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[06/24/25 - 09:54 AM]
The CW Network Brings Romance to Primetime with Six Original Movies Inspired by Harlequin Bestsellers
Presented by CW Originals, Centinel Media and Bell Media, developed in association with Fremantle and produced by Neshama Entertainment, these heartwarming romances feature fan-favorite stars from hit CW series.







RECIPE FOR ROMANCE (CW)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
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STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series greenlighted
DESCRIPTION:
(from The CW's press release, June 2025) Would-be enemies turn to heartwarming lovers in this story of two warring businesses in Little Manila. Sari (True O'Brien, "Days of Our Lives") is given the long overdue opportunity to prove herself when her parents head for vacation, placing the family's coffee shop in her hands. Sari's big plans are derailed when a bakery run by the annoyingly handsome and charming Gabe (Alex Mallari Jr., "The Adam Project") opens right next door. This launches a prank war to end all prank wars, bringing Sari and Gabe together in a story of love, family, community, and irresistibly delicious pastries. In the week leading up to the big Little Manila Festival, the two competitors will clash, kiss, and make-up as they navigate their desire for each other and for success.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Alex Mallari Jr. as Gabe
· True O'Brien as Sari
CREW INFORMATION:
· Amos Adetuyi as EP
· Arnie Zipursky as EP
· Brent Lewis as EP
· Carla de Guzman as BOOK
· Craig Cegielski as EP
· Dayna Zipursky as EP
· Dianne Moggy as EP
· Floyd Kane as EP
· Kelly Fyffe-Marshall as DIR
· Michela DiMondo as EP
· Nathalie Younglai as WRTR
· Shelley Scarrow as WRTR
· Susan Oman Gross as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a book
· mow
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Bell Media
· Centinel Media
· Circle Blue Entertainment
· FOX Entertainment
· Fremantle
· Harlequin Studios