Filipino Remake of Korean Comedy Keys to the Heart Strikes a Heartfelt Chord

Filipino and Korean content are among the most-watched titles on Netflix in the Philippines. When these two worlds collide and a great story comes our way, we become completely engrossed. Keys to the Heart, a 2018 Korean film starring Lee Byung Hun and Park Jung Min, has now been adapted for a Filipino audience. Troubled and alone, a down-on-his-luck boxer moves in with his long-lost mother and autistic pianist brother. But he must fit in with a family he hasn't known for years. 

This dramedy boasts an outstanding cast led by Zanjoe Marudo (366) and Elijah Canlas (Gameboys Level-Up Edition, Kalel, 15), taking on the roles of brothers who have nothing in common. Dolly de Leon, a nominee for both BAFTA and Golden Globe awards, portrays their beloved mother. 

The talented Cebuano director Kerwin Go (Mina-Anud) is passionate about this retelling and its important message. “It’s a celebration of family, unconventional families, blended families. It could be a family that you adopt and friends who become family and neighbors who actually become just as important,” he said at the See What’s Next: Philippines 2023 local titles launch. 

Keys to the Heart Premieres on Netflix This October

Adapting the hit South Korean movie, Keys to the Heart will have a Philippine adaptation starring Zanjoe Marudo, Elijah Canlas, Dolly De Leon, and Michelle Dee. Produceed Reality MM studios, directed by Kerwin Go, it tells the story of a troubled and lonely boxer who moves in with his long-lost mother and autistic pianist brother. And now has to fit in with a family he hasn't known for years. Keys To the Heart will be streaming on Netflix starting October 4

Andrea, Kyle, Juan Karlos, Elijah, Zaijan, Xriel Top-Bill ABS-CBN And iWantTFC's New Primetime Series "Senior High"

The newest coming-of-age primetime series, “Senior High,” will showcase the country’s next generation of stars - Andrea Brillantes, Kyle Echarri, Juan Karlos, Elijah Canlas, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Daniela Stranner, Miggy Jimenez, Tommy Alejandrino, and Gela Atayde. Joining them are veteran actors such as Angel Aquino, Baron Geisler, Mon Confiado, and Sylvia Sanchez, together with Desiree Del Valle, Kean Cipriano, Ana Abad Santos, Gerald Madrid, Inka Magnaye, Angeli Bayani, Ryan Eigenmann, Rans Rifol, Rap Robes, Kakki Teodoro, and Floyd Tena. ABS-CBN Entertainment and iWantTFC present a Dreamscape Entertainment production, “Senior High,” coming this August 28 at 9:30 PM on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, TV5, iWantTFC, and TFC.

Kyle Velino Is Terrence of BL Series "Gameboys"

Gameboys is one of the top BL series today and it is also expanding into more characters entering the show. Starring  Kokoy De Santos as Cairo Lazaro and Elijah Canlas as Gavreel Alarcon, the romance between the two is loved by its viewers but also made more interesting with the introduction of other characters like Kyle Velino as Terrence Carreon.

Terrence is also Gavreel's ex and Cairo's rival with username GavreelsOnlyLove. Creating a friction and disruption to their love story, he is seen as the "kontrabida" yet in real life he is just doing a good job on his acting.

Kyle Velino is a Star Magic artist under Avel Bacudio and has appeared in several shows on the Kapamilya network such as The Good Son, Ipaglaban Mo, MMK, Playhouse, and recently The Killer Bride. Having appeared in Kapamilya shows, he was also saddened by the news of rejection of broadcast license of ABS-CBN.

Babae At Baril - The Power Of The Gun

Not everyone are able to get their hands on a firearm. But when one does, what can it do to the person wielding it? This is what QCinema participating film BABAE AT BARIL wants to showcase. Starring Janine Gutierrez, Felix Roco, Elijah Canlas, JC Santos, and Sky Teotico, the film is also the director Rea Red's solo directorial debut.

It tells the story of a young saleslady which endures a very hard life, harassment at work and on the streets, stressful commutes, and even a unreliable roommate. Though hope is lost for her situation, she stumbles on a gun near where she lives and decided to take it and eventually use it. With a deadly weapon on her hands, she immediately  feel the power and change in her personality to use it to her advantage.

Being part of QCinema for this year, they also got production grant worth P1.5 Million. They are also competing along with Grenn Brarit's The Cleaners and Arnel Kaaway Sa Sulod, and against entries from Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, and China.