Dahil sa Pag-ibig (transl. because of love / international title: For Love or Money) is a 2019 Philippine television drama crime series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Ricky Davao, it stars Sanya Lopez. It premiered on May 20, 2019 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on October 4, 2019, with a total of 100 episodes.
The series is originally titled as Blood Money. The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]
Premise
Eldon Corpuz, an overseas Filipino worker in Saudi Arabia commits a crime that will land him in jail. His wife Mariel Corpuz, who lives in the Philippines is desperate to earn blood money for the bail of her husband. Portia Reyes, the wife of Eldon's employer, is bent on putting Eldon in jail. While Mariel's former lover Gary Sandoval, offers an indecent proposal to Mariel.[3]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Sanya Lopez[4] as Mariel Fajardo Corpuz
- Supporting cast
- Benjamin Alves[4] as Eldon Corpuz
- Winwyn Marquez[4] as Portia Reyes Kahlaf
- Pancho Magno[4] as Gary Sandoval
- Dominic Roco[4] as Roger
- Devon Seron[5] as Chin-Chin Fajardo
- Kelley Day[5] as Alison
- Tetchie Agbayani[4] as Clara Corpuz
- Rez Cortez as Pablo "Pabs" Sandoval
- Sandy Andolong[4] as Nanette Fajardo
- Guest cast
- Lianne Valentin as Madie Fajardo
- Charles Jacob Briz as Jun Jun Fajardo
- Teptep Mendoza as Justine F. Corpuz
- Rich Asuncion as Janet
- Janna Trias as Diding
- Arrian Labios as Goon
- Bernard Laxa as Goon
- Mark Malana as Police
- Sheen Gener as Inmate
- Jhoana Marie Tan as Cindy
- Catherine Remperas as Evie
- Jackie Rice as Mercedes Reyes / Mylene Buenaventura
- Jeff Carpio as Tomas
Casting
Actor Rocco Nacino was initially hired to appear in the series as Eldon Corpus. Nacino was later removed from the show by GMA Network, and hired to appear in the drama series Descendants of the Sun: The Philippine Adaptation. Actor Benjamin Alves served as his replacement.[6]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Dahil sa Pag-ibig earned a 5.2% rating.[7]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | Dahil sa Pag-ibig | Nominated | [8] |
References
- ^ "For Love or Money". GMA Worldwide. Archived from the original on July 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ "Dahil sa Pag-ibig | Full Episode - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Dahil sa Pag-Ibig". GMA Network. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Dahil Sa Pag-Ibig: Kilalanin si Sanya Lopez as Mariel Corpuz". YouTube. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- ^ a b Garcia, Cara Emmeline (May 17, 2019). "In Photos: The star-studded Dahil Sa Pag-ibig mediacon". GMA Network. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
- ^ Gonzales, Rommel (May 30, 2019). "Benjamin Alves does not mind being second choice for Dahil Sa Pag-ibig role". PEP. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ "Dahil sa Pag-ibig fails to beat Los Bastardos on its pilot week". LionhearTV. May 28, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
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