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Hello! My name is Maxinne Madrid, and I am enthusiastic about exploring the vibrant world of Philippine pop culture. I love indulging in the latest teleseryes that is showing in Netflix , captivated by their comedic twists and heartwarming stories. I'm also a big fan of P-pop (Philippine Pop), enjoying the unique blend of traditional and modern sounds. Filipino indie films, especially those showcased in local film festivals, always impress me with their storytelling and creativity. Lastly, I find great joy in following the rising stars in the Philippine fashion scene like the works of Mark Bumgarner, Mak Tumang and the icon Carry Santiago, admiring how they blend contemporary styles with traditional influences.

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The teleserye worth my time

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Can't Buy Me Love is a Philippine romantic drama television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, Cathy Garcia-Sampana, and Ian Loreños, it stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano. It premiered on the network's Primetime Bida evening block from October 16, 2023 to May 10, 2024, replacing The Iron Heart and was replaced by High Street.

When a young man gets caught up in a deadly plot against a rich woman, he pays a devastating cost to free her - creating a debt that binds them together.

Nova Villa as Salvacion "Lola Nene" Rivera: Bingo's loving adoptive grandmother, who lives in a tenement in Binondo, Manila.

Rowell Santiago as Wilson Tiu: The patriarch of the Tiu family and the president of Golden Lotus Corporation (GLC). Wilson is Caroline's father who adopted her into his family after her mother's death.

Ina Raymundo as Annie Pedrosa-Mariano / Annie Pedrosa-Al Jufalli: Bingo's mother, who abandoned him when he was a child. Annie is also seeking revenge against the Tiu family.

Anthony Jennings as Alfonso "Snoop" Manansala: Bingo's street-smart best friend with a sense of humor. Snoop later forms a romantic bond with Irene.

Darren Espanto as Stephen Tanhueco: Caroline's childhood friend.

Celeste Legaspi as Catherine "Cathy" Chang: A Chinese-Filipino businesswoman and Wilson's aunt.

Recurring cast

Rafael Rosell as Sherwin Yuchengco: Annie's closest ally, who develops an interest for Bettina.

Ketchup Eusebio as Ramoncito "Monching" Rivera: Lola Nene's son and Bingo's adoptive father.

Enzo Pineda as Edward Liao: Bettina's fiancé, who has an affair with Liv.

Chie Filomeno as Jersey Lim: Caroline and Stephen's best friend.

Vivoree Esclito as Pandora "Dara" dela Cruz: One of Bingo's neighbors in Binondo. She is also an online seller.

Karina Bautista as Bougie Dimaranan: One of Bingo's neighbors in Binondo.

Rhen Escaño as Olivia "Liv" Almario: Bettina's best friend, who has an affair with Edward.

Alora Sasam as Bierna: One of Bingo's neighbors in Binondo.

Gello Marquez as Koriks: One of Bingo's neighbors in Binondo.

Hyubs Azarcon as Valentin "Kap Tin" de Jesus: A barangay captain in Binondo.

Ronnie Lazaro as Abalos "Balong" Pelonio: A mysterious man seeking revenge against the Tiu family.

Shaina Magdayao as Divine Almazan: Caroline's mother.

Bernard Palanca as Ronald Mariano: Bingo's father.

Alex Medina as Felix Pelonio

Alwyn Uytingco as Jared

Katya Santos as Edna

Bodjie Pascua as Albert Liao: Edward's father.

Adriana Agcaoili as Marietta Liao: Edward's mother.

Jay Gonzaga as Jaime de Guzman

Kakai Bautista as Yaya Ikay: Caroline's personal maid.

Tart Carlos as Patricia "Pato" Bugtong: A former housekeeper for the Tiu family.

Mitch Valdez as Prudencia

Isay Alvarez-Seña as Doc Kat

Frenchie Dy as Pepper

Cheska Inigo as Thea

Olive Isidro as Phoebe

Karl Gabriel as Bob

Argel Saycon as Boloy

Igi Boy Flores as Neco: One of the workers at Cathy's company.

Matt Evans as Emong: One of the workers at Cathy's company.

Anna Luna as Kida: One of the workers at Cathy's company.

Peewee O' Hara as Yaya Lyn: Annie's personal maid.

Shanaia Gomez as Kara

Emmanuelle Vera as Geline

Jake Ejercito as Aldrich Co: A businessman whom Irene is interested.

