himself ‘Huatchme Naenae’</strong><br/></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/6/28/robi-domingo-reacts-as-fans-notice-resemblance-with-f4-s-vic-chou-calls-himself-huatchme-naenae-1840" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> </strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-24" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaNtC-rmfjA/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=642&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A24%2C%22os%22%3A3133421.9000000954%2C%22ls%22%3A81141.40000009537%2C%22le%22%3A81159.30000019073%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="967" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-24" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:658px;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="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Melai continued the playful comparison in another video where she once again zoomed in on Vic while jokingly saying: “Huwag mo akong char-charin Robi, ikaw ‘to!”</p><div> </div><p>Robi then responded: “❌: Hua Ze Lei? ✅: Huatchme Naenae.”</p><div> </div><p>This is not the first time that Kapamilya stars have poked fun at <em>Meteor Garden</em>. Years ago, the beloved ASAP segment featuring the Kanto Boys, consisting of actors Luis Manzano, Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, and John Lloyd Cruz, recreated scenes from the hit series, with Toni Gonzaga taking on the role of Shan Cai.</p><div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17835625034591783562455882.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div>

<p>Robi Domingo and Melai Cantiveros have their own vision of Meteor Garden's PH adaptation cast.</p>

Robi Domingo and Melai Cantiveros have their own vision of Meteor Garden's PH adaptation cast.