Once Upon a Kiss
{{Short description|2015 Philippine television drama series}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=May 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Once Upon a Kiss title card.jpg
| alt = An image of Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix lying. The series title is displayed on the upper left side of the image. The logo of GMA Network is displayed on the upper right side of the image.
| caption = Title card
| genre = {{Plainlist|
| director = Joyce E. Bernal
| creative_director = Roy Iglesias
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| theme_music_composer = Pearisha Abubakar
| open_theme = "One Day You'll Find Me" by Hannah Precillas
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 83
| list_episodes = List of Once Upon a Kiss episodes
| executive_producer = Rebya V. Upalda
| location = {{Plainlist|
- Indang, Cavite, Philippines
- Tagaytay, Philippines
- Batangas, Philippines}}
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 30–45 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment TV
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2015|1|5}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2015|5|1}}
}}
Once Upon a Kiss is a 2015 Philippine television drama romance comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal, it stars Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix. It premiered on January 5, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on May 1, 2015 on with a total of 83 episodes.
Cast and characters
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| image1 = Miguel Tanfelix in 2023.jpg
| caption1 = Miguel Tanfelix
| alt1 = An image of Miguel Tanfelix.
| image2 = Mylene_dizon_nyc.jpg
| caption2 = Mylene Dizon
| alt2 = An image of Mylene Dizon.
| image3 = Nova Villa 2023 (cropped).jpg
| caption3 = Nova Villa
| alt3 = An image of Nova Villa.
| image4 = Mariel Pamintuan at Rufos Famous Tapa.jpg
| caption4 = Mariel Pamintuan
| alt4 = An image of Mariel Pamintuan.
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;Lead cast
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- Bianca Umali as Mariella "Ella" Servando Rodrigo{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/393996/showbiz/fall-in-love-with-miguel-tanfelix-and-bianca-umali-in-once-upon-a-kiss |title=Fall in love with Miguel Tanfelix and Bianca Umali in Once Upon A Kiss |author=Aquino, Elisa |date=December 20, 2014 |website=GMA Network |access-date=March 18, 2016}}
- Miguel Tanfelix as Prince Pelaez Almario{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/15066/miguel-tanfelix-says-it-is-too-early-to-be-in-a-serious-relationship-with-leading-lady-bianca-umali |title=Miguel Tanfelix says it is too early to be in a serious relationship with leading lady Bianca Umali |author=Franco, Bernie V. |date=December 5, 2014 |website=GMA Network |access-date=March 18, 2016}}
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;Supporting cast
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- Michael de Mesa as Enrique "King" Pelaez
- Mylene Dizon as Giselle Pelaez-Almario
- Cris Villanueva as Eric Almario
- Tessie Tomas as Mérida Almario
- Manilyn Reynes as Aurora Servando-Rodrigo
- Nova Villa as Adelaida "Adela" Servando
- Maricar de Mesa as Ursula Salazar
- Sabrina Man as Wendy Salazar
- Mariel Pamintuan as Athena Almario
- Luigi Revilla as John
- Miggy Jimenez as Mickey Abueva
- Nicole Dulalia as Lily
- Jenny Alvarez as Amber Monteverde
- Eunice Lagusad as Melody Catacutan
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;Recurring cast
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- Betong Sumaya as Sebastian Poblador
- Frank Magalona as Hans Peligro
- Valerie Concepcion as Minnie Servando-Rodrigo
- Cai Cortez as Fiona Allegre
- Ana Roces as Daisy
- Pekto as Badong
- Ping Medina as Sido
- Sherilyn Reyes-Tan as Jasmine
- Tina Paner as Sophia
- Ramon Christopher as Renato
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;Guest cast
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- Al Tantay as Pedring Servando
- Keempee de Leon as Jimmy Rodrigo
- Gabby Eigenmann as Philip Madasalin
- Chuckie Dreyfus as Luis Montenegro
- Orestes Ojeda as Adolfo Pelaez
- Elijah Alejo as younger Athena Pelaez
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Rapunzel Pelaez-Almario
- Marc Justin Alvarez as younger Mickey Abueva
- Joshua Lichtenberg as younger Prince Pelaez-Almario
- Hershey Garcia as younger as Mariella "Ella" Servando-Rodrigo
- Zandra Summer as Giselle's secretary
- Carme Sanchez as Nelly
- Mosang as Mimay
- Ashley Cabrera as Fifi
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Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Once Upon a Kiss earned a 19.8% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/agb/15603/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-household-ratings-jan-1-9-2015-strawberry-lane-and-hiram-na-alaala-finish-st |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Jan 1-9, 2015): Strawberry Lane and Hiram na Alaala finish strongly; The Ryzza Mae Show beats mini-series of Gerald-Maja & KC-Paulo |author=Ching, Mark Angelo |date=January 16, 2015 |website=PEP |access-date=January 24, 2018}} The final episode scored a 23.2% rating. The series had its highest rating on April 28, 2015 and May 1, 2015 with a 23.2% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/agb/17676/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-household-ratings-april-29-may-3-2015-once-upon-a-kiss-finale-defeats-foreve |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (April 29-May 3, 2015): Once Upon a Kiss finale defeats Forevermore; GMA-7 gets highest viewership for Pacquiao vs Mayweather |author=Ching, Mark Angelo |date=May 5, 2015 |website=PEP |access-date=March 1, 2018}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/once_upon_a_kiss}}
- {{IMDb title|4906572}}
Category:2015 Philippine television series debuts
Category:2015 Philippine television series endings
Category:Filipino-language television shows
Category:GMA Network drama series
Category:Philippine romantic comedy television series
Category:Television series about couples
Category:Television shows set in the Philippines
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