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Francine and Seth serve total kilig in these behind-the-scenes moments from “A Cake to Remember”

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Kyla Dennise Magbanua

<p>From starring in the teleseryes “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/dirtylinen/articles-videos/15-heart-melting-franseth-moments-in-dirty-linen-20472" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Dirty Linen</strong></a>” and “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/sins-of-the-father" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sins of the Father</strong></a>,” sought-after loveteam FranSeth now takes on their first vertical drama series, “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/20/francine-and-seth-deal-with-forgotten-romance-in-iwant-s-new-vertical-drama-a-cake-to-remember-1831" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>A Cake to Remember</strong></a>” —another milestone for the pair. This <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>iWant Original</strong></a> not only marks their debut in the microdrama format but also showcases their evolving chemistry as they take on fresh characters that fans will surely look forward to.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/29/franseth-s-love-story-takes-a-heartbreaking-turn-in-episodes-1-to-5-of-a-cake-to-remember-0015" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: FranSeth’s love story takes a heartbreaking turn in Episodes 1 to 5 of “A Cake to Remember”</strong></a></div><p>Following its August 28 premiere, fans were treated to a sneak peek at behind-the-scenes moments featuring FranSeth on the set of “A Cake to Remember.”</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="913" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TrFWEgblIf8" title="Behind The Scenes of #ACakeToRemember | Watch it on iWant!" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Francine steps into the role of Mandy, a pastry chef who runs Little Oven bakery. To save her struggling business, she reluctantly takes on a wedding cake commission. Her journey soon intertwines with a complicated love story involving her ex-fiancé, Landon, played by Seth—the very client who ordered the wedding cake.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788174167489FranSeth-1.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Years earlier, Landon left Mandy at the altar, unaware that a tragic accident had left him in a coma and erased his memories of everything that happened before their big day. Now, we’ll witness Mandy’s determination to make Landon remember their past relationship before he walks down the aisle with someone else, hoping that the cakes they once crafted together hold the key to unlocking his memories.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788174204390FranSeth-2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/> </div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788174222290FranSeth-3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>On set, Francine has already embraced the character of Mandy, ready to show a new side of herself in the series. Off-camera snaps also reveal Seth fully immersing himself in the role of Landon—from solo scenes to sharing the frame with Francine, as the two shift between intense confrontations and kilig-filled moments that fans will surely swoon over. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788174324352FranSeth-1-1.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788174336770FranSeth-1-2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Adding more flavor to the story, the Kapamilya tandem is joined by cast members Zabel Lamberth, Lei Ang, Viveika Ravanes, and David Shouder, who were spotted in candid behind-the-scenes moments as they prepared for their scenes.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788174357895FranSeth-4.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788174368171FranSeth-5.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Rounding out the ensemble is veteran actor Epy Quizon. Having previously worked with FranSeth in “<em>Dirty Linen</em><strong></strong>,” he takes on a key role in the new series, with his character’s bond with Mandy and Landon adding another layer to the heart of “A Cake to Remember.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788174398251FranSeth-6.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788174412230FranSeth-7.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The first 15 episodes of “A Cake to Remember&quot; are now streaming, with the remaining episodes in Part 2 arriving on September 4 exclusively on <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>iWant</strong></a>. Catch the first five episodes for free on <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>iWant</strong></a> and on ABS-CBN Entertainment’s Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube pages.</p><p>Viewers can catch all its episodes through <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>iWant&#x27;s</strong> </a>subscription plans, starting at P35 per month in the Philippines, and USD 4.99 per month in the United States* (*promo price until October 31, 2026) and for the rest of the world.</p><p>Enjoy all the feels you want, only on <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>iWant</strong></a>, the Home of Filipino feels. Download the app and subscribe via Google Play or the Apple App Store.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>More on this story: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/29/franseth-s-love-story-takes-a-heartbreaking-turn-in-episodes-1-to-5-of-a-cake-to-remember-0015" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>From sweet engagement to wedding tragedy: FranSeth’s love story takes a heartbreaking turn in Episodes 1 to 5 of “A Cake to Remember”</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2026/8/20/francine-and-seth-deal-with-forgotten-romance-in-iwant-s-new-vertical-drama-a-cake-to-remember-1831" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Francine and Seth deal with forgotten romance in iWant’s new vertical drama “A Cake to Remember”</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/10/9/francine-seth-share-their-own-takes-on-budgeting-spoiling-their-loved-ones-0912" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Francine, Seth share their own takes on budgeting, spoiling their loved ones</strong></a> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/10/7/franseth-reveals-how-they-say-sorry-and-plan-surprises-the-physical-touch-way-0011" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>FranSeth reveals how they say sorry and plan surprises the “physical touch” way </strong></a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/6/30/francine-and-seth-catch-each-other-s-lies-in-this-fun-challenge-0952" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Francine and Seth catch each other’s lies in this fun challenge</strong></a></div>

<p>Here's a sneak peek of behind‑the‑scenes moments of Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin on the set of “A Cake to Remember.”</p>

Here's a sneak peek of behind‑the‑scenes moments of Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin on the set of “A Cake to Remember.”