While bidding farewell to the beloved series ‘Can’t Buy Me Love,’ stars Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan took a moment on April 11 to share their countless first-time experiences and cherished memories.
Mariano shared her unforgettable moments at the press conference for the show’s finale. From sampling exotic Filipino delicacies to performing daring stunts, she poured her heart into every scene.
“Naku, madami po, ang dami ko pong first dito sa project na ito, hahaha. Kumain akong balut, tumalon akong building, haha, lahat po yata,” she shared.
However, the most memorable experience for her was when she was able to create a family.
“At the same time, I’ve been playing Caroline for eight months, and I’ve also discovered so much about her. Every time I’m with the cast, whether it’s the Chiu or the Binondo side, I can truly say that they are my family outside of the show. That’s something I will carry with me even after this.”
Meanwhile, Pangilinan reflected on the transformative nature of the show. It was a unique experience that allowed them to truly “live and breathe” their characters, a departure from their previous projects.
“Sobrang daming first din para sa akin—actually, para sa aming dalawa ni Belle. Kasi ‘yung teleserye, ibang usapan na ‘yun kumpara sa He’s Into Her, na may parang 12 episodes lang. Ito kasi, talagang we live and breathe our characters. At times hindi namin nakakalimutan na minsan may Donny pa rin, may Belle pa rin. Kasi grabe, araw-araw kaming nagshu-shoot,” he recounted.
His portrayal of Bingo in the series also helped him be recognizable as his character, not Donny, which was entirely new to him.
“First time ko rin maranasan na ang daming tumatawag sa akin na Bingo talaga. Doon ko nakikita na medyo marami pala ang nanunood ng show,” expressed Pangilinan. “It’s nice because we got to also highlight the Chinese-Filipino side as well ‘di ba doon sa Binondo.”
As the series approached its conclusion, the actor appreciated the entire cast and crew, acknowledging the collaborative effort that made the show successful.
“Ang masasabi ko lang, sobrang proud ko lang sa kanila at sa buong cast, pati na rin sa lahat ng nasa likod ng camera, for putting up such an amazing show that has been around for quite some time. So, thank you.”
Catch the final episodes of ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ on Primetime Bida and Netflix.
