{{Short description|2022 Philippine television drama series}} {{Use Philippine English|date=May 2026}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2026}} {{Infobox television | image = What We Could Be title card.jpg | alt = An image of Yasser Marta, Ysabel Ortega and Miguel Tanfelix, with trees and a house seen in the background. Ortega and Tanfelix are leaning each other's back. Marta is alone standing. The series title is displayed on the left side of the image, above Marta. | caption = Title card | genre = Romantic drama | writer = J-Mee Katanyag | director = Jeffrey Jeturian | starring = {{Plainlist| * Miguel Tanfelix * Ysabel Ortega}} | theme_music_composer = Juan Miguel Severo | open_theme = "What We Could Be" by Amy Vachal | end_theme = "Pano" by Zack Tabudlo | country = Philippines | language = Tagalog | num_episodes = 40 | executive_producer = Jose Mari Abacan | producer = {{Plainlist| * Josabeth Alonso * Nilo Divina * Enrico Roque}} | cinematography = Ted Esperon | editor = Rodi Roderos | camera = Multiple-camera setup | runtime = 30–45 minutes | location = Taal, Batangas | company = {{Plainlist| * GMA Entertainment Group * Quantum Films}} | network = GMA Network | first_aired = {{Start date|2022|8|29}} | last_aired = {{End date|2022|10|27}} }}
'''''What We Could Be''''' is a 2022 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Jeffrey Jeturian, it stars Miguel Tanfelix and Ysabel Ortega. It premiered on August 29, 2022 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on October 27, 2022 with a total of 40 episodes.
==Cast and characters== Miguel Tanfelix portrays Franco R. Luciano.|150px|left|thumb|alt=An image of Miguel Tanfelix.
;Lead cast {{Div col}} * Miguel Tanfelix as Franco R. Luciano<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/01/ysabel-ortega-miguel-tanfelix-to-star-in-a-kapuso-series-before-voltes-v-legacy-premieres/ |title=Ysabel Ortega, Miguel Tanfelix to star in a Kapuso series before ''Voltes V: Legacy'' premieres! |date=January 19, 2022 |website=LionhearTV |access-date=November 15, 2024}}</ref> * Ysabel Ortega as Cynthia Macaraeg-Luciano<ref>{{cite news|url=https://malaya.com.ph/news_entertainment/ysabel-ortega-grateful-to-miguel-tan-felix/?amp |title=Ysabel Ortega grateful to Miguel Tanfelix |author=Bautista, Mario E. |date=July 28, 2022 |newspaper=Malaya |access-date=August 3, 2022}}</ref> {{Div col end}}
;Supporting cast {{Div col}} * Yasser Marta as Lucas Relosa<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/319600/action-scenes-ni-ruru-madrid-sa-lolong-ginagaya-ng-mga-bata-miguel-tanfelix-ysabel-ortega-bibida-sa-bagong-kilig-serye |title=Action scenes ni Ruru Madrid sa ''Lolong'' ginagaya ng mga bata; Miguel Tanfelix, Ysabel Ortega bibida sa bagong kilig serye |author=Santiago, Ervin |date=July 25, 2022 |newspaper=Inquirer Bandera |access-date=August 3, 2022}}</ref> * Joyce Anne Burton as Helena "Helen" Relosa-Luciano<ref name=Cast/> * Soliman Cruz as Tirso Macaraeg<ref name=Cast/> * Aleck Bovick as Melba Macaraeg<ref name=Cast/> * Bimbo Bautista as Gabriel "Gabby" Relosa<ref name=Cast/> * Art Acuña as Bruno Panlilo<ref name=Cast/> * Joel Saracho as Antonio "Tonyo" Cruz<ref name=Cast/> * Vince Crisostomo as Justin Macaraeg<ref name=Cast/> * Pamela Prinster as Criselda Garcia<ref name=Cast>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/167356/ysabel-ortega-miguel-tanfelix-status-a4118-20220727 |title=Ysabel Ortega sa estado ng relasyon nila ni Miguel Tanfelix: "We're just enjoying the moment." |date=July 27, 2022 |website=PEP |access-date=November 15, 2024}}</ref> * Hailey Mendes as Vera Panlilo<ref name=Cast/> * Lia Salvador as Eloisa<ref name=Cast/> * EJ Jallorina as Ate Vi<ref name=Cast/> {{Div col end}}
;Guest cast * Celeste Legaspi as Leonora "Onor" Maravilla<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/319920/miguel-tanfelix-ysabel-ortega-magdyowa-na |title=Miguel Tanfelix, Ysabel Ortega magdyowa na? |author=Bonoan, Reggee |date=July 28, 2022 |newspaper=Inquirer Bandera |access-date=August 3, 2022}}</ref>
==Episodes== {{Independent sources|section|date=November 2024}} {{Episode table | caption = ''What We Could Be'' episodes | show_caption = | overall = | title = | airdate = | episodes = {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 1<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/WhatWeCouldBeGMA/photos/a.120407704029622/136530579084001/ |title=World Premiere |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = World Premiere | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|8|29}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 2<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=669218164049396 |title=Saving Lola Onor |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Saving Lola Onor | RTitle = {{sp}} {{Translation|(saving grandma Onor)}} | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|8|30}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 3<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=609362003889162 |title=Change of Heart |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Change of Heart | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|8|31}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 4<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=589901836102868 |title=Meeting Franco |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Meeting Franco | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|1}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 5<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1404608086616866 |title=Pamana ni Lola Onor |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Pamana ni Lola Onor | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|inheritance of grandma Onor}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|2}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 6<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3207840119433163 |title=Mag-ingat kay Franco |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Mag-ingat kay Franco | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|be careful of Franco}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|5}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 7<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1552173085197127 |title=Da Moves ni Lucas |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Da Moves ni Lucas | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|the moves of Lucas}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|6}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 8<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=449367673631173 |title=It's Getting Hot in Here |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = It's Getting Hot in Here | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|7}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 9<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/WhatWeCouldBeGMA/photos/a.120407704029622/139247422145650/ |title=Something About Franco |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Something About Franco | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|8}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/WhatWeCouldBeGMA/photos/a.120407704029622/139486478788411/ |title=Paano na, Cynthia? |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Paano na, Cynthia? | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|how now, Cynthia?}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|9}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 11<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/WhatWeCouldBeGMA/photos/a.120407704029622/140220302048362 |title=It's a Deal |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = It's a Deal | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|12}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 12<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/WhatWeCouldBeGMA/photos/140446125359113 |title=Sumpa Man |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Sumpa Man | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|even a curse}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|13}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 13<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/WhatWeCouldBeGMA/photos/140690322001360 |title=Nahulog Na Sayo |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Nahulog na Sayo | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|already fallen for you}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|14}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 14<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/WhatWeCouldBeGMA/photos/140928408644218 |title=Closer |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Closer | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|15}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 15<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/WhatWeCouldBeGMA/photos/a.120407704029622/141147711955621/ |title=Dahil sa Ice Cream |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Dahil sa Ice Cream | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|because of ice cream}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|16}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 16<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/WhatWeCouldBeGMA/photos/141904508546608 |title=Dahil sa Text |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Dahil sa Text | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|because of text}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|19}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 17<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/WhatWeCouldBeGMA/photos/a.120407704029622/142141251856267/ |title=Dito Ka Lang |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Dito Ka Lang | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|just stay here}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|20}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 18<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/WhatWeCouldBeGMA/photos/a.120407704029622/142361781834214 |title=Sabotage |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Sabotage | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|21}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 19<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/WhatWeCouldBeGMA/photos/a.120407704029622/142600471810345/ |title=Wer Na U? |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Wer na U? | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|wer u now?}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|22}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 20<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=128000853321923&set=a.127965696658772 |title=Selos Yarn |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Selos Yarn | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|that's jealous}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|23}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 21<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=128764443245564&set=a.127965696658772 |title=Litong Lito |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Litong Lito | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|so confused}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|26}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 22<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=129073976547944&set=a.127965696658772 |title=May Nararamdaman Din Ako |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = May Nararamdaman Din Ako | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|I am also feeling something}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|27}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 23<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=129340743187934&id=100083360251807&set=a.127965696658772 |title=May The Best Man Win |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = May the Best Man Win | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|28}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 24<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=129543483167660&id=100083360251807&set=a.127965696658772 |title=Unang Halik |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Unang Halik | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|first kiss}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|29}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 25<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=130547056400636&set=a.127965696658772 |title=Mahal Kita, Franco |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Mahal Kita, Franco | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|I love you, Franco}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|3}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 26<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=130772469711428&set=pb.100083360251807.