'' Luv U '' () is a

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and aired every Saturday Morning on the network's ''Yes Weekend!'' block. The show premiered on February 19, 2012, replacing '' Growing Up''. The show ended on January 17, 2016, and was replaced by ''

Celebrity Playtime ''Celebrity Playtime'' is a Philippine game show on ABS-CBN network hosted by Luis Manzano. Prior to Manzano, the show was hosted by Billy Crawford before dropping due to some issues regarding the time-slot. it premiered on ABS-CBN on September 26 ...

''.

Overview

The series is about lessons in love through the eyes of six teen students of Lamberto Uy Villarama University or LUV U as they experience the highs and lows of being in love at a very young age. In the first season, the show featured former ''

Goin' Bulilit Goin' Bulilit () is a Philippine sketch comedy program broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show premiered on February 6, 2005, replacing '' Ang Tanging Ina'' and aired every Sunday nights on the network's ''Yes Weekend!'' block. It also aired worldwide vi ...

'' kids

Miles Ocampo Camille Tan Hojilla (born May 1, 1997), known professionally as Miles Ocampo, is a Filipino actress, model, writer, and singer. A former mainstay in the kiddie gag show ''Goin' Bulilit'', she is a member of Crown Artist Management, a talent age ...

Kiray Celis Johanna Ismael Celis (born July 29, 1995), better known as Kiray, is a Filipino actress, comedian and the founder of Chicks and Fins. Career Acting Kiray was first discovered when she joined a contest called ''Muntíng Miss U'' of '' Magandang ...

CJ Navato Christianne Jose B. Navato (born September 13, 1996) is a Filipino actor, dancer and singer under ABS-CBN's Star Magic. He made his first television appearance at the age of seven ever since joining ABS-CBN's talent search '' Star Circle Quest: ...

and Igi Boy Flores, with singing sensation

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Angeli Gonzales Kaye Angeli H. Gonzales (born March 9, 1994) is a Filipino teen actress. She is known for her role as April Muñoz in ''Luv U''. Her co-starred, Miles Ocampo and Marco Gumabao. Personal life Gonzales is a Registered Medical Technologist. She ...

, and newbie teen actor

Marco Gumabao Marco Imperial Gumabao (; born August 14, 1994) is a Filipino actor, model, athlete, and entrepreneur. He is the face—and body—of Philippine-based international clothing brand BENCH's underwear and swimwear collection for men, under BEN ...

.Bulilits take on high school life in new comedy series
retrieved via www.manilatimes.net 02-17-2012 The group faces dilemmas in their relationships with friends and families as well as at school but together they work together and overcome these. In the second season, the show featured another group of former ''Goin' Bulilit'' kids:

Alexa Ilacad Alexandra Madarang Ilacad (born 26 February 2000), better known as Alexa Ilacad is a Filipino actress, singer, songwriter, host, dancer, vlogger and model. She appears in various commercials and shows of ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN, and is bes ...

Nash Aguas Aeign Zackrey Nash Victoriano Aguas (; born October 10, 1998), known professionally as Nash Aguas, is a Filipino actor, businessman/entrepreneur, real-estate investor, and politician. Career At the age of five, Aguas made his television debut ...

Sharlene San Pedro Sharlene Santos San Pedro (born April 5, 1999) is a Filipino actress, singer, vlogger, streamer, VJ, and TV host. She made her first television appearance at the age of four when she joined ABS-CBN's talent search ''Star Circle Quest: Kids ...

Jairus Aquino Jairus Reuel Balagtas Aquino (, born April 1, 1999) is a Filipino actor best known for his roles in ''Super Inggo'', ''Kung Fu Kids'' and ''Luv U''. He appeared in several television advertisements before his first television appearance as an ...

, Mika dela Cruz, Kobi Vidanes, and Sophia Baars as newbies in the fictional university. Some former cast members from the previous season also made a return namely Smokey Manaloto, Bentong and many more. Newly added casts are also added like

Eda Nolan Eda Kristy Cabilan (born December 14, 1988), known professionally as Eda Nolan, is a Filipina actress, best known for her role as ''Junniper'', the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcoms, ''Let's Go'' and ''Gokada Go''. Nolan has been a member ...

and Alora Sasam. The new season has a more serious tone, it focuses not only on love but also the struggles and dilemmas of modern-day Filipino teenagers face such as bullying, friendship fall-outs, a first break-up, studying difficulties, family acceptance and other real-life high school issues.

