''On the Wings of Love'' is a 2015 Philippine

romantic comedy Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a subgenre of comedy and slice of life fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount most obstacles. In a typic ...

drama television series directed by

Antoinette Jadaone Antoinette Hilario Jadaone (born April 3, 1984) is a Filipina filmmaker and podcaster, best known for directing ''That Thing Called Tadhana'' (2014), '' Love You to the Stars and Back'' (2017), ''Never Not Love You'' (2018), '' Alone/Together'' ( ...

and Jojo Saguin and starring James Reid and

Nadine Lustre Nadine Alexis Paguia Lustre (, ; born October 31, 1993) is a Filipino actress and singer. She rose to fame after playing the lead role of Eya Rodriguez in the film '' Diary ng Panget'' (2014). Lustre has since starred in the television serie ...

in their first primetime television series. The series aired on

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's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block and worldwide on

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from August 10, 2015, to February 26, 2016, replacing ''

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'' and was replaced by '' The Story of Us''. The romantic comedy centers around two people — Clark, a boy living his American life, and Leah, a simple girl with an American dream, who are forced to marry in order to legally stay and continue working in the United States. The show ended on February 26, 2016, and this episode was divided into two parts: a recorded segment and followed by a live viewing party in

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. It was also simulcasted live on

and worldwide on

Plot

Leah Olivar (

) grew up in a very poor, but happy family. When she was 12 years old, her mother, Rona (Isay Alvarez), goes to the United States to work towards a better future for their family. Life eventually becomes better for Leah, her sister, Tiffany (

Bianca Manalo Pamela Bianca Ramos Manalo (born November 28, 1987) is a Filipina actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She was the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2009 winner, and represented the Philippines at Miss Universe 2009, but she was unplaced. In ...

), and their father, Sol (

Joel Torre José Rizalino "Joel" de León Torre (born June 19, 1961) is a Filipino actor and producer who is best known for his numerous films such as the biographical film ''José Rizal'' (1998), crime thriller film '' On the Job'' (2013) and the historica ...

). However, a tragedy changes their lives forever. For Leah, Rona's death creates a desire for her to go to the America and fulfill her mother's "American dream". Ten years later, this dream comes true as Leah gets her visa to compete in a choir competition in San Francisco, California. After the contest, Leah extends her stay in San Francisco with the intention of visiting her mother's grave, and to find a way to legally work in the United States. However, to Leah's surprise, her mother's grave was nowhere to be found, and as her visa expires, finding a job that would allow her to remain in the United States also becomes elusive. With the urging of Jack (

Cherry Pie Picache Cherry Pie Sison Picache (born May 27, 1970) is a Filipino actress who has starred television and in mainstream and independent films and has worked as a print and TV commercial model for Palmolive, Camay, and Eskinol. Cherry Pie is notable ...

), the mother of Leah's ex-boyfriend, Jigs (

Albie Casiño Alan Benedict Lee Hernandez Casiño (born May 14, 1993), popularly known as Albie Casiño, is a Filipino actor best known for his role as Christian in the 2010 hit series, ''Mara Clara''. Personal life Casiño was involved in a controversy w ...

), and out of desperation, Leah agrees to a marriage of convenience so that she could get her visa. But with Leah's limited resources, it will be hard for Jack to find her a partner. The only suitable person that would agree to the small amount that Leah is willing to pay is Jack's nephew, Clark ( James Reid), who has been living in San Francisco for the past 11 years. His life has been full of heartbreaks as he went to the United States with his mother, Ofelia (

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), to be introduced to his American father, Kenneth. Soon after, Kenneth refuses to recognize Clark as his son, and Ofelia then suddenly dies. Clark gets placed into foster homes, where he was regularly abused. Later, because of his love for his siblings in the Philippines, Clark persevered and managed to survive life in the U.S. These misfortunes and responsibilities in life deprived Clark of romantic love. Despite their disastrous first meeting, Leah and Clark spend time as a fake couple and learn about each other's past, quirks and habits, in order to pass the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) interview. As time passes, Leah and Clark discover a certain fondness for each other. They also realize that both have the same goals in life and that is to make a better life for their family. They also start to sympathize with each other, as both reveal their deepest secrets. Soon, the sham marriage between Leah and Clark becomes real.

Cast and characters

Main cast

* James Reid as Clark Medina *

as Leah Olivar-Medina *

as Jacqueline "Jack" Fausto *

as Soliman "Sol" Olivar *

Nanette Inventor Nanette Inventor (born 1954) is a comedian, actress, singer, composer and writer from the Philippines. Early life Agnes Inventor was born on 23 June 1954 in Manila, capital of the Philippines. She had two sisters and a brother. She studied at t ...

as Pacita "Lola Pachang / Ima" Magtoto-Fausto * Isay Alvarez as Veronica "Rona" Martinez-Olivar / Wyatt

Very Special Role

Paulo Avelino Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and a movie producer. Regarded as the "Prince of Philippine Teleserye", he is best known in television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), ''Bridges of ...

as Simon Evangelista

Supporting cast

as Diego "Jigs" Fausto *

as Tiffany Olivar-Carpio *

Nico Antonio Jerico Antonio (born May 24, 1983), commonly known as Nico Antonio, is a Filipino actor, producer and singer. Biography Antonio is the eldest of four siblings, to Reynerio Antonio and Joji Alonso is a film producer. After graduating with a deg ...

as Antonio "Tolayts" Carpio *

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 ...

