On the Wings of Love
Title card
Genre
Created by
  • Dindo C. Perez
  • Reggie Amigo
  • Rondel P. Lindayag
Written by
  • Benedict Mique
  • Mariami Tanangco-Domingo
  • Nathaniel Arciaga
  • Allan Cuadra
Directed by
Starring
Opening theme"On the Wings of Love" by Kyla[1]
Composers
Country of originPhilippines
Original languages
  • Filipino
  • English
No. of episodes145 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Carlo Katigbak
  • Cory Vidanes
  • Laurenti Dyogi
  • Roldeo T. Endrinal
ProducersArnel T. Nacario
Emerald C. Suarez
Julie Anne R. Benitez
Production locations
Cinematography
  • Hermann Claravall
  • Rodrigo Tinitigan
Editors
  • Rommel Malimban
  • Bernie Diasanta
Running time30–42 minutes
Production companyDreamscape Entertainment Television
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseAugust 10, 2015 (2015-08-10) –
February 26, 2016 (2016-02-26)
Related
Till I Met You

On the Wings of Love is a 2015 Philippine romantic comedy drama television series directed by Antoinette Jadaone and Jojo Saguin and starring James Reid and Nadine Lustre in their first primetime television series. The series aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from August 10, 2015 to February 26, 2016,[2] replacing Bridges of Love and was replaced by The Story of Us.

The romantic comedy centers around two people — Clark, a boy living his American life, and Leah, a simple girl with an American dream, who are forced to marry in order to legally stay and continue working in the United States.

The show ended on February 26, 2016, and this episode was divided into two parts: a recorded segment and followed by a live viewing party in Ynares Center, Antipolo. It was also simulcasted live on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel.[3][4]

Plot

Leah Olivar (Nadine Lustre) grew up in a very poor, but happy family. When she was 12 years old, her mother, Rona (Isay Alvarez), went to the United States to work towards a better future for their family. Life eventually becomes better for Leah, her sister, Tiffany (Bianca Manalo), and their father, Sol (Joel Torre). However, a tragedy changes their lives forever. For Leah, Rona's death creates a desire for her to go to America and fulfill her mother's "American dream".

Ten years later, this dream comes true as Leah gets her visa to compete in a choir competition in San Francisco, California. After the contest, Leah extends her stay in San Francisco with the intention of visiting her mother's grave, and finding a way to legally work in the United States. However, to Leah's surprise, her mother's grave was nowhere to be found, and as her visa expires, finding a job that would allow her to remain in the United States also becomes elusive.

With the urging of Jack (Cherry Pie Picache), the mother of Leah's ex-boyfriend, Jigs (Albie Casiño), and out of desperation, Leah agrees to a marriage of convenience so that she could get her visa. But with Leah's limited resources, it will be hard for Jack to find her a partner. The only suitable person that would agree to the small amount that Leah is willing to pay is Jack's nephew, Clark (James Reid), who has been living in San Francisco for the past 11 years. His life has been full of heartbreaks since he went to the United States with his mother, Ofelia (Katya Santos), to be introduced to his American father, Kenneth. Soon after, Kenneth refuses to recognize Clark as his son, and Ofelia then suddenly dies. Clark gets placed in foster homes, where he is regularly abused. Later, because of his love for his siblings in the Philippines, Clark persevered and managed to survive life in the U.S. These misfortunes and responsibilities in life deprived Clark of romantic love.

Despite their disastrous first meeting, Leah and Clark spend time as a fake couple and learn about each other's past, quirks and habits, in order to pass the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) interview. As time passes, Leah and Clark discover a certain fondness for each other. They also realize that they both have the same goal in life and that is to make a better life for their families.

They also start to sympathize with each other, as both reveal their deepest secrets. Soon, the sham marriage between Leah and Clark becomes real.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Very Special Role

Supporting cast

  • Albie Casiño as Diego "Jigs" Fausto
  • Bianca Manalo as Tiffany Olivar-Carpio
  • Nico Antonio as Antonio "Tolayts" Carpio
  • Thou Reyes as Denzel
  • Jason Francisco as Cullen
  • Paolo O'Hara as Abet Fausto
  • Jordan Castillo as Romer Fausto
  • Ruby Ruiz as Lolit Carpio
  • Joel Saracho as Mama Lulu
  • Geraldine Villamil as Kapitana
  • Juan Miguel Severo as Rico
  • Cheska Iñigo as Diana Stevens
  • Kyle Echarri as Brent Wyatt
  • Ysabel Ortega as Angela Stevens-Fausto
  • Andre Garcia as Jordan Medina
  • Laiza Comia as Jennifer "Jenny" Medina
  • Nhikzy Calma as Gabriel "Gabby" Olivar Carpio / Gabriel "Gabby" Velasco
  • Benj Manalo as Axel
  • Rafael "Paeng" Sudayan as Kiko
  • Jhustin Agustin as Rodolfo
  • Vivien Benjamin

