Paraiso (Philippine TV series)

*Paraiso*
Paraiso
	Title card
Also known as	Paradise
Genre	Melodrama, Romance
Created by	ABS-CBN Studios
Based on	Isla Sanctuario; by Dawn Igloria
Developed by	ABS-CBN Studios
Written by	Ruby Leah Castro; Jurey Mirafuentes; Michael Transfiguracion; Julius Benjamin Villanueva; Bianca Geli;
Directed by	Connie Macatuno; Nico Hernandez; Rechie del Carmen;
Creative director	Johnny Delos Santos
Starring	Jessy Mendiola; Matteo Guidicelli; Jewel Mische; Matt Evans; Denise Laurel;
Opening theme	"Ikaw Lang at Ako" by Liezel Garcia
Composer	Donna Cruz
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	108
Production
Executive producer	Neal Felix del Rosario
Running time	30 minutes
Production company	LMD Unit
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	November 5, 2012 –; April 5, 2013
Related
	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada; Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Araw Gabi;

Paraiso (lit. 'Paradise') is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the Filipino pocket book novel Isla Sanctuario created by Dawn Igloria, the series is eighteenth installment of Precious Hearts Romances Presents. Directed by Connie Macatuno, Nico Hernandez, and Rechie A. Del Carmen, it stars Jessy Mendiola, Matteo Guidicelli, Jewel Mische, Matt Evans, and Denise Laurel. It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from November 5, 2012 to April 5, 2013, replacing Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada and was replaced by Dugong Buhay.

Production

The TV Series began production in April 2012, trailers were shown on July 1, 2012 on its ABS-CBN account of its second quarter of new TV Drama Programs. The TV Series was named Isla (Island), and on October 18, 2012 the title confirmed to a new name Paraiso (Paradise). The series marks the first team up of Matteo Guidicelli and Jessy Mendiola, it is also Jewel Mische's first teleserye lead role in ABS-CBN. Denise Laurel, who previously starred on its predecessor Pintada, also joined the cast in the middle of the series as the main antagonist.

Plot

Paraiso tells the story of two strangers, Brennan and Yanie, who get stranded on an island after their ship gets wrecked. Romance blooms between them as they spend time alone on the island, but the two strangers are not without their respective baggage from the "real world". Brennan is married to his dedicated wife Megan, while Yanie's childhood best friend Justin has untold feelings for the young woman. The romance that grows between Yanie and Brennan will set off a series of twists and conflicts after the two gets back to their own lives in Manila.^[1]

Cast and characters

Main cast

Jessy Mendiola as Maryann "Yanie" Alipio-Galang^[2]^[1]
Matteo Guidicelli as Brennan Galang^[2]^[1]
Jewel Mische as Meagan Villareal-Gonzales^[2]
Matt Evans as Justin Abar
Denise Laurel as Cassandra Romano

Recurring cast

Juan Rodrigo as Rodolfo Galang
Evangeline Pascual as Edith Zarate
Bodjie Pascua as Lito Alipio
Angel Jacob as Emma Villareal
Ina Feleo as Amanda Galang
Arron Villaflor^[3] as Sonny Alipio
Dionne Monsanto as Julianna Galang
Guji Lorenzana as Eric Gonzales
Pamu Pamorada as Myla Lumbao
Justin Cuyugan as Steve Uy
Alex Castro as Albert Ramirez
Kathleen Hermosa as Beth
Maliksi Morales as Jojo
Idda Yaneza as Seling
Hiyasmin Neri as Abby
Gary Lim as Norman
Shey Bustamante as Nicole
Wendy Tabusalla as Alice
Jessica Connelly as Josette
Paco Evangelista as George
Kazel Kinouchi as Rhoda
Macky Billiones as Thirdy

Special participation

Ces Quesada as Apolonia "Poleng" Alipio
Marissa Sanchez as Cristina Cosme
Manuel Chua as Gary Versoza
Jason Abalos as Daniel (final episode)

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "Precious Hearts Romances (PHR) Paraiso Full Trailer, Unveiled". 19 October 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Matteo, Jessy, Jewel to star in new series". Retrieved October 13, 2012.
^ "Arron Villaflor says he is proud to be one of the hottest bachelors in the country". Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2012.

External links

Paraiso at IMDb

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[TRAILER-1] "Precious Hearts Romances (PHR) Paraiso Full Trailer, Unveiled". 19 October 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2012.

[PAR-2] "Matteo, Jessy, Jewel to star in new series". Retrieved October 13, 2012.

[ARRON-3] "Arron Villaflor says he is proud to be one of the hottest bachelors in the country". Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved October 13, 2012.

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