Unloving U
| Unloving U | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Romantic comedy Drama |
| Written by | Kay Brondial |
| Directed by | Easy Ferrer |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Emerzon Texon |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino English |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Carlo Katigbak Cory Vidanes Roldeo Endrinal Jamie Lopez Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo |
| Producers | Ethel Manaloto-Espiritu Kate Valenzuela |
| Editor | Augie Balignasay |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Production companies | Dreamscape Entertainment KreativDen |
| Original release | |
| Network | iWantTFC |
| Release | February 8 – February 13, 2021 |
Unloving U is a Philippine romance comedy television miniseries starring Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte, directed by Easy Ferrer. The series premiered on iWantTFC on February 8, 2021 to February 13, 2021.[1]
Plot
[edit]Fiona’s true feelings towards her stepbrother Alfie is her most guarded secret. Her love remains undeclared even after their parents separated. Meeting again after three years, she discovers that her feelings towards him never waned and are stronger than ever. However, it gets more complicated with their feuding parents, a girlfriend, and band problems that are getting into the mix of emotions that is about to explode into a sweet symphony of love.
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Loisa Andalio[2] as Fiona Acosta
- Ronnie Alonte[2] as Alfie Almeida
Supporting
[edit]- Gelli de Belen[2] as Darlene Almeida
- Ariel Rivera[2] as Henry Acosta
- KD Estrada as Jam
- Anji Salvacion as Waltz
- Sam Cruz as Jacklyn
- Ayeesha Cervantes as Lily
- Miko Gallardo as Juan
- Kate Yalung as Betty
- Ron Angeles as Mack
- Ji-An Lachica as Salve
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Endings are Beginnings" | February 8, 2021 | |
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Fiona finally gets what she has always wished for - a complete, loving, and happy family. However, complications arise when she discovers that her feelings for her step brother Alfie is more than just brotherly love. | |||
| 2 | "A Girl in Trouble is a Temporary Thing" | February 9, 2021 | |
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Three years after their separation, Fiona and Alfie meet again, but with their reunion comes some major 'house' issues that they need to face. | |||
| 3 | "It's All Coming Back" | February 10, 2021 | |
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Free from the burdens of their past familial relationship, Fiona is hopeful that her romantic feelings towards Alfie will finally be noticed and reciprocated. The return of Alfie's mother, however, complicates things anew as she brings along the beautiful and accomplished girlfriend of Alfie. | |||
| 4 | "Don’t Stand So Close to Me" | February 11, 2021 | |
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Fiona decides to stop herself from falling further in love with Alfie, but their shared love for music pushes them even closer. As she struggles with her intensifying feelings, Fiona and Alfie's living condition catches Darlene's attention. | |||
| 5 | "Bizarre Love Triangle" | February 12, 2021 | |
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After Henry suffers a minor heart attack, Alfie convinces Darlene to let Henry and Fiona stay at his house. Fiona tries to keep her feelings in check but an unexpected mishap changes everything in her and Alfie's life. | |||
| 6 | "Kaya Pala" "That’s Why" | February 13, 2021 | |
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Fiona chooses a less complicated new life, while Alfie goes soul searching to find out what is truly important in his. As they both move on with their lives, music finds its way to open and heal their hearts. | |||
Official soundtrack
[edit]| Unloving U (Original Soundtrack) | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by various artists | |
| Released | January 22, 2021 |
| Recorded | 2020 |
| Genre | OPM, Indie pop, Soundtrack |
| Length | 11:53 |
| Language | Filipino, English |
| Label | StarPop |
| Producer | Roque "Rox" Santos |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaya Pala" | Trisha Denise Campañer | Loisa Andalio, KD Estrada, Sam Cruz, Anji Salvacion | 2:53 |
| 2. | "Saves It" | KD Estrada | KD Estrada, Loisa Andalio | 2:40 |
| 3. | "Keeps on Coming Back" | Acel Bisa van Ommen | Anji Salvacion | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Kaya Pala" | Trisha Denise Campañer | Loisa Andalio | 2:53 |
| Total length: | 11:53 | |||
Production and release
[edit]The production is in lock-in taping due to the pandemic.[1] The series was announced on the official YouTube channel of ABS-CBN.[3]
Broadcast
[edit]The show had its Philippine TV Premiere from September 18 to October 23, 2021, on Yes Weekend Saturday primetime on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live and A2Z replacing the first season of Hoy, Love You! and was replaced by Come and Hug Me.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Ronnie, Loisa talk about working on 'Unloving U' under new normal". ABS-CBN News. December 22, 2020. Archived from the original on December 28, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "KathNiel series, Darna lead ABS-CBN 2021 shows; Luis Manzano replaces Billy Crawford in Your Face Sounds Familiar". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on December 23, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Together as One sa 2021: ABS-CBN Upcoming Shows and Offerings | ABS-CBN Christmas Special 2020 - YouTube". www.youtube.com. December 21, 2020. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
External links
[edit]- Unloving U at IMDb
- Unloving U on iWantTFC
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