| Lovers in Paris | |
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| Created by | SBS (South Korea) |
| Based on | Lovers in Paris (South Korea) by Kim Eun-sook and Shin Woo-chul |
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| Directed by | FM Reyes |
| Starring | |
| Opening theme | "Wag Na Wag Mong Sasabihin" by Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 55 |
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| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | Star Creatives |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | September 28 – December 11, 2009 |
Lovers in Paris is a 2009 Philippine television drama series loosely based on the 2004 South Korean drama series of the same title. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block from September 28 to December 11, 2009, replacing Tayong Dalawa.
Premise
A story of three people will discover the complexities of love. For Vivian, love is the greatest thing to give and to receive. For Carlo, love is but a responsibility. For Martin, love is self-gratification. Despite their different views, these three will learn go through a life-changing experience when their paths cross in Paris.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- KC Concepcion as Vivian Vizcarra
- Piolo Pascual as Carlo Aranaz
- Zanjoe Marudo as Martin Aranaz Barrameda
Supporting cast
- Christopher de Leon as George Aranaz
- Mark Gil as John Palma
- Maricar Reyes as Karen Roxas
- Assunta De Rossi as Eunice Gatus
- Rachel Anne Wolfe as Louise Aranaz Barrameda
Extended cast
- K Brosas as Michelle
- Hyubs Azarcon as Joon
- Ching Arellano as Popoy
- Aaron Junatas as Keon
- Maria Isabel Lopez as Julia Francisco-Gatus
- Matthew Ku Aquino as Alex Gatus
- Savannah Lamsen as Innah Fernandez
- Dionne Monsanto as Jennifer
- Daisy Cariño as Carla
- Manuel Chua as Albert Samaniego
- Zaira dela Peña as Carlene
Guest cast
- Sophia Baars as young Vivian
- Joshua Dionisio as young Carlo
- Jairus Aquino as young Martin
- Soliman Cruz as McArthur "Mac" Vizcarra
- Melissa Mendez as Rowena Vizcarra
- Alwyn Uytingco as Dennis Mariano
- Jubail Andres as bartender
- Digna Roosevelt as Bridge
- Kevin Viard as hotel owner
- Marvin Raymundo as bartender
- John Tagle as Mr. Loxen
- Daniel Revilla as Renzo Barrameda
- JC Lourry Navarro as friend of young Carlo
Production
Lovers in Paris is a Korean drama produced by Seoul Broadcasting System in 2004, starring Kim Jung-eun, Park Shin-yang and Lee Dong-gun. ABS-CBN dubbed the series in Filipino and was aired on the network from November 2004 to January 2005.
The Philippine adaptation of Lovers in Paris marked the first primetime television project for KC Concepcion and her first pairing with Piolo Pascual.[1] Principal photography began during the first quarter of 2009 in Paris, France.[2] Filming for the series concluded in the Philippines on December 3, 2009.[3]
Pilot week marathon
On October 3, 2009, ABS-CBN aired a special encore marathon of the first few episodes of Lovers in Paris due to public demand. Viewers in several areas were unable to watch the premiere week because of electricity outages caused by Typhoon Ondoy.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion agree not to talk about personal relationship while Lovers In Paris is airing". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 18 September 2009.
- ↑ "Piolo, KC enjoy first shoot of 'Lovers in Paris'". ABS-CBN News. 13 March 2009.
- ↑ "'Shock ending' for 'Lovers in Paris'?". ABS-CBN News. 4 December 2009.
- ↑ "ABS-CBN airs a 'Lovers in Paris' marathon this Saturday". LionHearTV. 3 October 2009.