''Meant to Be'' is a 2017

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 Romance (from Vulgar Latin , "in the Roman language", i.e., "Latin") may refer to: Common meanings * Romance (love), emotional attraction towards another person and the courtship behaviors undertaken to express the feelings * Romance languages, ...

series broadcast by

GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...

. Directed by LA Madridejos, it stars Ken Chan,

Jak Roberto Jan Rommel Osuna Roberto (born December 2, 1993), professionally known as Jak Roberto, is a Filipino actor, model and singer. He was a member of the trio boy band 3LOGY alongside Jeric Gonzales and Abel Estanislao. Roberto is currently worki ...

Addy Raj Adhiraj Gaur (born 30 August 1995), popularly known as Addy Raj, is an Indian actor, singer, model and former track athlete living in the Philippines. He was introduced in showbiz by ABS-CBN's I Love OPM in 2016. He later transferred to rival ...

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 ...

and

Barbie Forteza Barbara Ambas Forteza (born July 31, 1997), professionally known as Barbie Forteza (), is a Filipino actress, comedian, dancer, singer, host, and vlogger. She is the recipient of several accolades, including both international and local award ...

. It premiered on January 9, 2017 on the network's Telebabad line-up replacing '' Someone to Watch Over Me''. The series concluded on June 23, 2017 with a total of 118 episodes. It was replaced by ''

I Heart Davao ''I Heart Davao'' (International title: ''My Sweet Heart'') is a 2017 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Marlon N. Rivera, it stars Carla Abellana and Tom Rodriguez. It premiered on June 26, 2017 on ...

'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on

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Premise

Billie has issues in life. Her parents are not in good terms and her brother Bats is jobless. While her friendship with her best friend will be put to the test when she meets four guys of different nationalities who will compete against each other for her.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast * Ken Chan as Yuan Cruz Lee *

as Andres "Andoy" dela Cruz *

as Jai Patel *

as Ethan Spencer-Hughes *

as Maria Belinda "Billie" Bendiola ;Supporting cast *

Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes-Jimenez (born April 27, 1972), simply known as Manilyn Reynes, is a Filipino actress, singer, TV host and commercial model. In the Philippines, Reynes has been referred to as "The Star of All Decades" and is recognized as one of ...

as Amelia "Mamay" Altamirano-Bendiola *

Sheryl Cruz Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz (born April 5, 1974), better known as Sheryl Cruz, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Divina Ferrer in 2007's television drama series ''Sinasamba Kita'', as Valeria in '' Bakekang ...

as Beatriz Spencer Del Valle *

Tina Paner Kristina "Tina" Paner (born August 2, 1971) is a Filipino actress and singer. Early life At a very young age, Paner's parents noticed her interest in music. Her adoptive parents were prominent celebrities as well. Her father Manny Paner was ...

as Suzy Altamirano *

Keempee de Leon Joseph Joachim Tugas de Leon (born January 8, 1973), better known as Keempee de Leon, is a Filipino actor, comedian, singer, songwriter and TV host. He is the son of Joey de Leon and Daria Ramirez. Career Keempee de Leon started his career in ...

as Wilton "Pawie" Bendiola *

Sef Cadayona John Paul Joseph Cadayona (born March 3, 1989), professionally known as Sef Cadayona, is a Filipino actor, host, comedian, and dancer. He is an alumnus of the fifth season of the Philippine reality talent show '' StarStruck''. Sef is called a ...

as Wilbert "Bats" Bendiola *

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 Madonna "Madj" Sta. Maria *

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 Carmina "Cacai / Cai" Bahaghari *

Zymic Jaranilla Zymic Demigod Lara Jaranilla (born 20 May 2004) is a Filipino actor. Jaranilla is a GMA Network contract artist. His first appearance in TV was '' May Bukas Pa'' which it broadcast on ABS-CBN, where he played as Junjun. Personal life Jaranil ...

as Christopher "Toti" Del Valle Bendiola * Mika dela Cruz as Mariko Altamirano ;Recurring cast * Nikki Co as Joshua Lee * David Uy as Jason Lee * Bernadette Allyson-Estrada as Lorena Cruz-Lee * Kevin Santos as Bong * Tess Bomb as Betchay * Divine Tetay as Diva *

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 Dan *

Coleen Perez Coleen Perez, (born Coleen Nicole Perez Borgonia on January 26, 1995 in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines), is a Filipina commercial model and actress, known for her roles such as Molly Rivera in GMA Network's ''More Than Words "More Than ...

as Grace * Dea Formilleza as Molly * Philip Lazaro as Millicent *

Janno Gibbs Janno Ronaldo Ilagan Gibbs (born September 16, 1969) is a singer-songwriter, actor, and comedian in the Philippines. He was a regular host of GMA Network television shows ''SOP Rules'', ''Nuts Entertainment'', ''Eat Bulaga!'', '' Kakasa Ka Ba ...

as Adonis Adlawan *

Ronaldo Valdez Ronald James Gibbs (born November 27, 1947, in Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines), popularly known by his on-screen name Ronaldo Valdez, is a veteran Filipino film and television actor whose career spanned for almost five decades. Valdez is the fa ...

as Enrico "Ric" Villaroman *

Dave Bornea Justin Merck de Jesus (born February 23, 1995), known professionally as Dave Bornea, is a Filipino YouTube personality, actor, model and dancer best known for his viral video Dubsmash "Twerk It Like Miley". Biography He was born in Visayas and ...

as Andrew Zapata * Matthias Rhoads as Gordon Smith * Vince Vandorpe as Calvin "Avi" Del Valle Jacobs *

