My Love from the Star is a 2017 Philippine television drama comedy romantic fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2013 South Korean television series of the same title. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Jennylyn Mercado and Gil Cuerva. It premiered on May 29, 2017 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on August 11, 2017, with a total of 55 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.
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Premise
400 years ago, Matteo's spaceship crash-landed on Earth. Since then, he lives on Earth while eagerly waiting for beings from his planet to take him back home. Three months before his expected departure from Earth, he encounters Steffi. At first, they don't get along, but will eventually have feelings for one another and fall in love.
Cast and characters
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
Development
My Love from the Star is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by Seoul Broadcasting System. Written by Park Ji-eun and directed by Jang Tae-yoo, the series starred Kim Soo-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun. The television series was broadcast in the Philippines through GMA Network.
On March 24, 2016, GMA Network announced that they have acquired the rights to remake the South Korean television series. On April 19, 2016, Joyce E. Bernal said she would direct the television series. Principal photography commenced on December 12, 2016.
Casting
On April 19, 2016, Alden Richards would play the role of Matteo, originally played by actor Kim Soo-hyun. On July 4, 2016, Jennylyn Mercado was hired to play the role of Steffi, originally played by Jun Ji-hyun. Richards was later announced not to appear in the series. On December 9, 2016, after conducting multiple auditions for the role of Matteo, Gil Cuerva was hired. The role of Doris was first offered to Alice Dixson which she turned down for personal reasons. On July 6, 2017, Spanky Manikan was replaced by Crispin Pineda for health reasons.