Four boys, one girl… How can a girl choose only one?

What will happen if four equally handsome guys fall for one girl? How can that girl choose just one?

PHOTO BY  Michael Paunlagui, GMANetwork.com

GMA Network makes the year’s first quarter an exciting time for all with the launch of the lighthearted, romantic drama Meant To Be.

Beginning January 9, this series is all set to make Kapuso viewers believe that there is one person out there who is meant for you.

In the primetime soap, Barbie Forteza is Billie, a typical millennial with issues in life. Her parents Wilton (Keempee de Leon) and Amelia (Manilyn Reynes) are not in good terms. Her brother Bats played by Sef Cadayona is jobless. So, she works hard to make ends meet for her family. She is strong, intelligent, and independent and Billie will stop at nothing to fulfill her priorities.

Despite all these setbacks, Billie is thankful to Mariko played by Mika dela Cruz, her cousin, who has been her confidant and pillar of strength. Mariko is the daughter of Suzy (Tina Paner), the fraternal twin sister of her mother Amelia. They had a strained relationship since they were young. In spite of this, Amelia tried her best to connect with her sister. She even formed a singing trio together with Suzy and her friend Beatriz played by Sheryl Cruz. However, Amelia had to leave the group because she got pregnant with Bats. Their group eventually disbanded.

However, Billie and Mariko are very close unlike their mothers. Billie is the cheerleader of Mariko who is soft-spoken and shy. But their relationship and friendship will be put to the test when Billie meets four guys of different nationalities who will try and compete against each other to win her heart.

Ivan Dorschner, plays the role of Ethan Spencer-Hughes. Ethan is the ideal-guy-slash-perfect-boyfriend. He is charming, romantic, and ultimately loyal. He comes back to the Philippines hoping to reconnect with his mom after his dad passed away who left him with a huge amount of inheritance.

Addy Raj breathes life to the role of Jai Patel - a man from Mumbai whose life resembles to a Bollywood film. He’s hyper, friendly, and he does not take life seriously, not even with girls.
Jak Roberto is Macoy dela Cruz, the only pure-blooded Filipino in the group. Among the boys, Macoy is the only one who comes from a middle-class family. He’s shy and just follows what he is told to do.

And lastly, Ken Chan is the Filipino-Chinese Yuan Lee, a hot-headed guy with lots of angst and frustrations in life. He’s the illegitimate son of a Chinese businessman and even as a kid, he has always tried to live up to his father’s standards but he always fail. He becomes rebellious against his father and turns his attention to sports.

As destiny would have it, all four will eventually fall in love with Billie and their friendship will be jeopardized. Cultures will clash and various problems will arise in their respective families and love lives. How will the four boys compete for the love of one girl and how can that girl choose just one?

Joining Billie, Ethan, Jai, Macoy, and Yuan in this rollercoaster ride will be a roster of actors known for their acting prowess: That’s Entertainment’s Triplets, Manilyn Reynes as Amelia, Sheryl Cruz as Beatriz, and Tina Paner as Lucy; Keempee de Leon as Winston; and Sef Cadayona as Bats with the special participation of Ms. Gloria Romero as Lola Madj with Stephanie Sol as Cacai, Zymic Jaranilla as Toti, and for her first GMA Netwrok drama, Mika dela Cruz as Mariko.

Meant To Be is a product of the visionary mind of  Palanca Awardee Renei Dimla (concept creator and head writer); under the tutelage of the Creative Team headed by Roy Iglesias (Creative Director), Jake Tordesillas (Primetime Slot 3 Block Head), Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan (Primetime 3 Head), under the capable supervision of the Production team of GMA Drama headed by Ms. Lilybeth G. Rasonable (SVP For ETV), Ms. Redgie Magno (VP For Drama), Ms. Cheryl Ching-Sy (AVP for Drama), Ms. Hazel Felizmenio Abonita (Program Manager) and Ms. Lani Sandoval (Executive Producer).
 
Under the direction of LA Madridejos, catch Meant To Be beginning January 9 right after Alyas Robin Hood on GMA Telebabad.