Till I Met You (TV series)

Till I Met You
Genre	Romance, Drama, Comedy
Created by	Dindo C. Perez Rondel P. Lindayag
Developed by	Roldeo T. Endrinal Julie Anne R. Benitez Kylie Manalo-Balagtas
Written by	Shugo Praico Philip Louie King John Anthony Rodulfo Danielle Joyce Factora
Directed by	Antoinette Jadaone Andoy Ranay Dan Villegas
Creative director(s)	Johnny delos Santos
Starring	James Reid Nadine Lustre JC Santos
Opening theme	"Till I Met You" by Kyla
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language(s)	Filipino, English, Greek
No. of episodes	70 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Arnel T. Nacario Marissa Kalaw
Location(s)	Manila, Philippines Athens, Greece Crete, Greece Santorini, Greece Mykonos, Greece
Editor(s)	Rommel Malimban
Running time	30-45 minutes
Production company(s)	Dreamscape Entertainment Television
Release
Original network	ABS-CBN
Picture format	480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV)
Original release	August 29, 2016[1] – present
Chronology
Related shows	On the Wings of Love
External links
Website

Till I Met You is a 2016 Philippine romantic comedy television series directed by Antoinette Jadaone, starring James Reid, Nadine Lustre and JC Santos. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on August 29, 2016, replacing Dolce Amore.^[2]

Plot

Till I Met You follows the story of three friends — Iris (Nadine Lustre), a girl; Basti (James Reid), a boy; and Ali (JC Santos), a closeted homosexual — who eventually fall in love with each other and find themselves in an unusual love triangle. As conflicts arise, they are led into difficult situations whether to fight for their love or save their friendship.

Cast

Main cast

Nadine Lustre portrays one of the two protagonists, Iris Duico, who his James Reid's aka Basti's leading lady.

Cast	Character	Character Information
James Reid	Sebastian "Basti" Valderama	A rebellious son of Nestor. He grew up in Greece independently, where he met Iris and Ali. He starts his relationship with Iris there, but they broke up because of their family issues. When Iris returned to the Philippines, he followed her and became a photographer. He and Iris slept together in the car where they made love. Basti then proposed to Iris and got married, much to Cassandra's dismay. But Iris and him got married anyway. Then, Cassandra told them they could live in her house. The couple then decided to move out because Basti had a hard time adjusting to Cassandra's way of life. He and Iris then found a small home, and started to live as a real married couple without Cassandra's controlling ways. Basti dreams of having a baby with Iris, but she refuses to make love with him. Later he realizes that it is a two way relationship and asks Iris to forgive him.
Nadine Lustre	Iris Duico-Valderama	A loving and caring daughter of Cassandra. Her father, Robert Ernesto, didn't know about her existence until she introduced herself to him, only to find out that he is married and has other children. Iris and Ali first developed a relationship, until they went to Greece and he admitted that he is gay and fell in love with Basti. When Cassandra saw Nestor and Val once again, she asked Iris to break off her relationship with Basti. When Basti followed Iris to the Philippines, they fell in love with each other again. Iris and Basti then got married, even without Cassandra's support and consent. Cassandra later accepted their marriage. She is not ready to have a baby when Basti persistently wants to. Later they talk and forgive each other.
JC Santos	Alejandro "Ali" Nicolas	The only child of Greggy and Agnes. Growing up with a general father, he was trained and expected to become a general just like his domineering father. Ali quit the PMA and study culinary. Then he went to Iris to Greece for business reasons and finally admitted that he was gay, to himself. He fell in love with Basti, but gave way because he saw that Basti and Iris love each other. He dated several men, but he got hurt in the end. Agnes supports his identity, but Ali hopes in the end that Greggy will accept him, as they way he is. He is in a relationship with Stephen.

Supporting cast

Angel Aquino portrays the main antagonist of the series, Val, who is Ateng's friend and Cassandra's ex-best friend, and is also Nestor's fiancee and son-to-be wife.

Kim Molina portrays Iris' best friend, Kelly.