as Denzel *

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as Cullen * Paolo O'Hara as Abet Fausto * Jordan Castillo as Romer Fausto * Ruby Ruiz as Lolit Carpio * Joel Saracho as Mama Lulu * Geraldine Villamil as Kapitana * Juan Miguel Severo as Rico * Cheska Iñigo as Diana Stevens *

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as Brent Wyatt *

Ysabel Ortega Maria Ysabel Ortega Lapid (born January 25, 1999), professionally known as Ysabel Ortega (), is a Filipino actress, commercial model, singer and dancer. She rose to fame for playing the main antagonist and villain Charlotte "Charlie" Quiñones ...

as Angela Stevens-Fausto * Andre Garcia as Jordan Medina * Laiza Comia as Jennifer "Jenny" Medina * Nhikzy Calma as Gabriel "Gabby" Olivar Carpio / Gabriel "Gabby" Velasco * Benj Manalo as Axel * Rafael "Paeng" Sudayan as Kiko * Jhustin Agustin as Rodolfo * Vivien Benjamin

Introducing

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as Harry Fausto *

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as Audrey Olivar *

Ynna Asistio Alynna Alexandra Asistio (born September 27, 1991 in Caloocan, Philippines) is a Filipina actress. She was a contract artist of GMA Network and moved to ABS-CBN in August 2013. She is known for her roles in the GMA network's shows like the telef ...

as Maggie Regalado

Guest cast

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as Adrian Velasco * Lee O'Brian as Arthur Wyatt * Miguel Faustmann as Kenneth *

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as Juliet Perez * Japo Parcero as Monette * Paul Cabral as Wedding Gown Designer * Mark McMahon as Ethan * James Vincent Martinez as Andres Suntay *

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as Herself * Jobelle Salvador as Flora Evangelista

Special participation

as Ofelia Fausto-Medina * Josh Ford as Young Clark Medina * Avery Balasbas as Young Leah Olivar * Trajan Moreno as Young Diego "Jigs" Fausto *

Belle Mariano Belinda Angelito Mariano (born 10 June 2002), professionally known as Belle Mariano, is a Filipino actress, singer, and model. She began appearing on television at the age of 9 playing supporting roles and starring in the comedy-themed show '' ...

as Young Tiffany Olivar

Production

Casting

''On the Wings of Love'' was the brainchild of

Coco Martin Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno (born November 1, 1981), known professionally by his stage name Coco Martin (), is a Filipino actor, director, and film producer. He is best known for playing the lead roles in '' Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'', '' Walang ...

based on his experiences as an OFW in

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. The concept was originally supposed to be a movie starring Martin and superstar

Nora Aunor Nora Cabaltera Villamayor (born May 21, 1953), professionally known as Nora Aunor (), is a Filipino actress, recording artist, and film producer. Aunor has also appeared in several stage plays, television shows and concerts. She is known as P ...

but she turned down the role of Martin's mother as she was busy doing other projects. The film would eventually be released in 2016 under the title ''

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''. With the film's release then uncertain, the concept was turned into a teleserye which necessitated a change in the female lead to co-star with Martin.

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was approached to be Martin's leading lady. Santos, however, turned down the offer due to unexpected pregnancy.

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was also approached for the role of leading lady but also had to turn down the offer due to scheduling conflicts. Martin also ended up being busy with his teleserye, ''

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''. Finally, the roles were given to James Reid and

which marks their first lead roles in a teleserye as they signed exclusive contracts with

. Originally, the role of Jiggs was to be played by

Arjo Atayde Juan Carlos "Arjo" Campo Atayde (born November 5, 1990) is a Filipino actor and politician who has served as the representative for Quezon City's 1st district since 2022. He is best known for his appearances on drama series aired on ABS-CBN, ...

. Atayde's casting has gone as far as the look test when he was pulled out of the show to play Joaquin Tuazon, the main antagonist of ''Ang Probinsyano''.

would eventually bag the role of Jiggs.

Soundtrack

In March 2015, R&B singer Kyla recorded two cover versions of the series' eponymous theme song originally sung by

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and later covered by

Regine Velasquez Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and beltin ...

. The original version and its music video was released on May 16, 2015, via YouTube, while the alternate version is a piano cover. The theme song's original version is also part of the volume one of ''Dreamscape Televisions of Love'' album and Kyla's 15th anniversary compilation album ''My Very Best''.

Reception

Ratings

Awards and nominations

Controversies

"Dancing Police" Scene

In an episode, Clark (character of James Reid) pretends to arrest, handcuff and blindfold his wife Leah (character of

). Leah was shocked that her husband Clark was dancing while wearing a police uniform. Later on, a scene was made to show how they were sorry for making the police feel offended about the scene.

Reruns

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of the show's episodes began airing on

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on June 26, 2017. On March 16, 2020, ''On the Wings of Love'' returned to air, temporarily replacing ''

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'' as part of the temporary programming changes on ABS-CBN due to the

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caused by the

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. This rerun was abruptly cut due to the temporary closure of ABS-CBN following the cease and desist order issued by the

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on account of its franchise expiration. As of June 5, 2020, ''On the Wings of Love'' was no longer a temporary replacement due to the cancellation of ''

'' and replaced by '' The World of a Married Couple'' on June 15, 2020, on Kapamilya Channel's ''Primetime Bida'' Weeknight block. All full episodes of On the Wings of Love are currently uploaded on '' ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube Channel'' every Monday to Friday at 8:00 pm. Reruns of the show's episodes began airing on

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(BEAM TV subchannel) on August 22, 2022, from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm from Mondays to Saturdays.

International broadcast

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References

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