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Gaya Sa Pelikula

Gaya Sa Pelikula (lit. 'Like in the Movies') is a 2020 Philippine web series starring Ian Pangilinan and Paolo Pangilinan.[1] The series serves as a prequel to the unproduced Wattpad teleplays of the same name that features an architecture student who is forced to live with a cocky neighbor after a mishap makes it difficult for him to pay his bills.[2]

Directed by Jaime "JP" Habac Jr. and produced by Globe Studios, the series premiered on YouTube on September 25, 2020, airing on Fridays at 8:00 PM PST. It ran until November 13, 2020, with a total of eight episodes.[3]

Synopsis

Karl (Paolo Pangilinan), a 19-year old introvert architecture student is in the middle of an identity crisis. Prior to the start of the second semester in college and forced by his parents, he moves into his uncle's condominium unit where he learns to be financially independent.

Karl then takes an online writing job to sustain his daily needs. While expecting the first payout for his work, his client suddenly goes missing in action, thereby making it difficult for him to pay for his monthly dues.

An opportunity presents itself when his cocky neighbor Vlad (Ian Pangilinan) has to hide from his family and proposes to share Karl's space for the rest of the semestral break in exchange of paying up his monthly rent.[2]

Cast and characters

Below are the cast of the series:[1][4]

Main

Supporting

Episodes

Season 1 (2020)

Specials

Production

Development

With Globe Studios producing the web series, they said that it was inspired with the success of 2gether: The series, a Thai television series, and other similar Asian boys' love content. It also aimed on having "more gay stories told by gay people" as it advocates for LGBTQ+ media representation. A preview of the series' opening scene was released on Wattpad on April 20, 2020.[5]

In a tweet from the series' official Twitter account on June 27, 2020, Jaime "JP" Habac Jr. was named as its director. Habac is notable for directing I'm Drunk, I Love You, a 2017 romantic comedy independent film.

Its teaser was released on September 4, 2020, on YouTube[6] featuring lead actors Paolo Pangilinan and Ian Pangilinan. The series is Paolo's first acting role while it will be Ian's first lead role on screen.[7]

On November 13, Globe Studios postponed the release of the finale and e-fan meet to November 20 to gather support for those affected by Typhoon Ulysses.[8]

Music

The soundtrack of the series is released by the official Globe Studios playlist on Spotify and platforms on Facebook and Youtube[9]

Release

YouTube

The teaser was released on September 4, 2020.[14] On September 28, 2020, the official trailer was released on YouTube.[15]

The first episode, "Meet Cute", premiered on YouTube on September 25, 2020, at 8:00 PM (Philippine Standard Time).[16]

Netflix

The series was released on Netflix in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan on January 7, 2021.[17][18][19]

Reception

The web series' first episode was released on September 25, 2020.[20] Since then, it has garnered more than 16.3 million total views as of May 22, 2022.

On being compared with other locally produced boys' love series such as Gameboys[21] and Hello Stranger,[1] Habac dismissed that they were "competing with any other BL series" but instead are delighted with its rise as they want to normalize LGBTQIA+ relationships in society by letting the viewers feel that being gay is okay.[22]

YouTube views as of May 22, 2022:

It's Showtime guesting

On November 9, 2020, lead actors Ian Pangilinan and Paolo Pangilinan appeared as guests in "Mas Testing", a segment of the noontime variety show It's Showtime. The segment features a "tumpak tracer" (lit. 'accurate tracer') who needs to "correctly guess which between the two PUT or 'persons under testing' fits a description or does a challenge better." However, the questions asked by hosts Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro and Jhong Hilario drew flak from netizens as the lead actors were asked on who was more straight, "tigasin" (lit. 'tough'), "magaling magpalabas" (lit. 'good in releasing') and "kulot" (lit. 'curly'). This prompted netizens on Twitter to highlight the importance of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression awareness and education.[23][24]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Abraham's version is a cover posted on his Facebook account on August 2, 2020.[10]
  2. ^ Performed alternately by Nicco Manalo and Boo Gabunada as Cyrano from Black Box Productions' musical play, Mula sa Buwan, held at the Irwin Lee Theatre, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City on December 2–4, 2016.[11]
  3. ^ Originally recorded by Nicco Manalo from the album "Mula sa Buwan" released in 2017.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Meet the leads of the upcoming series 'Gaya sa Pelikula'". Rappler. July 8, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Gaya Sa Pelikula - Series - Globe Studios". globestudios.ph. Globe Studios. Archived from the original on January 16, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  3. ^ "'Gaya sa Pelikula' premieres today". Daily Tribune. September 25, 2020. Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  4. ^ "Meet the lead stars of BL series 'Gaya sa Pelikula'". ABS-CBN News. July 8, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  5. ^ "Gaya sa Pelikula (Like in the Movies)". wattpad.com. Retrieved October 2, 2020.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ Guno, Niña (September 6, 2020). "WATCH: BL series 'Gaya sa Pelikula' comes out with teaser". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  7. ^ "Hi, neighbor! Teaser of BL series 'Gaya sa Pelikula' released". ABS-CBN News. September 4, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  8. ^ "Dear Neighbors". Facebook. November 13, 2020.
  9. ^ "Gaya Sa Pelikula Official Soundtrack". Spotify. Globe Studios. November 12, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  10. ^ Abraham (August 2, 2020). "Be still my heart. #stillhere #stillxmsb #Ikaw". Facebook. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  11. ^ "Ikaw (feat. Nicco Manalo) - Single by Mula sa Buwan". Spotify. 2017.
  12. ^ "Ikaw (From "Mula Sa Buwan") - Single - Apple Music". Apple Music. February 13, 2020.
  13. ^ "LISTEN: Ian Pangilinan performs 'Kilometer Zero' ahead of the 'Gaya sa Pelikula' finale". Rappler. November 20, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  14. ^ "WATCH: The 'Gaya sa Pelikula' teaser is out". Rappler. September 4, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  15. ^ "WATCH: 'Gaya sa Pelikula' trailer gives glimpse of queer romance". September 20, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  16. ^ "Globe Studios' 'Gaya Sa Pelikula' premieres on YouTube September 25". Manila Bulletin. September 24, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  17. ^ "Netflix to stream popular rom-com BL web series 'Gaya sa Pelikula'". ABS-CBN News. December 21, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  18. ^ "Hit Filipino web series 'Gaya sa Pelikula' to stream on Netflix". Rappler. December 21, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  19. ^ "Netflix to air Filipino rom-com series 'Gaya Sa Pelikula' in January | NME". NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News. December 23, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  20. ^ "Globe Studios releases 'boys love' online series". BusinessWorld. September 29, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  21. ^ Guno, Niña (September 20, 2020). "WATCH: 'Gaya sa Pelikula' trailer gives glimpse of queer romance". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  22. ^ Boy Abunda (October 2, 2020). "Gaya sa Pelikula: A narrative that represents the LGBTQIA+ community". Philippine Star. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  23. ^ "'Sino mas straight': 'Showtime' criticized over 'Mas Testing' question". Rappler. November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  24. ^ Losa, Rogin (November 11, 2020). "LGBTQ+'s sexualities are not for straight people's entertainment". scoutmag.ph. Scout Magazine. Retrieved November 16, 2020.

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