If you’re a sucker for a good old Filipino rom-com series, then 2 Good 2 Be True must already be on your radar. It features all of our beloved classic teleserye cliches, including the frenzied pacing, heavy-handed flashback scenes, and the famous slow-mo moments that may just transport you back to your adolescent years. Aside from the nostalgia trip and the star power of its lead tandem, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, the show also has a stellar cast that comprises both veterans and newcomers who’ll have you clicking to the next episode before you know it.
Meet the Cast of 2 Good 2 Be True:
1. Kathryn Bernardo as Alisson "Ali" Fajardo
Instagram: @bernardokath
I think we can all agree that this Box Office Queen dominated the last two decades of our lives. After all, the roles Kathryn Bernardo's portrayed, like Athena Dizon from She's Dating the Gangster, Jackie Serrano from Crazy Beautiful You, and Patchot from Must Be Love are hard to forget. In 2 Good 2 Be True, though, the actress returns to her teleserye roots after five years, taking on her character, Aly, with greater flair and maturity, drawn from her almost 20 years of experience.
2. Daniel Padilla as Elorde "Eloy" Borja
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Despite coming from a long line of illustrious actors and actresses, Daniel Padilla has definitely made his own indelible mark in the local entertainment industry. The actor is best known for playing suave and playful characters, particularly Primo from the record-breaking film The Hows of Us and Kenji from She’s Dating the Gangster. Here, Daniel demonstrates his acting prowess once more as Eloy, a sly mechanic and law student determined to get his father out of jail.
3. Ronaldo Valdez as Sebastian "Lolo Hugo" Agcaoili
Ronaldo Valdez got his big break when famous producer and comedian Dolphy gave him a chance to work on Pepe en Pilar way back in 1966. Ever since then, the actor has starred in many hit teleseryes like Bahay Mo Ba Ito, Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin, and Los Bastardos. The veteran actor, whose career has spanned almost five decades already, doesn’t shy away from any role, even if he’s the antagonist. You might also know him as the first Filipino Colonel for KFC.
4. Gloria Diaz as Helena Agcaoili
Instagram: @gloria.diaz69
Gloria Diaz rose to prominence after becoming the first Filipina to win Miss Universe. Not only that, but she's also recognized as a seasoned actress in Philippine cinema, thanks to her box-office mettle and acting prowess. She was further lauded when she won the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences' most coveted acting award for her role as a spinster and adoptive mother in Nasaan Ka Man. You might also remember her recent stint on season 2 of Insatiable, which served as a homage to her Miss Universe title.
5. Gelli de Belen as Margie Fajardo
Instagram: @gellidebelen
Gelli de Belen began her career in show business at the age of eight. Since then, she’s been in numerous television shows and movies. Her particular role in Gagay: Prinsesa ng Brownout earned her a Best Actress nomination at the Manila Film Festival. In 1995, she won the Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress for her character, Sarah Jane Salazar, in the movie The Secrets of Sarah Jane: Sana’y Mapatawad Mo.
Fun fact: It’s also not the first time that Gelli has worked with KathNiel. She starred alongside them in a TV show called La Luna Sangre.
6. Cris Villanueva as Capt. Rafael Rosales
Instagram: @icrisvillanueva
If you remember Trudis Liit, then you must know Cris Villanueva. He started as a commercial model for Coca-Cola until he was discovered by Deo Fajardo. Cris eventually teamed up with Tina Paner, and their films Papa's Girl, Love Letters, and Tamis ng Unang Halik helped them establish themselves as one of the most well-known love teams of their era. He was also included in the powerhouse cast of Kahit Puso'y Masugatan, starring alongside Iza Calzado, Gabby Concepcion, Andi Eigenmann, and Jake Cuenca.
7. Bianca De Vera as Patricia "Pat" Fajardo
Instagram: @biancadeveraa
Funnily enough, Bianca De Vera, a local TikTok star, got the call that she was cast in 2 Good 2 Be True while watching Kathryn and Daniel previous show Pangako Sa'yo. As a new actress on the horizon, she certainly made a splashy start with her energetic and lively performance as Pat, Kathryn's younger sibling, in the show.
8. Yves Flores as Red
Instagram: @yvesfloreszeroseven
If you’re an avid fan of Pinoy Big Brother, surely you’re familiar with Yves Flores. After his participation in the reality show, he signed a contract with Star Magic and has since acted in films like Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay, Just The Way You Are, Bloody Crayons, and Block Z.
9. Gillian Vicencio as Concepcion "Tox" Baquiran
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After her brilliant performance in Four Sisters Before the Wedding as Angel Locsin’s younger counterpart, Gillian Vicencio admittedly shot down several projects to work on 2 Good 2 Be True. Like her co-star Bianca De Vera, Gillian couldn't pass up the opportunity to work with KathNiel. Before starring as Tox, though, she’s also appeared in Eerie and Hellcome Home.
10. Romnick Sarmienta as Frederico "Fred" Borja
Another child actor, Romnick Sarmienta started acting at the age of four. After growing up in show business for quite some time, he was eventually paired with Sheryl Cruz, and they became a hit love team during the 1980s. Romnick’s known to be versatile in the way he executes a character, and for that he actually won a Best Actor Award from the Asian Television Awards in 1999 for his performance in Bakla. You might also remember him from La Luna Sangre, Halik, and FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.
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