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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
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
=See also
List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series
Pinoy Idol
References
External links
Official website
1DOL on ABS-CBN
1DOL at IMDb