Cast	Character	Character Information
Carmina Villarroel-Legaspi	Cassandra "Cass" Bermudo-Duico	Ateng's best friend and Val's ex-best friend. Iris' loving mother, and is Zoe and Paolo's adoptive/stepmother, and Oliver's wife. Cassandra first had a relationship with Nestor, but he three-timed her causing her heart to become afflicted. Cass then fell in love with Robert Ernesto, who got her pregnant, and cheated on her also. Finally, she met her final love Oliver. After his death, she inherits his two children and treats them as her own. Cassandra never remarried again because she said that all she needs is her children, and that they are her world. When Iris and Basti got married she did not support them, but came to the wedding anyway. Cass then told them that they could live with her, but gave harsh conditions that Basti couldn't handle causing them to get into several arguments. The couple then moved out, leaving Cassandra devastated. Later, she reconciles with Iris and Basti.
Pokwang	Agnes "Ateng" de Guia-Nicolas	Cassandra's best friend and Val's friend. She is Ali's mother and Greggy's wife and is also Iris' comedic godmother. Agnes is a supportive wife, a doting mother who accepts her son despite his sexuality, and treats him the same. All she wants is for Greggy and Ali to get along because he can't still accept that his only son is gay. Once she and Ali went to a gay bar together, much to Greggy's dismay and she told him that Ali needs him because Greggy won't accept him.
Angel Aquino	Valerie "Val" Reyes	The main antagonist of the series. Ateng's friend and Cassandra's ex-best friend. She is Nestor's fiancee, and is Basti's future stepmother. At first, Nestor cheated on her, but later they both realized that they're meant to be. When Cassandra found out about their relationship; their friendship is broken to pieces. She is set to get married to Nestor. An all out war begins with Valerie Reyes and Cassandra Duico, because they're fighting about betrayal. When Val found out that Nestor was going to met with Cassandra, she became jealous and stated that his people could go to the meeting for him. She starts to become suspicious that he just wanted to see Cassandra.
Zoren Legaspi	Nestor Valderama	He is Basti's father. A former womanizer who dated Cassandra, Agnes, and Val all at the same time. He later changed for the better and became engaged to Val and are set to get married. Nestor and Basti used to have and estranged father-son relationship, but soon they start to espouse the father-son relationship and become close. Nestor wants to make peace with Cassandra and is sorry for his mistakes. Later, he tries to fix his mistakes from the past and tries to make it up to Cassandra, much to her annoyance and dismay. They then become "frenemies".
Kim Molina	Kelly	The hopeless romantic best friend of Iris since High School. She keeps a cheerful aura and light to the group when all else fail. Accidentally informed Cassandra that Iris and Basti are planning to move out of her home. An angry Cassandra, confronts the two which causes a big fight and argument.
Noel Trinidad	Lolo Soc Duico	Oliver's father, Paolo and Zoe's grandfather also Iris' adoptive grandfather, and Cassandra's kind and loving father-in-law. Wise, kind, and understanding. Lolo Soc treats Iris as a real granddaughter, spite they are not blood related. He is kind to Cassandra and is her father figure, he helps her try to understand that Basti and Iris need their own space now that they're married. Lolo Soc lives in the Duico residence.
Robert Seña	General Gregorio "Greggy" Nicolas	He is Ali's general father, who cannot accept his true identity. When Greggy finds out that his son is gay, he makes him leave the house and give back the car. Later, he sets Stephen up with Ali hoping to bring his son to his senses. Unbeknownst to him, Stephen is also gay.
Francis Lim	Paolo Duico	Oliver's son, Zoe's older brother, Iris' younger step/adoptive brother, Lolo Soc's biological grandson, and Cassandra's step/adoptive son. He is kind and is intelligent, and he remains a supportive brother to all of the family's decisions.
Princess Merhan Eibisch	Zoe Duico	Paolo's younger sister, Oliver's daughter, Iris' younger step/adoptive sister, Lolo Soc's biological granddaughter, and Cassandra's step/adoptive daughter. Zoe is the youngest of the Duico family. Iris went abroad for her so that they can have money to pay to her diabetes.

