LOVE AND LIES

Love & Lies is a Filipino suspense-action drama series created by

RJ Nuevas, developed by Richard Cruz and produced by GMA Network.

The series premiered on April 8, 2013, replacing Temptation of Wife on

 the network's coveted GMA Telebabad slot and on April 9, 2013

worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The series headlines Richard Gutierrez,

Bela Padilla, Sid Lucero, Paolo Contis and Michelle Madrigal as the

main casts. Mark Reyes directed the show, while Leilani Fliciano-Sandoval

and Rebya Upalda were the executive producer of the series throughout

its nine-week run (45 episodes).

The series follows Edward Galvez, a fictionalPhilippine Navy officer, who

gets tangled in a web of lies and conspiracies when a mysterious organization

suddenly kidnaps his wife. As the protagonist discovers the truth behind

the crime, he uncovers a treacherous plot that threatens to turn his world

 upside-down. The true perpetrators of the crime may be closer to home

 than he dare think. As he thread to the maze of lies, blackmails, double-

dealings, and betrayals, everyone becomes a suspect.

Synopsis

Navy officer, Edward Galvez lives a perfect life

with his wife Cathy. As Cathy belonged to a wealthy

family, her parents were against her having a

relationship with a mere soldier. However, because

of Edward's perseverance, Cathy's parents eventually

accepted him as their son-in-law.

Despite of his work, Edward doesn't compromise his

time with his family. He places his family and his

 wife on top of his priorities. In return, Cathy

supports him in every step of the way. He is content

living a simple yet peaceful life with his wife and

friends. However, everything changes when he gets

assigned to spearhead a naval operation and it

suffers a casualty. Since he is the leader of the

 operation, Edward takes full responsibility of the

tragedy. Because of what happened, the lover of the

victim, Ricardo vows to make life difficult for Edward.

While contemplating on leaving the service, Edward's wife

 gets kidnapped. He will think that Ricardo is the mastermind

 of the kidnapping because he believes he carries a vendetta.

With the help of the police and his best friend Gabby, they

 will try to look for Ricardo so they can get a lead on where

 Cathy is. In the process of looking for Ricardo, Edward

crosses path with Ricardo's sister, Denise. She is also looking

for his brother. However, when they finally get a lead where

Ricardo is, they find him dead and Cathy is nowhere to be

 found. Edward becomes more determined in searching for

his wife while Denise vows to find out who killed his brother.

At some point in the story, Edward is set up and becomes

the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance. Edward

denies the allegation, and its only Denise who believes in him.

Edward becomes more and more determined in finding his

wife to prove that he has nothing to do with the kidnapping.

While he is searching, he is also being hunted by the police.

Denise believes Edward is innocent and stays with him all

thorough out. Denise never leaves his side and starts to fall

 for Edward.

CAST AND CHARACTERS

Major characters

• Edward Galvez – portrayed by Richard Gutierrez, the series' main protagonist. Edward is a highly decorated officer of the Philippine Navy, who is living a perfect life with his wife Catherine. Despite of his work, Edward doesn't compromise his time with his family. He places his family and his wife on top of his priorities. His life gets tangled in a web of lies and conspiracies when Cathy is kidnapped and he is caught in a wild chase to get her back.

• Denise Salvador – portrayed by Bela Padilla. She is a street-smart, pole dancer who is trying to clear the name of her brother who is suspected of the kidnapping. She will do anything and will lie to anyone just to get her loved ones back. In her quest to find her brother, she crosses paths with Edward Galvez and eventually falls in love with him.

• Catherine "Cathy" Galvez – portrayed by Michelle Madrigal. Cathy is Edward Galvez's precious wife. She came from a well-off family. Her parents were against for Edward. However, because of latter's perseverance, Cathy's parents eventually accepted him as their son-in-law. As a devoted wife, Cathy supports Edward in every step of the way. Cathy's abduction in the story kick-starts the breathtaking suspense of the series.

• Gabriel "Gabby" Romero – portrayed by Sid Lucero. Gabby is Edward Galvez's best buddy and confidante. He is a retired military officer, who idolizes Edward for having a perfect family. As a friend, Gabby is the one whom Edward knows he can always depend on, especially in times of trouble.

• Emmanuel "Manny" Perez – portrayed by Paolo Contis. Manny is an NBI officer assigned to uncover the case of Catherine Galvez's abduction. In the story, Manny suspects that Edward Galvez has a hand in his own wife's kidnapping. Manny is also the former boyfriend of Denise Salvador.

Filming

The production began in March 21, 2013.Some of the major

scenes in the pilot episode were entirely shot in Philippine Navy

 headquarters in Sangley Point in Cavite City and in BRP Emilio

 Jacinto (PS 35) Philippine Navy warship Series' director Reyes

described the pilot ala-Crimson Tide. Other locations have

also been featured, such as Antipolo, Rizal, Tagaytay, Binondo

 and in some part of Metro Manila.