More and more Filipinos of all ages here and abroad are catching the “OTWOL” fever brought by the top-rating Kapamilya primetime series On the Wings of Love starring the phenomenal love team of James Reid and Nadine Lustre.
Every night, fans religiously stay glued to their TV screens to catch the development in the romance between Clark and Leah and how they are trying to conquer the challenges that keep them apart.
Because of the show’s “kilig” factor and appealing story, On the Wings of Love has captured the hearts of viewers and has consistently recorded strong ratings nationwide since it premiered.
Those who missed an episode or those who want to watch again their favorite “OTWOL” scenes have been spending time to catch the series on iWant TV, the free online catch-up service of ABS-CBN. Because of this, On the Wings of Love was recently named as the most watched program on iWant TV with a whopping 3.7 million page views in September alone.
Apart from the series, On the Wings of Love collectibles are also selling fast in The ABS-CBN Store and online (abs-cbnstore.com). Among the regular bestsellers are the On the Wings of Love pillows, while pre-orders for the couple rings inspired by the series also poured in a week before it was officially launched mid-September, according to The ABS-CBN Store.
Another premium On the Wings of Love collectible fans are clamoring to get their hands on is the official scrapbook of the hit Kapamilya series. A few weeks back, an estimated 4,000 cheering fans flocked to the scrapbook launch organized by ABS-CBN Publishing and Dreamscape. To date, the scrapbook has sold more than 10,000 copies and is now on its second printing.
Even in the digital sphere, the “OTWOL” fever is getting stronger. Netizens regularly tweet their reactions about each episode, making On the Wings of Love a regular trending topic worldwide.
Famous personalities could not escape the “OTWOL” fever as well. Joining the pack of certified OTWOListas led by Vice Ganda, Bernadette Sembrano, Marvin Agustin, Luis Manzano, Kyla, director Badji Mortiz, Kat de Castro, and basketball star Paulo Hubalde are Bianca Gonzalez, Myrtle Sarrosa, John Lapus, Kiray Celis, Darla Sauler, UAAP volleyball stars Mika Reyes, Gretchen Ho, and director Jose Javier Reyes, who was Antoinette Jadaone’s scriptwriting teacher.
Because the series champions OFW issues, Filipinos overseas are also hooked on On the Wings of Love In an interview with TV Patrol, James recounted that while he and Nadine were in London for their ASAP20 show, fans were calling them by their character names.
“The OFW issues that are featured in the series are based on research because we wanted it to be realistic. Dreamscape tapped the research team of ABS-CBN in North America and we found out that OFW issues vary per state in the US,” said executive producer Arnel Nacario.
The Philippine Daily Inquirer also praised the top-rating series for its OFW representation and for highlighting the challenges and worries overseas Filipinos go through.
Praises for On the Wings of Love have also flooded director Antoinette Jadaone’s social media accounts. On Twitter, she recently expressed her gratitude to everyone who sent her positive reactions because of the mix of sweet and heartbreaking scenes.
As On the Wings of Love continues to touch viewers, the latest development in the series will focus on Clark and Leah’s shot at love in the Philippines.
In the Philippines, Clark and Leah will continue to face big challenges that will test the strength of their relationship. The next chapter of On the Wings of Love will showcase Clark attempting to win the approval of Leah’s father, Mang Sol (Joel Torre) who got mad when he discovered that her daughter and Clark got married without his consent.
Avid viewers of On the Wings of Love will also witness Clark’s immersion in the Filipino culture of courtship that will involve him driving Mang Sol’s jeepney, among other exciting scenes.
Will Clark and Leah finally achieve a happy ending in the Philippines? Don’t miss another batch of must-see moments between Clark and Leah in On the Wings of Love, which is extended until next year, on ABS-CBN.
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Sabrina’s 8th edition of ‘I Love Acoustic’
After selling more than 300,000 copies all over Asia of her I Love Acoustic series, Sabrina continues to soar and there is no stopping her as she releases another volume of this successful series.
What started in 2009 as I Love Acoustic is now the 8th one and no other artist has achieved this feat. This just proves her standing as Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart with the release of I Love Acoustic 8.
“It always excites me to do this album and I’m so thankful that it’s now on its 8th volume. I’m so grateful to all my fans in Asia for continuing to support my albums. It’s really an honor for my brand of music to be heard across the region and hopefully soon, all over the world,” Sabrina said.
Her previous albums were certified multi-platinum successes in countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. It was also released in Korea and other parts of Asia.
With I Love Acoustic 8, Sabrina once again does her own acoustic interpretations of current hits like “Thinking Out Loud” (Ed Sheeran), “Bang Bang” (Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj), “All About That Bass” (Meghan Trainor), “Love Me Like You Do” (Ellie Goulding), “Uptown Funk” (Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars), “Chandelier” (Sia), “I Really Like You” (Carly Rae Jepsen), “Blank Space” (Taylor Swift), “Sugar” (Maroon 5), “Love Me Harder” (Ariana Grande), “Style” (Taylor Swift), “Heroes” (Alesso feat. Tove Lo), “Lost Stars” (Adam Levine), “The Heart Wants What It Wants” (Selena Gomez), “Cool Kids” (Echosmith), “I’m Not The Only One” (Sam Smith), “I Want You To Know” (Selena Gomez) and “One Last Time” (Ariana Grande).
“I love recording these songs and giving my own take into it. I do hope people will enjoy it as much as they liked my “I Love Acoustic” albums from 1-7,” Sabrina said.
Whether you are on a road trip, chilling out or just want to listen to good music, Sabrina’s I Love Acoustic 8 is your kind of music.
Sabrina’s I Love Acoustic 8 is out across Asia via iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Guvera and Rdio. In the Philippines, it is out in CDs at Astroplus and Astrovision outlets and can be downloaded via Spinnr.