'' Luv U '' () is a

Philippine television Television in the Philippines was introduced in October 1953 upon the first commercial broadcast made by Alto Broadcasting System (now ABS-CBN), making the Philippines the first Southeast Asian country and the second in Asia to do so. Even ...

teen sitcom A teen situation comedy, or teen sitcom, is a subgenre of comedic television program targeted towards young people (Preadolescence, tweens, Adolescence, teenagers and, to a lesser extent, Young adult, young adults). In general, these types of prog ...

series broadcast by

ABS-CBN ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since ...

. Directed by

Edgar Mortiz Edgardo Mortiz (born August 30, 1954) is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer and director who is currently affiliated with ABS-CBN. He previously directed numerous shows under ABS-CBN, until its shutdown where he left the network after 34 years, ...

, Frasco Mortiz, Badjie Mortiz, it stars

Miles Ocampo Camille Tan Hojilla (born May 1, 1997), known professionally as Miles Ocampo, is a Filipino actress, commercial model, television host and writer. She is considered one of the most promising artists of her generation, noted for her versatilit ...

Kiray Celis Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995), better known by her stage name as Kiray Celis (), is a Filipino actress, comedian, entrepreneur and vlogger. Career Acting Celis was first discovered when she joined a contest called ''Muntíng Miss ...

Marco Gumabao Marco Gabriel Imperial Gumabao (; born August 14, 1994) is a Filipino actor, model, athlete, and entrepreneur. He is a model for the Philippine-based international clothing brand Bench's underwear and swimwear collection for men, under Benc ...

, Igi Boy Flores, CJ Navato,

Alexa Ilacad Alexandra Mamangun Ilacad (born February 26, 2000) is a Filipino actress, singer, host, dancer, vlogger and model who has appeared in several programs of ABS-CBN. In 2025, Ilacad became a host for '' Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edit ...

Karen Reyes Karen Mae Reyes (born October 17, 1996) is a Filipino actress. She was the Second Big Placer of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4.

, Mika dela Cruz,

Nash Aguas Aeign Zackrey "Nash" Aguas Victoriano (; born October 10, 1998) is a Filipino actor and politician. Since 2022, he has been serving as a councilor of Cavite City. In 2004, Aguas won the first season of the televised talent competition '' Sta ...

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

Sharlene San Pedro Sharlene Santos San Pedro (; born April 5, 1999) is a Filipino actress, singer, and media personality. She made her first television appearance at the age of four when she joined ABS-CBN's talent search ''Star Circle Quest: Kids Edition'' in 2 ...

, Sophia Baars,

Jairus Aquino Jairus Reuel Balagtas Aquino (, born April 1, 1999) is a Filipino film actor, actor best known for his roles in ''Super Inggo'', ''Kung Fu Kids'' and ''Luv U''. Aquino appeared in several television advertisements before his first television ...

and Kobi Vidanes. It aired on the network's Yes Weekend line up from February 19, 2012 to January 17, 2016, replacing '' Growing Up'' and was replaced by ''

Celebrity Playtime ''Celebrity Playtime'' is a Philippine television game show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Originally hosted by Billy Crawford. It aired on the network's Yes Weekend! line up from September 26, 2015 to April 3, 2016, replacing ''Luv U'' and was replaced by ...

''.

Overview

The series is about lessons in love through the eyes of six teen students of Lamberto Uy Villarama University or LUV U as they experience the highs and lows of being in love at a very young age. In the first season, the show featured former ''

Goin' Bulilit ''Goin (; abbreviated as ''GB'') is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Edgar S. Mortiz, Badjie S. Mortiz and Frasco S. Mortiz, it aired on ABS-CBN's Yes Weekend! line up from F ...

'' kids

, CJ Navato and Igi Boy Flores, with singing sensation

Rhap Salazar Rhap Salazar (born February 3, 1997) is a Filipino singer and former child actor. He is known for his live performances and is commonly referred to as "The Sam Smith of the Philippines". Fluent in both English and Filipino, Rhap grew up in Pina ...

