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Reia, 24, is heartbroken and struggling with student loans when she stumbles upon an audition for a new PPOP girl group. Taking a chance, she is unexpectedly accepted, becoming not only a member but the leader and main songwriter, pouring her personal heartbreak and experiences with her ex into every song. W4RI rises to fame quickly, culminating in a historic debut at the Philippine Arena, but Reia grows anxious when management proposes a documentary about the group’s formation, fearing it might reveal her past relationship to fans. As the documentary airs, Reia trends online, and her ex’s identity begins to surface through social media, forcing her to navigate the intersection of fame and privacy. Meanwhile, Ezra, a music platform reviewer from Poland, is assigned to evaluate W4RI’s tracks and promotion—unaware that it’s Reia. Their digital interactions gradually reconnect them, rekindling old feelings as they exchange memories, hopes, and regrets. When they unexpectedly meet at a public event in Manila, their reunion is bittersweet. They struggle with unresolved emotions, public scrutiny, and the challenges of balancing Reia’s idol career with their personal lives. After facing online harassment and fans discovering their connection, Reia and Ezra choose to be honest and support each other, ultimately emerging stronger and united. The story concludes with hope, healing, and the promise of a future where love and career coexist.

Pinagsakluban ng langit at lupa, iyon ang naramdaman ni Amaranth Del Prado nang paggising niya isang umaga ay nilimas ng kanyang boyfriend na si Andy ang lahat ng laman ng kanyang bank account. Hindi lang 'yun, napag-alaman din niyang may relasyon pa sila ng kanyang stepsister na si Raquel. Sa kabila ng matinding hagupit ng kapalaran, natagpuan na lang ni Mara ang sarili sa loob ng opisina ni William Saviano upang mag-apply dito ng trabaho. Ang CEO ng Saviano Verde Winery. Buong akala ng dalaga ay hindi siya matatanggap, ngunit sa di malamang dahilan she was hired. On the spot. As his new secretary. Iyon na ba ang simula ng kanyang pagbangon o ito pa lang ang panimula ng panibago at mas mabigat niyang mga hamon?

Kila's world falls apart when she catches her boyfriend, Zane, in a moment of betrayal at a friend's wedding. Heartbroken and furious, she drives away in a haze of emotions, only to crash her car and wake up in the hospital with no memory of the man she once loved. As Kila tries to rebuild her life, Zane is determined to win her back. He proposes a contract marriage, promising to help Kila focus on her art while he escapes the pressure from his family to marry someone - a total lie and a desperate move for Zane to get Kila back.  However, as they settle into a new home, Kila feels a strange connection to Zane, whose caring gestures stir emotions she can’t explain. With each passing day, their bond deepens, but the truth about their past looms over them, threatening to tear them apart. Will Kila's heart awaken to the love they once shared, or will she remain lost in a fog of forgotten memories?

Ysabelle Andra Guerrero never thought her love life would become a business transaction. As the only daughter and heiress of an airline company, she lived independently— an adrenaline junkie, a traveler, and someone who swore never to open her heart yet but her world turns upside down when her family uses her for a deal: a marriage contract to secure a business partnership. Worst? She must marry Aldrich Evan Lorenzo— the man who left her without any explanation. Aldrich, heir to a well-known travel company, faces his own crisis. With his family’s business on the brink of collapse, he agrees to the arranged marriage, unaware that the bride-to-be is the woman he secretly loved and lost. Bound by a contract with clear terms: 1. End the marriage once the Lorenzo company recovers. 2. Act as a powerful couple in public. 3. No strings attached. Neither of them wants to say “I do,” but both have too much to lose. On their wedding day, chaos strikes when Sarina Fructuoso—a famous dermatologist, crashes the ceremony, claiming she’s pregnant with Aldrich’s child. The revelation stuns everyone, especially Ysabelle but gives Aldrich the benefit of the doubt, suspecting a setup. As they navigate a web of lies, public scrutiny, and hidden feelings, their scripted affection begins to feel real. Behind the staged smiles and cold arrangements, they find themselves drawn back to each other. What started as a contract becomes a fight for something deeper—a second chance at love neither of them expected.

Para sa bilyonaryong siyentista na si Julian Santiago, ang pinakadakilang yaman ay hindi matatagpuan sa isang vault—nasa puso ito ng Palawan rainforest. His singular obsession is a rare medicinal plant that could save his family from a genetic curse. But to secure his legacy and a crucial alliance, Julian is forced into an arranged marriage with Dr. Leona Reyes, a fierce environmentalista who sees his corporate wealth as a threat to the land she's sworn to protect. Their initial clash becomes more complicated when they uncover a far more dangerous conspiracy. Hindi lang simpleng illegal logging ang ginagawa ng mga kalaban; they are digging for something ancient and powerful, a secret buried deep beneath the earth. Forced into an uneasy alliance, Julian and Leona must navigate a jungle of deceit, fighting a new and ruthless enemy who will stop at nothing to claim their hidden discovery. As they race to uncover a truth that could change the world, kailangan nilang matutong magtiwala sa isa’t isa not just to survive, but to forge a true partnership. But how can two people from different worlds find common ground when a terrifying new obsession is about to be unearthed, threatening to consume them both?

