What drives us to chase our dreams? And what motivates us to be at our best?
GMA answers these via its newest primetime series “Start-Up PH.”
Set to premiere Monday, September 26, the program is an adaptation of the breakthrough 2020 South Korean series of the same title.
Topbilled by Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards and multi-awarded actress and box-office icon Bea Alonzo, together with Yasmien Kurdi and Jeric Gonzales, “Start-Up PH” tackles the importance of being surrounded by supportive and loving people in our individual journeys, inasmuch as it also aims to prove that through sheer will and determination, every dream is worth pursuing no matter how hard.
Alden takes pride in the show.
He said, “We have a show and it is something that we can be very proud of. ‘Yung fans ng Korean version, gusto nilang makita na itong Filipino adaptation is something worth their while and based sa trailer, may laban po kami. Aside from that, I’m sure that the whole cast is very proud to have Bea in this show. She puts good pressure on us, especially with the way she handles her character.”
As she stars in her very first Kapuso series, Bea related, “Of course, may adjusting period kasi first time ko silang makasama lahat. But I’m always on my toes trying to let them feel na okay akong katrabaho and I try to be the best version of myself in front of them. Now that I’m restarting, mas ine-enjoy ko every moment. Hindi ako fearful to try new things.”
Yasmien, who is a certified K-Drama fan, shares how she landed her dream role in this local adaptation. “Nung in-offer sa akin itong project, talagang tinanggap ko agad. At first nakaka-pressure siya, so pinanood ko ulit saka ko na-realize na kaya naman pala! Happy din ako kasi nakatrabaho ko silang lahat at ito na rin ‘yung time na hinihingi ng fans na sana maging magkapatid kami sa isang show ni Bea.”
Meanwhile, Jeric who was in fact Alden’s personal choice to be his co-star in the program, feels overwhelmed to be part of this huge project. “It’s my first time na maka-work sina Alden at Bea and it’s definitely a dream-come-true. At first, nahihiya at na-starstruck ako sa kanila pero naging magaan ang pakiramdam sa set. Nagtutulungan talaga lahat para mapaganda ang mga eksena. I’m very grateful kasi hindi ko in-expect na ako ang magpo-portray ng role na ito.”
In the story, Alden as Tristan is a coveted investor for start-up companies. One day, he crosses paths with Bea’s Dani whom he used to know as a child. Dani dreams of becoming the CEO of her own company someday.
Jeric is Dave, Dani’s long-lost pen pal. He is a genius software engineer who became the CEO of Three Sons Tech, a computer technology company.
Yasmien is Ina, the determined and independent older sister of Dani.
Amid their journey, Dani will find herself trapped in a love triangle between a man who is secretly her first love and another one who pretends to be her ideal guy.
How far will Tristan go to invest in the dreams of other people?
How can Dani, Dave and Ina overcome their self-doubts, insecurities, expectations, and even past traumas to make their dreams come true?
Who will win the heart of Dani in the end?
Joining them in the show are some of the country’s most respected actors: Gabby Eigenmann, Kim Domingo, Jackielou Blanco, Ayen Munji Laurel, Boy2 Quizon, Royce Cabrera, Niño Muhlach, Lovely Rivero, Kevin Santos, Tim Yap, Jay Arcilla, Kaloy Tingcungco, Brianna, Neil Ryan Sese and Gina Alajar.
“Start-Up PH” is under the supervision of GMA SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable; VP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; AVP for Drama Helen Rose Sese; Senior Program Manager Cathy Ochoa-Perez; and Senior Executive Producer Mona Coles-Mayuga.
The creative team behind this motivational drama: Creative Director Aloy Adlawan; Content Development Consultant Ricky Lee; Creative Consultant Agnes Gagelonia Uligan; Head Writer Glaiza Ramirez; Writers Marlon Miguel and Patrick Ilagan; Brainstormers Louize Al-Shehr and Meryl Bunyi; and Associate Director Aya Topacio.
“Start-Up PH,” under the helm of directors Jerry Sineneng and Dominic Zapata, is to air weeknights 8:50 pm on GMA and 11:30pm Monday to Thursday and at 11pm Fridays on GTV.
