Pure Love (2014 TV series)
Philippine adaptation of the South Korean drama 49 Days.
Pure Love is a Philippine television drama series that aired on ABS-CBN in 2014. It is an adaptation of the 2011 South Korean series *49 Days*. The show was directed by Veronica B. Velasco, Mikey del Rosario, and Paco Sta. Maria. Its main cast includes Alex Gonzaga, Yen Santos, Joseph Marco, Matt Evans, Arjo Atayde, Arron Villaflor, Yam Concepcion, and Anna Luna. The series ran as part of the network's Primetime Bida block and was also broadcast worldwide on TFC from July 7 to November 14, 2014. It took over the timeslot of *Mirabella* and was later succeeded by *Bagito*.
The main characters are Diane Santos (Alex Gonzaga), Ysabel Espiritu (Yen Santos), Dave Martinez, Jr. (Joseph Marco), Jake Espiritu (Matt Evans, who also plays the Scheduler), Raymond dela Cruz (Arjo Atayde), Ronald Trinidad (Arron Villaflor), Kayla Santos (Yam Concepcion), and Jackie Cortez (Anna Luna). Supporting roles are played by Sunshine Cruz, John Arcilla, Dante Ponce, Ana Capri, Bart Guingona, Shey Bustamante, Sue Prado, Ricardo Cepeda, Jason Francisco, Sylvia Sanchez, and Tetchie Agbayani. Guest cast members include Minco Fabregas, Helga Krapf, Michael Flores, Jacob Benedicto, Hiyasmin Neri, Dionne Monsanto, Jed Montero, Maila Gumila, Art Acuña, Nonie Buencamino, Miko Raval, Gilleth Sandico, and Menggie Cobarrubias.
The soundtrack features three songs: "Gisingin ang Puso" by Aiza Seguerra, "Magkabilang Mundo" by Maki Ricafort, and "Sundo" by Johnoy Danao.
- type
- Television drama series
- country
- Philippines
- network
- ABS-CBN
- based_on
- 2011 South Korean series 49 Days
- air_dates
- July 7 to November 14, 2014
- directors
- Veronica B. Velasco, Mikey del Rosario, Paco Sta. Maria
- main_cast
- Alex Gonzaga, Yen Santos, Joseph Marco, Matt Evans, Arjo Atayde, Arron Villaflor, Yam Concepcion, Anna Luna
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Drama / Romance / Fantasy
- Creator
- ABS-CBN Studios
- Based On
- 49 Days · So Hyun-kyung
- Director
- Veronica B. Velasco / Mikey del Rosario / Paco Sta. Maria
- Writer
- Mary Rose Colindres / Ruby Leah Castro / Kay Conlu-Brondial
- Executive Producer
- Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo / Sharlene Roanne Tan
- Producer
- Mark Anthony Gile
- Editor
- Dennis Salgado / Kathryn Jerry Perez
- Starring
- Alex Gonzaga / Yen Santos / Joseph Marco / Matt Evans / Arjo Atayde / Arron Villaflor / Yam Concepcion / Anna Luna
- Open Theme
- "Gisingin ang Puso" by Aiza Seguerra
- Country
- Philippines
- Language
- Filipino / English
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Lore & Background
Pure Love is a Philippine television drama series that aired on ABS-CBN in 2014. It is an adaptation of the 2011 South Korean television drama series 49 Days. The series was directed by Veronica B. Velasco, Mikey del Rosario, and Paco Sta. Maria. It starred Alex Gonzaga as Diane Santos, Yen Santos as Ysabel Espiritu, Joseph Marco as Dave Martinez, Jr., Matt Evans as Jake Espiritu / Scheduler, Arjo Atayde as Raymond dela Cruz, Arron Villaflor as Ronald Trinidad, Yam Concepcion as Kayla Santos, and Anna Luna as Jackie Cortez.
Reader's Guide
Pure Love holds significance as a Philippine television drama series that adapted a popular South Korean storyline for local audiences. It aired during ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida lineup, indicating its placement in the network's prime-time programming. The series featured a large ensemble cast including both main and supporting actors, with notable names such as Sunshine Cruz, John Arcilla, and Sylvia Sanchez in supporting roles. Its soundtrack included songs by Aiza Seguerra, Maki Ricafort, and Johnoy Danao. The series ran for approximately four months in 2014, replacing Mirabella and being succeeded by Bagito.
Did You Know?
- Pure Love is based on the 2011 South Korean television drama series 49 Days.
- The series aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida line up from July 7 to November 14, 2014.
- It was directed by Veronica B. Velasco, Mikey del Rosario, and Paco Sta. Maria.
- The main cast includes Alex Gonzaga, Yen Santos, Joseph Marco, Matt Evans, Arjo Atayde, Arron Villaflor, Yam Concepcion, and Anna Luna.
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