I Luv NY

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I Luv NY

In the city that never sleeps, gising na gising ang pag-ibig.
Genre Comedy, Romance, Drama
Created by GMA Network
Starring Jennylyn Mercado
Mark Herras
Jolina Magdangal
Marvin Agustin
Opening theme Makulay Na Buhay by Kitchie Nadal
Country of origin Flag of the Philippines Philippines
No. of episodes 90
Production
Running time 30 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel GMA Network
Original run May 15, 2006
September 8, 2006
Chronology
Followed by Bakekang
External links
Official website
IMDb profile

I Luv NY (read as "I Love New York"), is a television program of GMA Network. Set in New York City, it is the first Philippine TV soap to hold tapings in New York, around which revolves the story of the four main characters.

The show is shot around different locations in the city, where the characters lived their lives and encountered many problems and adventures. The series received a viewership rating of 33.4% for its whole run.

In this teleserye, only 4 of the actors (Jolina,Marvin,Jennylyn and Mark)were sent to New York for filming. While in the teleserye Crazy for You, almost half of the cast were sent to Barcelona.

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[edit] Characters and cast

Actor Role
Jolina Magdangal Apolinaria "Polly" Balumbalunan
Marvin Agustin Albert Sandoval
Jennylyn Mercado Natalie Young
Mark Herras Sebastian "Baste" Santos
Isabel Oli Wendy
Gerald Santos Gerry Balumbalunan (Polly's younger brother)
Jonalyn Viray Jenny de Castro
Alfred Vargas Sebastian "Seb" Santos (Natalie's arranged fiancee and husband-to-be)
Tirso Cruz III Edward Young
William Martinez Joaquin Santos
Carmi Martin Diane Young
Yayo Aguila Susan Santos
Caridad Sanchez Lola Juliana
Mike Tan Jero
LJ Reyes Ponyang
Gabby Eigenmann Paul Young
Krizzy Jareño Shayne Young
Kirby de Jesus Sunshine
Neil Ferreira Billy
Raymon Salvador Kapitan Harabas
Tetchie Agbayani
Tess Bomb
Arnell Ignacio Shusmita
Jocas de Leon Polly's hotel supervisor in New York
Tiya Pusit
Craig Scribner Immigration Officer

[edit] Miscellaneous

Main characters
Main characters
  • Magdangal and Agustin previously appeared as a love team in several of ABS-CBN's television programs.
  • Mercado, Herras previously appeared as a love team in GMA Network television programs and both of them, plus Tan, Reyes, Jareno and de Jesus were alumni of StarStruck talent search.
  • The soap features cameo appearances by Joey de Leon, Allan K. and Sugar of "Eat Bulaga". Likewise, Joey's daughter Jocas de Leon (who graduated Magna Cum Laude at New York's Fordham University) has a small part in the series as Jolina's hotel supervisor.
  • In the later part of the show, Pinoy Pop Superstar grand champions, Gerald Santos (from Season 2) and Jonalyn Viray (from Season 1) were included.

[edit] Quotes

  • "Kuya (a term of respect for eldest brothers) Albert! This can't be happening to me"
  • "How do I kill thee? Let me show you the way..." -Natalie's animated conscience

[edit] Theme songs

  • Makulay Na Buhay by Kitchie Nadal/Jolina Magdangal
  • Let Me Be The One by Jolina Magdangal
  • Gusto by Jolina Magdangal
  • Ikaw by Brenan Espartinez
  • Mahal Na Mahal by Brenan Espartinez
  • Sa Aking Panaginip by Jennylyn Mercado
  • Muli by Gabby Eigenmann

[edit] See also