“Start-Up PH” stars Alden Richards and Bea Alonzo. Image: screengrab from YouTube/GMA Network
Alden Richards and Bea Alonzo’s upcoming series “Start-Up PH,” the local adaptation of the Korean drama “Start-Up,” has given fans a first look with its official teaser ahead of its September premiere.
The teaser gives a glimpse of Alonzo walking in front of what appears to be a business establishment and sitting on bleachers at a sports stadium, while Richards can be seen standing on a bridge. It also features a scene where Alonzo falls over, but Richards manages to catch her mid-fall, as seen on GMA Network’s YouTube channel and GMA Drama’s Twitter page yesterday, Aug. 17.
“#StartUpPH is a unique story about dreaming and loving starring Asia’s Multimedia Star, Alden Richards, and multi-awarded actress and box office icon Bea Alonzo. #StartUpPH, world premiere this September only on GMA!” the network stated.
#StartUpPH is a unique story about dreaming and loving starring Asia's Multimedia Star, Alden Richards, and multi-awarded actress and box office icon, Bea Alonzo. #StartUpPH, world premiere this September only on GMA! pic.twitter.com/HpGImqOeDG
— GMA Drama (@GMADrama) August 17, 2022
Richards and Alonzo were revealed to star in “Start-Up PH” last March, after speculations online that a local adaptation was in the works. Alonzo then gave a peek at her first taping day for the series in April.
Fellow actors Jeric Gonzales and Yasmien Kurdi are also set to appear in the series alongside Richards and Alonzo.
The original South Korean drama “Start-Up” follows the story of young entrepreneurs in Korea’s start-up industry. It starred Bae Suzy, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kang Han-na and Kim Seon-ho. /ra
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