Pops returns to TV in OPM-inspired anthology

After focusing her energies in live productions here and around the world, the Philippines' irreplaceable Concert Queen, Pops Fernandez, is set to make a dazzling comeback to television. Her return promises to captivate audiences with a fresh and enchanting concept that revolves around heartwarming young love stories, infused with the soul-stirring sounds of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

Concert Queen Pops Fernandez will present compelling stories of young love both in narration and song.

Fernandez is gearing up for the highly-awaited premiere of TV5's new romance drama anthology, “For the Love,” on July 29. With the OPM icon at the helm, the series will showcase love and loss portrayed by some of the most promising artists of this generation.

“For the Love” brings a delightful blend of nostalgia and modernity, expertly curated with classic and contemporary OPM hits from the legendary Viva Records label.

Behind the camera, a pool of talented up-and-coming directors, including JP Laxamana, Rod Marmol, Joel Ferrer and Dustin Celestino, has diligently crafted each of the 13 episodes, ensuring a rich and diverse storytelling experience.

“For the Love” features an exciting lineup of love teams, showcasing today's rising stars like Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo, Krissha Viaje and Wilbert Ross, as well as Bea Binene and Gab Lagman, among others.

Besides hosting the show and narrating these touching stories, Fernandez will deliver a show that unique since she will also serenade viewers with the featured OPM love song in each episode. Giving a taste of just how she plans to tug at heartstrings with her singing, the Concert Queen delivered a beautifully haunting rendition of the Side A classic, “Kahit Kailan,” which is also the title of the maiden episode.

Happy to be back on TV and doing what she does best, the ever youthful Fernandez, whose love life has always been an open book in show business, teased, “You all have to watch this, because as everyone knows, I always give the best relationship advice.”