Forever (Philippine TV series)
A 2013 Philippine romance fantasy series on GMA Network.
Forever, a 2013 Philippine television series blending romance and fantasy, aired on GMA Network. Directed by Ricky Davao, the show featured Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann, and Gloria Romero in leading roles. It debuted on January 21, 2013, as part of the network's Telebabad programming block, and wrapped up on April 19, 2013, after 63 episodes. The series is also available for streaming on YouTube.
The cast included lead, supporting, and guest performers.
Conceptualization for the series began in early 2012, spearheaded by writer, director, and GMA Entertainment TV head Jun Lana. It was initially planned as the network's first offering for its Afternoon Prime block in 2013. The story draws loosely from the 1980 classic film *Somewhere in Time* and the 2006 GMA Films movie *Moments of Love*, sharing a fictional "love knows no boundaries" and "time warp" plot. GMA's entertainment TV department approved the concept, viewing it as a fresh addition to afternoon programming due to its period setting.
Principal photography finished on April 8, 2013.
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode earned a 15.3% rating, while the finale scored a 12.4% rating.
- Network
- GMA Network
- Premiere date
- January 21, 2013
- Finale date
- April 19, 2013
- Number of episodes
- 63
- Director
- Ricky Davao
- Lead cast
- Heart Evangelista, Geoff Eigenmann, Gloria Romero
Lore & Background
The series was conceptualized by writer, director and GMA Entertainment TV head Jun Lana in early 2012, intended as the initial offering for the network's Afternoon Prime block in 2013. It is somewhat based on the 1980 classic film Somewhere in Time and the 2006 GMA Films' Moments of Love, due to its fictitious 'Love knows no boundaries' and 'time warf' plot. The network's entertainment TV department approved the concept, finding the story 'something new' for an afternoon show to feature a period piece. Principal photography concluded on April 8, 2013. The series is streaming online on YouTube.
Reader's Guide
Forever represents GMA Network's attempt to bring a period romance fantasy to its afternoon programming, a departure from typical daytime fare. The series drew inspiration from earlier films, notably Somewhere in Time and Moments of Love, adapting their time-crossed romance themes for television. Its 63-episode run from January to April 2013 was part of the Telebabad line up. According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode earned a 15.3% rating, while the final episode scored a 12.4% rating. The series remains accessible via YouTube, allowing continued viewership beyond its original broadcast.
Did You Know?
- Forever is a 2013 Philippine television drama romance fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network.
- The series is somewhat based on the 1980 classic film Somewhere in Time and the 2006 GMA Films' Moments of Love.
- Principal photography concluded on April 8, 2013.
- The pilot episode earned a 15.3% rating according to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings.
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