, and newbie teen actor

.Bulilits take on high school life in new comedy series
retrieved via www.manilatimes.net Feb 17, 2012 The group faces dilemmas in their relationships with friends and families as well as at school but together they work together and overcome these. In the second season, the show featured another group of former ''Goin' Bulilit'' kids:

, Mika dela Cruz, Kobi Vidanes, and Sophia Baars as newbies in the fictional university. Some former cast members from the previous season also made a return namely Smokey Manaloto, Bentong and many more. Newly added casts are also added like

Eda Nolan Eda Kristy (born December 14, 1988), known professionally as Eda Nolan, is a Filipina actress, best known for her role as ''Junniper'', the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcoms, ''Let's Go'' and ''Gokada Go''. Nolan has been a member of S ...

and Alora Sasam. The new season has a more serious tone, it focuses not only on love but also the struggles and dilemmas of modern-day Filipino teenagers face such as bullying, friendship fall-outs, a first break-up, studying difficulties, family acceptance and other real-life high school issues.

Episodes

Cast and characters

Main cast

Supporting cast

Guest cast

Ella Cruz Gabriela Annjane "Ella" Umali Cruz (; born August 17, 1996) is a Filipino actress. She played the title character in the 2012 fantasy drama ''Aryana (TV series), Aryana''. Career She started her career on GMA Network in 2006, her first proje ...

as Mariana *

Ivan Dorschner Ivan Anthony Dorschner (born September 21, 1990) is a Filipino-American actor, television host and model based in the Philippines. He is best known for being a former housemate of the Philippine reality television show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Tee ...

as Evan "Tisoy" Escence *

Liza Soberano Hope Elizabeth Soberano (born January 4, 1998) is an American and Filipino actress. Known for playing supporting characters in comedies and dramas as a teenager, she has since expanded her repertoire to leading roles in film and television. She ...

as Pia * Trina Legaspi as Ali * Mikylla Ramirez as Michelle *

Kean Cipriano Kean Edward Uson Cipriano (born June 11, 1987) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, actor, music video director, and musician. He is well known as the vocalist of pop-rock band Callallily, and the founder of his own record label O/C Records. Ea ...

as himself *

Michael Pangilinan Michael Pangilinan is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and model known for coming in second place in the second season of ''Your Face Sounds Familiar''. He is also known for being a part of the band Harana. Early life Michael Pangilina ...

as himself/Singer of Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako on Max and JB scene *

Francis Magundayao Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, ''Darna''. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in ...

as Andrew Ford Pineda *

Joshua Garcia Joshua Espineli Garcia (; born October 7, 1997) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. He began his professional acting career in 2015 after being part of the reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: All In'' as a contestant. He rose to p ...

as Dionard *

Loisa Andalio Josefina Loisa Francisco Andalio (; born April 21, 1999) is a Filipino actress, dancer and singer. She was first seen on Philippine TV in April 2014 as a housemate of the fifth regular season of '' Pinoy Big Brother'', '' Pinoy Big Brother: Al ...

as Cheska * Arvic Rivero as Bryan *

Atoy Co Fortunato "Atoy" Gan Co Jr. (born October 15, 1951) is a Filipino former basketball player and coach who played 13 seasons in the Philippine Basketball Association, mostly with Crispa Redmanizers. Nicknamed "The Fortune Cookie" (a pun on his na ...

as Coach Totoy Co * Mimi Aringo as Ms. Francine Fajardo *

Thou Reyes Joseph Kollins Reyes (born March 28, 1985), known professionally as Thou Reyes, is a Filipino actor and model A model is an informative representation of an object, person, or system. The term originally denoted the plans of a building in la ...

as Director * Karen Dematera as Yaya *

Dominic Roque Dominic Karl Manalo Roque (; born July 20, 1990) is a Filipino actor and model. He is best known for his role in ''Aryana'' and '' May Isang Pangarap''. Early life and education Roque was born and raised in the province of Cavite, Philippine ...

as Joel Velasquez *

Jane Oineza Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996), is a Filipino actress. She began her career at age five, debuting in the romantic drama '' Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan'' (2001). A pioneer member of the gag show '' Goin' Bulilit'', she has since ...

as Joey *

John Manalo John Vladimir Cruz Manalo (born September 6, 1995), popularly known by his stage name John Manalo, is a Filipino actor who is formerly a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He is a multi-awarded child actor. He ...

as Jim * Marissa Sanchez as Melanie Bernardo *

Maricar Reyes Maricar Reyes-Poon (born Maricar Concepcion Pozon Reyes; June 20, 1981) is a Filipino actress, singer, songwriter, model and entrepreneur. Early life She graduated high school from St. Bridget's School in Quezon City. She finished her Bachel ...