Introducing

Guest cast

  • Matt Evans as Adrian Velasco
  • Lee O'Brian as Arthur Wyatt
  • Miguel Faustmann as Kenneth
  • Anna Luna as Juliet Perez
  • Japo Parcero as Monette
  • Paul Cabral as Wedding Gown Designer
  • Mark McMahon as Ethan
  • James Vincent Martinez as Andres Suntay
  • Anne Curtis as Herself
  • Jobelle Salvador as Flora Evangelista

Special participation

  • Katya Santos as Ofelia Fausto-Medina
  • Josh Ford as Young Clark Medina
  • Avery Balasbas as Young Leah Olivar
  • Trajan Moreno as Young Diego "Jigs" Fausto
  • Belle Mariano as Young Tiffany Olivar

Production

Casting

On the Wings of Love was the brainchild of Coco Martin based on his experiences as an OFW in Canada. The concept was originally supposed to be a movie starring Martin and superstar Nora Aunor but she turned down the role of Martin's mother as she was busy doing other projects.[5] The film with Martin and Aunor would eventually be released in 2016 under the title Padre de Familia, starring Martin and Aunor.[6] This concept would again be revisited by Martin in his 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Labyu with an Accent.[7]

With the film's release then uncertain, the concept was turned into a teleserye which necessitated a change in the female lead to co-star with Martin. Judy Ann Santos was approached to be Martin's leading lady. Santos, however, turned down the offer due to unexpected pregnancy. Sarah Geronimo was also approached for the role of leading lady but also had to turn down the offer due to scheduling conflicts. Martin also ended up being busy with his teleserye, Ang Probinsyano.[5]

Finally, the roles were given to James Reid and Nadine Lustre which marks their first lead roles in a teleserye as they signed exclusive contracts with ABS-CBN.[5]

Originally, the role of Jiggs was to be played by Arjo Atayde.[8] Atayde's casting has gone as far as the look test when he was pulled out of the show to play Joaquin Tuazon, the main antagonist of Ang Probinsyano.[8] Albie Casiño would eventually bag the role of Jiggs.[8]

Soundtrack

In March 2015, R&B singer Kyla recorded two cover versions of the series' eponymous theme song originally sung by Jeffrey Osborne and later covered by Regine Velasquez. The original version and its music video was released on May 16, 2015, via YouTube,[1] while the alternate version is a piano cover.

The theme song's original version is also part of the volume one of Dreamscape Televisions of Love album and Kyla's 15th anniversary compilation album My Very Best.[9][10]

Artists Song
Kyla "On the Wings of Love"
James Reid and Nadine Lustre
"Hanap-Hanap"
Erik Santos "Say You'll Never Go"
Daryl Ong "Stay"
James Reid "Randomantic"
"Bonfire Love Song"
"Babalik"
Jed Madela "If You Don't Want To Fall"

Reception

Ratings

KANTAR MEDIA NATIONAL TV RATINGS
(9:15PM PST)
PILOT EPISODEFINALE EPISODEPEAKAVERAGESOURCE
22.1%
27.8%
27.8%
24.95%
 [11][12]

Awards and nominations

Year Association Award Category Nominee Result Source
2015 Star Cinema 2015 StarCinema.com.ph Awards Favorite TV Show On the Wings of Love Won [13]
Global City Innovative College 1st GIC Innovation Awards for Television Most Innovative TV Series On the Wings of Love Won [14]
2016 Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation 47th Box Office Entertainment Awards Prince of Philippine Television James Reid Won [15]
Princess of Philippine Television Nadine Lustre Won
Anak TV 18th Anak TV Seal Awards Household Favorite TV Program On the Wings of Love Won [16]
Myx 11th MYX Music Awards Favorite Media Soundtrack Kyla for "On the Wings of Love" Won [17]
Favorite Remake Kyla for "On the Wings of Love" Won
University of Santo Tomas 12th USTV Students’ Choice Awards Students' Choice of Drama Program On the Wings of Love Won [18]
Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas 24th Golden Dove Awards Best TV Drama Program On the Wings of Love Won [19]
Philippine Entertainment Portal The PEP List Year 3 Awards Primetime Series of the Year On the Wings of Love Won [20]
Teleserye Supporting Actress of the Year Cherry Pie Picache Won
Philippine Movie Press Club 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music Pop Album of the Year James Reid and Nadine Lustre for Jadine: On the Wings of Love Nominated [21]
Male Pop Artist of the Year James Reid for Jadine: On the Wings of Love Nominated
Female Pop Artist of the Year Nadine Lustre for Jadine: On the Wings of Love Nominated
30th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Primetime Drama Series On the Wings of Love Nominated [22]
Best Drama Actor James Reid Nominated
Best Drama Actress Nadine Lustre Nominated
Best New Male TV Personality Bailey May Nominated
Best New Female TV Personality Ylona Garcia Nominated

Controversies

"Dancing Police" Scene

In an episode, Clark (character of James Reid) pretends to arrest, handcuff and blindfold his wife Leah (character of Nadine Lustre). Leah was shocked that her husband Clark was dancing while wearing a police uniform. Later on, a scene was made to show how they were sorry for making the police feel offended about the scene.[23]

