I ♥ You, Pare! (read as I Heart You, Pare! / transl. I heart you, man! / international title: I ♥ You, Bro) is a 2011 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Andoy Ranay and Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Regine Velasquez, Iza Calzado and Dingdong Dantes. It premiered on February 7, 2011, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 27, 2011, with a total of 78 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.
Contents
Cast and characters
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
Casting
In April 2011, Philippine actress Iza Calzado replaced singer-actress Regine Velasquez in the series as Tonette, due to Velasquez's pregnancy.
Production
Principal photography commenced on November 9, 2010. Filming took place in Marikina and Quezon City. Filming concluded in May 2011.
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of I Heart You, Pare! earned an 11.4% rating. The final episode scored a 22.9% rating in Mega Manila household television ratings.