Yesterday's Bride

Yesterday's Bride is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Lovi Poe in the title role. It premiered on October 29, 2012 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on February 22, 2013 with a total of 85 episodes.

Cast and characters

Lead cast

Lovi Poe as Andrea Manalo / Lorraine Agustin

Supporting cast

Rocco Nacino as Justin Ramirez
Luis Alandy as Celso Agustin
Karel Marquez as Sabrina Torres
Ara Mina as Josilda Ramirez
Emilio Garcia as Pete Ramirez
Mark Bautista as Dave Serrano
Raquel Villavicencio as Conchita Agustin
Nina Ricci Alagao as Suzanne Torres
Lou Sison as Fey
Ken Chan as Joel Ramirez

Development

Series' creator, Liberty Trinidad stated that the series presents an interesting take to a seemingly perfect love story, as it explores the moral dilemma of the protagonist and how she must decide between the two men who love her. "The show is very current and viewers will be able to relate to Andrea's predicament because even though their situation may be different, everyone has to make tough decisions especially when it comes to love," she added.

Casting

played the titular character, Andrea Manalo. Poe described her role "the most quiet role I have ever played" and far different from the strong-willed and independent characters she did in television series, Legacy and movies, Temptation Island and My Neighbor's Wife. "It looks easy but it is a lot harder for me. I am used to playing independent and strong women. This time around, it is more about falling in love and becoming martyr. It is something new to me," she said. By far "It's challenging because there will be adjustments in my attack. Coming from strong female characters, it’s not that easy to create nuances for your new role. But this is where the excitement lies. It will definitely test your range as an actress," she added. Rocco Nacino cast as Justin Ramirez, one of the two leading men of the protagonist. Nacino stated that it's his "first mature role". Nacino and Poe first worked together in 2010 mini-series Mistaken Identity. Luis Alandy and Karel Marquez, on the other hand, played Celso Ramirez, the other love interest and Sabrina Torres, the series' main antagonist, respectively.

Production

The series' plug, teasers, as well as the opening title sequence were filmed in a studio at GMA Network Center, in Quezon City. Production started filming the series on October 12, 2012. Many of the series' scenes were shot on location in Angeles, Pampanga.

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement overnight ratings, the pilot episode of Yesterday's Bride earned a 14.8% rating. The final episode scored a 21.8% rating in Mega Manila household television ratings.