I Do (TV series)

I Do
GenreReality competition, Romance
Directed byNico Hernandez
Presented byJudy Ann Santos-Agoncillo
Jayson Gainza
Opening theme"Baby, I Do" by Juris
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producersAlexis Jeffrey Asuncion, Charmaine Estrera
Production locationsCavite, Philippines
Running time30-45 minutes
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseAugust 30 (2014-08-30) –
November 15, 2014 (2014-11-15)

I Do is a Philippine television reality show broadcast ABS-CBN.[1] Hosted by Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo and Jayson Gainza,[2] it aired on the network's Yes Weekend evening line up from August 30 to November 15, 2014, replacing Pinoy Big Brother: All In.

It aired its last two episodes on November 8 to 15, 2014, showing the final ceremony and the coverage of the grand wedding of the winning couple of the show. In 2015, it was named as Best Reality Show by the 29th PMPC Star Awards For Television held in Manila, Philippines.

Overview

Development

The show first made known in January 2013. Later on, the production team conducted auditions in Davao City, Cebu City, and Manila.[3] Contestants must be couples who were 18 years old and above, and non-cohabiting or not in a live-in relationship.[4]

Concept

Nine couples were secluded in a special village constructed in Cavite. They will undergo love session and counseling conducted by experts and they have to face different challenges that will test their relationships.[4][5] During the show, aside from Santos-Agoncillo, several experts will guide them for the married life: Life coach Pia Acevedo, and Psychologist and Marriage Counselor Dr. Julian Montano.

Prize

The winning couple will win one million pesos, store franchise, a house and lot, and a grand wedding.[4][6]

Couples

The following are the nine couples that participated in the show

Couple Finish
Jimmy Kim
20, Seoul, South Korea; Merchandise Department head
Kring Kim
18, Quezon City; Marketing Manager 		Winner
56.80% of votes
Chad Fontanilla
25, Rizal; On-call waiter
Sheela Beterbo
25, Rizal; Baker 		Runner-up
43.20% of votes
Chris Tan
44, Mandaluyong; Businessman
Karen Bordador
25, Pasig; Radio DJ, host, model 		Quit
November 3
Christian Busby
22, England, United Kingdom; Model
Chelsea Robato
24, Guam, United States; Model, real-estate agent 		Eliminated
October 25
Emil Bautista
28, Baguio; Businessman, grappling trainer
Honey Avelino
27, Baguio; Businesswoman 		Eliminated
October 18
Harry Morris
28, Negros Oriental; Athlete
Princess Manzon
27, Cebu City; Project developer 		Eliminated
October 5
Kaiser Boado
24, Davao City; Real-estate agent
Jzaenna Pantonial
24, Davao City; Make-up artist 		Eliminated
September 27
Carlo Medina
30, Quezon City; Photographer, model
Kara Mendez
28, Quezon City; Singer, songwriter 		Eliminated
September 20
Miko Trinidad
20, Pasig
Marie Reyes
21, Pasig 		Quit
September 7

See also

References

  1. ^ Reyma Buan-Deveza (January 20, 2014). "Juday to host ABS-CBN reality show 'I Do'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
  2. ^ Reyma Buan-Deveza (January 22, 2014). "Jason Gainza nervous about hosting debut". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
  3. ^ Kane Choa. "ABS-CBN looking for couples who want to exchange I do's". Lopez Link. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c "Sneak peek: Real-life couples in 'I Do'". ABS-CBN News. August 1, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
  5. ^ "A closer look at 'I Do' reality village". ABS-CBN News. January 20, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
  6. ^ "Judy Ann Santos returns to hosting for I Do, ABS-CBN's reality show for couples". Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 4, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2014.