Owe My Love is a 2021 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rember Gelera and Ray Gibraltar, it stars Lovi Poe and Benjamin Alves. It premiered on February 15, 2021 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on June 4, 2021 with a total of 76 episodes.

Owe My Love
An image of Lovi Poe and Benjamin Alves side by side. The series title is displayed on the lower side of the image.
Title card
Genre
Created byJoseph Conrad Rubio
Written by
  • Volta Delos Santos
  • Abet Pagdagdagan Raz
  • Aya Anunciacion
  • Janna Dacosta
  • John Anthony Rodulfo
  • John Lester Malabanan
Directed by
  • Rember Gelera
  • Ray Gibraltar
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes76 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerLowell Gene Quimson Alojado
Production locationsBocaue, Bulacan, Philippines
Cinematography
  • Alex Espartero
  • Maisa Demetillo
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time20–30 minutes
Production companyGMA Public Affairs
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseFebruary 15 (2021-02-15) –
June 4, 2021 (2021-06-04)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Cast and characters

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Cast
Lovi Poe
Benjamin Alves
Ai-Ai delas Alas
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

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Principal photography commenced in March 2020.[16] It was halted in the same month due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[17] Filming was continued in November 2020.[18]

Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Owe My Love earned an 11.5% rating.[19] While the final episode scored a 9.1% rating.[20]

Accolades

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Accolades received by Owe My Love
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2023 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress Lovi Poe Nominated [21]
Best Drama Supporting Actress Winwyn Marquez Nominated
Best New Male TV Personality John Vic Guzman Nominated
Best Primetime Drama Series Owe My Love Nominated

Controversy

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Actress-singer Mystica complained about the production's treatment towards her. She was later fired from the show, and replaced by comedian Patani Dano in the role in November 2020.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Owe My Love - Home - Full Episodes". GMA Network. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  2. ^ Santiago, Lhar (March 13, 2020). "Lovi, Benjamin and Jeric on losing projects over Covid-19 scare". The Manila Times. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  3. ^ Solivar, Cathy (March 8, 2020). "I'm reunited with my first leading lady ever.' Benjamin Alves and Lovi Poe excited over their reunion in Owe My Love". MSN. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  4. ^ Hsia, Heidi (March 3, 2020). "Benjamin Alves and Lovi Poe reunite in Owe My Love". Yahoo!. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  5. ^ Asis, Salve V. (March 23, 2020). "Lovi may paalala para hindi maging reklamador habang nasa bahay". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  6. ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (March 4, 2020). "Lovi Poe, Benjamin Alves reunite for rom-com teleserye Owe My Love". PEP. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  7. ^ Sun, Cherry Sun (March 5, 2020). "Exclusive: Ruby Rodriguez, may love advice para kina Maine Mendoza at Pauleen Luna". GMA Network. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  8. ^ Mendoza, Ruel Mendoza (March 17, 2020). "Lovi natakot munang mag-travel!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  9. ^ Sun, Cherry (February 27, 2020). "Lovi Poe, Benjamin Alves, Aiai Delas Alas, and other cast members' first meeting for upcoming Kapuso show Owe My Love". GMA Network. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  10. ^ "TikTok video ni Mahal na napagkamalang pusa sa GMA Network, kinagigiliwan". MSN. March 7, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  11. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (February 17, 2021). "Mga eksena ni Mystica sa Owe My Love, ginamit pa rin; Mahal, may subtitle ang dialogues". PEP. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  12. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (February 27, 2021). "Ai-Ai delas Alas, naiyak sa "unconditional love" ni Mygz Molino kay Mahal". PEP. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  13. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (April 5, 2021). "Rocco Nacino working again with ex-gf Lovi Poe as he enters Owe My Love". PEP. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  14. ^ "Kris Bernal balik sa GMA-7; makikipagtapatan kay Katrina Halili". PEP. July 16, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  15. ^ "Doc Migs, may karibal na sa puso ni Sensen!". GMA Network. April 5, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  16. ^ Sun, Cherry (May 28, 2021). "Benjamin Alves looks back at first Owe My Love taping day with Lovi Poe". GMA Network. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  17. ^ Adel, Rosette (March 17, 2020). "Top-rating ABS-CBN, GMA shows make TV comeback as quarantine halts regular programs". InterAksyon. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  18. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (September 7, 2020). "Mga teleserye nina Coco, Dingdong, at Lovi balik-taping na". PEP. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  19. ^ Mataro, RJ (February 24, 2021). "Benjamin Alves and Lovi Poe's Owe My Love receives highest ratings so far". LionhearTV. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  20. ^ Mia, Ron (June 10, 2021). "How did Owe My Love finale fare in TV ratings?". LionhearTV. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  21. ^ Gonzales, Rommel (January 17, 2023). "35th Star Awards for TV list of nominees is out; alin kaya ang tatanghaling Best TV Station?". PEP. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  22. ^ Gabinete, Jojo. "Former Survivor castaway Jervy "Patani" Daño, kinuhang kapalit ni Mystica sa Owe My Love". PEP. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
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