''More Than Words'' is a

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebi ...

romantic comedy series broadcast by

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. Directed by Andoy Ranay, it stars Janine Gutierrez and

Elmo Magalona Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona (born 27 April 1994) is a Filipino actor and singer. He is currently an artist of ABS-CBN and Star Magic. He is the child of Francis Magalona and Pia Magalona. Biography 2009–2010: Early career Magalona's first app ...

. It premiered on November 17, 2014 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''

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''. The series concluded on March 6, 2015 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by '' Pari 'Koy'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on

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Premise

Ikay, a girl taunted at school her because of her looks and personality and writer of the online fiction, ''Diary of a Queen Bee'' in which she created her dream boy, Hiro. One morning, Ikay sees a boy washed ashore which is the guy she pictured in her online blog.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast * Janine Gutierrez as Erika "Ikay" Balmores / Katy Perez *

as Hiro / Juan Sebastian "Basty" Santillian III / Junifer Fuentes ;Supporting cast *

Jaclyn Jose Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck (born October 21, 1964), better known by her stage name Jaclyn Jose, is a Filipino cinema and television actress who has earned international critical acclaim. She is best known for her roles in the films ''Private Sh ...

as Precy Balmores *

Gardo Versoza Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Verzosa, is a Filipino people, Filipino actor and comedian. Career He started out in roles such as Sabik Sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak Ng Babae and Kirot. He was known ...

as Victor Balboa *

Yayo Aguila Yayo Aguila (born Maria Rosario Racelis Aguila; September 13, 1967) is a Filipina actress whose career began through the cult film series ''Bagets''. Career Yayo Aguila's career began in 1982. Her breakout film was the cult film ''Bagets'', wh ...

as Marissa Santillian-Balboa *

Rey "PJ" Abellana Reynante Hofileña Abellana (; born September 2, 1962), professionally known as Rey "PJ" Abellana, is a Filipino actor who is best known for his portrayal as PJ in the Philippine TV series ''Anna Liza'' in the 1980s. He married Rea Reyes, his co ...

as Emil Fuentes * Leni Santos as Rose Vera-Fuentes *

Enzo Pineda Enrico Lorenzo Macam Pineda (born August 12 1990), is a finalist and He won the title of First Prince in the GMA Network's fifth season of ''StarStruck''. He is the son of former congressman Enrico Pineda and publicist Macy Pineda. Personal li ...

as Nathaniel ”Nate” Alvarez * Stephanie Sol as Isabelle "Belle" Acosta * Mayton Eugenio as Chelsea de Silva *

Coleen Perez Coleen Perez, (born Coleen Nicole Perez Borgonia on January 26, 1995 in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines), is a Filipina commercial model and actress, known for her roles such as Molly Rivera in GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Art ...

as Molly Rivera * Frances Makil-Ignacio as Cristina Acosta * Joe Baracho as Francis Acosta *

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as Chester Balboa * Bryan Benedict as Elvis Emerson ;Guest cast * Nathalie Hart as young Precy * Juancho Trivino as young Victor * Ernie Zarate *

Kylie Padilla Kylie Nicole Sicangco Padilla (; born 25 January 1993) is a Filipino actress, singer and model. She is the daughter of actor Robin Padilla and Liezl Sicangco. Early life Padilla was born on Angeles, Pampanga, to Filipino actors Robin Padi ...

as Roxanne / Katie *

Kiko Estrada Jason Joseph Francis Carlos Diaz Ejercito (; born June 4, 1995), known professionally as Kiko Estrada, is a Filipino actor who is best known for his role in ''Tween Hearts'' on GMA Network before he transferred to ABS-CBN, where he appeared in ...

as Philip * Bea Binene as Heidilyn Balboa

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''More Than Words'' earned a 21.6% rating. While the final episode scored a 19.1% rating. The series had its highest rating on January 13, 2015 with a 22.2% rating.

References

External links

* * 2014 Philippine television series debuts 2015 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine romantic comedy television series Television shows set in Quezon City {{Philippines-tv-prog-stub