as Olive Jalbuena * Rachel Anne Daquis as Herself *

Michele Gumabao Michele Theresa Imperial Gumabao-Panlilio (; born September 2, 1992) is a Filipino volleyball player and beauty pageant titleholder. She is currently signed to the Creamline Cool Smashers of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), and has previo ...

as Herself *

Pamu Pamorada Annielie Gerez Pamorada (born January 8, 1992), better known as Pamu Pamorada, is a Filipina actress and comedian from Lipa, Batangas. Biography She was abandoned by her parents in her childhood. She started her career in showbusiness after she ...

as Nanetta * Manolo Pedrosa as Jaspjizaer Fernandez *

Precious Lara Quigaman Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman-Alcaraz, () is a Filipino actress and beauty queen who won Miss International 2005, in Tokyo, Japan. She is the fourth Filipino to have won the pageant, after Gemma Cruz in 1964, Aurora Pijuan in 1970, and ...

as Lisa Domingo *

Ana Roces Ana Roces (born February 2, 1976) is a Filipino actress. Roces was formerly a teen idol in the 1990s and a cast member of '' That's Entertainment''. Career She was discovered in the Colgate commercial she appeared in opposite Eric Banes in the ...

as Jennifer Sevillamayor * Stefan Alino as Matteo *

Elisse Joson Maria Chriselle Elisse Joson Diuco (born January 6, 1996) is a Filipino actress. Personal life Maria Chriselle Elisse Joson Diuco was born in Balanga, Bataan. She is the only daughter of an anesthesiologist and single mother, Christine Joso ...

as Divine * Karen Bordador as Nikita Ponti *

Grae Fernandez Grace Cameron Garcia Fernandez (born November 7, 2001) is a Filipino actor, singer, and dancer. He is best known as one of the vocalists of Star Magic's boy-group Gimme 5. Early life Grace Cameron Garcia Fernandez was born on November 7, 2001 ...

as Carter *

Mutya Johanna Datul Mutya Johanna Fontiveros Datul (born April 17, 1992) is a Filipino fashion and commercial model, actress, and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Supranational 2013, making her the first Asian and first Filipino to win Miss Supranational. She ...

as Dina Binibini * Viveika Ravanes as Madam Amor * Cheena Crab as Charley Mariquit (

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in the film Etiquette for Mistresses) * Devy Amor as Devy *

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Sofia Andres Sofia Louise Alejandre Andres (born August 24, 1998) is a Filipino actress. After appearing in several television commercials as a child, she first appeared as an actress at age 14 in the hit series, ''Princess and I''. She has since gained b ...

as Bea Tipol * Rhed Bustamante as Liza Maristela (

in the TV series

FlordeLiza ''FlordeLiza'' is a 2015 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Based on a 1981 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, Claudio "Tots" D. Sanchez-Mariscal IV and Alan Chanliongco, it stars Ashley S ...

) * Carlos Maceda as Liza's father (His character appearance was similar to Gener in

) *

Iza Calzado Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Known for her roles in blockbusters and independent films, particularly drama, psychological thriller and horror, she has received a selection of accolades, in ...

MJ Lastimosa Mary Jean Ramirez Lastimosa () is a Filipina beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Philippines 2014. She represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2014 and placed in the Top 10. Early life and education Mary Jean Ramirez Lastim ...

as Ms. MJ *

Myrtle Sarrosa Myrtle Abigail Porlucas Sarrosa (born December 7, 1994) is a Filipino actress, cosplayer and recording artist who rose to prominence after being declared the '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4'' Big Winner. Sarrosa started her career under ...

as Krista *

Young JV Eduardo JV Arancillo Kapunan III (born July 23, 1990), known by his stage name JV Kapunan and also known as Young JV, is a Filipino hip-hop recording artist, actor, and basketball player. He became famous for his first single in 2009, "That Gi ...

as Charlie * Emman Nimedez† as Emman Abenida

Casting

In Season 2, Mika Dela Cruz (who portrayed as Majorie De Silva) left the show after the episode aired on October 20, 2013 due to taping schedules of the upcoming teleserye

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, where she is part of the main cast.

Accolades

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 2255053 2010s Philippine television series 2010s teen sitcoms 2012 Philippine television series debuts 2016 Philippine television series endings ABS-CBN comedy series Filipino-language television shows Television series by Star Creatives