The Promise of Forever

The Promise of Forever is a 2017 Philippine drama television series starring Paulo Avelino, Ritz Azul and Ejay Falcon. The series aired on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from September 11 to November 24, 2017, replacing The Better Half and was replaced by Hanggang Saan.

Main cast

 * Paulo Avelino as Lorenzo Espinosa / Ramon Nolasco / Victor Gonzales / Emilio "Emil" Mendoza / Nicolas Barrientos / Lawrence Molina
 * Ritz Azul as Sophia Madrid
 * Ejay Falcon as Philip Ortega

Supporting cast

 * Cherry Pie Picache as Vivienne Zialcita-Madrid
 * Amy Austria-Ventura as Olivia Ortega-Borja
 * Tonton Gutierrez as Marlon Borja
 * Benjie Paras as Geoffrey Madrid
 * Susan Africa as Janet Trinidad / Helen Reyes
 * Eva Darren as Lola Faye Zialcita
 * Nico Antonio as Chester Trinidad / Benjamin "Bing" Reyes / Matthew Santos
 * David Chua as Michael Borja
 * Khaine dela Cruz as Adrien Espinosa
 * Princess Punzalan as Marcela dela Paz

Guest cast

 * Mutya Orquia as young Sophia Madrid
 * Lance Lucido as young Philip Ortega
 * Sarah Lahbati as Elizabeth Dela Paz
 * Desiree del Valle as Grace Madrid
 * Ahron Villena as Fredrick Borja
 * Levi Ignacio as William Borja

Special finale participation

 * Anjo Damiles as adult Adrien Espinosa

Production
Filming for The Promise of Forever began in May 2016, with majority of the scenes were shot in Eastern and Western European countries; it was also the first Philippine drama to be filmed in the Czech Republic. The series was fully pre-produced, filmed more than a year before airing, with a total of less than 13 weeks of airing were confirmed.

Timeslot
In the first media announcement of upcoming telenovela Victims of Love (now known as Asintado) on March 15, 2017, Paulo Avelino mentioned that The Promise of Forever will premiere in summer season. It was originally supposed to replace the Korean drama Love in the Moonlight on a late evening timeslot, but was postponed by the management due to requests and appeals by the Koreanovela fans.

After the long delay, The Promise of Forever finally premiered on September 11, 2017, but became part of the Kapamilya Gold afternoon block, replacing The Better Half. The drama switched places with The Good Son which is now moved to Primetime Bida block.