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Guest cast

Ella Cruz Gabriela Annjane Umali Cruz (; born August 17, 1996) and is professionally known as Ella Cruz, is a Filipino actress, product endorser, host, commercial & promotional model, and dancer. She played the title character in the 2012 fantasy dra ...

as Mariana *

Ivan Dorschner Ivan Anthony Dorschner born September 21, 1990) is a Filipino-American actor, television host and model based in the Philippines. He is best known for being a former housemate of the Philippine reality television show '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen ...

as Evan "Tisoy" Escence *

Liza Soberano Hope Elizabeth Soberano( , ; born January 4, 1998), professionally known as Liza Soberano, is a Filipino actress, model and singer. She started in a range of television series and films, including ''Wansapanataym'' (2011), '' Kung Ako'y Iiwan M ...

as Pia * Trina Legaspi as Ali * Mikylla Ramirez as Michelle *

Kean Cipriano Kean Edward Uson Cipriano (born June 11, 1987 in Pasig City) is a Filipino singer, composer, actor, music video director, and musician. He is well known as the former vocalist of pop-rock band Callalily, and the founder of his own record label O ...

as Himself *

Michael Pangilinan Michael Pangilinan is a Filipino singer-songwriter, actor, and model known for coming in second place in the second season of ''Your Face Sounds Familiar''. He is also known for being a part of the band Harana. Early life Michael Pangilinan ...

as Himself/Singer of Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako on Max and JB scene *

Francis Magundayao Francis Elmer Cabalteja Magundayao (born May 14, 1999) is a Filipino actor and commercial model. He was first known as Iking in the series, ''Darna''. He is also known for portraying young Travis (adult version portrayed by Gerald Anderson) in ...

as Andrew Ford Pineda *

Joshua Garcia Joshua Espineli Garcia (; born October 7, 1997) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. He began his professional acting career in 2015 after being part of the reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: All In'' as a contestant. He rose to p ...

as Dionard *

Loisa Andalio Josefina Loisa Francisco Andalio (; born April 21, 1999), better known as Loisa Andalio, is a Filipino actress, dancer and singer. She was first seen on Philippine TV in April 2014 as a housemate of the fifth regular season of ''Pinoy Big Broth ...

as Cheska * Arvic Rivero as Bryan *

Atoy Co Fortunato "Atoy" Gan Co Jr. (born October 15, 1951) is a Filipino former basketball player and coach who played 13 seasons in the Philippine Basketball Association, mostly with Crispa Redmanizers. Nicknamed "The Fortune Cookie" (a pun on his n ...

as Coach Totoy Co * Mimi Aringo as Ms. Francine Fajardo *

Thou Reyes Joseph Kollins Reyes (born March 28, 1985), known professionally as Thou Reyes, is a Filipino actor and model A model is an informative representation of an object, person or system. The term originally denoted the plans of a building in late 1 ...

as Director * Karen Dematera as Yaya *

Dominic Roque Dominic Karl Manalo Roque (; born July 20, 1990) is a Filipino actor and model. He is best known for his role in ''Aryana'' and ''May Isang Pangarap''. He is managed by ABS-CBN's Star Magic talents. Early life and education Roque was born an ...

as Joel Velasquez *

Jane Oineza Elizabeth Jane Urbano Oineza (born July 22, 1996), better known as Jane Oineza, is a Filipino actress, commercial model and singer. A former child star of ''Goin' Bulilit'', she gained local relativity on ''Pinoy Big Brother: All In''. Oineza a ...

as Joey *

John Manalo John Vladimir Cruz Manalo (born September 6, 1995), popularly known by his stage name John Manalo, is a Filipino actor who is formerly a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic. He is a multi-awarded child actor. He is ...

as Jim * Marissa Sanchez as Melanie Bernardo *

Maricar Reyes Maricar Reyes-Poon (born Maricar Concepcion Pozon Reyes; June 20, 1981), is a Filipino actress. Early life Reyes was born in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. She graduated high school from St. Bridget's School in Quezon City. She finished he ...

