''Juan Happy Love Story'' is a 2016

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebis ...

comedy romance series broadcast by

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. Directed by L.A. Madridejos, it stars

Dennis Trillo Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born 12 May 1981), known professionally as Dennis Trillo (), is a Filipino actor, model and recording artist. He is currently a contract star of GMA Network. He was known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the firs ...

and

Heart Evangelista Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco (born February 14, 1985), known professionally as Heart Evangelista (, alternately ), is a Filipino actress, artist, businesswoman, and socialite. Early life Heart Evangelista was born as Love Marie Payawal Ongpau ...

. It premiered on May 16, 2016 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''

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''. The series concluded on September 2, 2016 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by '' Someone to Watch Over Me'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on

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Premise

The story revolves around Juan dela Costa and Happy. The two meet each other when Juan rescue Happy from a thief. Their romance leads to a wedding. Their relationship with their families is opposed and the couple can't have child on their own, so they decided to adopt one instead.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Juan dela Costa, Jr. *

as Happy Villanueva-Dela Costa ;Supporting cast *

Gloria Romero Gloria Romero may refer to: *Gloria Romero (actress) Gloria Anne Borrego Galla (born December 16, 1933), known professionally as Gloria Romero (), is a multi-awarded Filipino actress, regarded as the “Queen of Philippine Movies”, her care ...

as Imelda "Mameng" Valencia-dela Costa * Nick Lizaso as Carlos "Caloy" dela Costa *

Lotlot de Leon Charlotte Jennifer Villamayor de Leon El Soury (born February 16, 1971), known professionally as Lotlot de Leon, is a Filipino actress. Career She was a member of '' That's Entertainment'', along with Ramon "Monching" Christopher as her love-te ...

as Marissa "Isay" Canlas-Villanueva *

Gardo Versoza Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Verzosa, is a Filipino actor and comedian. Career He started out in roles such as Sabik Sa Halik, Machete II, Halimuyak Ng Babae and Kirot. He was known as "NINO ESPEDIL ...

as Rodrigo "Boyong" Villanueva *

Erika Padilla Erika Padilla (born November 22, 1986) is a Filipino actress, TV host, model and sideline reporter. Early life Padilla's father is General Ricardo Ilagan Padilla, a former regional director of Region 4 Calabarzon and the incumbent Mayor of Bong ...

as Joy Villanueva-Agustin *

Dominic Roco Ricardo Dominic Artadi Roco (born April 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor. Personal life Roco is a son of actor Bembol Roco and the twin brother of actor Felix Roco. On October 1, 2022, Roco and four other persons were arrested in a buy-bust o ...

as Henry Agustin *

Vincent Magbanua Vincent Magbanua is a Filipino actor appearing in films like "Palawan Fate" and "Balut Country". He also appears in the TV show " Super Ma'am". He was born on April 7, 2000. He is also a member of GMA Artist Center. His other projects include " ...

as Lucky Villanueva *

Joross Gamboa John Ross Sanchez Gamboa (born November 28, 1984), known professionally as Joross Gamboa, is a Filipino actor and model who was a 2nd runner-up in the 1st season of Star Circle Quest. Career After four years of being with ABS-CBN Star Magic, ''J ...

as Robert "Bob" Agoncillo *

Kim Domingo Kim Domingo (born February 3, 1995), is a Filipino singer, actress, model, Internet personality, and television presenter. She is well known for playing the leading antagonist in ''Juan Happy Love Story'', ''Tsuperhero'' and ''Super Ma'am''. S ...

as Agatha Samaniego *

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as Kyle Ignacio *

Leanne Bautista Leanne Amber Rafol Bautista (born October 14, 2010) is a Filipina child actress. She is best known as Kat Kat from the 2016 Filipino television series ''Juan Happy Love Story.'' Career Bautista began her show business career in 2015 at the age ...

as Katrina Cassandra "Katkat" Dela Costa-Arboleda ;Recurring cast *

Koreen Medina Andrea Koreen Garcia Medina (born March 27, 1995 in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines) also known as Koreen Medina is a Filipino beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific Int'l for Miss Intercontinental 2013 ...

