{"id":69310,"date":"2016-01-24T09:48:50","date_gmt":"2016-01-24T14:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=69310"},"modified":"2016-01-24T09:48:50","modified_gmt":"2016-01-24T14:48:50","slug":"barbie-forteza-and-andre-paras-topbill-gmas-newest-primetime-series-thats-my-amboy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2016\/01\/24\/barbie-forteza-and-andre-paras-topbill-gmas-newest-primetime-series-thats-my-amboy\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbie Forteza and Andre Paras topbill GMA\u2019s newest primetime series That\u2019s My Amboy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Barbie Forteza and Andre Paras in That\u2019s My Amboy (Contributed photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After the success of Barbie Forteza and Andre Paras\u2019 tandem in the recently concluded top-rating afternoon series The Half Sisters, their onscreen love team returns as Maria Rosario \u201cMaru\u201d Carreon<\/em> and Bryan Ford<\/em> in That\u2019s My Amboy.<\/p>\n

This is GMA Network\u2019s newest primetime offering beginning January 25 on its flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s My Amboy is a light, romantic-comedy series that will surely pull the heartstrings of viewers and make them feel good and \u2018kilig<\/em>\u2019 every night.<\/p>\n

Maru (Barbie) is a simple yet determined girl who seeks to do her best in life, inspired by her mother\u2019s love for her. Bryan (Andre), a young actor who is the hottest leading man on film and television, seeks to be truly appreciated by his girl and his family. The series depicts their unusual work relationship as it blossoms into a beautiful friendship and one great love story.<\/p>\n

In the series, Bryan is the reason why Maru\u2019s stepfather gets into an accident. To pay for the damages, Bryan\u2019s manager hires Maru to be Bryan\u2019s personal assistant, but the two always get on each other\u2019s nerves. They finally become friends when something happens to Bryan and Maru is there for him. This brings them closer and they eventually fall for each other.<\/p>\n

Can their love surpass the pressures, intrigues and challenges of show business?<\/p>\n

That\u2019s My Amboy is under the helm of director Bb. Joyce Bernal with guest director Dominic Zapata.<\/p>\n

Included in the cast are Tonton Gutierrez as Albert Romero<\/em>, former matinee idol and a ladies\u2019 man; John Arcilla as Joselito <\/em>\u2018Lito\u2019 Tapang<\/em>, the stepfather of Maru, a stunt director and a responsible and loving husband and father; Donita Rose as Cecille Carreon Tapang<\/em>, a former actress and Maru\u2019s kind and understanding mother; Kiko Estrada as Patrick Almeda<\/em>, a rising star who will be Bryan\u2019s rival in showbiz; Jazz Ocampo as Trina Dominguez<\/em>, a young actress and Bryan\u2019s secret girlfriend; Matet de Leon as Yaya Yolly<\/em>, Bryan\u2019s caring yaya and number one supporter; Meryll Soriano as Divine<\/em>, Bryan\u2019s strict yet fair and loyal manager; Maritoni Fernandez as Alicia Ford<\/em>, Bryan\u2019s mother who looks down on his chosen field; Jerald Napoles as Tope<\/em>, Bryan\u2019s driver and number two supporter; Pam Prinster as Miley,<\/em> Bryan\u2019s loveteam; Jan Manual as Simon<\/em>, Bryan\u2019s former personal assistant; Philip Lazaro as PR<\/em>, Miley\u2019s manager; Pauline Mendoza as Maria Carmela \u2018Maricar\u2019 Tapang<\/em>, Maru\u2019s sister and a big fan of Patrick Almeda; Kryshee Grengia as Maria Theresa \u2018Mayte\u2019 Tapang<\/em>, Maru\u2019s youngest sister and a super fan of Bryan Ford; Rob Walcher as Donald Ford<\/em>, Bryan\u2019s American father and a successful lawyer.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s My Amboy premieres January 25 on GMA Pinoy TV.<\/p>\n

Kapuso viewers abroad can catch the latest updates from GMA International channels by visiting the website www.gmapinoytv.com<\/a>, Facebook pages \u00a0www.facebook.com\/GMAPinoyTV<\/a>, \u00a0www.facebook.com\/gmalifetv<\/a>, and\u00a0www.facebook.com\/gmanewsinternational<\/a>, and Twitter pages @GMAPinoyTV and @GMA_LifeTV.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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