Good chemistry is often achieved through a combination of factors such as talent, understanding of the characters, shared experiences, trust, and effective direction.
In GMA’s latest offering, LUV IS: Love at First Read, premiering today at 5:40, lead stars Mavy Legaspi and Kyline Alcantara exhibit intangible connection and rapport on screen.
“They work so comfortably with each other. On and off camera, they create excitement. Sometimes you don’t even know if it’s real or if they are still in character,” said series director Marc Sicat dela Cruz about Mavy and Kyline’s close relationship on set.
Sicat believes that the two lead stars share a genuine connection and rapport and that they create an authentic and compelling dynamic between their characters, making their interactions more believable and engaging for the audience.
“Their chemistry brings a unique magic to the screen, and it enhances the overall story because of their close connection,” Sicat went on.
LUV IS: Love at First Read is based on the hit Wattpad webnovel of the same name by author Chixnita. The story has garnered over 23 million views on Wattpad.
“I am pleased with how the adaptation turned out. They made a few changes and additions, but I am in favor of them. It is a great honor to witness your creation being brought to life on television,” Chixnita told Manila Standard Entertainment during the series’ media conference.
LUV IS: Love at First Read follows Kudos (Mavy), a secret romantic searching for the perfect girl. He finds a diary and believes that the owner of it, Abby (Kyline), is the one for him. However, he also meets Angelica, a jaded girl who distrusts men and has no interest in love. They clash at first but as they get to know one another, their feelings begin to grow.
Now, Kudos is torn between Angelica and Abby – not knowing that they are actually one and the same.
Joining the ensemble cast are Therese Malvar as Abigail, the hopeless romantic best friend of Angelica; Mariel Pamintuan as Sandy, Angelica’s vain and annoying classmate who bullies her; Pam Prinster as Hazel, an old friend and secret admirer of Kudos; Bruce Roeland as Risk, a certified playboy and Kudos’ cousin; Josh Ford as Train, Kudos’ close friend and teammate in varsity; Larkin Castor as Shield, the nerdy younger brother of Risk; Marco Masa as Dale, the loving brother of Angelica; and Vito and Kiel Gueco as Psalm and Philemon, the mysterious twin brothers and Kudos’ cousins.
Adding excitement to this feel-good series are seasoned artists Jackie Lou Blanco as Truly, a simple housewife to Hector and a caring mother to Kudos; Jestoni Alarcon as Hector, the outgoing father of Kudos; and Maricar de Mesa as Yumi, the doting mother of Angelica.
The creative team behind this drama is composed of creative director Aloy Adlawan, content development consultant Ricky Lee, head writer Maria Regina M. Amigo and associate director Carlo Cannu.