Alina Lauraine Santiago is finally beginning a new chapter—college life in the city, away from the shadows of her painful past. But freedom doesn’t erase trauma, and the emotional scars of her father’s abuse and her family’s struggles still cling tightly. Determined to make it on her own, Alina juggles part-time jobs and photography gigs to support herself and help her siblings. Then she meets Harold—charming, kind, and seemingly perfect. But behind his smile lies a truth that leaves Alina shaken and betrayed. After a devastating encounter, she runs from everything. It’s only through the love of her best friends that she finds the strength to return to university and face the pieces of her broken life. That’s when Grayson enters the picture. They’ve crossed paths before, but never like this. A simple deal brings them together, and what starts as casual quickly turns into something more. But when Alina discovers she’s pregnant, fear and uncertainty force her to make an impossible decision: leave Grayson behind without telling him the truth. Years later, fate brings them back together—and Grayson still doesn’t know he’s a father. As they reconnect and old feelings resurface, Alina must confront the secret she’s kept for so long. When Grayson finally learns the truth, their fragile reunion is put to the ultimate test. Just as they begin to rebuild, a new threat rises from the past—one that could destroy everything they’ve fought to protect. Can love be made from pain and second chances? Or are some wounds too deep to ever truly heal?

Umikot ang mundo ni Sunshine kay Angelo at sa anak nilang si Daryl ngunit imbes na pagmamahal, nagtulong pa ang mag-ama na ipadala siya sa kulungan. Paglaya niya matapos ang dalawang taon, mismong birthday din ng anak niya. Pero ang kahilingan nito? “I want a new mommy.You're a bad woman! I don’t want you as my mom!” Ang asawa niya ay malamig ang boses na nagsalita. “Sunshine, let’s get a divorce. I’ll take our son.” At ang kabit nito, ngiting-ngiti na tumingin sa kanya. “Sunshine, your husband and your son are mine now.” Tiniis niya ang panlalait ng biyenan, panghuhusga ng lahat at pagiging malamig ni Angelo. Pero sa loob lang ng dalawang taon, nawalan siya ng ama, ng anak, ng asawa… ng tahanan. Sa huli, napuno rin si Sunshine. “Then let's end it. Let’s divorce.” Pagkatapos ng lahat, may isang lalaking muling lumapit sa kanya, ang matagal na niyang crush noon. Tahimik, mabait, at laging nariyan para sa kanya. Doon lang niya nalaman kung gaano kasarap mahalin ng taong totoo kang pinipili. Pero totoo nga ba ang pinakikita nito sa kanya o isa lang itong patibong ng tadhana para muli siyang ilugmok habang pinipilit niyang itayo ang sarili mula sa pagtalikod ng pamilya sa kanya?

Ayannah is an office employee heartbroken from a painful relationship with her boyfriend, struggling to trust and love again. Immanuel, a charismatic CEO and billionaire deeply in love with Ayannah from the start, steps into her life determined to teach her the true meaning of love and how to open her heart. As Ayannah slowly learns to heal and embrace love, she faces a difficult choice—will she forget Immanuel and the chance for a new love, or will her actions unknowingly threaten to ruin his future?

Hindi kailanman inakala ni Sydney Mendez na mapipilitan siyang tumakas mula mismo sa pamilya niya habang buntis—walang pera, walang koneksyon, at may tatlong buhay na lumalago sa sinapupunan niya. Deceived and robbed of the inheritance that was rightfully hers, she must gather all her strength to survive and reclaim everything that was taken from her. Isang maysakit na anak, isang dating pag-ibig na muling nagbabalik, isang misteryosong estranghero, at isang pamilyang galit na galit sa kanya ang huhubog sa laban ni Sydney para sa hustisya at para sa kanyang sariling buhay. From pain and betrayal, her fight for strength and a new beginning will begin.

"Amidst the stars' intricate dance, our promise was forged, destined to endure the trials of fate and time." Alessia Montague, a wealthy New Yorker who returns to the Philippines with her father, Alessandro, for a vacation at their family-owned resort. Amidst the serene backdrop of Santa Ana, Cagayan, Alessia encounters Luca. Despite their rocky start, Alessia finds herself drawn to Luca, Struggling with her feelings, Alessia must navigate the complexities of love, trust, and forgiveness. As she grapples with her emotions, Alessia learns that sometimes, the most unexpected encounters can lead to profound personal growth and lasting connections.