Cris Villanueva as Gilbert "Ibe" Bautista: A former engineer who resides in La Sinfonia.

Aya Fernandez as Carissa: A female chef and Charleston's ex-girlfriend.

Freddie Webb as Dr. John Capistrano: An ophthalmologist who helped Lola Nene regain her eyesight.

Raul Montesa as Toni Alumahan: A retired investigator.

Ayen Munji-Laurel as Charry Tanhueco: Stephen's mother.

Audie Gemora as Brian Tanhueco: Stephen's father.

Floyd Tena as Atty. Philip San Diego: Sherwin's lawyer.

Kuya Manzano as Ahmed Al Jufalli: Annie's ex-husband.

Luis Manzano as a restaurant waiter.

Cloud Ramos

Clyde Cruz as Chris

Lotlot Bustamante

Nicole Cordoves

Von Lopez

RJ Ledesma as Atty. Joey

John Adajar as Paulo

Luis Antonio Dominguez

Cassandra Chan

Principal photography commenced in August 2023.

The theme song of Can't Buy Me Love is a 2023 version of " You'll Be Safe Here" performed by Moira Dela Torre. A re-recorded version of "You'll Be Safe Here" by Rico Blanco is also featured in the series. Other soundtracks include "Autumn" by Ben&Ben and Belle Mariano, and "Iyo" by Darren Espanto.

The musical score for the series was composed by Jessie Lasaten.

Can't Buy Me Love streamed with advanced episodes first on Netflix on October 13, 2023 and on iWantTFC on the following day, before releasing on free-to-air television platforms on October 16, 2023.

Can't Buy Me Love was a success upon its premiere, garnering 454,413 concurrent live viewers on YouTube, and soared as the number-one most watched series on Netflix Philippines.

According to Kantar Media, the series received a television ratings of 11.6%, beating its rival program Love Before Sunrise (9.7%). According to AGB Neilsen, the pilot episode of the series generated 8.0% over its rival Love Before Sunrise with 7.1%.

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Can't Buy Me Love (2023 TV series) - Wikipedia

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Can't Buy Me Love is a Philippine romantic drama television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, Cathy Garcia-Sampana, and Ian Loreños, it stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano. It premiered on the network's Primetime Bida evening block from October 16, 2023 to May 10, 2024, replacing The Iron Heart and was replaced by High Street .

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The king of P-pop

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STAN BINI

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The work of Mak Tumang

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Comfort Film. I just love Alessandra.

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I would like to feature the innovative and talented Philippine designers who are making waves both locally and internationally. These designers, such as Michael Cinco and Mak Tumang, are known for their exquisite craftsmanship and unique styles that blend traditional Filipino elements with modern fashion trends. Their creations often feature intricate embroidery, vibrant colors, and indigenous fabrics, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. By highlighting their work, I aim to celebrate their contributions to the global fashion scene and inspire others to appreciate and support local artistry. Attached is a YouTube video of Michael Cinco fashion show, showing his stunning designs, which exemplify the creativity and elegance of Philippine fashion.

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I would like to analyze the impact of contemporary Philippine fashion designers using the framework of Semiotics. Semiotics, the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation, helps us understand how these designers communicate cultural identity and social change through their creations. Philippine designers like Michael Cinco and

Mak Tumang, use traditional Filipino elements such as the Barong Tagalog, indigenous fabrics, and intricate embroidery, embedding these symbols into modern fashion. By doing so, they not only preserve cultural heritage but also redefine it, making it relevant to contemporary audiences. Their designs act as visual texts that signify a blend of tradition and innovation, influencing how Filipinos perceive their cultural identity and how the world views Filipino creativity.

These fashion designers also create change in the social and economic aspects of Philippine society. Through their work, they promote local artisans and weavers, providing them with opportunities to showcase their craft on a global stage. This economic upliftment helps sustain traditional weaving communities and encourages younger generations to take pride in and continue these rare artisanal practices. Socially, the success of these designers elevates Filipino pride and inspires a sense of national identity and unity. Their international recognition challenges stereotypes and reshapes the global narrative about the Philippines, showcasing the country as a hub of creativity and talent. The widespread appreciation and adoption of their designs in various media platforms further amplify these changes, setting new trends and agendas in the fashion industry. And my dream in the future is for us to have our own “Philippine Fashion week” that showcases the talents and culture of the Filipinos. attached is all the gowns Catriona wore in her entire miss universe journey that was made by Mak Tumang, that also tells something about the Philippines.