''Luv Is'' is a 2023

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'' is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television), and "''se ...

romance anthology series broadcast by

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. It premiered on January 16, 2023 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on July 28, 2023 with a total of 75 episodes. The series is streaming online on

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Cast and characters

''Caught in His Arms''

;Lead cast * Sofia Pablo as Florencia "Florence Guinto" Dela Cruz / Celestina Almero *

Allen Ansay Allen Michael Bono Ansay (born November 23, 2003) is a Filipino actor, model, and singer. He was born in Sagñay, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Ansay rose to fame in 2019 when he joined the reality show ''StarStruck (season 7), StarStruck'' where ...

as Nero "Sebastian Arante" Ferell ;Supporting cast * Michael Sager as Sean "Owen Yujuico" Ferell * Raheel Bhyria as Aldus "Raphael Soesanto" Ferell * Sean Lucas as Troy "Alvis Uytengsu" Ferell *

Vince Maristela Vince Maristela (born March 7, 2000) is a Filipino actor and model in the Philippines, he is signing contract at Sparkle GMA Artist Center at GMA Network. Early life Vince Maristela was born on March 7, 2000 in Cainta, Rizal. He attended De la ...

as Tristan "Matteo Azcona" Ferell * Caitlyn Stave as Antonia "Scarlett Valmorida" Fuentes * Cheska Fausto as Camille Cortez-Villarico * Kirsten Gonzales as Linnalyn Isabelle "Lina" Tibayen-Hidalgo * Tanya Ramos as Aira Samson-Rivera *

Ariel Ureta Juan Ariel Muñoz Ureta (; born November 5, 1946) is a Filipino comedian, actor and TV host. Ureta is a comedic icon in the Philippines during the 60's and the 70's. He has done many Filipino films. This includes ''Zoom Zoom Superman'', ''Si ...

as Garpidio "Garp" Ferell * Audie Gemora as Rogelio Almero * Debraliz Valasote as Serafica *

Gio Alvarez Giorgio Pietro Verano Alvarez (born November 18, 1976), better known as Gio Alvarez, is a Filipino actor in movies and television shows. He was an original member of '' Ang TV'', a youth-oriented variety show in the Philippines. Career He pl ...

as Federico Dela Cruz *

Boom Labrusca Anthony "Boom" Labrusca (; born December 2, 1976) is a Filipino character actor and model. Recent career In October 2010, he started at hosting ''Usapang Lalake'' on Studio 23 with Aran Sese, Jobert Austria and Alex Calleja. Personal life Lab ...

as Dencio *

Denise Joaquin Denise Joaquin (born Angelica Domingo) is a Filipino actress. Career Joaquin started as a contract actor of Premiere Productions for which she did three movies ''Nagmumurang Kamatis'', ''Anak ng Bulkan'' and ''Matrikula''. She signed up with AB ...

as Lydia Dela Cruz * Rain Matienzo as Ashley Abadiano *

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- ...

as Lorenzo Almero *

Ingrid dela Paz Ingrid dela Paz (born April 10, 1994) is a Filipino former actress. Her first on-screen appearance was an episode of ''Maalaala Mo Kaya''. She appeared in the 2013 ABS-CBN romantic drama television series, ''Got to Believe''. Early life Dela ...

as Alyanna Almero * Patani Daño as Patutina * JR Reyes as Iking * James Marco as James * Leo Enerio as Baste * Maritess Joaquin as Amanda *

Dion Ignacio Dion Joseph Ignacio (born March 28, 1986) is a Filipino actor and musician. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera '' Saan Darating ang Umaga?'', a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond ...

as Samuel Almero

''Love at First Read''

;Lead cast *

Mavy Legaspi Maverick "Mavy" Peter Villarroel Legaspi (; born January 6, 2001) is an American-born Filipino actor, host, dancer and model. He is the son of Filipino actor Zoren Legaspi and Filipino TV host and actress Carmina Villarroel, and is also the tw ...

as Kuen Lacrosse "Kudos" Pereseo *

Kyline Alcantara Kyline Nicole Aquino Alcantara Manga (; born September 3, 2002) is a Filipino actress and singer. She began her career as a child actress after finishing top ten in the talent search program '' Star Circle Quest''. She is best known for her r ...

as Angelika Bianca "AB" C. De Makapili ;Supporting cast *

Jestoni Alarcon Anthony Jesus Solero Alarcon (born January 10, 1964), known professionally as Jestoni Alarcon, is a Filipino actor and politician. He served as a councilor in Antipolo from 2001 to 2004 and as the vice governor of Rizal from 2004 to 2007. In 20 ...

as Hector Pereseo *

Maricar de Mesa Maricar de Mesa (born November 3, 1979) is a Filipino actress known for her antagonistic roles in many TV series like ''Magkaibang Mundo'', '' Villa Quintana'', '' Once Upon a Kiss'', ''Dragon Lady'', '' Unica Hija'' and others. She started her ...

as Mayumi "Yumi" Calan-De Makapili *

Jackie Lou Blanco Jacqueline Lourdes Corrales Blanco (born February 11, 1964) is a Filipino actress and aerobic instructor. During the 1980s and the 1990s, she appeared in different film genres including ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'', (1991), ''Si Aida, Si Lor ...

as Gertrude "Truly" Seriozo-Pereseo *

Therese Malvar Therese Martin Alcala Malvar (born September 16, 2000) is a Filipino actress. Personal life and acting career Malvar is the third great-granddaughter of two Philippine heroes, General Miguel Malvar and Dr. José Rizal. She is the daughter of s ...

as Abigail "Gail" Garcia * Larkin Castor as Shield Rahim-Pereseo * Bruce Roeland as Risky "Risk" Lennan-Pereseo *

Marco Masa Marco Antonio Moraleda Masa, (; born August 1, 2007) is a Filipino actor and model who is currently an exclusive talent under GMA Network's talent management agency Sparkle. Career Masa gained his popularity for portraying the lead role as ''N ...

as Dale C. De Makapili * Josh Ford as Razille Traijin "Train" Zapusumo * Pam Prinster as Hazel "Vixen" Mayumi / Abigail "Abby" Seriozo * Mariel Pamintuan as Sandy Bascon * Kiel Gueco as Psalm Meshach-Pereseo * Gabby Gueco as Philemon Shadrach-Pereseo

Episodes

''Caught in His Arms''

''Love at First Read''

Ratings

According to

AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, or AGB Nielsen Philippines, under The Nielsen Company is a global leader in audience measurement, market research firms, and data analytics, with a focus on media in the Phi ...

' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of ''Luv Is'' earned an 8.8% rating.

References

External links

* * * {{IMDb title, 27957517, Luv Is: Love at First Read 2023 Philippine television series debuts 2023 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network anthology series Philippine romance television series Television series about couples Television shows based on books Television series by GMA Entertainment Group Television shows set in the Philippines