Draft:It's Okay to Not Be Okay (Philippine TV series)

It's Okay to Not Be Okay
GenreBlack comedy
Romantic comedy
Psychological drama
Based onIt's Okay to Not Be Okay
by Jo Yong
Written byMary Pearl Urtola
Directed byMae Cruz-Alviar
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
Production
Production locations
Production companyStar Creatives
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Related
It's Okay to Not Be Okay (South Korea)

It's Okay to Not Be Okay is an upcoming Philippine romantic comedy television series based on the 2020 South Korean television drama series of the same title. Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, it stars Anne Curtis, Joshua Garcia, and Carlo Aquino. It is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in 2025.[1]

Cast and characters

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Production

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Development

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On December 13, 2023, the series was announced as part of ABS-CBN's 2024 programming line-up, with Anne Curtis, Joshua Garcia and Carlo Aquino being cast in the lead roles.[2][3][4] A media conference was held on May 17, 2024.[5][6][7]

Casting

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Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil were initially reported to cast in the lead roles, but both declined the offer.[8][9][10]

Filming

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Principal photography commenced on July 2024, in Iloilo and the Negros provinces.[11][12][13]

Marketing

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The first teaser for the series was revealed on December 10, 2024, at the Araneta Coliseum.[14] The series will premiere in 2025.[15][16]

References

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  1. ^ Purnell, Kristofer (May 18, 2024). "ABS-CBN, Netflix to collaborate on 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' Philippine adaptation". Philstar Global.
  2. ^ Felipe, MJ (December 14, 2023). "300 stars gather as ABS-CBN Christmas special returns to Big Dome". ABS-CBN News.
  3. ^ Felipe, MJ (December 15, 2023). "ABS-CBN unveils initial line-up of shows in 2024". ABS-CBN News.
  4. ^ Davao Digital, Sun Star (December 29, 2023). "ABS-CBN releases 2024 offerings". SunStar.
  5. ^ "Carlo Aquino, Joshua Garcia, Anne Curtis team up for 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' PH adaptation". ABS-CBN News. May 17, 2024.
  6. ^ Felipe, MJ (May 17, 2024). "Pinoy adaptation ng 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' tuloy na". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog).
  7. ^ "'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' PH Remake Draws Mixed Reactions". Cosmopolitan Philippines (in English and Tagalog). May 20, 2024.
  8. ^ Lazaro, Cass (February 3, 2022). "Omo! Liza Soberano And Enrique Gil Are Rumored To Star In The PH Adaptation Of 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay'". Cosmo.ph. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
  9. ^ Cruz, James Patrick (March 2, 2023). "Liza Soberano offered to star in 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' local adaptation". Interaksyon. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  10. ^ Severo, Jan Milo (March 3, 2023). "Ogie Diaz reveals Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil turn down 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' remake". Philstar Global. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  11. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (August 1, 2024). "'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' adaptation starring Anne Curtis starts filming". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  12. ^ "Anne, spotted sa Bacolod, nag-shoot na ng It's Ok to Not Be Okay!". Remate. October 16, 2024.
  13. ^ Sabio, Nikka (December 14, 2024). "EXCLUSIVE: Kaori Oinuma, Aljon Mendoza, Bianca De Vera share their favorite 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay' taping moments". ABS-CBN News.
  14. ^ Kapamilya On-Demand [@kodupdate] (December 10, 2024). "LOOK: The teaser of the upcoming series "It's Okay To Not Be Okay" starring Joshua Garcia, Carlo Aquino, and Anne Curtis #ABSCBNChristmasSpecial2024" (Tweet). Retrieved December 10, 2024 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ Pasajol, Anne (December 11, 2024). "'It's Okay Not To Be Okay' PH remake drops teaser". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  16. ^ Toff C. (December 16, 2024). "Celebrities Anne Curtis hosts Christmas get-together for 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' cast and crew". ABS-CBN. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
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Category:ABS-CBN drama series Category:Autism in television Category:Filipino-language television shows Category:Philippine romantic comedy television series Category:Philippine television series based on South Korean television series Category:Television about mental health Category:Television series by Star Creatives Category:Television shows set in the Philippines Category:Upcoming Philippine television series