# 1DOL

1DOL (stylized as iDOL) is a 2010 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Ruel S. Bayani and Jojo A. Saguin, it stars Sarah Geronimo, Sam Milby and Coco Martin. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from September 6 to October 22, 2010, replacing Agua Bendita and was replaced by Mara Clara.

## Series overview

| Year | Year | Episode numbers | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
| | 2010 | 1–35 | 35 | September 6, 2010 (2010-09-06) | October 22, 2010 (2010-10-22) |

## Conception

1DOL was launched during the ABS-CBN Trade Event held August 24, 2010, at the World Trade Center Manila. It is also part of ABS-CBN's celebration for the 60th Year of Pinoy Soap Opera. On August 21 to September 4, 2010, ABS-CBN aired in its Saturday primetime block "The Making of 1DOL", a 30-minute special on how the series was conceptualized.
The series premiered on September 6, 2010, where the pilot episode was simulcast on three different television channels Studio 23, Cinema One and ABS-CBN.

## Synopsis

Belinda's on her way to becoming the next singing idol. When her parents Samson and Laura have incurred twenty million pesos worth of debt to a family friend, she was suddenly forced to leave her showbiz life behind. They have no choice but to run for their lives or else they would land in jail with no one to help them out. But in the process, Belinda not only loses her chance to make it big but she also walks away from Vince, her childhood friend whom she secretly loves. When her family moves to a remote province did Belinda meet Lando who instantly falls in love with her.

## Cast and characters

1DOL revolves not only in the main characters but a core group of supporters, led by Belinda "Billie/Jean" Suarez (Sarah Geronimo), Fernando "Lando" Lagdameo (Coco Martin) and Vincent "Vince" Serrano (Sam Milby). Lando and Vince have been secretly crushing on the same girl who has two different identities.

### Main cast

* Sarah Geronimo as Belinda "Billie/Jean" Suarez
* Sam Milby as Vincent "Vince" Serrano
* Coco Martin as Fernando "Lando" Lagdameo

### Supporting cast

* Zsa Zsa Padilla as Eleanor Serrano
* Agot Isidro as Laura Suarez
* Rita Avila as Sandra Rosales
* Robert Seña as Ben Serrano
* Jessa Zaragoza as Magdalaena
* Malou de Guzman as Sharona Sulangan
* Neil Ryan Sese as Samson Suarez
* K Brosas as Antonia "Toyang" Timbales
* Tippy Dos Santos as Carol Serrano
* Emmanuelle Vera as Diana Rosales
* Marissa Sanchez as Lucy
* Thou Reyes as Buloy

## Music

In every episode of the show, musical numbers are performed by the cast.

### Songs

| Title | Version covered | Performed by | Episode |
| "Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito" | Leah Navarro | Billie Suarez | 1. "Ang Simula" |
| "I Need You Back" | Lea Salonga | Billie Suarez and Vince Serrano | 2. "Sumabog na Pangarap" |
| "Doon Lang" | Nonoy Zuñiga | Lando Lagdameo and Lagdameo Kids | 3. "Kaibigan" |
| "Nosi Balasi" / "Bad Romance" | Sampaguita / Lady Gaga | Eleanor Serrano and Sharona Silangan | 3. "Kaibigan" |
| "Ayt" | Sponge Cola feat. Gary Valenciano | Billie Suarez and One Harmony | 3. "Kaibigan" |
| "Maniwala Ka Sana" | Parokya ni Edgar | Vince Serrano and Da Vince Code Band | 4. "Walang Iwanan" |
| "Time In" | Yeng Constantino | Diana Rosales and One Harmony | 4. "Walang Iwanan" |
| "Nakapagtataka" | Rachel Alejandro | Billie Suarez | 4. "Walang Iwanan" |
| "Kumusta Ka" | Rey Valera | Lagdameo Kids | 5. "Maliit ang Mundo" |
| "Ikaw" | Sarah Geronimo | Lagdameo Kids | 5. "Maliit ang Mundo" |
| "Paano Kung Wala Ka Na" | Eva Eugenio | Laura Suarez | 5. "Maliit ang Mundo" |
| "Heto Na" | APO Hiking Society | Da Vince Code Band | 6. "Magkababata... Magkikita?" |
| "Alipin" | Parokya ni Edgar | Da Vince Code Band | 7. "Pangakong Pagsisisihan?" |
| "Maniwala Ka Sana" | Parokya ni Edgar | Da Vince Code Band | 7. "Pangakong Pagsisisihan?" |
| "Doobidoo" | Apo Hiking Society | Da Vince Code Band | 7. "Pangakong Pagsisisihan?" |
| "Iingatan Ka" | Carol Banawa | Billie Suarez, Vince Serrano, Laura Suarez, Samson Suarez and Diana Rosales | 7. "Pangakong Pagsisisihan?" |
| "Kiliti" | D' Bodies | Lagdameo Kids | 7. "Pangakong Pagsisisihan?" |
| "Tulog Na" | Sugarfree | Billie Suarez | 7. "Pangakong Pagsisisihan?" |