''Got to Believe'' is a 2013 Philippine

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-drama television series directed by

Cathy Garcia-Molina Catherine Rosales Garcia-Molina (born November 28, 1971) is a Filipino film and television director best known for directing romantic comedy and family drama films produced and distributed by Star Cinema. She has also directed a few TV series, wh ...

and starring

Kathryn Bernardo Kathryn Chandria Manuel Bernardo (; born March 26, 1996) is a Filipino actress and singer. Dubbed as “''Asia's Superstar”'' by various media outlets, People Asia hailed Bernardo as the Box Office Queen of her generation for being the onl ...

and

Daniel Padilla Daniel John Elago Ford (born April 26, 1995), better known by his screen name Daniel Padilla (), is a Filipino actor and recording artist. Padilla made his television debut with a supporting role in the soap opera ''Gimik 2010'' (2010), befor ...

. The series was aired on

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and worldwide on

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from August 26, 2013, to March 7, 2014, replacing ''

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''. The series finale, dubbed as the ''Best Ending Ever'', was ranked #1 by

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nationwide TV rating.

Synopsis

Season 1

As young Chichay (

) unexpectedly met young Joaquin (

) in their family-owned amusement fair, she taught him to believe that magic exists. However, their friendship abruptly ended as Chichay's family moved to the province while Joaquin had an almost-fatal accident which prevented him from living a normal life. Ten years later, they have literally bumped into each other but never had any idea about their childhood past. Despite living a comfortable and wealthy life, teenage Joaquin feels he is different due to his brain injury. His overprotective mother, Juliana (

Carmina Villaroel María Carmina Muñiz Villarroel-Legaspi (; August 17, 1975) is a Filipino actress, television presenter, and product endorser. Personal life Villarroel was previously married to Rustom Padilla in 1994; the two had no children, and Villarroel ...

), unknowingly hired teenage Chichay as his nanny. The two that had started off having an unpleasant relationship with each other eventually became friends. As they found comfort in each other's company, they learned various lessons in life such as the true meaning of friendship, of standing by your family, and of accepting one's self. While their feelings blossomed into love, things also got complicated and had put them to the test as they encountered numerous conflicts like their parents' past, their economic gap and the cause of Joaquin's accident when he was still a kid.

Season 2

The second season began with the episode aptly entitled "The New Chapter", which takes place two years after the events of the first season with both lead characters already living a different life respectively. New challenges and additional conflicts occur for most of the characters while the major plot from the previous season unravels to the storyline. Extensively used to promote the show was the tagline -- ''"The heart remembers what the mind forgets."'' Alex (

Liza Soberano Hope Elizabeth Soberano( , ; born January 4, 1998), professionally known as Liza Soberano, is a Filipino actress, model and singer. She started in a range of television series and films, including ''Wansapanataym'' (2011), '' Kung Ako'y Iiwan M ...

) was a major addition to the cast in a pivotal role. It also marks that the series was filmed and used

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on some of its episodes having Chichay and Joaquin on several tourist spots in the country.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Christina Carlota "Chichay" Tampipi *

as Joaquin "Wacky Boy / Ryan" S. Manansala

Supporting cast

Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes-Jimenez (born April 27, 1972), simply known as Manilyn Reynes, is a Filipino actress, singer, TV host and commercial model. In the Philippines, Reynes has been referred to as "The Star of All Decades" and is recognized as one of ...

as Elizabeth "Betchay / Teddy Bear / Mama Bear" Tampipi *

Ian Veneracion Stephen Ian Lopez Veneracion (; born February 7, 1975) is a Filipino athlete, actor, pilot, and singer. He was a former talent of GMA Network and is currently an artist of ABS-CBN and TV5. Personal life and career His father is renowned painte ...

as Jaime "Bunny Bear" Manansala *

Benjie Paras Venancio Johnson Paras Jr. (born October 2, 1968), better known as Benjie Paras, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and a retired professional basketball player who played for Shell Turbo Chargers and San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketb ...

as Chito "Papa Bear" Tampipi *

as Juliana San Juan-Manansala *

Joonee Gamboa Joonee Gamboa (born Jose Espineli Gamboa Jr.; August 7, 1936) is a Filipino actor. As veteran actor, he appeared in more than 145 movies and television shows. Life and career Gamboa won the Best Supporting Actor in the 1977 Metro Manila Film Fe ...