as Olive Jalbuena *

Rachel Anne Daquis Rachel Anne Lopez Daquis (born December 13, 1987) is a Filipino volleyball player. She graduated from the Far Eastern University where she took up Business Management. She was also the team captain of the PLDT HOME TVolution women's team that ...

as Nikki Vergara *

Pamu Pamorada Annielie Gerez Pamorada (born January 8, 1992), better known as Pamu Pamorada, is a Filipina actress and comedian from Lipa, Batangas. Biography She was abandoned by her parents in her childhood. She started her career in showbusiness after she ...

as Nanetta * Manolo Pedrosa as Jaspjizaer Fernandez *

Precious Lara Quigaman Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman-Alcaraz (; born 3 January 1983) is a Filipino actress, multi-product endorser and beauty queen who won the Miss International 2005 beauty pageant held in Tokyo, Japan. She is the fourth Filipino to have won t ...

as Lisa Domingo *

Ana Roces Ana Roces (born on February 2, 1976) is a Filipino actress. Roces was formerly a teen idol in the 1990s and a cast member of '' That's Entertainment''. Career She was discovered in the Colgate commercial she appeared in opposite Eric Banes in t ...

as Jennifer Sevillamayor * Stefan Alino as Matteo *

Elisse Joson Maria Chriselle Elisse Joson Diuco (born January 6, 1996), professionally known as Elisse Joson, is a Filipino actress, model, dancer and endorser. Personal life Elisse Joson was born in Balanga, Bataan, Philippines. She is the only daughte ...

as Divine * Karen Bordador as Nikita Ponti * Grae Fernandez as Carter *

Mutya Johanna Datul Mutya Johanna Fontiveros Datul (born April 17, 1992) is a Filipino fashion model, actress and beauty queen who was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2013. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Supranational 2013 pageant in Mins ...

as Dina Binibini *

Viveika Ravanes Donnabel Cuya Ravanes (born July 15, 1975), better known as Viveika Ravanes, is a Filipino actress, singer and comedian. Currently, she is a talent of ABS-CBN. She is known for playing the role of Sabel in the hit daytime show ''Be Careful wit ...

as Madam Amor * Cheena Crab as Charley Mariquit (

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in the film

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) * Devy Amor as Devy *

Richard Gomez Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (; born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, television presenter and director, politician, and épée fencing, fencer. He has been serving as the House of Representatives of the Philippines, Representative of Ley ...

Sofia Andres Sofia Louise Alejandre Andres (born August 24, 1998) is a Filipino actress and commercial model. She is best known for her roles in '' Princess and I'', ''She's Dating the Gangster'', '' Relaks, It's Just Pag-Ibig'', '' Forevermore'', '' Puson ...

as Bea Tipol * Rhed Bustamante as Liza Maristela (

in the TV series

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) * Carlos Maceda as Liza's father (His character appearance was similar to Gener in

) *

Iza Calzado Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982), known professionally as Iza Calzado (), is a Filipino actress, television host, dancer and model. She is dubbed as the "''Goddess of Horror Films''" by local media for her acting prowes ...

MJ Lastimosa Mary Jean Ramirez Lastimosa (; born 23 November 1987), also known as MJ Lastimosa, is a Filipino model, host, actress, TV presenter and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2014. She represented the Philippines ...

as Ms. MJ *

Myrtle Sarrosa Myrtle Abigail Porlucas Sarrosa (born December 7, 1994) is a Filipina actress, cosplayer, host, singer, songwriter and gamer who rose to prominence after being declared the '' Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4'' Big Winner. Sarrosa started her ...

as Krista *

Young JV Eduardo JV Arancillo Kapunan III (born July 23, 1990), known by his stage name JV Kapunan and also known as Young JV, is a Filipino hip-hop recording artist and actor. He became famous for his first single in 2009, "That Girl" which was comp ...

as Charlie *

Emman Nimedez Emmanuel Luis Dolores Nimedez (April 3, 1999 – August 16, 2020), also known as Emman Nimedez or Emman, was a Filipino YouTuber, director, singer, actor, and filmmaker known for his short film, covers, and parody videos. He also appeared in sho ...

† as Emman Abenida

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* * * {{IMDb title, 2255053 Philippine comedy television series 2010s teen sitcoms ABS-CBN original programming 2012 Philippine television series debuts 2016 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows Television series by Star Creatives