Lavender Fields (TV series)
| Lavender Fields | |
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| Genre | Action drama Revenge |
| Written by | Maribel G. Ilag Mark Gopez Ceres Helga Barrios Jon David Garcia Rio Legaspi |
| Directed by | Emmanuel Quindo Palo Jojo Saguin |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 52 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Carlo Katigbak Cory Vidanes Laurenti Dyogi Roldeo T. Endrinal† Kylie Manalo-Balagtas Rondel P. Lindayag |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 21–38 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Kapamilya Channel[a] |
| Release | September 2, 2024 – present |
Lavender Fields is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Emmanuel Quindo Palo and Jojo Saguin, it stars Jodi Sta. Maria in the title role.[1] It premiered on September 2, 2024 on the network's Primetime Bida line up replacing High Street on Pamilya Sagrado's timeslot.
Premise
[edit]Jasmin was enjoying an idyllic life in her mountain hometown, but a brush with a mysterious man tied to a criminal empire took it all away. Now she is out for revenge with a new identity.
Cast and characters
[edit]Cast
Jodi Sta. Maria
Janine Gutierrez
Jolina Magdangal
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Maricel Soriano
Edu Manzano
- Main cast
- Jodi Sta. Maria as Jasmin Flores / Lavender Fields[b][2]
- Janine Gutierrez as Iris Buenavidez-de Vera[3]
- Jericho Rosales as Tyrone de Vera / Arthur Pelaez[c]/Frederico Valderama[d][4]
- Maricel Soriano as Aster Fields[5]
- Albert Martinez as Elizandro "Zandro" Fernandez[5]
- Edu Manzano as Vittorio "Vitto" Buenavidez[5]
- Jolina Magdangal as Lily Atienza[6]
- Supporting cast
- Jana Agoncillo as Mirasol "Mira" Gallego[7]
- Krystal Mejes as Myrtle Hidalgo[7]
- Miguel Vergara as John Paul "JP" Madrigal[7]
- Marc Santiago as Gio Albano[7]
- Victor Neri as Maximo "Max" Albano
- Bernard Palanca as Harry Hidalgo
- Soliman Cruz as Chief Benjamin Esteban
- Thou Reyes as Jethro Joven
- Biboy Ramirez as Lance Atienza
- Race Matias as Eric Pascual
- Justine Luzares as Patrick Madrigal
- Pamu Pamorada as Petunia Hidalgo
- Alex Diaz as Ian
- Eric Nicolas as Berting
- Benj Manalo as Tommy
- Cheena Crab as Dahlia
- Kate Alejandrino as Marigold Fields-Gallego
- Analain Salvador as Heather Buenavidez
- Jonic Magno as Rod Corpuz
- Yesh Burce as Lydia Albano
- Janell Gonzaga as Camilla Atienza / Bella Flores
- Mira Lumbayan as Rose Hidalgo
- Natalia Espejo as Angel Albano
- Guest cast
- Lotlot de Leon as Rosita Flores
- Gardo Versoza as Andres Flores
- Roxanne Guinoo as Ivy Fernandez[8]
- Markus Paterson as Frederico "Freddie" Valderama
- Louise Abuel as Carlos "Carlo" Fernandez
- Marela Torre as Stephanie Jacinto
- Archi Adamos as Fernan
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | TV title | Original air date[e] | |
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| 1 | "The Trust of the Innocent" | "Unang Tagpo" | September 2, 2024 | |
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Life at San Remo is a matter of quiet routine for Jasmin. But when she falls in love with Arthur, his dangerous secret threatens to ruin them both. | ||||
| 2 | "Breaking Hearts" | "Panloloko" | September 3, 2024 | |
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Jasmin makes an unexpected discovery even as Arthur is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, his life begins to unravel back at home. | ||||
| 3 | "Death and Deception" | "Bistado" | September 4, 2024 | |
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Jasmin searches for answers after seeing Arthur's parting gift, but Iris and her family hunt him down for their own reasons. | ||||
| 4 | "Search for Answers" | "Siyasat" | September 5, 2024 | |
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Hoping to get payback, Vittorio sends his men to search for Jasmin in San Remo. The cops start looking deeper into Tyrone's death. | ||||
| 5 | "In the Face of the Enemy" | "Harapan" | September 6, 2024 | |
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Jasmin comes to terms with the aftermath of her harrowing encounter with Iris. Zandro puzzles over the unusual details of Tyrone's case. | ||||
| 6 | "The Escape of Jasmine" | "Bagong Pag-asa" | September 9, 2024 | |
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On the run from Iris and the police, Jasmin gives birth while in hiding. But soon, she meets another misfortune — and an unexpected ally. | ||||
| 7 | "The Birth of Lavender Fields" | "Bagong Mukha" | September 10, 2024 | |
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Jasmin clumsily hits back at Iris, but Aster soon teaches her a better way to take revenge: by assuming a charming new persona called Lavender Fields. | ||||
| 8 | "The Woman in Sheep’s Clothing" | "Celebration" | September 11, 2024 | |
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An upcoming party offers Jasmin the chance to get to know her enemies. But first, she must infiltrate Iris' circle of friends under her new identity. | ||||
| 9 | "Familiar Foe" | "Encounter" | September 12, 2024 | |
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Zandro refuses to give up on finding the culprit behind Tyrone's case. At the party, Jasmin lands in trouble with one of Vittorio's hired guns. | ||||
