Series synopsis
Can't Buy Me Love is a comedy drama television series that premiered on TV5 on October 16, 2023. It was created by Cathy Garcia-Sampana, Mae Cruz-Alviar. It stars Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, Maris Racal and Albie Casiño.
The third daughter, Princess Chiu Yeung, of the Tang Emperor, is known throughout the kingdom for her beauty, but she is also known for her unreasonable and stubborn personality. For this reason, no one wants to marry her - that is, until the second son of the formerly wealthy Kam family, Kam Dor Luk, is persuaded to marry her to save the family business. Princess Chiu Yeung resists the arrangement but realizes that it is a better alternative than being forced to marry the Tibetan king as scheme ...
Premise
The third daughter, Princess Chiu Yeung, of the Tang Emperor, is known throughout the kingdom for her beauty, but she is also known for her unreasonable and stubborn personality. For this reason, no one wants to marry her - that is, until the second son of the formerly wealthy Kam family, Kam Dor Luk, is persuaded to marry her to save the family business. Princess Chiu Yeung resists the arrangement but realizes that it is a better alternative than being forced to marry the Tibetan king as schemed by her father's evil concubine. When the princess moves in with her personal servants after the marriage, family drama and conflict ensues, but is Princess Chiu Yeung stubborn enough to stay and win the heart of her new husband?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Donny Pangilinan as Andrei Mariano / Bingo
- Belle Mariano as Caroline A. Tiu / Ling
- Maris Racal as Irene Y. Tiu
- Albie Casiño as Charleston Y. Tiu
- Kaila Estrada as Bettina Y. Tiu
- João Constancia as Carlo T. Tiu
- Agot Isidro as Cindy Young-Tiu
- Rowell Santiago as Wilson Chavez Tiu
Supporting cast
- Ruffa Gutierrez as Gina David Tan
- Nova Villa as Salvacion de Jesus Bongon / Lola Nene
- Karina Bautista as Bougie Dimaranan
- Ketchup Eusebio as Ramoncito de Jesus Bongon / Monching
- Anthony Jennings as Snoop Manansala
- Vivoree Esclito as Pandora dela Cruz / Daraxi
- Chie Filomeno as Jersey Lim
- Darren Espanto as Stephen Tanhueco
- Alora Sasam as Bierna
- Hyubs Azarcon as Valentin de Jesus / Kap Tin
- Enzo Pineda as Edward
- Celeste Legaspi as Catherine Chang
Guest cast
- Ina Raymundo as Annie Pedrosa-Mariano / Annie Pedrosa-Al Jufalli
- Shaina Magdayao as Divine Almazan
- Bernard Palanca as Gilbert Mariano
- Althea Ruedas as Young Irene Y. Tiu
- Jeremiah Cruz as Young Bingo
- Chastity Dizon as Young Caroline A. Tiu
- Argel Saycon as Boloy
- Jana Agoncillo as Young Bettina Y. Tiu
- Gail Banawis
- Shanaia Gomez as Kara
- Robbie Wachtel as Young Carlo T. Tiu
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 150 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 70 | October 15, 2023 | January 19, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 80 | May 16, 2024 | May 20, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Family Affair Aspiring entrepreneur Bingo lands a chance at a life-changing business grant — only to get derailed when wealthy young Caroline causes a bus collision. |
October 16, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Eclipse A confrontation at her half-sister's engagement ceremony leaves Caroline in a rocky position with her family. Meanwhile, Bingo sneaks in with a plan. |
October 17, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Grand Eyeball Bingo makes a clandestine deal for his grandmother's eye transplant, while a criminal gang targets Caroline in a scheme. |
October 18, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Closer to You Caroline comes close to danger as she furthers her investigation, forcing Bingo to come to her aid. Meanwhile, Irene dreads the possibility of being pregnant. |
May 16, 2024 |
| 2 |
A Different Light Bingo’s persistence bears fruit when Caroline finally lets him in on her mission to uncover the connection between Edward and Pato. The pair's constant collaboration, however, begins to alarm Charleston and Carlo. |
May 17, 2024 |
| 3 |
Let You In Bingo and Caroline manage to get a lead on Edward's possible killer, but an unpleasant encounter puts Bingo's safety at risk. Filled with concern, Caroline opens up about her childhood trauma. |
May 20, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 16, 2023 |
| Last aired | May 20, 2024 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 20:45:00 |