"Twilight" To Be Adapted Into A Philippine TV Series

Manila, Philippines (CNS) - Because it's so popular right now, the vampire flick "Twilight" is being adapted into a Philippine TV series, with teen stars Rayver Cruz and Shaina Magdayao playing the lead parts.

The Stephanie Meyer novel has been bought by TV network ABS-CBN with Ignite Media for more than $1 million for the upcoming "fantaserye" show. The working is "Takipsilim," which is a tagalong word for twilight.

This will be a reunion for Cruz and Magdayao, both 19, who were love team partners in the earlier stage of their careers. They are getting the roles of Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson in the Hollywood film version) Isabella Swan (Kristen Stewart).

"Box office director" Cathy Garcia Molina is set to helm the series.

The unofficial line-up of casts includes the TV network's roster of talents such as Valeen Montenegro (Alice Cullen), Gabby Concepcion (Dr. Carlisle Cullen), Luis Manzano (Emmet Cullen), Joross Gamboa (Jasper Hale), Yayo Aguila (Renee Dwyer), and the newest recruit, Karylle (Rosalie).

It has not been disclosed if the characters in the TV adaptation would be keeping their names as they would sound so westernized in the Philippine setting.

The production is set to kick off in February, with locations covering Baguio, Tagaytay, Bukidnon, and overseas.