| 10 | "The Investigation" | "Imbestigasyon" | September 13, 2024 | |
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Determined to find her child, Jasmin sneaks around Max's house to look for clues — only to have a brush with the cops. Zandro reveals his suspicions. | ||||
| 11 | "Long Lost Daughter" | "Max" | September 16, 2024 | |
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Jasmin does Iris a favor and doubles down on her identity as Lavender. Soon, she faces the consequences of her scrap with Max and her recent mission. | ||||
| 12 | "Getting Close" | "Angel" | September 17, 2024 | |
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On a visit to Max's family, Lavender discovers the truth about Angel. Meanwhile, Zandro follows a trail of clues that implicates her old persona. | ||||
| 13 | "Befriending the Enemy" | "Tiwala" | September 18, 2024 | |
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Petunia's insensitive blunder gives Lavender the opportunity to befriend Iris, who opens up to her. Zandro starts looking into Aster's company. | ||||
| 14 | "The Good and the Bad Memories" | "Plano" | September 19, 2024 | |
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Zandro tries to figure out how Aster is involved in his case. Iris looks back on her relationship with Tyrone while Lavender continues to win her over. | ||||
| 15 | "Suspecting Lavender" | "Masid" | September 20, 2024 | |
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Zandro believes that Lavender is hiding something after observing her up close. But his clever attempt to gather information doesn't go as planned. | ||||
| 16 | "The Uninvited Guest" | "Camilla" | September 23, 2024 | |
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Lavender works on a party at Vittorio's house and looks for a way to take down the Buenavidez family and clear her name. | ||||
| 17 | "Face Off" | "Laban" | September 24, 2024 | |
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Zandro arrives at the party to investigate. Meanwhile, Lavender carries out a clandestine operation that puts her identity at risk. | ||||
| 18 | "Hook, Line & Sink Her" | "Hanap" | September 25, 2024 | |
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Zandro recovers surprising evidence from the party and tries to piece things together. Meanwhile, the search for Jasmin intensifies. | ||||
| 19 | "Finding Jasmin Flores" | "Wanted" | September 26, 2024 | |
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As the hunt for Jasmin continues, Aster advises Lavender to lie low. Zandro defies orders. Iris has a tense encounter with a stranger. | ||||
| 20 | "The Fugitive in Distress" | "Hunting" | September 27, 2024 | |
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Iris follows a lead that could point her in the right direction, leaving Lavender strapped for time. Mira grows curious about Jasmin. | ||||
| 21 | "Identity Crisis" | "Suspetsa" | September 30, 2024 | |
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While Zandro continues to investigate Lavender, somebody else tries to unmask her. A vengeful Iris decides to locate Jasmin's daughter. | ||||
| 22 | "The Victim" | "Captured" | October 1, 2024 | |
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Zandro catches Lavender off guard and presses her about her true identity. Iris plots her next move after her accomplices fail to find Jasmin. | ||||
| 23 | "Hospital Hunt" | "Tagu-Taguan" | October 2, 2024 | |
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Trapped inside a hospital, Lavender comes clean to Zandro and desperately searches for a way out as Vittorio and Iris close in on her. | ||||
| 24 | "The Innocent and the Guilty" | "Intensyon" | October 3, 2024 | |
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Jasmin learns Aster's true motive for helping her. Because of his discovery and removal from the case, Zandro believes Jasmin is innocent. | ||||
| 25 | "Only Hope" | "Tulong" | October 4, 2024 | |
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Gio gets in trouble at school after JP calls him the son of a murderer. Iris faces her enemy again, while Jasmin agrees to work with Zandro | ||||
| 26 | "Unlikely Encounter" | "Isang Misyon" | October 7, 2024 | |
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Jasmin tells Zandro that her family's fate is in the hands of the Buenavidez. Iris is unhappy with Heather's arrival, so leaves and meets someone new. | ||||
| 27 | "Friend or Foe" | "Deception" | October 8, 2024 | |
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Jethro approaches Iris at a bar and invites her to go somewhere else. Zandro recalls when his wife met Tyrone, then calls Jasmin to arrange a meeting. | ||||
| 28 | "Student and Master" | "Training" | October 9, 2024 | |
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Zandro trains Jasmin and starts planning how to get into the Buenavidez's illegal business. Iris tries to find a connection between Jethro and Jasmin. | ||||
| 29 | "Who is Back?" | "Resulta" | October 10, 2024 | |
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The DNA test confirms one of the three girls is Jasmin's daughter. After abducting Jethro, Iris hunts for someone she thought was long dead. | ||||
| 30 | "The Raid" | "Undercover" | October 11, 2024 | |
