The Promise of Forever
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| Created by | Reggie Amigo |
| Developed by | ABS-CBN Studios |
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| Creative director | Johnny delos Santos |
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| Opening theme | "Hanggang May Kailanman" by Angeline Quinto |
| Composer | Carol Banawa |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 55 (list of episodes) |
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| Editor | Emerson Torres |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment Television |
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| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | September 11 – November 24, 2017 |
The Promise of Forever is a 2017 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, Hannah Espia and Jon S. Villarin, it stars Paulo Avelino, Ritz Azul and Ejay Falcon.[1][2][3] It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from September 11 to November 24, 2017, replacing The Better Half and was replaced by Hanggang Saan.[4]
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[5]
Cast and characters
[edit | edit source]Main cast
[edit | edit source]- Paulo Avelino as Lorenzo Espinosa / Ramon Nolasco / Victor Gonzales / Emilio "Emil" Mendoza / Nicolas Barrientos / Lawrence Molina
- Ritz Azul as Sophia Madrid
- Ejay Falcon as Philip Ortega
Supporting cast
[edit | edit source]- Cherry Pie Picache as Vivienne Zialcita-Madrid
- Amy Austria-Ventura as Olivia Ortega-Borja
- Tonton Gutierrez as Marlon Borja
- Benjie Paras as Geoffrey Madrid
- Susan Africa as Janet Trinidad / Helen Reyes
- Eva Darren as Lola Faye Zialcita
- Nico Antonio as Chester Trinidad / Benjamin "Bing" Reyes / Matthew Santos
- David Chua as Michael Borja
- Khaine dela Cruz as Adrien Espinosa
- Princess Punzalan as Marcela dela Paz
Guest cast
[edit | edit source]- Mutya Orquia as young Sophia Madrid
- Lance Lucido as young Philip Ortega
- Sarah Lahbati as Elizabeth Dela Paz
- Desiree del Valle as Grace Madrid
- Ahron Villena as Fredrick Borja
- Levi Ignacio as William Borja
Special finale participation
[edit | edit source]- Anjo Damiles as adult Adrien Espinosa
Production
[edit | edit source]Filming for The Promise of Forever began in May 2016, with majority of the scenes were shot in Eastern and Western European countries; it was also the first Philippine drama to be filmed in the Czech Republic.[1][6] The series was fully pre-produced, filmed more than a year before airing, with a total of less than 13 weeks of airing were confirmed.
Timeslot
[edit | edit source]In the first media announcement of upcoming telenovela Victims of Love (now known as Asintado) on March 15, 2017, Paulo Avelino mentioned that The Promise of Forever will premiere in summer season.[7] It was originally supposed to replace the Korean drama Love in the Moonlight on a late evening timeslot, but was postponed by the management due to requests and appeals by the Koreanovela fans.
After the long delay, The Promise of Forever finally premiered on September 11, 2017, but became part of the Kapamilya Gold afternoon block, replacing The Better Half. The drama switched places with The Good Son which is now moved to Primetime Bida block.
Reruns
[edit | edit source]The show began airing reruns on Jeepney TV from September 26 to December 9, 2022 and from November 24 to December 26, 2025.
Reception
[edit | edit source]| Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average |
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| 18.4% September 11, 2017[8] |
14.7% November 24, 2017[9] |
18.4% September 11, 2017[8] |
N/A |
See also
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External links
[edit | edit source]- ABS-CBN drama series
- Philippine science fiction television series
- Fantaserye and telefantasya
- Philippine romance television series
- 2017 Philippine television series debuts
- 2017 Philippine television series endings
- 2010s Philippine television series
- Television series by Dreamscape Entertainment Television
- Television shows filmed in Belgium
- Television shows filmed in the Czech Republic
- Television shows filmed in the Netherlands
- Television shows filmed in the Philippines
- Television shows filmed in Poland
- Filipino-language television shows