Jodi-Papa Chen love team, to win viewers over in "Be Careful With My Heart"

CEBU, Philippines - Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard ‘Papa Chen’ Yap will team up for the first time in ABS-CBN’s upcoming Prime-Tanghali drama series titled “Be Careful With My Heart” which will premiere on Monday (July 9), before “It’s Showtime.”

Both Jodi and Richard are excited with the show as it marks a milestone in their respective showbiz careers. “Be Careful’ is so special to me as it is my first-ever lead role in a teleserye. This is also the first time that I get to work with Richard,” said Jodi, who will portray the role of Maya, a provincial lass who dreams to become a flight stewardess for her to help her family out of poverty.

Jodi further shared that she is quite positive that Maya’s tale will win the hearts of the afternoon viewers because of the ‘good vibes’ the she brings in the story. She said, “They will surely be inspired with Maya’s character. She is so optimistic with life. For her, everything can be done and nothing is impossible!”

Meanwhile, similar to his leading lady, “Be Careful With My Heart” is equally memorable for Richard as it is his first drama, where he is the leading man.

Richard will give life to the character of Mr. Lim. “In the story, I’m a widower who works hard for his three children. But because of being busy with his business, he will need help,” said Richard. “It’s more of an unexpected love story. Viewers can expect a lot of kilig moments and I’m sure they can relate with it.”

Aside from Jodi and Richard, also part of “Be Careful With My Heart” are Jerome Perez, Janella Salvador, and Mutya Orquia. It is under the direction of Jeffrey Jeturian and Mervyn Brondial.

Get ready to fall in love with Jodi and Papa Chen in “Be Careful With My Heart,” starting this Monday (July 9), before “It’s Showtime” in ABS-CBN’s Prime-Tanghali. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.