Extended cast

Cast	Character	Character Information
Bugoy Cariño	Jomar	Pilo and Nanet's son, Nestor's nephew, and Basti's second cousin. At first, Jomar was reckless and always getting into fights and arguments with other kids in the neighborhood. Basti later gave him advice and he changed to the better. Jomar used to have a weak relationship with his father, but with Basti's help, their relationship is stronger than it ever was.
William Lorenzo	Pilo	Basti's uncle, Jomar's father, and Nanet's husband. When Basti went to the Philippines, Pilo took him under his wing and let him live with them. Basti helped Pilo and Jomar in several major situations including when Jomar got into a fight with one of the neighborhood children. Because of Basti, Jomar and Pilo, now have a better and stronger father-son relationship.
Tess Antonio	Nanet	Basti's auntie and Nestor's cousin. She took care of Basti while he was in the Philippines and treated him like a son.
Enzo Pineda	Stephen Camacho	Ali's new friend. He is the son of one of Greggy's friends. Greggy wanted Stephen to straighten Ali's sexuality and bring him to his senses. But what he didn't know is that Stephen is gay also. He and Ali then develop a relationship.
Cedrick Juan	Otap	Basti's assistant and part of The Love Team. He is also said to be Kelly's love interest.
Jerome Ponce	Ronnie	Basti's assistant and help and is also part of the Love Team.

Guest cast

Cast	Character	Character Information
Prince Stefan	Nico	Ali's date.
Fred Lo	Timothy	A guy recommended by Basti to Ali.
Loisa Andalio	Kara	Client of the Love Team.
Paolo Paraiso	Romeo Montenegro	Ali's date who cheated on him.
Avery Balasbas	TBA	Jomar's younger sister, Nanet and Pilo's daughter, Nestor's niece, and Basti's second cousin.
Jana Agoncillo	Mira Dee	A client of the Love Team. Daughter of Lorraine and Gino and is TJ's younger sister. Mira is celebrating her birthday party and would greatly prefer a kingdom themed birthday party. Iris and Basti work together and try of make this the best birthday that she ever had. Because of Mira, Basti tries to convince Iris that it would be great to have a baby because he saw how affectionate and great she is with Mira and kids. But Iris disagrees with Basti's statements.
Precious Lara Quigaman	Lorraine Dee	A client of the Love Team and Mira and TJ's mother.
Bernard Palanca	Gino Dee	A client of the Love Team and Mira and TJ's Father
Jairus Aquino	TJ Dee	A client of the Love Team. Son of Gino and Lorraine and is Mira's older brother.
Rhed Bustamante	Princess	Robert Ernesto's daughter from a woman named Ruth. She met Iris. Iris became sad and told Basti that she and her younger sister will never got to know her as an older sister. Cassandra then tells her maybe one day they will see each other and know each other as siblings. Iris then hopes on that day that her half-sisters will accept and acknowledge her as their older sister.
Lilygem Yulores	TBA	Robert Ernesto's younger daughter from a woman named Ruth. She met Iris, along with her older sister Princess. Iris hopes that one day they will be together and know each other and sisters.
Francine Prieto	Catherine	A client of the Love Team, a perfectionist fiancee of Edward who wants European theme on her wedding. During her wedding, the flowers and arch fell on her and a guest videotaped the scene and posting it on social media. Catherine then threatened to sue the business, but since Edward didn't agree, she didn't do it. Later, she promised that she would bash the Love Team so that they will never have a client ever again. Because of this happenings, all of the Love Team's clients starts to back out one by one much to the Love Team's dismay.
Lee O'Brien	Edward	Catherine's fiance. He was happy with the wedding and decided to pay the Love Team for everything, except the flowers.
Freddie Webb	Lolo Jaime	Husband of Lola Adeng, they will allow Iris and Basti to stay in their residence while they're in Batangas.
Lollie Mara	Lola Adeng	Wife of Lolo Jaime, they will allow Iris and Basti to stay in their residence while they're in Batangas.

Special participation

Cast	Character	Character Information
Jay Manalo	Robert Ernesto Galang	The biological father of Iris. He was a customer in Cassandra's shop who impregnated her. After making Cassandra believe that he loves her and getting her pregnant, he escapes the responsibilities of being a father to got to Canada for another woman. This causes Cassandra to harden her heart. Later, Iris meets him but only to find out that he has two other daughters already. He then gives Iris money, but she refuses, because he doesn't want to be her father.
Richard Yap	Oliver "Tito Papa" Duico	The stepfather of Iris. Zoe and Paolo's father, Soc's son and Cassandra's late husband. A customer in Cassandra's shop. Truly loves Cassandra, and treats Iris as his daughter. During Iris' birthday party he fainted and it is revealed that he has a deadly sickness. Even though it was hard, Cassandra let Oliver go because she loves him so much that she can't stand seeing suffer. She then promises to him that she will take care of Paolo and Zoe, and step in as their mother and father.
Allyson McBride	young Iris Duico	Young Iris is Cassandra's cute and adorable daughter. Kind, understanding, and helpful. When Oliver and Cassandra were set to get married, he asked for her consent and approval. Knowing that they are in love, Iris gave her support. She then inherited a stepfather, and two younger step siblings, Paolo and Zoe. After Oliver's death, she and Cassandra raise Zoe and Paolo.
John Michael Cagayan	young Alejandro "Ali" Nicolas	Young Ali was expected to become a general, just like his father, General Gregorio "Greggy" Nicolas. Tries to impress his strict and domineering father, put is hard to please, thus, he was treated with tough love. A mama's boy, who loves Agnes very much. Always defending Iris from bullies, and manages to become her bodyguard and best friend. Their friendship with expand throughout their childhood to adulthood.
Richmont Padayao	young Sebastian "Basti" Valderama	Young Basti came from a broken family. His mother and father had an estranged relationship because she knew that he still loved a woman in the Philippines. That woman was his ex-lover, Cassandra. Basti will do anything to defend and protect his mother's sole memory.

