Once Again and My Princess to Challenge LizQuen Starting Monday

April 28, 2016

Dolce Amore will have a new opponent next week.

After taking care of business against That’s My Amboy and Till My Heartaches End, the ABS-CBN drama series will now go up against Once Again and My Princess. The upcoming GMA series will be topbilled by Janine Gutierrez and Aljur Abrenica, and will premiere this coming Monday. After the success of Glory Jane, IBC-13 premiered its another Philippine adaptation of Korean drama, will be topbilled by Michelle Vito and Bret Jackson, and will premiere this coming Monday at the same night.

In Once Again, Janine and Aljur portray two different characters whose fates will both intertwine through the power of reincarnation. Janine will play Reign and Des, while Aljur will play Edgar and Aldrin.

Reign, a rich girl, and Edgar, a meek baker, fell in love with each other, but Reign’s family objected and she was forced to marry an elite bachelor named Lukas (Joko Diaz). While trying to overcome these obstacles, both Reign and Edgar met their demise – Edgar during a fight, and Reign after a horrific accident.

Twenty years later, they met anew, but as Des and Aldrin and in a different place. Though they were different people, they still shared the same love and passion that Reign and Edgar once showed.

Joining Janine and Aljur in Once Again are Jean Garcia, Sheryl Cruz, Chanda Romero, Emilio Garcia, Timmy Cruz, Thea Tolentino and Jeric Gonzales, with special participation from Christopher de Leon, Bembol Roco, Irma Adlawan, Sharmaine Arnaiz and Phytos Ramirez. The series will be directed by Don Michael Perez.

In My Princess, An ordinary high school student, Lizelle Gonzales (Micjellle), finds out she's a princess. She meets the chairman of Daehan Group, Ethan Hidalgo (Bret), is put in charge of educating Lizelle on proper etiquette in order for her to fulfill her role. However, Ethan is put in a precarious situation when he finds himself drawn to Lizelle, the girl who will take away his inheritance if the monarchy is restored.

Joining Michelle and Bret in My Princess are Dimples Romana, Tonton Gutierrez, Sofia Andres, Alexandra Macanan, BJ Forbes, Maybelyn dela Cruz, Jay Manalo, Sunshine Dizon, Fretzie Bercede, Nathan Lopez, CJ Navato, Nathaniel Britt, Aria Cariño and Paul Salas. The series will be directed by Mikey del Rosario and Ricky Rivera.

Both Once Again and My Princess should have its hands full as they face the established love team of Liza Soberano (also in IBC-13's fantasy series Syrena) and Enrique Gil. With GMA and IBC’s recent unwillingness to promote their teleseryes, the series may find themselves in a tough spot against Dolce Amore, especially with the latter posting consistent ratings of over 30% nationally.

If Janine and Aljur, and Michelle and Bret were to stand a chance against LizQuen, they need to prove their worth chemistry-wise and talent-wise. Given the success of LizQuen, it will not be easy, but if they can somehow click, that will help Once Again's chances and My Princess.

With all obstacles thrown at them, it will be interesting to see how can Once Again and My Princess play a big factor. That said, the first week of this series will be very crucial, and if they can survive, it will be a huge help to their confidence.

Once Again airs starting this Monday after Poor Señorita on GMA Telebabad. My Princess airs starring this Monday after Syrena on IBC Kapinoy Primetime.
 * Exceptions are upcoming series, such as Once Again and My Princess.