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Manila Bulletin devider Entertainment devider Movies and TV devider Alden Richards, Nadine Lustre to star in Viu series 'Love, Siargao'; Korean actor Choi Bo-min also in cast

Alden Richards, Nadine Lustre to star in Viu series 'Love, Siargao'; Korean actor Choi Bo-min also in cast

Published Jan 14, 2026 10:26 am  |  Updated Jan 14, 2026 01:48 pm
Alden Richards and Nadine Lustre (left), and Korean actor Choi Bo-min (Viu, Instagram)
Alden Richards and Nadine Lustre (left), and Korean actor Choi Bo-min (Viu, Instagram)

Stars Alden Richards and Nadine Lustre will be starring in the Viu original series “Love, Siargao” set for premiere in the second quarter of the year. 

The 26-episode Filipino romance-drama is set against the shores of Siargao Island. Also in the cast is Korean actor and former K-pop boy band Golden Child member Choi Bo-min. 

Korean actor Choi Bo-min (Instagram)
Korean actor Choi Bo-min (Instagram)
Alden Richards and Nadine Lustre (Viu)
Alden Richards and Nadine Lustre (Viu)

The series explores the irresistible pull of the local myth known as the "Siargao Curse,” a lore that speaks of how visitors either never leave the island or inevitably lose their heart to love. 

It follows Jao (Alden Richards) and Kara (Nadine Lustre), two strangers bitten by different versions of this curse, whose clashing principles lead them through the highs and lows of a modern romance that forever changes their destinies.

The series is also a visual homage to Siargao’s beaches, food scene, unique Filipino experiences, and the warmth of Filipino culture. 

Viu has collaborated with Viva Entertainment, which will serve as line producer. 

Alden Richards (Viu)
Alden Richards (Viu)
(From left) Vicente Sy-Quia, general manager, Viu Philippines; Garlic Garcia, head of content, Viu Philippines; Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, senior vice president, GMA Network; Alden Richards; Nadine Lustre; Veronique del Rosario-Corpus, president and COO, Viva Artist Agency; and Vincent del Rosario, president and COO, Viva Communications Inc. (Viu)
(From left) Vicente Sy-Quia, general manager, Viu Philippines; Garlic Garcia, head of content, Viu Philippines; Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes, senior vice president, GMA Network; Alden Richards; Nadine Lustre; Veronique del Rosario-Corpus, president and COO, Viva Artist Agency; and Vincent del Rosario, president and COO, Viva Communications Inc. (Viu)
Alden Richards and Nadine Lustre (Viu)
Alden Richards and Nadine Lustre (Viu)
Nadine Lustre (Viu)
Nadine Lustre (Viu)

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