Tween Hearts
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| Created by | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
| Developed by | Kit Villanueva-Langit |
| Written by | John Borgy Danao John Jason Lim Marlon Miguel Cyril Ramos Liberty Trinidad |
| Directed by | Gina Alajar |
| Starring |
Barbie Forteza Bea Binene Joshua Dionisio Jake Vargas Joyce Ching Kristofer Martin Louise delos Reyes Derick Monasterio Lexi Fernandez |
| Opening theme | "Everytime" sung by Frencheska Farr |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of seasons | 4 seasons |
| No. of episodes | 87 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Mona Coles-Mayuga |
| Producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
| Location(s) | Manila |
| Editor(s) | Rolando Dela Merced, Jr. |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 1 hour (approx. 25 minutes w/o commercials) |
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| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i NTSC |
| Original release | September 26, 2010 – June 10, 2012 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Reel Love: Tween Hearts is a Filipino youth-oriented series created by Kit Villanueva – Langit, under the direction of Gina Alajar and produced by GMA Network. It features the network's homegrown tween stars headed by Barbie Forteza, Joshua Dionisio, Bea Binene and Jake Vargas. The series premiered September 26, 2010, replacing Love Bug. The show has been extend three times and now on its fourth season. Over its course, the cast has been growing and extending compared to the original main cast.
Originally slated to air for just 8 episodes, the series was awarded several extensions after its successive victory on the ratings game. It remains the No. 1 and most preferred youth-oriented drama of the viewers, consistently defeating the four counterpart programs of its competition in television ratings.
The series follows the lives and loves of a close-knit group of teenagers through the fictional Westridge high school. The series' universal theme for all ages transcended into tackling more complicated issues, complex character dynamics and exciting tandems – from first loves to first heartbreaks, from "fitting in" to peer pressure, from bullying to how a broken marriage affects the teens.
The series concluded on June 10, 2012, with 87 episodes all in all. It replaced by Together Forever, another teen drama on its timeslot.
After many years of separation, Bambi (Barbie Forteza) is finally reunited with her mom Irene (Sylvia Sanchez) and older sister Belinda (Bea Binene). She lived a simple life with her father Ted (Emilio Garcia) in the province while Belinda experienced a luxurious lifestyle with Irene in the city. The differences between Bambi and Belinda ignited further tensions which are also triggered by the special attention given by Irene to Bambi to catch up and make up for the lost time they were not together. Belinda finds comfort in the arms of Jacob, known as one of the school’s outcasts. Jacob offers reassuring words to Belinda which later on develops into a special friendship between the two. Aside from Bambi's newfound home, she also transfers to Belinda’s campus where she meets a new batch of friends including Luisa (Louise delos Reyes), Aya (Joyce Ching) and Jacob (Jake Vargas). Adding spice to her school life are Leslie (Lexi Fernandez), Rick (Derrick Monasterio) and Josh (Joshua Dionisio). Josh is widely known as the Rebel in the campus. He spends more time alone and often rejects the rules imposed by his sister Rose (Roxanne Barcelo). Nothing can get in his way except Bambi who softens his heart and strong persona. Meanwhile, Rick, Belinda and Leslie organize an underground victory party in celebration of the championship won by the varsity team. Even the school's "outcasts" headed by Bambi, Jacob, Aya and Luisa arrive at the festivity. In the middle of the party, a commotion erupts which is masterminded by Josh. Everyone is reprimanded and the school authorities order them to attend a recollection as punishment. The students think it is the usual recollection but they get the shock of their lives when they discover that the affair will be in the form of various activities that will test their strengths, weaknesses, emotions and their way of thinking. What will happen to these bitter sisters? Will an earnest apology be enough to heal the wounds that rip them apart? Will Bambi become the perfect tool to warm the heart of the bully Josh? Will the music geek Jacob be able to tame the spoiled brat Belinda? Who will win Chris' heart between Leslie and Aya? Who will end up victorious in the never-ending battle of Luisa and Rick?
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