is a Filipino romantic-comedy series developed by Des Garbes Severino, which premiered on GMA Network on October 8, 2012 replacing One True Love on GMA Telebabad block and October 9, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The series is based on Sun-mi Lee's novel and MBC's 2007 hit Korean television series, The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince. It headlines Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica as the lead characters and under the direction of Ricky Davao.
The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince (커피프린스 1호점) or more popularly known as Coffee Prince is a 2007 Korean drama series starring Eun-hye Yoon, Yoo Gong, Sun-gyun Leeand Jung-an Chae. It is based on Sun-mi Lee's novel of the same title. It was originally broadcast in South Korea by Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) on July 2, 2007 and concluded on August 28, 2007. Although it is considered a low-budget series, it became one of the most popular series in Korea, garnered high numbers in the ratings game and won several awards, including Best TV drama [20th Korean Producers' Award]; Best Actress and Best New Producer [44th Baeksang Arts Awards] awards for Eun-hye Yoon and Yoon-jung Lee, respectively; Top Excellence in Acting and Excellence in Acting awards for Eun-hye Yoon and Yoo Gong, respectively and Best PD Award for Chang-wan Kim [2007 MBC Acting Awards].
The series chronicles the comedic lives and loves of the main characters, Andy and Arthur. Andy is a hardworking young woman who supports her mother and sister after the death of their father. To sustain their daily needs, she earns a living as a tricycle driver. Arthur, on the other hand, is a happy-go-lucky and wealthy bachelor whose family owns the biggest coffee factory in the country. His grandmother constantly pressures him to settle down but Arthur is not yet ready to tie the knot.
Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica in a live promotional guesting in Startalk.
Recurring characters
The teaser/plug was filmed in a studio at GMA Network Center in Quezon City. It was actually an omnibus plug for the network’s set of primetime shows for the last quarter of 2012, entitled "Ang Tahanan ng mga Dramang Inyong Mamahalin" (lit. Home of the Dramas That You Will Love). The series' production began on September 18, 2012. Many of the series' scenes were shot on location in Batangas, which considered as the coffee capital of the Philippines. Executive producer, Michele Borja said that most of the scenes taking place in Barangay Barako [the fictional town where the female protagonist lives], were filmed in Talisay, Batangas. While some of the scenes, including the male protagonist condo unit and the "resto scenes" were filmed entirely at Midas Hotel and Casino in Pasay City. The fictional "Coffee Prince" coffee shop scenes were shot entirely at The Green Olive Club in Kabangaan, Tagaytay City, Cavite. Filming locations were chosen by the director, executive producer and production designer, Paul Infante. |
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