Reruns

Reruns of the show's episodes began airing on Jeepney TV on June 26, 2017.[24]

On March 13, 2020, it was announced that On the Wings of Love will be rerun, temporarily taking over the timeslot of Make It with You from March 16, 2020 as part of the temporary programming changes on ABS-CBN due to the community quarantine caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[25]

This rerun was abruptly cut due to the temporary closure of ABS-CBN following the cease and desist order issued by the National Telecommunications Commission on account of its franchise expiration.[26] As of June 5, 2020, On the Wings of Love was no longer a temporary replacement due to the cancellation of Make It with You and replaced by The World of a Married Couple on June 15, 2020, on Kapamilya Channel's Primetime Bida Weeknight block.

All full episodes of On the Wings of Love are currently uploaded on ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube Channel every Monday to Friday at 8:00 pm.

Reruns of the show's episodes began airing on PIE Channel (BEAM TV subchannel) on August 22, 2022, from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm from Mondays to Fridays, and from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturdays.

International broadcast

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "On The Wings Of Love" music video by Kyla. ABS-CBN Entertainment on YouTube. May 16, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  2. ↑ ""ON THE WINGS OF LOVE" ARRIVES ON ABS-CBN PRIMETIME BIDA THIS MONDAY". abscbnpr.com. August 4, 2015. Archived from the original on August 12, 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ↑ "#OTWOLTheLastFlight reach almost 4M tweets". Manila Bulletin. February 27, 2016. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  4. ↑ "IN PHOTOS: JaDine sweet moments at 'OTWOL' finale". Philippine Star. February 27, 2016. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 Tuazon, Nikko (March 1, 2016). "Coco Martin, Sarah Geronimo were supposed to play Clark and Leah in On The Wings Of Love". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  6. ↑ San Diego, Bayani Jr. (January 12, 2014). "Nora Aunor shares screen with Coco, Jasmine". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  7. ↑ Garcia, Rose (December 3, 2022). "Why Coco Martin chose Jodi Sta. Maria as his leading lady for Labyu with an Accent". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  8. 1 2 3 "Did you know? Arjo was original Jigs of 'OTWOL'". ABS-CBN News. March 7, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  9. ↑ PolyEast Records (October 6, 2015). "The R&B Queen's 15th year Anniversary Album #MyVeryBest is NOW AVAILABLE!". Facebook. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  10. ↑ "My Very Best (15th Anniversary Album) by Kyla on iTunes". iTunes Store. Philippines: Apple Inc. October 1, 2015. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
  11. ↑ NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): May 22-25, 2015. ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
  12. ↑ National TV ratings (17-22 August 2015): Pangako Sa’yo, On the Wings of Love, and Ningning hit all-time highs in TV ratings | The Voice Kids semi-finals tops Saturday programs. ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  13. ↑ "James Reid and Nadine Lustre win Favorite TV Love Team and TV show at the StarCinema com ph Award". YouTube. November 10, 2015. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Aldub hailed as Most Innovative TV Loveteam; Eat Bulaga, OTWOL chosen as Most Innovative shows on television". Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 12, 2015. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
  15. ↑ "John Lloyd, Bea, Vice, Coco, Vic, Ai-Ai lead winners at the Box Office Entertainment Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. February 21, 2016. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
  16. ↑ "TV Patrol: Kapamilya shows, pinarangalan ng Anak TV Awards". YouTube. February 23, 2016. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Nadine Lustre wins big at MYX Music Awards 2016". Manila Bulletin. March 16, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Maine Mendoza, Anne Curtis grace 12th USTv Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 22, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  19. ↑ "ABS-CBN wins 24th KBP Golden Dove Awards 2016". iWeb.ph. April 30, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  20. ↑ "#PEPListYear3: AlDub named TV Stars of the Year; KathNiel voted Movie Stars of the Year". Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  21. ↑ "Alden, Daniel, Sarah G and others nominated for Pop Album of the Year at Star Awards for Music". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 8, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Heart, Jennylyn, Kim, Julia, Liza, Nadine, Dawn nominated for Best Drama Actress at Star Awards for TV". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 7, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  23. ↑ "'On The Wings of Love' airs apology over police uniform controversy". Rappler. February 1, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  24. ↑ ""OTWOL" ng JaDine, lilipad na sa Jeepney TV". ABS-CBN Entertainment. June 21, 2017. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  25. ↑ "READ: ABS-CBN statement on special primetime programming amid Metro Manila quarantine". ABS-CBN News. March 14, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  26. ↑ Rivas, Ralf (May 5, 2020). "ABS-CBN goes off-air after NTC order". Rappler. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  27. ↑ "On The Wings of Love", Pernikahan Palsu demi Dapatkan Status Kewarganegaraan (Plus Jadwal Tayang di MNCTV!)
  28. ↑ รักวุ่นวาย...หัวใจติดปีก (On the Wings of Love) at thaitv3.com
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