Over and over again, film and television have reveled in the presence of love teams in the industry.
It started out as a formula to introduce new stars into the scene, but later on developed into a strategic battle for networks to gain audiences.
After all, love teams had become the perfect embodiment of the Filipino’s fancy for romance, especially for young love.
But it's no easy task finding that love team fit for the generation’s taste.
And chemistry has been redefined many times by the fans themselves.
CHEMISTRY:
First and foremost, both stars need to look good together.
It won't be enough to simply pair two good-looking stars.
Enrique Gil, for instance, was paired with five young ladies before he got the viewers' nod for his love team with Liza Soberano, who became half of LiZQuen
TALENT AND VERSATILITY:
Although some love teams are akin to a specific genre, the on-screen couple that display variety in their filmography convinces audiences that they are more than just two puppies falling in love again and again in the same basic plot.
The public watched John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo grow as actors, and hone their craft through different characters and stories.
JLC and Bea established their on-screen pairing through romantic-comedies such as Now That I Have You (2004) and Close to You (2006).
They eventually played more mature characters, such as Popoy's and Basha's, from the successful film One More Chance (2007).
They also did The Mistress (2012) and the One More Chance follow-up film, A Second Chance (2015).
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VISIBILITY
: With film and television serving as prime access points for fans to watch their favorite love teams, producers have within reach a wide range of audiences.
On TV alone, there's a variety of shows serving as the launching pad and success indicator.
Teleseryes were behind the phenomenal pairings of Judy Ann Santos and Wowee de Guzman, Claudine Barretto and the late Rico Yan, Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales, Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, among others.
Teens shows launched the love teams of Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin, Angelu de Leon and Bobby Andrews, to name a few.
RealiTV gave birth to the tandems of Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras, Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson, etc.
Box-office successes also count.
Movies will show how much money the fans are willing to spend for their favorite love team.
Endorsements and magazine covers complete the package.
Photo by: KathNiel (Bench) / JaDine (Cosmopolitan Philippines)
SOCIAL MEDIA a.k.a FANS:
A huge part of the long success of Guy and Pip is their legions of fans. Without a doubt, fans have always dictated the longevity and prosperity of a star's career whether or not he or she is part of a love team.
With technology infusing into our daily grind, fans now have various ways to interact with their favorite stars and, at the same time, to cultivate their careers.
Photo by: @mainedcm / @bernardokath / @nadzlustre / @lizasoberano on Instagram
lDub, aka Alden Richards
and
Maine Mendoza, is a unique gem in the roster of love teams.
They gained massive success sans dialogue on TV.
But what this particular love team have proven is that fans do have the power to build a career.
If it wasn't for their groundbreaking world records on Twitter, it wouldn't be an unlikely scenario that solid Kapamilya fans and non-showbiz fans alike would still be oblivious to the presence of Alden and Maine today.
The love team have yet to come out with projects outside of Eat Bulaga!
Photo by: AlDub photo (@mainedcm on Instagram)
REAL-LIFE ROMANCE:
It is inevitable for fans to hope that their favorite on-screen couple would translate their romance off screen.
For the young teens, the scenario wouldn't seem far-fetched.
James Reid and Nadine Lustre put the JaDine fans on cloud nine after admitting their relationship last month.
But does it lead to "forever" or even longevity?
Look at Marvin and Jolina plus Bobby and Angelu. These pairs did not take their love team to the level of relationship. But to this day, they still have projects together.
Photo by: @therealmarian / @nadzlustre / @claubarretto on Instagram
The story of reel-to-real has been told many times with love teams.
Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion's real-life romance was celebrated in the 80s. It was also the most publicized.
Even after they separated and found respective partners, the die-hard Sharon-Gabby fans had hoped their idols would reconcile.
But more common were the reel turned real-life pairs whose relationship problems had affected their work.
The LQs (lovers' quarrels) eventually lead to breakups, which will usually have a major blow on either one of them or both of them.
At present, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera have proven that real romance can work out for the best between love teams.
Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla have not settled the real score, and probably prefer to keep things to themselves to avoid possible complications.
Photo by: Photos from Google / File
BUT WHEN CAN YOU CLAIM SUCCESS?
At the end of the day, the true testament to the success of a love team is seen through the actor's career outside the love team.
Some of them had emerged as one of the most sought-after actors of their generation.
Others found fulfillment in other endeavors such as Marvin Agustin becoming a chef entrepreneur; Judy Ann Santos and Sharon Cuneta sharing culinary tips through their recipes books; Jolina Magdangal and Kristine Hermosa finding new purpose as a wife and mother; Vilma Santos giving back to the public as a politician.
Photo by: Guy and Pip (Video 48) / AlDub (@mainedcm)
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