Beginning tonight, GMA Network’s adaptation of the hit and internationally acclaimed Korean series, My Love From The Star, will thrill those who had seen the original Korean version when it was shown on the network.
The Kapuso Network proves it is the Heart of Asia with Filipino adaptation of the mala- aso’t pusa and abot-langit kilig story of Steffi and Matteo.
Ultimate Star Jennylyn Mercado breathes life to Steffi Chavez, a strikingly beautiful, sophisticated, and overly confident popular actress who is senseless and careless at times. Meanwhile, newest Kapuso heartthrob Gil Cuerva steps into the shoes of Matteo Domingo, a highly intelligent, aloof, but cold and often distant extra-terrestrial being forced to live his days here on Earth.
The story begins over 400 years ago when Matteo’s spaceship crash-landed on Earth. Since then, he has lived many lives and eagerly awaits the return of beings from his planet to take him home. He starts counting down the days and has about three months left of waiting when he meets and encounters Steffi. Steffi, being the popular actress, is used to people literally and figuratively falling for her and giving her everything she wants, but Matteo doesn’t even know who she is and this comes as a shock to her.
Initially, they won’t get along, but will later on come to discover that they have feelings for one another and fall in love. But how can two different beings from two separate worlds – a human and an alien – be together?
Talented Gabby Eigenmann plays Jackson Libredo, older brother of Winston, CEO and heir of the family’s companyand wealth. On the outside, he’s responsible and a gentleman, but inside, he is cold, scheming, and will do anything to get what he wants.
Christian Bautista is Winston Libredo, younger brother of Jackson, who is charming and happy- go-lucky. He is also Steffi’s childhood friend and he has been in love with her ever since.
Glydel Mercado is Lynelle Chavez, Steffi’s gold-digging and social climbing mother who constantly mooches moolah from her daughter.
Renz Fernandez is Peter Yuzon, Lucy’s brother and the new prosecutor who comes in to investigate the death of Rachel.
Jackie Rice is Lucy Yuzon, Steffi’s friend from high school. She’s nice, sweet, and often quiet. Like Steffi, she is also an actress but all she gets are supporting roles.
Migo Adecer is Yuan Chavez, Steffi’s reckless brother who rarely goes home and would rather stay at computer shops.
Melissa Mendez is Doris Yuzon, Lucy’s mother who persistently pushes her to be a lead actress like Steffi.
Spanky Manikan is Mr. Jang, Matteo’s only friend and the only person who knows his secret..
Playing a very special role in the remake is Kapuso leading lady Rhian Ramos as Rachel Andrada, another sought-after actress and Steffi’s no.1 rival in the industry.
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Comedienne AiAi de las Alas is playing godmother to newcomer Jelai Espino who wants to be in show business, like her idol. The young Jelai is a singer and has released a single on CD titled “Huwag Mong Biruin” written and produced by Vehnee Saturno.
AiAi delas Alas and newcomer Jelai Espino are the brand ambassadors of Natural blend coffee.
Espino, (14) aspires to make it big in the entertainment industry. She dreams of becoming a good actress someday. She has been attending acting workshops, including the star magic acting workshops at ABS-CBN. Aside from natural blend coffee, she is also the endorser of natural organics dear teen collections and color cosmetics.
Jelai is currently a high school student at San Beda.