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Iris convinces Jethro to tell her the truth about Jasmin, who has no choice but to give in. Lavender joins Zandro and Eric to raid a pier. | ||||
| 31 | "Smuggled" | "Smuggled" | October 14, 2024 | |
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Heather joins Vittorio's underground business. Zandro and Agent Pascual blocked Iris's operations, while Jasmin tries to rescue Jethro. | ||||
| 32 | "Unlikely Help" | "Kasabwat" | October 15, 2024 | |
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Iris stands firm that Jasmin and Jethro are working together. Jasmin proposed a deal with Jethro. Tyrone recalls how he escaped death. | ||||
| 33 | "Double Trouble" | "Set Up" | October 16, 2024 | |
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Jasmin and Zandro plans how to entrap Iris, with Jethro's help. But Iris outwits them, which caused an action-filled encounter. | ||||
| 34 | "Two Faces" | "Protektahan" | October 17, 2024 | |
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Lavender goes out with Iris, who treats Heather with a cold shoulder. Lavender finds a chance to approach Camilla. Iris received an unexpected call. | ||||
| 35 | "Haunted by the Past" | "Pagbabalik" | October 18, 2024 | |
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Iris is worried about the news of Tyrone's return. Lavender considers the possibility that Camilla is her daughter. Tyrone travels back to Carvallo. | ||||
| 36 | "Cleaning Up the Mess" | "Siwalat" | October 21, 2024 | |
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Zandro tells Jasmin the reason he's suspicious of Tyrone. Vittorio loses his temper and blames Iris and Harry over the thwarted operations. | ||||
| 37 | "Rebirth of the Dead" | "Tensyon" | October 22, 2024 | |
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Jasmin gets to know Zandro more when he told her what happened to his family. Vittorio seems to favor Heather, so Iris despises her sister more. | ||||
| 38 | "Love and Lies" | "Second Chance" | October 23, 2024 | |
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Tyrone meets with a woman from his past and asks for another chance to make things right. Zandro forms a deeper connection with Lavender. | ||||
| 39 | "The Return" | "Damayan" | October 24, 2024 | |
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Iris wants to believe that Tyrone has changed, but Lily is not convinced. Lavender reminds Zandro of his late wife. The DNA test results are now out. | ||||
| 40 | "A Mother's Yearning" | "Pangungulila" | October 25, 2024 | |
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Lavender gets a chance to be with Camilla. Aster and Zandro remind her not to be so obvious. Lance is more determined to leave the Buenavidezes. | ||||
| 41 | "The Traitors" | "Taksil" | October 28, 2024 | |
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Lance meets a familiar face, making Harry more suspicious of him. Zandro searches for evidence to prove the Buenavidezes' involvement in Carvallo Port. | ||||
| 42 | "The Good Intentions" | "Paghaharap" | October 29, 2024 | |
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Someone unexpectedly helps Lance escape death, with Lavender risking her own safety in the process. Iris wants to know Tyrone's intentions. | ||||
| 43 | "The Face of Hell" | "Tapusin" | October 30, 2024 | |
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Tyrone faces a furious Vittorio, who puts his loyalty to the test. Lily realizes the dangers that her family might experience from the Buenavidezes. | ||||
| 44 | "Unthinkable" | "Patunayan" | October 31, 2024 | |
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Tyrone proves his loyalty to the family. Iris reveals her reason for accepting Tyrone back into her life and later puts Heather in her place. | ||||
| 45 | "A Race to the Truth" | "Pag-amin" | November 1, 2024 | |
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Jasmin goes to the hospital to check on Lance, while Tyrone is already there in secret. The Buenavidezes goes into action to get to Lance first. | ||||
| 46 | "Duplicity" | TBA | November 4, 2024 | |
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The Buenavidezes manage to silence Lance for good. Lavender comforts, Lily, leading to an argument with Zandro. Tyrone uses Iris to cover his tracks. | ||||
| 47 | "Fated Connection" | TBA | November 5, 2024 | |
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Tyrone looks back on the past and realizes be was destined to meet Jasmin. Lavender comforts Camilla, who's grieving her father's death. | ||||
| 48 | "Echoes of the Past" | TBA | November 6, 2024 | |
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Tyrone visits the graves of people who pushed him to leave his dubious life, including Rosita's. Jasmin arrives to pay respect to her mother. | ||||
| 49 | "Condolences and Conflicts" | TBA | November 7, 2024 | |
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Jasmin feels anger and grief again after seeing Tyrone. Tyrone makes amends with Iris' friends and Vittorio convinced them to just forget the past. | ||||
| 50 | "A Wrench to the Plan" | TBA | November 8, 2024 | |
Production
[edit]On June 4, 2024, Lavender Fields was announced by Dreamscape Entertainment, with Jodi Sta. Maria cast in the lead role.