Carl Cervantes Carl Lorenz Cervantes (born November 27, 1994) is a Filipino actor and author. Personal life Cervantes graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the Ateneo de Manila University. He also obtained a MA degree in Counseling Ps ...

as Alexander "Yexel" Smith *

Arra San Agustin Arra Krisette San Agustin (born April 25, 1995) is a Filipino actress, host, model, and singer. She was one of the top 6 finalists of the sixth season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network. She is currently a ma ...

as Mia Smith *

Isabella de Leon Isabella may refer to: People and fictional characters * Isabella (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Isabella (surname), including a list of people Places United States * Isabella, Alabama, an unincorpor ...

as Yumi Mercado *

Ayra Mariano Ayra Mariano (born January 10, 1998) is a Filipina-American actress, singer, dancer, host and commercial model. She first became known through a television commercial for Eskinol before participating in '' Starstruck Season 6'', where she fini ...

as Nikki * Klea Pineda as Flo ;Guest cast *

Antonio Aquitania Antonio Ford Aquitania (born January 16, 1977) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host, and model. He is a former member of ''Bubble Gang''. Early career Aquitania's first appearance was as a latter cast member of a long running comedy sitcom ''Pal ...

as Dad * Ashley "Petra Mahalimuyak" Rivera as Gretch *

Betong Sumaya Alberto Sermonia Sumaya Jr. (born November 21, 1975), popularly known as Betong Sumaya, is a Filipino comedian, actor, and former production assistant for GMA Network, where he is also a part of the network's talent agency. He graduated with ...

as a homeless man *

Wowie de Guzman Jeffrey Camangyan (born September 22, 1976), known professionally as Wowie de Guzman, is a Filipino dancer and a stage, film and TV actor. He was one of the top matinee idols from the 1990s. His break came as a member of dance group Universal Mo ...

as Owep *

Roi Vinzon Mark Angelo David Vinzon (born September 20, 1953), professionally known as Roi Vinzon, is a Filipino action star, film and television actor, and a film director, better known for his villain roles and lead role films like ''Lucas Abelardo'', ''A ...

as Jose Dela Cruz *

Jay Manalo Jay Manalo (born Jay Lan Manalo on 30 January 1976 in Saigon, South Vietnam) is a Filipino-Vietnamese singer, model, rapper, and actor. He was born in South Vietnam but raised in Tondo, Manila. He was born to a Filipino father and Vietnamese mo ...

as Melchor Dela Cruz *

Sharmaine Arnaiz Sharmaine Arnaiz (born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas Shahani; November 1, 1974 in Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines) is a Filipino actress. Biography She was born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas-Shahani to an Indian father and a mother of Hiligay ...

as Edna Dela Cruz * Althea Ablan as Apple Dela Cruz * Ralph Noriega as Jason Dela Cruz *

Mosang Maria Alilia Bagio (born April 21, 1972), better known as Mosang, is a Filipina actress. Mosang is known for portraying various roles in several films, ''Ded na si Lolo'' (2009), '' T2'' (2009), and ''Segunda Mano'' (2011). Mosang frequently ...

as Fortune Teller *

Pekto Mike Nacua (born June 14, 1973), better known as Pekto, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. Career Born and raised in the province of Cebu, Mike "Pekto" Nacua was discovered by GMA Network in 2003 as an actor and comedian. He sta ...

as Topeks *

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as a camp facilitator * Angel Aviles as Ric's grandchild *

Lance Serrano Lancer France Mendoza Serrano (born May 22, 1990, in Mandaluyong, Philippines), better known as Lance Serrano, is a Filipino actor, commercial model and gym instructor, Serrano has several TV shows on GMA Network GMA Network (Global Med ...

as a driver * Prince Clemente as Bogs * Vj Mendoza as Eugene * Arra Pascual as herself * Jennifer Lee as herself * Khai Lim as herself *

Jeron Teng Jeron Alvin Uy Teng (born March 21, 1994) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Converge FiberXers of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). As a PBA player, he usually starts at the swingman position but occasionally plays ...

as himself *

Jay Arcilla Ruel Julian Peter Arcilla simply known as Jay Arcilla (born May 21, 1996) is a YouTube sensation, actor, model and dancer. He is best known for his viral Dubsmash video ''Twerk It Like Miley'' by ''Brandon Beal'', and bagged his role as Reggie ...

as a bar swimmer * Liezel Lopez as a bar swimmer * Rojean delos Reyes as Hailey *

Denise Barbacena Denise Ysabel Barbacena (born November 2, 1994) is a Filipina actress, singer, and popularly known as finalist of the first season of the reality show, '' Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break'', a reality search contest, created by GMA Netwo ...

as a bar swimmer * Atak Arana as Direk * Kim Idol as Shala *

Louise Bolton The SexBomb Girls (also known as SB Girls, SBG, SexBomb Dancers, and now SB NewGen) is an all-female singing and dancing group in the Philippines. They were initially only dancers for ''Eat Bulaga!'', the midday variety show in the Philippines ...

as Diane * Mara Alberto as Gia * Max Collins as Onay Wiz *

Nicole Dulalia Maria Nicole Jeremiah Dulalia (born October 20, 1997) is a Filipino television actress. She entered showbiz when she was chosen to play the role of Sha-sha in the telefantasya, Super Twins.AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, is a market research firm in the Philippines specializing in broadcast media. AGB Nielsen conducts audience measurement of television ratings for certain areas in the Philipp ...

' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement, the pilot episode of ''Meant to Be'' earned a 16.8% rating. While from

AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, is a market research firm in the Philippines specializing in broadcast media. AGB Nielsen conducts audience measurement of television ratings for certain areas in the Philipp ...

' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement people in television homes, the final episode scored a 10.3% rating.

Accolades

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External links

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