Episodes

Production

Till I Met You marks the second romantic comedy TV series for James Reid and Nadine Lustre, following their successful On the Wings of Love. This also marks JC Santos' first lead role in a primetime series. It is also the first time real-life couple Carmina Villarroel and Zoren Legaspi are working together in this series.

Timeslot change

ABS-CBN decided to move Till I Met You to a later timeslot at 9:30pm starting September 19, 2016 after the conclusion of Born For You, to give way for Magpahanggang Wakas. This was also the same timeslot of James Reid and Nadine Lustre's past teleserye, On the Wings of Love.

Reception

KANTAR MEDIA NATIONAL TV RATINGS
(8:45PM PST / 9:30PM PST)

PILOT EPISODE	FINALE EPISODE	PEAK	AVERAGE	SOURCE
28.2% (8:45pm)	TBA	29.1% (8:45pm)	TBA	[3][4]

Controversy

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has summoned executives and producers of Till I Met You after complaints came in over inappropriate scenes and innuendo involving James Reid and Nadine Lustre. Summoned to attend the November 10 meeting were directors Antonette Jadaone and Andoy Ranay, executive producer Arnel Nacario and writer Shugo Praico. MTRCB said matters to be taken up include scenes from the October 25, 26, 27 and 28 episodes, “The 25 October 2016 episode includes a purportedly daring love-making scene inside a motor vehicle, which some audiences found to be unfit for television (despite its “SPG” advisory). As regards the 26 October 2016 episode, we received feedback as to the casual use of the words ‘sex lang ‘yan’ without reference to, or in disregard of, the institution of the marriage,” the MTRCB wrote. “The 27 and 28 October 2016 episodes, upon the other hand, contain allegedly ‘sexual teasing’ as well as more outrightly sexually-charged bath-related scenes (bearing only a “PG [Parental Guidance] advisory)—both of which were found by some audiences as inappropriate for television.”

“With the above, considering that “PG” and “SPG” ratings still admit the reality of having young audiences, the Board shall expect you to present your side at the said conference which shall be before a Committee particulady designated for the matter,” the MTRCB added.^[5]

Soundtrack

Till I Met You: A Collection Of Classic Musical Works of Odette Quesada
No.	Title	Performer(s)	Length
1.	"Till I Met You"	Kyla	4:12
2.	"Friend Of Mine"	Juris	n/a
3.	"Don't Know What To Do, Don't Know What To Say"	Erik Santos	n/a
4.	"Give Me A Chance"	Kaye Cal	n/a
5.	"To Love Again"	Daryl Ong	n/a
6.	"Farewell"	Aiza Seguerra	n/a
7.	"My Favorite Story"	Odette Quesada	n/a
8.	"Till I Met You (Duet Version)"	James Reid and Nadine Lustre	n/a
Total length:			n/a

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of telenovelas of ABS-CBN

References

1. James Patrick Anarcon. "Netizens react to #MaybeAlmostAlways teaser of JaDine teleserye Till I Met You". PEP. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
2. Kristhoff Cagape (28 June 2016). "James Reid and Nadine Lustre play a married couple in new series". Push.
3. http://abscbnpr.com/national-tv-ratings-august-26-29-2016/
4. http://abscbnpr.com/national-tv-ratings-august-30-2016-tuesday/
5. V, Marcus (2016-11-03). "Till I Met You execs summoned by MTRCB over racy Jadine scenes and innuendos". Kicker Daily News.

External links

• Official website