as Lorraine Ignacio *

Arianne Bautista Arianne Angeli Bautista (born September 1, 1993) is a Filipina commercial model, actress, and former host of GMA Network. She is currently a freelance artist since 2019. Early life Arianne Bautista was born and raised in Quezon City. She studie ...

as Sahlee Perez * Ashley Cabrera as Lenlen Villanueva Agustin *

Vince Gamad Vince Gamad (born January 15, 1994) is a Filipino actor, model and host. He is a host in ''Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman''; hosts German Moreno, Sanya Lopez, Jak Roberto, Teejay Marquez and Hiro Peralta. Career Gamad started his c ...

as Glenn * Papa Dudut as Narrator / Taxi Driver / Various * Judie dela Cruz as Michelle * Kiel Rodriguez as Clinton *

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as Didit Dimalinlang *

Carla Humphries Madeleine Lauren Humphries (born May 20, 1988), known professionally as Madeleine Humphries and formerly as Carla Humphries is an American-born Filipino actress and commercial model. Humphries is best known for her roles as Rita Arguelles in the ...

as Sabrina Moran *

Keanna Reeves Janet Derecho Duterte (born September 24, 1970), known professionally as Keanna Reeves, is a Filipina actress and comedienne. She won the first celebrity edition of the reality show ''Pinoy Big Brother'' in 2006. She first gained national att ...

as Evelyn Samaniego ;Guest cast *

Mickey Ferriols Michelle Ferriols (born March 8, 1973), simply known as Mickey Ferriols, is an American-born Filipino actress. She has a son with ex-partner Archie Alemania named Brent Marcus Alemania. Career Ferriols shot into stardom via a PLDT commercial. ...

as Jarina dela Costa * Carl Acosta as young Juan *

Pauline Mendoza Pauline Bianca Cruz Esquieres (born October 5, 1999), known professionally as Pauline Mendoza, is a Filipino actress. She is also known for her various roles in ''Little Nanay'' (2015), ''That's My Amboy'' (2016), ''My Love from the Star'' (20 ...

as teen Happy *

Sheree Bautista Cherry Hazel Sweet Faye Vidal Bautista (born as Cherry Hazel Vidal Agustin), popularly known as Sheree, is a Filipina actress, singer, dancer, model, and painter. Born in Cagayan de Oro and raised in Bukidnon, she is a member of Viva Hot Bab ...

as Lucy *

Pen Medina Crispin "Pen" Parungao Medina Sr. (born August 27, 1950, in Arayat, Pampanga) is an actor from the Philippines who started acting in theater plays in his youth. He eventually played versatile roles on the big screen and in various television s ...

as Danny *

Jinri Park Jinri Park (Hangul: 박진리; Hanja: 朴真理; born April 24, 1988) is a South Korean model, DJ, actress and magazine columnist who is based in the Philippines. Park worked as a DJ at Monster Radio RX 93.1 from 2011–2015 and is starting a ca ...

as Lyla *

Arielle Arida Ariella Hernandez Arida (; born November 20, 1988), also known as Ara Arida, is a Filipino actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2013. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 201 ...

as Maganda *

Stephanie Sol Stephanie Sol (born January 22, 1990) is a Filipina actress. She is known for her roles as Abby Reyes-Luna in ''The Rich Man's Daughter'' and Belle Acosta in ''More Than Words''. She is currently under contract with GMA Artist Center of GMA. L ...

as Dorcas *

June Macasaet June Niño Mendoza Macasaet (born June 8, 1983), popularly known as June Macasaet, is a Filipino model and male pageant titleholder who was crowned Manhunt International 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand. He is the first Filipino to win the internation ...

as Malakas * Debbie Garcia as Pia * Teresita Gonzales as Mrs. Cumbiado * Rolando Inocencio as Kapitan * Kim Last as Alex * Mariam Al-Alawi as Ava * Carl Cervantes as Rasul * Faith da Silva as Adarna *

Carla Abellana Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (; born June 12, 1986) is a Filipino actress and model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela '' Rosalinda'' in 2009. She is also known for her lead role in ''Sine Novela: ...

as older Katkat

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Juan Happy Love Story'' earned a 17.1% rating. While the final episode scored a 17.3% rating.

References

External links

* * 2016 Philippine television series debuts 2016 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine romantic comedy television series Television shows set in Quezon City {{Philippines-tv-prog-stub