MANILA, Philippines — Fans of the hit Korean drama series, Encounter, are in for a pleasant surprise as TV5 and Sari Sari Channel, together with Viva Entertainment, brings an adaptation of the widely followed K-drama to Philippine television.
Set to premiere on March 20, Cristine Reyes plays the role of Selene, CEO of Hotel d’ Trevi Hotel, and a daughter of a prominent politician who was forced to marry the son of a business tycoon but eventually gets divorced. Diego Loyzaga, plays Gino, a young and free-spirited random stranger who on a chanced encounter falls in love with Selena.
Being in a relationship for these two characters will not be an easy feat with the peril of public scandals and Selene’s forfeiture of her conjugal share.
Albeit the chaotic incidents that shaken and threatened Selene and Gino’ relationship, it is the scenic backdrops in Ilocos and Subic that put a balance to it. Find yourself entranced in the mellow and picturesque landscapes where this thrilling story unravels.
This project will mark the first pairing role of these two formidable artists. The show will also feature cast members Kean Cipriano, Robert Seña, Maricel Morales, Yayo Aguila, Louise delos Reyes, Gardo Versoza, Isay Alvarez, and more.
Will Selene and Gino get a chance at love against all odds? Catch Encounter every Saturday at 8PM on TV5. Catch-up episodes will also air every Sunday, 9PM starting March 21 on Sari Sari Cignal TV CH. 3 and SatLite CH. 30. Encounter can also be watched Live and On-demand via Cignal Play App.
