Lovers in Paris (Philippine TV series)

For the South Korean television series, see Lovers in Paris.

Lovers in Paris is a 2009 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the 2004 South Korean drama series of the same title. Directed by FM Reyes, it stars KC Concepcion, Piolo Pascual and Zanjoe Marudo. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from September 28 to December 11, 2009, replacing Tayong Dalawa and was replaced by Boys Over Flowers: One More Time.

Lovers in Paris
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Genre	Drama Romance
Created by	ABS-CBN Studios SBS (South Korea)
Based on	Lovers in Paris (South Korea) by Kim Eun-sook and Shin Woo-chul
Written by	Shaira Mella Generiza Reyes Ricardo Fernando III
Directed by	FM Reyes
Starring	KC Concepcion Piolo Pascual Zanjoe Marudo
Opening theme	"Wag Na Wag Mong Sasabihin" by Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	55
Production
Executive producers	Malou Santos Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo Lindsay Anne Dizon
Production locations	Manila, Philippines Paris, France
Editors	Aries Pascual Sonny de Jesus Dennis Salgado
Running time	30-45 minutes
Production company	Star Creatives
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	September 28 (2009-09-28) – December 11, 2009 (2009-12-11)

Premise

A story of three people will discover the complexities of love. For Vivian, love is the greatest thing to give and to receive. For Carlo, love is but a responsibility. For Martin, love is self-gratification. Despite their different views, these three will learn go through a life-changing experience when their paths cross in Paris.

Cast and characters

Main cast

• KC Concepcion as Vivian Vizcarra
• Piolo Pascual as Carlo Aranaz
• Zanjoe Marudo as Martin Aranaz Barrameda

Supporting cast

• Christopher de Leon as George Aranaz
• Mark Gil as John Palma
• Maricar Reyes as Karen Roxas
• Assunta De Rossi as Eunice Gatus
• Rachel Anne Wolfe as Louise Aranaz Barrameda

Extended cast

• K Brosas as Michelle
• Hyubs Azarcon as Joon
• Ching Arellano as Popoy
• Aaron Junatas as Keon
• Maria Isabel Lopez as Julia Francisco-Gatus
• Matthew Ku Aquino as Alex Gatus
• Savannah Lamsen as Innah Fernandez
• Dionne Monsanto as Jennifer
• Daisy Cariño as Carla
• Manuel Chua as Albert Samaniego
• Zaira dela Peña as Carlene

Guest cast

• Sophia Baars as young Vivian
• Joshua Dionisio as young Carlo
• Jairus Aquino as young Martin
• Soliman Cruz as McArthur "Mac" Vizcarra
• Melissa Mendez as Rowena Vizcarra
• Alwyn Uytingco as Dennis Mariano
• Jubail Andres as bartender
• Digna Roosevelt as Bridge
• Kevin Viard as hotel owner
• Marvin Raymundo as bartender
• John Tagle as Mr. Loxen
• Daniel Revilla as Renzo Barrameda
• JC Lourry Navarro as friend of young Carlo

Production

Lovers in Paris is a Korean drama produced by Seoul Broadcasting System in 2004, starring Kim Jung-eun, Park Shin-yang and Lee Dong-gun. ABS-CBN dubbed the series in Filipino and aired it on the network from November 15, 2004 to January 28, 2005.

The Philippine adaptation of Lovers in Paris marked the first primetime television project for Concepcion and her first pairing with Pascual.^[1] Principal photography began during the first quarter of 2009 in Paris, France.^[2] Filming for the series concluded in the Philippines on December 3, 2009.^[3]

Pilot week marathon

On October 3, 2009, ABS-CBN aired a special encore marathon of the first few episodes of Lovers in Paris due to public demand. Viewers in several areas were unable to watch the premiere week because of electricity outages caused by Typhoon Ondoy.^[4]

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series