One True Love gets 5-week extension

MANILA, Philippines - Viewers of GMA 7’s One True Love will have more reasons to stay glued to the drama series as the Kapuso network announces the show’s five-week extension due to its phenomenal ratings success since it premiered last June 11.

Based on household data in National Urban Philippines covering the period July 30 to Aug. 8 (based on overnight data), the program registered 36.1 household audience share points versus ABS-CBN’s Kahit Puso’y Masugatan’s 27.4 points. For the same period in Total Urban Luzon, which makes up 77 percent of total TV households nationwide, it led on its timeslot with 40 points compared to competition’s 24.2 points.

In Mega Manila, which comprises 59.5 percent of national urban TV households, it edged out competition with 40.2 share points. The series was also included in the list of Top 30 programs in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila according to July data of Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

Originally set to run for only 10 weeks, One True Love will now air until September with more twists to be revealed in the succeeding episodes.

Directed by Andoy Ranay, One True Love propelled Alden Richards and Louise delos Reyes to stardom.

One True Love also stars Jean Garcia, Raymond Bagatsing, Agot Isidro, Caridad Sanchez, Benjie Paras, Tiya Pusit, Wynwyn Marquez, Lucho Ayala, Rita Iringan, Frencheska Farr and Bembol Roco.

Meanwhile, the story promises to be more compelling, especially when Elize’s (Louise) condition worsens and Carlos (Raymond) decides to bring her to the States to seek medical treatment. To add to his woes, Carlos discovers that Elize is not his real daughter based on the DNA test results. He confronts Ellen and accuses her of infidelity. How will Ellen deal with Carlos’ allegations and shocking revelation about Elize’s identity? What will happen to Leila (Agot) if her secret is finally revealed?

Tisoy tells Elize his plans to enroll in secondary school. She is very happy with his achievements and gives him a gift before they part ways. Carlos, on the other hand, learns from Tilda (Caridad) that Tisoy is also dyslexic like him.

One True Love airs weeknights after Makapiling Kang Muli.