GMA continues to prove its commitment to providing top-notch and thought-provoking entertainment to its viewers with the first installment from the drama mini-series “Stories from the Heart: Loving Miss Bridgette,” which premieres today, September 13 on the afternoon block.
“Stories from the Heart” is a unique drama mini-series of unusual love stories reflecting how social media affect the relationship of lovers and the people surrounding them.
The drama mini-series begins with “Loving Miss Bridgette,” directed by Adolf Alix Jr. It stars heartthrob Kelvin Miranda as Marcus Villareal, a self-righteous Biology student who is bent on pursuing his counselor and, in her very first GMA series, actress Beauty Gonzalez as Bridgette de Leon, a recently-annulled guidance counselor who has a chance encounter with her student that will change both of their lives.
Beauty shares her sentiments and experiences taping for her highly-anticipated debut series, “Feeling ko ang tagal ko nang Kapuso kasi sobrang welcoming at bait nilang lahat sa akin. I feel so privileged that there is a good company that trusts and believes in me like GMA Network, with my capacity as an actress. Nakakaganang ibigay ko lahat ng best ko para sa kanila. I feel so happy about the show, the script is so beautiful kaya excited ako every day to go to work. Our director really helps us. ‘Yung co-actors ko, sobrang babait nilang lahat. Everyone really makes me feel at home and comfortable sa work.”
Kelvin, in turn, expresses his utmost admiration for Beauty and his gratitude to the Network for entrusting him the role, “Sobrang thankful ako na maging leading man niya. Talaga namang dekalibreng aktres si Beauty at kita naman iyon sa iba’t ibang karakter na ginampanan niya. Nakaka-inspire na everyday nakakatrabaho ko siya at panibagong knowledge sa acting ang natutunan ko. Iba’t ibang atake, insights, at perspective ang naririnig ko. Hindi lang kay Beauty, pati na rin sa iba pang cast members and kay Direk Adolf. Sobrang grateful ko na binigyan ako ng chance at opportunity ng Kapuso.”
Playing equally important roles in the series are Lloyd Samartino as Manolo Villareal, Marcus’ laidback father who is really close to his son; and Bing Loyzaga as Stella Villareal, Marcus’ domineering career-oriented mother and Manolo’s ex-wife who would do anything just to keep her reputation at bay.
Making this series even special is the stellar roster of cast including Polo Ravales as Tristan Enriquez, Bridgette’s narcissistic ex-husband; Adrian Alandy as Luther Tamayo, Bridgette’s co-teacher and suitor; Tart Carlos as Elsa Manalo, Bridgette’s confidante; Noel Colet as Dr. Solano, head of the guidance department; Nikki Co as Waxee Galang, Marcus’ best friend; Pamela Prinster as Abby Mendoza, Marcus’ ex-girlfriend; and Shanicka Arganda as Nina Torrente, Abby’s friend.
The story opens with Bridgette (Beauty), a recently annulled guidance counselor who goes on vacation to embrace her new reality as a single woman after being cheated on by her ex-husband Tristan (Polo). While on vacation, she meets Marcus (Kelvin), an arrogant pre-med student. One thing leads to another and they have a one-night stand.
Thinking that it was all just that, Bridgette ditches Marcus on their supposed date as she goes back to her reality only to find out that he is a student in her school. As Bridgette and Marcus proceed with their undeniable connection, things will not come easy as complications will start to arise.
“Loving Miss Bridgette” is under the supervision of the GMA Entertainment Group headed by SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, FVP for Drama Redgie A. Magno, SAVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Program Manager Anthony R. Pastorpide, and Executive Producer James Ryan Manabat.
The series is a product of the creative team composed of Aloy Adlawan (creative director), Des Garbes-Severino (creative head and consultant), Ken de Leon (head writer), Kenneth Angelo Enriquez (assistant head writer), Christine Novicio and Dang Sulit Marino (writers), and Louize Al-Shehri (brainstormer).
