Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefWattpad Webtoon Studios, the fan-driven global entertainment and publishing arm for Webtoon and Wattpad, and GMA-7, the Philippines’ leading linear television network, Thursday announced a series of upcoming television adaptations of popular Wattpad web novels.The first of these is “Luv Is: Caught In His Arms,” an adaptation of the hit Wattpad web novel “Caught In His Arms,” viewed more than 55 million times, from author Ventre Canard (@VentreCanard).The show will launch from October and air daily Monday through Friday on GMA-7.
It os set to feature some of the Philippines’ hottest rising stars. Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay, known to fans as “Team Jolly.” They will be joined by members of the group “Sparkada,” including Vince Maristela, Raheel Bhyria, Michael Sager, Sean Lucas, Caitlyn Stave, Cheska Fausto and Tanya Ramos.
The story follows heiress Florence Almero who flees her privileged and wealthy lifestyle after being forced into an arranged marriage.
She finds refuge in the home of Don Ferrell, a close family friend. But her new home has its own cast of characters, including Ferrell’s notoriously mischievous grandsons.
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