as Francisco "Lolo Isko" Tampipi *

Chinggoy Alonzo Ramón "Chinggoy" Alonzo (; July 22, 1950 – October 15, 2017) was a Filipino actor in theater, movies, and television. He was nominated for FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor in ''Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak'' (1996). Career Alonzo was active in the ...

as Ronaldo San Juan *Minnie Aguilar as Matilda Cristobal-Pantoja *

Lou Veloso Luciano "Lou" Mariñas Veloso (born January 7, 1948) is a Filipino actor, comedian, director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 comedy films, which include ''Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang'' (1985), ''Pulis Patola'' (1993 ...

as Mang During Pantoja *

Al Tantay Alfredo Tantay (born March 15, 1956), also known by his stage name Al Tantay, is a Filipino film actor, comedian, director and the former husband of Rio Locsin. He was discovered by Joey Gosiengfiao and was launched through the Regal Film ...

as Tatay Poro *

Iya Villania Raelene Elaine Villania(born June 29, 1986), known professionally as Iya Villania-Arellano (), is a Filipino-Australian singer, television presenter, and actress. She has been widely known for her work as a VJ in the music channel MYX. Early a ...

as Florence Marie Tampipi * Thara Jordana as Emma *Janice Jurado as Rona Manansala *Nina Ricci Alagao as Gigi Galvez *Beverly Salviejo as Tarantina *Cecil Paz as Madam Fifi *Hyubs Azarcon as Whitey *Ethyl Osorio as Ethel *Benjamin Domingo as Bubbles *Darwin "Hap Rice" Tolentino as Nanoy *

Mhyco Aquino Oliver Aquino (born April 26, 1989) is a Filipino actor, singer and dancer. Aquino was a member of ABS-CBN network's circle of homegrown talents called Star Magic and was once a member of the defunct '' ASAP'' boy dance group, Animé, along with ...

as Jericho "Jec-Jec" Manansala *

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as Yaya Puring *

Ping Medina Crispin "Ping" Chupungco Medina Jr. (born July 23, 1983) is a Filipino film actor. Medina is a contract artist of Star Magic. Career Medina is a prominent independent film actor in the Philippines. He debuted in Marilou Diaz-Abaya's film ''Jose ...

as Asiong

Recurring cast

Isabel Granada Isabella Villarama Granada (; March 9, 1976 – November 4, 2017) was a Filipino actress and singer. Early life and education Isabel Granada was the daughter of Humberto ortiz Granada, a Filipino chief marine engineer, and Isabel Villarama, a S ...

† as Tessa Velasquez-Zaragosa * Jojo A. as George Zaragosa *Alexander Diaz as Kristoffer "Kit" Rosales * as Pique Nazareno *Luke Conde as Michael "Mik" Sajone *

Kristel Fulgar Kristel Aina Oquindo Fulgar (born December 29, 1994) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for her roles in ''Goin' Bulilit'', ''Maria Flordeluna'', '' Dahil Sa Pag-ibig'', ''Got to Believe'' and Bagito. Filmography Television Film ...

as Editha "Didith" Pantoja *Trina "Hopia" Legaspi as Lindsay Bernal *

Angeli Gonzales Kaye Angeli H. Gonzales (born March 9, 1994) is a Filipino teen actress. She is known for her role as April Muñoz in ''Luv U''. Her co-starred, Miles Ocampo and Marco Gumabao. Personal life Gonzales is a Registered Medical Technologist. She ...

as Miley Rodriguez Handcuff *

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as Dominic Zaragosa *

Yves Flores Yves Romeo Canlas Flores (born November 26, 1994) is a Filipino actor and model born in Angeles City, but grew up in Tarlac City. On April 8, 2012, he joined '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4'' as a housemate. Flores is currently managed by ...

as Pedro *Miguel Morales as Miguel *

Joy Viado Teresita Joy De Leon-Viado (April 10, 1959 – September 10, 2016) was a Filipino character actress, singer, and comedian known for playing Lola Paula in ''Luv U'', Bebot in ''Kokey @ Ako'', and Aling Gloria in '' Cinco''. Early life Viado was ...

