Can't Buy Me Love

**Can't Buy Me Love** is a Philippine romantic suspense drama television series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, it stars Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano. The series premiered on the network's *Primetime Bida* evening block on October 16, 2023, replacing *The Iron Heart*. It serves as a sequel to the popular TV series 2 Good 2 Be True and was part of the FPJ's Ang Probinsyano Universe.

## Cast

### Lead Cast

* Donny Pangilinan as Andrei "Bingo" Mariano[4]
* Belle Mariano as Caroline "Ling" A. Tiu

### Main Cast

* Rowell Santiago as Wilson C. Tiu[4], a corrupt businessman, who is a father of Caroline Tiu, who is also a owner of Golden Lotus Corporation. he take money from the people in Binondo, he is also a killer of Caroline's real mother, Divine Almazan who stabs her, he is a murderous traitor of Caroline's mother, he is one of the main antagonists in the series.
* Maris Racal as Irene Y. Tiu[4], a selfish half-sister of Caroline and a third child of Cindy.
* Joao Constancia as Carlo T. Tiu[4], a arrogant, fanatic half-brother of Caroline and a first child of Gina. who flirts with girls in the night club.
* Nova Villa as Salvacion "Nene" de Jesus-Bongon[4], a adoptive grandmother of Bingo.
* Ruffa Gutierrez as Atty. Gina D. Tan[4], a selfish attorney in Binondo and Wilson's mistress.
* Agot Isidro as Cindy Young-Tiu[4], a legal wife of Wilson Tiu.
* Ina Raymundo as Annie Mariano, Bingo's mother.
* Kaila Estrada as Bettina Y. Tiu[4], a selfish half-sister of Caroline and a second child of Cindy.
* Albie Casino as Charleston Y. Tiu[4], a charismatic, ruthless half-brother of Caroline and a first child of Cindy.
* Anthony Jennings as Snoop Manansala, Bingo's friend.
* Darren Espanto as Stephen Tanhueco, Caroline's childhood friend.

### Supporting Cast

* Celeste Legaspi as Catherine Chang[4], a biological mother of Wilson.
* Ronnie Lazaro as Abalos "Balong" Pelonio, a mysterious entrepreneur and he is one of the secondary antagonists in the series.
* Ketchup Eusebio as Ramoncito "Monching" D. Bongon, a son of Salvacion Jesus-Bongon.
* Vivoree Esclito as Pandora "Daraxi" dela Cruz[4]
* Karina Bautista as Bougie Dimaranan[4], a friend of Bingo and Snoop, she is also Lesbian.
* Hyubs Azarcon as Valentin "Kap Tin" de Jesus, a barangay captain in Binondo.
* Kakai Bautista as Yaya Ikay
* Alora Sasam as Bierna, Daraxi's friend
* Katya Santos as Edna, Bingo's neighbors
* Enzo Pineda as Edward Liao, a fiance of Bettina who had a affair with Liv, he is one of the secondary antagonists in the series, he is a charismatic, cruel and traitorous.
* Chie Filomeno as Jersey Lim, Caroline's friend
* Rhen Escaño as Olivia "Liv" Almario
* Alwyn Uytingco as Jared
* Alex Medina as Felix Pelonio, a right-hand man of Irene who is a suspect of Kidnapping of Caroline.
* Bodjie Pascua as Albert Liao, a father of Edward, who is business partner of Wilson, he is ruthless, greedy and traitorous.
* Mitch Valdez as Prudencia
* Frenchie Dy as Pepper
* Cheska Inigo as Thea
* Olive Isidro as Phoebe
* Karl Gabriel as Bob, a notorious, badass bodyguard of Charleston, who is a suspect of kidnapping of Caroline.
* Gello Marquez as Koriks, a friend of Bingo and Snoop.
* Tart Carlos as Pato
* Shanaia Gomez as Kara
* Jay Gonzaga as Jaime de Guzman, a mysterious and scheming professor of Bingo.

### New Main Cast

* Royce Cabrera as Police Detective Jacob Lee, a Young Cop who will going investigates Wilson's crimes.
* Ariel Rivera as PNP Chief William Pineda, a Policeman who going to investigate Wilson's crimes.

### Special Participation

* Shaina Magdayao as Divine Almazan, Caroline's mother
* Bernard Palanca as Gilbert Mariano, Bingo's father

## Trivia

* In December 2023, Royce Cabrera and Ariel Rivera are both returning to ABS-CBN from GMA Network, they're both joining cast of Can't Buy Me Love in January 2024.

## Reviews

### Classification

* Australia: MA15+
* Philippines: SPG
* South Korea: 15
* United States: TV-14

### Parents Guide

* Can’t Buy Me Love is a captivating drama that delves into the complexities of love, family dynamics, loyalty, betrayal, revenge, and justice. With its intense and thought-provoking storyline, the series has been given a mature rating in various countries such as MA15+ in Australia, SPG in the Philippines, 15 in South Korea, and TV-14 in the United States. Filmed in different locations including Metro Manila, Binondo, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Macau, the series is a visual treat for viewers. Produced by Star Creatives and distributed by ABS-CBN International, Can’t Buy Me Love is a must-watch for those who enjoy thrilling dramas. However, it contains strong scenes of suicide and self-harm, as well as moderate violence, blood, and gore, so parental guidance is advised.