Let the Love Begin (TV series)

Let the Love Begin is a 2015 Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2005 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Ruru Madrid and Gabbi Garcia. It premiered on May 4, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Once Upon a Kiss. The series concluded on August 7, 2015 with a total of 70 episodes. It was replaced by Beautiful Strangers in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.

Premise
Erick and Pia were childhood friends and got separated due to their parents' arguments. They will meet again as teenagers, with Erick eventually falling in love with Pia. When Pia's stepmother, Celeste, and Luchie torture Pia and her family, it leads to the both of them deciding to end their relationship.

Cast and characters

 * Lead cast
 * Ruru Madrid as Frederick "Erick" M. Pontenciano / DJ 1D
 * Gabbi Garcia as Sophia Alexandra "Pia" V. Sta. Maria


 * Supporting cast
 * Ai-Ai delas Alas as Jenina "Jeni" Magtanggol-Pontenciano / DJ Pabebeyoncé
 * Ar Angel Aviles as Elsa Pontenciano
 * Gina Pareño as Maria Anastacia "Tacing" Magtanggol
 * Gardo Versoza as Antonio "Tony" Sta. Maria / DJ Tony
 * Donita Rose as Celeste Estuar-Dela Vega
 * Rita De Guzman as Luchie Estuar-Dela Vega
 * Mark Anthony Fernandez as Jose Marie Quinto / DJ Jom
 * Gladys Reyes as Katrina Fernandez / DJ Katy Fairy
 * Neil Ryan Sese as DJ Jesse
 * Noel Trinidad as Milton Villasanta
 * Phytos Ramirez as Rafael "Uno" Fernandez / fake DJ 1D
 * Therese Malvar as Lily
 * Rhen Escaño as Connie
 * Abel Estanislao as Makoy
 * Sancho Vito Delas Alas as Caloy
 * Nomer Limatog as Jules
 * Rob Sy as Alex
 * Vince Gamad as Danny
 * Lucho Ayala as Edison
 * Kenneth Paul Cruz as Michael
 * Ricardo Cepeda as Rodney
 * Joko Diaz as Enrico
 * Angeli Bayani as Eds


 * Guest cast
 * Rich Asuncion as Melissa Magtanggol-Pontenciano
 * Rita Avila as Sofia "Sofie" Villasanta-Sta. Maria
 * Polo Ravales as Francisco "Kiko" Estuar-Dela Vega
 * Joyce Burton as Victoria Estuar
 * Andre Paras as Bradley Castillo

Casting
Actor Andre Paras made an appearance as Bradley, who originated from the Philippine television drama series The Half Sisters.

Production
Principal photography commenced in April 2015.

Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Let the Love Begin earned a 19.7% rating. While the final episode scored a 22.1% rating which is the series' highest rating.