ABS-CBN began to reveal each of the cast members every week, followed by an interview from MJ Felipe.[9][10]
A series of events such as the announcement shoot, script reading and look test also took place, wherein more cast members are revealed. A behind-the-scenes of those events were also shared through ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel.[11][12][13]
The official trailer of the series was released on August 6, 2024.[14]
Music
[edit]Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid sings the theme song "Maskara" for the series.[15]
Release
[edit]Lavender Fields released on Netflix on August 30, 2024, and on iWantTFC on August 31, before premiering on television broadcast platforms on September 2.[16][17] The series consists of 100 episodes.
Reception
[edit]Viewership
[edit]According to Nielsen NUTAM People Survey, Lavender Fields debuted with a TV rating of 9.9 percent, ruling over its timeslot rival Widows' War. The series opened with 629,565 live concurrent viewership on its premiere on Kapamilya Online Live streamed through YouTube and also debuted at number-one on Netflix Philippines' most watched series chart on August 30, 2024.[18][19]
Notes
[edit]- ^ The series also airs on A2Z, Jeepney TV, TV5 and TFC. It is also streaming via Kapamilya Online Live, and on-demand in advanced episodes via iWantTFC and Netflix.
- ^ Aster gave the name Lavender Fields to Jasmin to hide her real identity and to protect her from the authorities and also to the Buenavidezes.
- ^ He introduced himself as Arthur to Jasmin when he met the latter for the first time.
- ^ Tyrone identified himself as Freddie during the time he was imprisoned in China, as he was presumed dead in the Philippines.
- ^ iWantTFC shows two episodes first in advance before it broadcasts on TV while Netflix shows three episodes in advance.
References
[edit]- ^ Guerrero, JUST ASKING - L. (June 5, 2024). "Jodi, Echo at Janine, sama-sama sa Lavender!". PhilStar. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Deveza, Reyma (June 4, 2024). "Jodi Sta. Maria coming back to primetime in 'Lavender Fields'". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Deveza, Reyma (June 10, 2024). "Janine Gutierrez joins Jodi Sta. Maria in 'Lavender Fields'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 13, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ Deveza, Reyma (June 13, 2024). "Jericho Rosales returning to TV via 'Lavender Fields'". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ a b c Antonio, Josiah (June 24, 2024). "Maricel Soriano, Edu Manzano, Albert Martinez join 'Lavender Fields'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ Antonio, Josiah (June 18, 2024). "Jolina Magdangal makes teleserye comeback with 'Lavender Fields'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 20, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Deveza, Reyma (July 20, 2024). "Krystal Mejes, Marc Santiago, Jana Agoncillo and Miguel Vergara join 'Lavender Fields'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 20, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Roxanne Guinoo returns to showbiz via 'Lavender Fields'". ABS-CBN News. August 13, 2024. Archived from the original on August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "#LavenderFieldsCastReveal JODI STA MARIA is LAVENDER FIELDS!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. June 3, 2024. Archived from the original on June 13, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (June 7, 2014). "Jodi reveals reasons for accepting "Lavender Fields"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 13, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "Behind-the-Scenes: Jodi shrieks with excitement seeing Jericho at "Lavender Fields" announcement shoot". ABS-CBN Entertainment. June 28, 2024. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ Dela Cruz, Liezel (June 28, 2024). "More cast members unveiled at "Lavender Fields' script reading". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ Dela Cruz, Liezel (June 29, 2024). "More intriguing details dropped during "Lavender Fields" look test". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "WATCH: Dreamscape drops 'Lavender Fields' trailer". ABS-CBN News. August 6, 2024. Archived from the original on August 6, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ "Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid record main theme song of 'Lavender Fields'". ABS-CBN News. September 2, 2024.
- ^ "'Lavender Fields' to hit Netflix on Aug. 30, free TV on Sept. 2". ABS-CBN News. August 12, 2024.
- ^ "Humanda ka dahil magsisimula na ang POWERHOUSE DRAMA OF 2024!". Dreamscape Entertainment in Facebook. August 12, 2024.
- ^ ""Lavender Fields" pilot episode racks up 629,565 live concurrent viewers, trends online with multiple topics". ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 4, 2024.
- ^ "'Lavender Fields' is No. 1 TV show on Netflix PH". ABS-CBN News. September 2, 2024.