Philippine Showbiz Today
June 22 - July 7, 2016
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TFC delivers the worldwide premiere of
Born For You via live simulcast
Newest Kapamilya loveteam ElNella offers new kind of thrill in ABS-CBN’s newest teleserye
In the tradition of keeping
Filipinos connected to the
Philippines by bringing homegrown
content to wherever they are in
the world and enabling them to
enjoy the stories with their families
at home, The Filipino Channel
(TFC) is unveiling worldwide its
first, live simulcast of a premiere
– the newest love story that will
prove that destiny exists, “Born
for You,” top billed by the newest
love team of Janella Salvador and
Elmo Magalona (ElNella). ABS-
CBN and Dreamscape Television
Entertainment’s newest teleserye
premiered on Monday (June 20)
on The Filipino Channel (TFC)
worldwide.
Aside from being TFC’s
first program to premiere via
live simulcast, “Born for You,”
the teleserye will also endear to
overseas Filipinos as it was partly
shot in Japan, featuring some
scenic spots such as the world-
famous Mount Fuji and Shibuya
Crossing.
The teleserye also marks firsts
for the lead stars. It is Salvador’s
first romantic-themed series and
Magalona’s first-ever teleserye in
the Kapamilya network. These
firsts in their careers make the two
lead stars excited and thankful for
their upcoming show.
“I am very happy to be with
ABS-CBN and very blessed to
have what I have right now. But
I am also nervous about what
people are going to expect. Still,
I believe in what Janella and I can
offer,” said Magalona.
“There is little pressure but
more excitement. When I was
reading the script, I could already
imagine how good the show is,”
Salvador added.
Aside from the kilig moments,
viewers are also in for a huge
music treat as the pair will not
only showcase their acting skills,
but also their musicality through
performances that will surely
delight fans.
“Music is so close to my
heart and when I learned that
my character Kevin is really
passionate about music, I loved
him instantly,” said the Kapamilya
actor.
“This soap gave me the
opportunity to play instruments,
something that people have not
seen before,” said Salvador, who
plays the ukulele in the series
Before its premiere, it already
received praises from viewers with
its quality and promising story.
The netizens are also abuzz with
the kilig brought by the teleserye.
The story of “Born for You”
revolves around Sam and Kevin,
two people destined for each
other as proven by the concept of
red string of fate, which says that
an invisible string connects two
destined people. Their love for
music will bring Sam and Kevin
together, but it might also be the
reason for their budding romance
to be cut off
Joining “Born for You” are
Ariel Rivera, Vina Morales, Ayen
Laurel, Bernard Palanca, Gina
Pareño, Freddie Webb, Jimboy
Martin, Joj Agpangan, Francis
Magundayao, Smokey Manaloto,
Ogie Diaz, Katya Santos, DJ
Durano, Alfred Labatos, Kyline
Alcantara, Paulo O’hara, Neil
Coleta, and Young JV. It is under
the direction of Onat Diaz and
Jon Villarin.
Please visit TFC’s facebook
pages and BFY at facebook.
com/BornForYouABSCBN2
worldwide for more updates.•