This article is a new television series, and the first installment of the "DonBelle" loveteam. Can't Buy Me Love is an Philippine romantic comedy drama television series produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment to be aired on Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, it stars Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan in their first ever teleserye. The series will premiere on the network's Primetime Bida evening block on October 16, 2023, replacing The Iron Heart. The series consists of 150 episodes.
Premise[]
When a young man gets caught up in a deadly plot against a rich woman, he pays a devastating cost to free her — creating a debt that binds them together.
Cast and characters[]
Lead roles[]
- Belle Mariano as Caroline A. Tiu
- Donny Pangilinan as Andrei "Bingo" Mariano
Main cast[]
- Nova Villa as Salvacion "Lola Nene" de Jesus-Bongon
- Rowell Santiago as Wilson C. Tiu
- Ruffa Gutierrez as Gina D. Tan
- Agot Isidro as Cindy Young-Tiu
- Ina Raymundo as Annie Mariano
- Maris Racal as Irene Y. Tiu
- Kaila Estrada as Bettina Y. Tiu
- Albie Casino as Charleston Y. Tiu
- Justin Rick Alonzo as Dalton Dwight Bernardo M. Chang
- Anthony Jennings as Snoop Manansala
- Joao Constancia as Carlo T. Tiu
- Darren Espanto as Stephen Tanhueco
Supporting cast[]
- Celeste Legaspi as Catherine Chang
- Ronnie Lazaro as Balong
- Ketchup Eusebio as Ramoncito "Monching" D. Bongon
- Vivoree Esclito as Pandora "Daraxi" dela Cruz
- Karina Bautista as Bougie Dimaranan
- Hyubs Azarcon as Valentin "Kap Tin" de Jesus
- Alora Sasam as Bierna
- Enzo Pineda as Edward Liao
- Chie Filomeno as Jersey Lim
- Rhen Escaño as Liv
- Bodjie Pascua as Albert Liao
- Mitch Valdez as Prudencia
- Frenchie Dy as Pepper
- Olive Isidro as Phoebe
- Karl Gabriel as Bob
- Gello Marquez
Upcoming cast[]
- Alex Medina
- Karl Gabriel
- Kakai Bautista
- Katya Santos
- Cheska Inigo
- Alwyn Uytingco
- Mari Kaimo
Guest cast[]
- Shaina Magdayao as Divine Almazan
- Isabelle Daza as young Cindy
- Bernard Palanca as Gilbert Mariano
- Hero Angeles as young Wilson
- Maricel Laxa as young Catherine
- Jana Agoncillo as young Bettina
- Althea Ruedas as young Irene
- Jeremiah Cruz as young Bingo
- Chastity Dizon as young Caroline
Episodes[]
Note: The episodes shown are held by Netflix.
| No. | Title | TV title | Original release date | AGB Nielsen Ratings
(NUTAM People) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "A Family Affair" | "Ni Hao" | October 16, 2023 | 8.0% | |
| Aspiring entrepreneur Bingo lands a chance at a life-changing business grant — only to get derailed when wealthy young Caroline causes a bus collision. | |||||
| 2 | "The Eclipse" | "Scandal" | October 17, 2023 | 8.5% | |
| A confrontation at her half-sister's engagement ceremony leaves Caroline in a rocky position with her family. Meanwhile, Bingo sneaks in with a plan. | |||||
| 3 | "The Grand Eyeball" | TBA | October 18, 2023 | TBD | |
| Bingo makes a clandestine deal for his grandmother's eye transplant, while a criminal gang targets Caroline in a scheme. | |||||
| 4 | "The Anti-hero" | TBA | October 19, 2023 | TBD | |
| Bingo has no choice but to try and escape a deadly situation with an unconscious Caroline. But his gamble comes at a tremendous cost. | |||||
| 5 | "The Mad Woman" | TBA | October 20, 2023 | TBD | |
| Still hiding from her family, Caroline looks for a way to pay back Bingo — who tails her around the city and finds her in more trouble. | |||||
Reception[]
Filming[]
Principal photography commenced in August 2023.
Music[]
Moira Dela Torre will perform for the OST of the series titled You’ll Be Safe Here.
Release[]
The series will stream advanced episodes first on Netflix on October 13, 2023 and on iWantTFC on October 14, 2023 (48 hours in advance), before its release on other platforms on October 16, 2023 consisting of 150 episodes.