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Pinoy Dramas

Drama Title:    Got to Believe
Directed By:    Cathy Garcia-Molina
Synopsis:    As a child, Joaquin got hit by a stray bullet which gets stuck in his brain. Raised in opulence and now a rebellious young man, he tries to assert his freedom by wanting to study in the big city- something his mother Juliana won't allow. His world collides with the cheerful and optimistic Chichay, when she is hired to be one of their maids. Chichay is the only one able to handle him, so she earns Juliana's trust to watch over Joaquin. When Juliana finally permits Joaquin to study in the big city, she finds a way for Chichay to be enrolled in the same university. The dog-cat relationship of Joaquin and Chichay continues, but eventually, they develop affection for each other. Though they are poles apart, one thing bound them: their belief in magic. They believe that one day, all their wishes will come true.
Casts:    Kathryn Bernardo as Chichay Tampipi, Manilyn Reynes as Betchay Tampipi, Benjie Paras as Chito Tampipi, Daniel Padilla as Joaquin San-Juan-Manasala Carmina Villaroel as Juliana San-Juan-Manansala, Ian Veneracion

Drama Title:    Make it With You
Directed By:    Cathy Garcia-Molina
Synopsis:    In the picturesque country of Croatia lives an equally beautiful 20-something Overseas Filipino Worker named Billie. Like other people her age, she juggles various jobs to support herself and her family, though she has a more unusual approach to it. Getting into the culture of matchmaking, she goes on dates to get free meals and sells any gifts she receives – all to save her family’s bakery back in the Philippines. But then, she stumbles on someone unexpected: a clueless Filipino named Gabo. With no desire to return back home, Gabo is a fish-out-of-water in the city of Dubrovnik and it’s up to Billie to guide him. Eventually, an opportunity for extra income arises when a Croatian socialite starts to fancy Gabo and asks Billy to pair them together. With a new goal to mold Gabo into a man of great respect, Billie’s got her work cut out for her… unaware of what the future has in store.
Casts:    Enrique Gil as Gabo, and Liza Soberano as Billy

Korean Dramas

Drama Title:    Vincenzo
Directed By:    Kim Hee-wono
Synopsis:    Vincenzo revolves around an Italian Mafia by the same name who, in search of Gold, sets out to his motherland, Korea. His intentions, however, take a turn and his enemies change as he hops on the fight against the evil conglomerate of Babel.
Casts:    Song Joong-Ki as Vincenzo Cassano, Yeo-bin Jeon as Hong Cha Young, Ok Taecyeon as Jang Jun Woo, Kwak Dong-Yeon as Jang Han Seo

Drama Title:    Law School
Directed By:    Kim Seok-yoon
Synopsis:    Set in Hankuk University Law School, the series tells the story of students and professors in the law school who come across an unusual case. A professor at a prestigious law school and his students get involved in an unprecedented case. A drama about the process of prospective lawyers realizing authenticity, law, and justice.
Casts:    Kim Myung-min as Yang Jong-hoon, Kim Bum as Han Joon-hwi, Ryu Hye-young as Kang Sol A, Lee Jung-eun as Kim Eun-sook