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Ivana Alawi and Joshua Garcia Pair Up in "Love Is Never Gone"

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<p><strong>Prime Video</strong> just revealed the release date of its upcoming Filipino romance drama series <strong><em>Love Is Never Gone</em></strong>, and we can&#x27;t wait to stream it when it premieres this<strong> May 8</strong>. Produced by <strong>ABS-CBN Studios </strong>and <strong>Dreamscape Entertainment</strong>, the series stars two of the brightest stars in local showbiz, <strong>Joshua Garcia </strong>and <strong>Ivana Alawi</strong>. </p><p>As we await more details about this new series, we can&#x27;t help but feel excited the moment we saw the series&#x27; official key art, which has that dramatic, nostalgic vibe. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775801397328Love Is Never Gone Joshua Garcia Ivana Alawi Prime Video.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>In the meantime, here&#x27;s what we know so far about <em>Love Is Never Gone </em>and why we&#x27;re looking forward to it:</strong></div><div><em></em><em></em></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>The fresh pairing of Ivana Alawi and Joshua Garcia</strong></div><p><strong></strong>This is the first time these two artists have been paired up, so it&#x27;s always exciting to see a refreshing chemistry unfold. Both Ivana and Joshua have a wealth of experience in the <em>teleserye </em>realm, captivating viewers&#x27; hearts with their powerful onscreen presence and remarkable acting chops. Ivana is known for series like<strong> <em>FPJ&#x27;s Ang Probinsyano</em></strong><em>,</em> <strong><em>Sino ang Maysala?: Mea Culpa</em></strong>, <strong><em>A Family Affair</em></strong>, and <em><strong>FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo</strong></em>. Joshua, on the other hand, has a long list of TV shows, including <em><strong>The Good Son</strong></em>, <em><strong>Ngayon at Kailanman</strong></em>, <em><strong>The Killer Bride</strong></em>, <em><strong>Viral Scandal</strong></em>, <strong><em>Mars Ravelo&#x27;s Darna</em></strong>, <strong><em>Unbreak My Heart</em></strong>, and <a href="https://metro.style/people/2025/9/30/metro-digital-cover-anne-curtis-joshua-garcia-and-carlo-aquino-in-it-s-okay-to-not-be-okay-2030" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>It&#x27;s Okay to Not Be Okay</em></strong></a><em>. </em>How each of their strengths will blend to create a solid tandem is worth paying attention to. <em></em></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The beautiful Morocco as the backdrop</strong></div><p><em>Love Is Never Gone</em> is set against the vibrant backdrop of Morocco. This stunning, visually rich setting sets the tone for a story with an interesting mix of romance, suspense, and action genres. The teaser videos show glimpses of how the filming locations enhance the storytelling.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ_gBeykUu8/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A15201529.700000003%2C%22ls%22%3A362834.5%2C%22le%22%3A363169.8999999985%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px" spellcheck="false"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>The story of love, lies, and betrayal</strong></div><p>At its core, the series is about two souls who find strength and love in each other. But tainting that perfect image are strokes of unfortunate events and unpleasant discoveries that pull them apart and threaten to derail their path to happiness.</p><p>Teo (Joshua Garcia) is a devoted son who dreams of a better life for his family. He falls victim to Yana (Ivana Alawi), a cunning thief known as &quot;Chameleon,&quot; but soon learns she steals out of desperation to care for her sick mother. What begins in anger turns into love, forged through shared loss and sacrifice. However, Yana&#x27;s ties to a crime syndicate lead to betrayal and Teo&#x27;s wrongful imprisonment, leaving him convinced she destroyed him. Years later, pardoned and back in the Philippines, Teo tries to rebuild his life, only to discover that Ace Verona&#x27;s (Jameson Blake) wife, Gem, is the very image of Yana. As he infiltrates her world seeking justice, he uncovers dangerous secrets about the powerful Verona family and the shocking truth about Gem&#x27;s sacrifice to free him. Caught between love, betrayal, and the corruption of a ruthless clan, Teo is forced into a final reckoning where passion, vengeance, and survival collide—proving that love endures even after betrayal.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The artistic action scenes</strong></div><p>For those who love adrenaline-pumping scenes, this new series delivers on that aspect, too! &quot;They&#x27;ll chase, fight, and hold on to a love that never fades,&quot; Dreamscape Entertainment teased.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSP3x3pAZdw/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A16127578.600000001%2C%22ls%22%3A362834.5%2C%22le%22%3A363169.8999999985%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="510" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>The series also features a powerhouse supporting cast, including <strong>Jameson Blake</strong>, <strong>Jane Oineza</strong>,<strong> Michael de Mesa</strong>,<strong> Epy Quizon</strong>,<strong> Fyang Smith</strong>, <strong>JM Ibarra</strong>, and <strong>Dina Bonnevie</strong>. It is directed by award-winning filmmaker <strong>Emmanuel Palo</strong>, known for <strong><em>Sta. Niña </em></strong>(2012) and <strong>Jojo Saguin</strong>, known for <strong><em>Linlang</em></strong> (2023) and <strong><em>The Alibi </em></strong>(2025). They are joined by celebrated scriptwriter <strong>Ayi Tamayo</strong>, whose credits include <strong><em>Dirty Linen </em></strong>(2023).</p><p><em>Love Is Never Gone</em> joins thousands of titles available on Prime Video, including Filipino favorites such as <em>The Silent Noise</em>, <em>The Alibi</em>, <em>LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines</em>, <em>Saving Grace</em>, <em>Linlang</em>, and <em>Drag Den with Manila Luzon</em> Seasons 1 and 2; Korean titles like <em>Siren’s Kiss</em>, <em>Spring Fever,</em> <em>Surely Tomorrow</em>, <em>Nice to Not Meet You</em>, <em>Confidence Queen</em>, <em>Head Over Heels</em>, <em>GOOD BOY</em>, <em>Newtopia</em>, and <em>Marry My Husband</em>; and anime hits including<em> Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX</em>, <em>Jujutsu Kaisen 0</em>, and <em>Rurouni Kenshin</em>.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Don&#x27;t miss <em>Love is Never Gone </em>on Prime Video on May 8.</strong><em></em></div>

<p>Produced by <b>ABS-CBN Studios </b>and <b>Dreamscape Entertainment</b>, the series stars two of the brightest stars in local showbiz, <b>Joshua Garcia </b>and <b>Ivana Alawi</b>.</p>

Produced by ABS-CBN Studios and Dreamscape Entertainment , the series stars two of the brightest stars in local showbiz, Joshua Garcia and Ivana Alawi .

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