-2207520000..&type=3 |title=Tayo Na |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Tayo Na | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|we are now}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|4}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 27<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=131041386351203&id=100083360251807 |title=Macaraeg Fam Sugod! |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Macaraeg Fam, Sugod! | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|Macaraeg fam, charge!}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|5}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 28<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=131329199655755&set=pb.100083360251807.-2207520000..&type=3 |title=Sunog |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Sunog | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|fire}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|6}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 29<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=132336086221733&id=100083360251807 |title=Babala |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Babala | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|warning}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|10}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 30<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=132596576195684&set=a.127965696658772 |title=Pano Na Tayo? |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Pano Na Tayo? | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|how about us?}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|11}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 31<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=132860072836001&id=100083360251807&set=a.127965696658772 |title=Forgive Me |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Forgive Me | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|12}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 32<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=133089019479773&set=a.127965696658772 |title=Para Kay Cynthia |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Para Kay Cynthia | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|for Cynthia}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|13}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 33<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=134208719367803&set=a.127965696658772 |title=Ako Na Lang Sana |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Ako Na Lang Sana | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|it should have been just me}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|17}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 34<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=134460289342646&set=a.127965696658772 |title=Confrontation |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Confrontation | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|18}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 35<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=134738262648182&id=100083360251807 |title=Moving On |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Moving On | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|19}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 36<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=135029472619061&set=a.127965696658772 |title=Forget Franco |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Forget Franco | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|20}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 37<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=136030285852313&set=a.127965696658772 |title=Keri Pa Ba, Cynthia? |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Keri Pa Ba, Cynthia? | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|can you still carry, Cynthia?}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|24}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 38<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=136294969159178&set=a.127965696658772 |title=Muling Pagkikita |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Muling Pagkikita | RTitle = {{sp}} ({{Translation|meeting again}}) | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|25}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 39<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=136521802469828&id=100083360251807&set=a.127965696658772 |title=Panaderia De Onor |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Panaderia De Onor | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|26}} }} {{Episode list | EpisodeNumber = 40<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=136808312441177&set=a.127965696658772 |title=Finale |website=Facebook}}</ref> | Title = Finale | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|27}}}}}}
==Production== Principal photography commenced in May 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/what_we_could_be/88804/miguel-tanfelix-at-ysabel-ortega-nagsimula-nang-mag-tape-ng-bago-nilang-serye/story |title=Miguel Tanfelix at Ysabel Ortega, nagsimula nang mag-tape ng bago nilang serye |author=Ruiz, Marah |date=May 26, 2022 |website=GMA Network |access-date=February 10, 2024}}</ref>
==Ratings== According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of ''What We Could Be'' earned a 9.3% rating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/pep-troika/168171/what-we-could-be-ratings-a4118-20220831 |title=''What We Could Be'' nina Miguel at Ysabel, maganda ang simula sa ratings |date=August 31, 2022 |website=PEP |access-date=November 15, 2024}}</ref>
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/what_we_could_be}} * {{IMDb title|21928702}}
Category:2022 Philippine television series debuts Category:2022 Philippine television series endings Category:Filipino-language television shows Category:GMA Network drama series Category:Long stubs with short prose Category:Philippine romance television series Category:Television series about couples Category:Television series by GMA Entertainment Group Category:Television shows set in the Philippines
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