In its emotional penultimate episode, ABS-CBN’s “A Love To Last” (ALTL) gives Grace (Iza Calzado) her ultimate mea culpa moment, paving the way for Tondeng’s reconciliation. Fans once again turned on the waterworks, fully aware of the ALTL’s imminent conclusion. Tonight, Sept. 22, the family drama bids its audience goodbye. Overseas? Watch the series finale of “A Love To Last” via TFC.
On Twitter, fans are saying they will surely miss seeing the adorable chemistry between Ian Veneracion (Anton) and Bea Alonzo (Andeng). Popularly shipped as Tondeng, Anton and Andeng have inspired fans to fight for love when the going gets tough.
Among the younger ALT cast, the loveteam of Julia Barretto (Chloe) and Ronnie Alonte (Tupe) has also earned its own shipper’s moniker: Chupe. Their fan base remained strong even as Julia’s movie with rumored boyfriend Joshua Garcia (“Love You To The Stars And Back”) has passed the P100-M mark in the box office. (Read related story below.)
Here are some of the tweets about ALTL, posted on finale night:
Everyone expects a happy ending. However, there is no guarantee that ALTL will hold back when it comes to major feels, at least in the finale’s first half.
“A Love To Last” first aired on Jan. 9, instantly gaining viewers for its romantic, light-and-easy appeal. It features some of the OPM classics of Jose Mari Chan, including the theme, “A Love To Last A Lifetime” (covered by Juris). The drama was created by Henry King Quitain and Jay Fernando. The team of writers is composed of BJ Lingan, Rona Co and Carlota Balane. The directors involved are Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Frasco Mortiz, Richard I. Arellano and Rory B. Quintos.
Editor’s note: Pilipinas Popcorn will be live tweeting with Tondeng fans during the broadcast of ALTL finale. Follow and tag us @pinaspopcorn to share your insights and feels.