† as Prof. Henrietta Ilagan Velasco *

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as Professor Aira Jean *Chienna Filomeno as Amanda Lopez *Rolando Inocencio as Dean Chuppongco *Jess Mendoza as Anthony "Tinyong" *

Ingrid dela Paz Ingrid dela Paz (born April 10, 1994) is a Filipina actress of Spaniards, Spanish and Filipinos, Filipino descent. She was a former Star Magic artist. Ingrid made her first on-screen appearance in an episode of ''Maalaala Mo Kaya''. She appe ...

as Patricia Reyes *

as Alexa "Alex" Rodriguez *

Zild Benitez Daniel Zildjian Garon Benitez (born April 23, 1997), popularly known as Zild, is a Filipino musician, producer, and singer-songwriter. He is currently the lead vocalist, pianist/keyboardist, synth player and bassist of IV of Spades. Personal ...

as Joaquin's Schoolmate

Guest cast

*Kyle Banzon as young Joaquin *Bianca Bentulan as young Chichay *

Bobby Andrews Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-o ...

as Rodrigo San Juan *

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as Nanny Agency Manager *

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† as Yaya Liling *

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as Marga *Ryan Boyce as Jerver *

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as Mr. Funye *

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as Coach Frank *

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as Allen Chua *

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as Coach Atoy *

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as Madam Lucille *

Paolo Serrano Paolo Matthew Serrano (born August 17, 1987), more widely known as Paolo Serrano is a television and film actor in the Philippines. His film debut was in the indie film ''Matthew, Mark, Luke and John'' but mainly gained his fame when he got a ...

as Armand Pantay *Marissa Sanchez as Dean Leonora Pura *

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as Dominic's uncle *Minco Fabregas as Attorney Sarabia *A.G. Saño as A.G. *

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as Betty *Lloyd Samartino as Alex's father *Lassy Marquez as himself *Negi as himself

Production

Premiere

Initially, ''Got to Believe'' was originally planned to be premiered back-to-back with '' Muling Buksan ang Puso'' on July 8, 2013, replacing '' Apoy sa Dagat'' and '' Missing You''. But due to the request of Koreanovela fans, the series was later postponed because of ''

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''. After the delayed airing, the series aired on August 26, 2013, replacing ''

''.

Casting

This Kapamilya series is a reunion project of 80's generation actresses

and

alongside teen idols

, Jojo A. and

Music

The theme song, "Got to Believe in Magic", written by Charles Fox & Stephen Geyer, was originally sung by

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singer

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as a soundtrack for the 1982 film ''

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''. It was later included in his compilation album, ''Born for You: His Best and More'' that was released on July 19, 1999. The album was recorded in the Philippines and co-produced by Pomeranz with Filipino composer Lorrie Ilustre. The song was a popular hit within the country during the time of the album's release. It was also covered by Filipino band

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and was used as a theme song for the 2002 Filipino romance film ''

Got 2 Believe ''Got 2 Believe'' is a 2002 Filipino romantic comedy film starring Claudine Barretto and Rico Yan. The title originated from the popular song ''"Got to Believe in Magic"'' performed by David Pomeranz, and covered by Filipino band Side A, whic ...

''. Another song which was a success, especially in the Philippines, was "Ikaw Na Na Na" sung by G2B Boys. Due to the song's previous usage in the film, director Cathy Garcia-Molina clarified that the television drama is completely different. The rendition featured within the show is sung by Filipina singer

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Reception

Ratings

Fanbase and merchandise

Due to the series' high popularity, it gained a fan base called ''G2B Army''. The series also started releasing different ''Got to Believe'' merchandises like covers for tablets, hoodies, and shirts thru B.U.M. Equipment.

Reruns

Reruns of the show's episodes air on

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. On March 18, 2020, ABS-CBN announced that ''Got to Believe'' will have a rerun starting March 23, 2020, via the network's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block, replacing ''

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'' which has recently wrapped up, as part of ABS-CBN's temporary programming changes due to the

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. This rerun was abruptly cut due to the temporary closure of ABS-CBN following the cease and desist order issued by the

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on account of its franchise expiration. All episodes highlights of Got To Believe is currently uploaded on '' ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube Channel'', along with '' Walang Hanggan,'' '' 100 Days to Heaven'' and '' May Bukas Pa''.

References

External links

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