There is a never-ending discussion on whether TV and film adaptations are better than their literary sources. Here are a couple of onscreen adaptations of Filipino romance novels.
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Kristine
This ABS-CBN soap opera is based on Martha Cecilia’s Kristine, a series of books about two rival families: the Fortalejos and the De Silvas. The story revolves around the Fortalejos sisters (Cristine Reyes and Denise Laurel), who fall in love with a De Silva (Zanjoe Marudo).
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Precious Hearts Romances Presents
Running for three seasons now, ABS-CBN’s TV adaptation of the best-selling romance pocketbooks features bestsellers like Bud Brothers and My Cheating Heart, both starring Jake Cuenca.
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Ligo Na Ü, Lapit Na Me
This Cinemalaya 2011 entry is an adaptation of Eros S. Atalia’s novel of the same name, the story of “star-crossed lovers” Intoy (Edgar Allan Guzman), who is poor and street-smart, and Jenny (Mercedes Cabral), who is rich and quirky.
