Fall in love with Miguel and Bianca

MANILA, Philippines - GMA Network rings in the New Year with the launch of its newest primetime series Once Upon A Kiss that will captivate the hearts of Filipinos. It is a fresh retelling of a classic fairytale with a modern twist. The program premiered last night on GMA Telebabad.

The primetime series revolves around the story of a boy in coma who is awakened after being kissed by his childhood friend and how they fight for their love amidst the squabble between their families. Watching the program also awakens the dreamer in every viewer from their heart’s deep slumber, making them believe that real life can also be beautiful like a fairytale.

Portraying the lead roles is the youngest loveteam of Miguel Tanfelix as Prince Pelaez and Bianca Umali as Ella Rodrigo. Armed with their excellent onscreen chemistry and natural acting skills, Miguel and Bianca will make us believe once more how love can bridge gap between people, rich and poor, the powerful and the needy.

GMA 7 is proud to present a stellar cast of the country’s most respected artists in film and on TV who are part of the Pelaez Family (Miguel’s family): Michael de Mesa as Enrique ‘’King’’ Pelaez, Giselle’s father; Cris Villanueva as Eric Almario, Aurora’s boyfriend and Prince’s father; Mariel Pamintuan as Athena Pelaez, stepsister of Prince; and Tessie Tomas as Merida Almario, Eric’s ambitious mom who will encourage Eric to court Giselle.

The series also marks the comeback to the Kapuso Network of Mylene Dizon who will portray the character of Giselle Pelaez Almario, Prince’s mother who is the main antagonist. 

Also in the cast are Manilyn Reynes as Aurora Rodrigo, Ella’s kind-hearted mother; Kempee de Leon as Jimmy Rodrigo, Eric’s friend who will become Aurora’s husband; Nova Villa as Adela Rodrigo, Ella’s compassionate grandmother; Al Tantay as Pedring Servando, Ella’s grandfather; Maricar de Mesa as Ursula Salazar, Wendy’s mother; Frank Magalona as Hans Peligro, Eric’s assistant; Betong Sumaya as Sebastian Poblador, Ella’s uncle; Sabrina Man as Wendy Salazar, Prince’s childhood friend; Eunice Lagusad as Melody, Ella’s bestfriend; Miggy Jimenez as Mickey Abueva, Prince’s friend; Cai Cortez as Fiona Alegre; and Gabby Eigenmann as Father Philip Madasalin, the guidance counselor in Prince’s school who will teach and impart good values on Prince.