SLAM BOOK: Zephanie, May Ann Basa, and the boys of 'MAKA LOVESTREAM'

Building on the success of its popular teen drama, "MAKA," GMA Network has launched the highly anticipated spinoff of "MAKA LOVESTREAM." This youth-oriented program will feature the original cast in fresh roles, exploring diverse stories of love, dreams, friendship, and family.

'Maka Lovestream'

"MAKA LOVESTREAM" showcases a different love story each month, captivating audiences with new worlds.

The first installment, 28 Days, stars singer-actress Zephanie as Faith — a cheerful K-culture fan determined to manifest her dreams through a 28-day ritual. As the family breadwinner caring for her ailing father, Faith has no time for romance until she crosses paths with Shan Vesagas as Joaquin, a brooding Manila boy with anger issues and a haunting viral past. Drawn to her warmth, Joaquin finds a calm he didn’t expect. But is he destined to derail Faith’s manifestations — or become the love she never asked for?

Zephanie shared a glimpse of her character in the series. “One thing that I find very similar to the characters na I’ve done before is laging hopeful talaga siya. Pero this time, I think, mas hina-hide ko ‘yung pain. Compared to Zeph Molina, ito ‘yung ‘di ko puwede ipakita, kailangan strong ako."

Meanwhile, Shan highlighted the collaborative environment on the set, crediting director Frasco Mortiz with helping the cast bring their characters to life.

“Si Direk Frasco po, lagi kaming kinakausap. [He guides us] with the lines. Binibigyan niya po kami ng freedom to change the lines to fit our personalities better,” he said.

Adding to the star-studded cast are 90s youth-oriented show icons Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews, who reunite on-screen as Faith’s parents.

The MAKA barkada remains complete with Josh Ford, Marco Masa, Ashley Sarmiento, Anton Vinzon, Chanty, Sean Lucas, John Clifford, Olive May, Bryce Eusebio, Mad Ramos, Bangus Girl, and Elijah Alejo — all taking on exciting new characters.

Catch "MAKA LOVESTREAM" airing every Saturday at 4:45 PM, right after Wish Ko Lang! on GMA and Kapuso Stream.

Zephanie

Get to know some of the cast of "MAKA LOVESTREAM" in Manila Bulletin's Slam Book:

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

Zephanie: Flying, kasi I love travelling.

May Ann Basa: Lumilipad kasi palagi po akong bumibiyahe at mahal ang ticket sa eroplano.

What's the funniest thing that happened to you recently?

May Ann: Nag-guest po ako sa Sanggang Dikit tapos nagme-ma