Love Bug
Title card
Genre
Opening theme"Lovebug" by Joshua Dionisio, Jake Vargas, Elmo Magalona and Six Feet Long
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes16
Production
Production locationsMetro Manila, Philippines
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30-60 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMay 23 (2010-05-23) –
September 19, 2010 (2010-09-19)

Love Bug is a 2010 Philippine television drama romance anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on May 23, 2010 replacing Dear Friend. The series concluded on September 19, 2010 with a total of 16 episodes. It was replaced by Reel Love Presents Tween Hearts in its timeslot.

Chapters

"The Last Romance"

A young athlete, Rackie Carla Abellana, meets Hero Dennis Trillo, a handsome young man. They fall in love aboard a cruise going to Hong Kong. Rackie has a terminal illness; Hero is a soon-to-be-wed groom and event organizer working his way to give his soon-to-be wife Iwa Moto the perfect life. Rackie and Hero's encounter makes them realize that love only comes once in a lifetime in all unexpected places.[1]

"The Last Romance" aired for four episodes.

"Exchange of Hearts"

This is the first time for the new StarStruck V competitors to enter a TV series. The production focuses on finalists in the next story about the tests and complicated world of love between young adults.

It starred Diva Montelaba, Sarah Lahbati, Steven Silva, and Enzo Pineda.

"Wish Come True"

The third episode starred Rich Asuncion, Chariz Solomon, Daniel Matsunaga and Kris Bernal.

"Say I Do"

The fourth episode aired August 29, 2010 to September 19, 2010.

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Love Bug earned a 9.9% rating.[2] While the final episode scored a 2.7% rating in Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings.[3]

Accolades

Accolades received by Love Bug
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2011 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Mini-Series "The Last Romance" Nominated [4]

References

  1. ^ "Gallery | CAST MEMBERS: "Love Bug presents The Last Romance"". PEP. May 21, 2010. Retrieved January 12, 2011.
  2. ^ Santiago, Erwin (May 25, 2010). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (May 21–24): Three new shows immediately make their impact on the ratings game". PEP. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  3. ^ Santiago, Erwin (September 22, 2010). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Sept. 17-20): Bantatay skips past Kokey@Ako". PEP. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  4. ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (October 29, 2011). "25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 2, 2020.