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AZ Martinez, Ralph De Leon, and Michael Sager Reunite in Viu Original Rom-Com The Way Back to You

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<div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787699041826AZ Martinez Michael Sager Ralph de Leon for Viu Original The Way Back to You.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Michael Sager, AZ Martinez, and Ralph de Leon team up for Viu Original &quot;The Way Back to You.&quot;</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>Viu</strong> today announced <strong><em>The Way Back to You</em></strong>, a new<strong> Viu Original </strong>romantic comedy starring <strong>AZ Martinez</strong>, <strong>Ralph De Leon</strong>, and <strong>Michael Sager</strong>,
which will begin production in September 2026 and premiere on Viu in Q4 2026. </p><p>To give
fans an early glimpse of the project, Viu also unveiled exclusive first-look images of the
three stars.
First seen together on<strong><em> Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition</em></strong>, the trio reunites in <em>The
Way Back to You</em>, a highly anticipated series that follows a love triangle between <strong>Julia</strong> (AZ Martinez), <strong>Tristan</strong> (Ralph De Leon), and <strong>Patrick</strong> (Michael Sager) caught between the pull of first love and the realities of present-day love. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787709291775AZ Martinez Michael Sager Ralph de Leon for Viu Original The Way Back to You 2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p>As the characters reconnect with
people and places from their past, they&#x27;re forced to confront unresolved feelings and
decide whether the person they once loved still has a place in the life they&#x27;ve since built.
It’s a story about love, family, and the pull between who we were and who we&#x27;ve become.</p><p>Set in a fictional provincial town known for its onion farms, the series trades city life for a hometown setting, using its backdrop to ground the story&#x27;s romance and comedy in a way that will resonate with Filipino audiences. The tone is warm, witty, and hopeful, balancing humour and heart with the unexpected turns of coming home.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787709378897AZ Martinez in Viu Original The Way Back to You.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787709450698Ralph de Leon Viu Original The Way Back to You.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787709474478Michael Sager Viu Original The Way Back to You.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p><em>The Way Back to You</em> is directed by acclaimed filmmaker<strong> JP Habac</strong>, whose notable works include the beloved romantic film <em>I’m Drunk, I Love You</em>, known for its emotionally
resonant and character-driven storytelling. </p><p>Line production is handled by <strong>Rein
Entertainment</strong>, with award-winning writer and filmmaker <strong>Shugo Praico</strong> serving as Creative Head, forming a strong creative team with a grounded, distinctly Filipino sensibility.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787709559139AZ Martinez, Michael iu Original The Way Back to You 3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Photos courtesy of <strong>Viu</strong></p><div><em></em></div>

<p>First-look images of AZ Martinez, Ralph de Leon, and Michael Sager unveiled as the production of their series begins this September, ahead of a Q4 2026 premiere. </p>

First-look images of AZ Martinez, Ralph de Leon, and Michael Sager unveiled as the production of their series begins this September, ahead of a Q4 2026 premiere.

PBB's AZ Martinez, Ralph De Leon, and Michael Sager Reunite in Viu Original Rom-Com 'The Way Back to You'

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Published August 26, 2026 11:30 AM PHT

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