Write It, Tweak It, Star in It: Kumu and Wattpad give fans the key to Kiss Master

From the very first chapter, Jamille Fumah (@JFStories) and her hit Wattpad webnovel, Kiss Master, have had quite the journey to fame. Now, in partnership with social entertainment app Kumu, and with the help of hit-churning Philippine studio Black Sheep Productions, the digital page takes to the digital screen—with high aims and more than just a little help from the fans as production and casting go interactive in this month-long, one-of-a-kind casting campaign.

This partnership with Wattpad is a first, but not a completely unforeseen one. “We have a lot in common with Wattpad in terms of valuing the community that supports us,” says Angelo Mendez, Co-founder and Chief of Content of Kumu. “These are exciting new parameters for storytelling, and we feel this is our chance to hear new voices.” Indeed, fans will have many chances to make theirs heard—from writing opportunities and even chances to star in the new series. Here’s how you can get in on the lights, cameras, and action:

Wattpad Season Ender - Just the Strings

After a brief hiatus, former PBB sweethearts Cora Waddell and Luis Hontiveros will team up, once again, for the season ender of WATTPAD PRESENTS entitled, Just The Strings.  Based on the Wattpad novel by Beeyoch, this is the second book of the author’s “Just” series that has captured millions of Wattpad readers and is, in fact, the most-awaited TV adaptation this year. 

Just The Strings is the story of Imo (Cora Wadell), a quintessential “emo” girl whose life evolves around books and underground music.  Her so-called miniscule world becomes large in all proportions when she accidentally rode on the wrong car, thinking it was her UBER ride, which is being driven by the school heartthrob and basketball star, Saint (Luis Hontiveros).  This chance meet-up leads to a blossoming romance despite Imo’s eternal infatuation with her childhood best friend Parker, who is played by Starstruck finalist, James Teng.  Imo is also ruptured by the fact that both Saint and Parker are linked with other girls but in some such way, also baited by Imo’s kindness and whimsical character.  

TV5 Brings A Magical Story on Wattpad Presents Jenny And The Magic Arinola

Kapatid viewers are in for a "kilig" treat as TV5 mixes romance, comedy and a dash ofmagic in the latest offering of its primetime mini-series Wattpad Present "Jenny And The Magic Arinola" featuring Isabelle De Leon.

Originally written by famous author owwsic, this television adaptation is based from the Wattpad novel of the same title which has already garnered more than 1M readers and over 35K votes.

In this modern day and age, what will you do if a genie suddenly appears before you willing to grant your three wishes? But unlike what happens in every classical fairy tale story, this genie does not pop out from any traditional lamp, instead he comes out from an "arinola" - Pinoy's version of a chamber pot. Jenny (Isabelle De Leon) is not your typical damsel in distress, she is in fact a nosey and talkative girl who sadly, was left behind by her boyfriend, Berto (Brent Manzano) on their 2nd year anniversary celebration. 

“Secretly in a Relationship with a Gangster” on TV5’s WATTPAD PRESENTS

A modern tale of love and trust gets featured in the next offering of TV5’s primetime series WATTPAD PRESENTS. Based on Sujuanjell’s popular online novel, which now has 4.5M reads and 46,000 Wattpad votes, WATTPAD PRESENTS “Secretly in a Relationship with a Gangster” stars TV5 artist and Artista Academy scholar Chanel Morales, who will give life to the charming character of Yuka. She is joined by showbiz newcomers Mark Roque and Joshua Ouano.

WATTPAD PRESENTS “Secretly in a Relationship with a Gangster” is a thrilling love story about Yuka (Chanel Morales) and her secret boyfriend Daryl (Mark Roque), the fierce campus gangster. The unlikely couple met and fell in love, but what makes their love story so striking is their need to protect each other even if it means hiding their relationship. What follows is a compelling love story about two opposite individuals who have to follow their heart and evade everyone around them at the same time. Can they withstand the pressure from the snooping public? How far will Yuka and Daryl go in protecting their relationship?

WATTPAD PRESENTS “Secretly in a Relationship with a Gangster” airs Monday to Friday at 9pm, starting this June 8 , exclusively on TV5.

TV5 welcomes the Month of June with WATTPAD PRESENTS "Maid for Korean Boys

TV5's next "kilig" offering for its popular WATTPAD PRESENTS Primetime Mini-series features a story about a princess who becomes a housemaid and finds herself torn between two wards. Based on the online novel written by MYVIRGO17, now with over 1.7 M Wattpad reads, WATTPAD PRESENTS "Maid for Korean Boys" stars Eula Caballero, Carl Guevarra, and Steven Silva.

WATTPAD PRESENTS "Maid for Korean Boys" follows the story of Ellaine (Eula), who runs away from home when she finds out that her father has arranged her marriage with the son of his business partner. Determined to keep her distance from her dad, Ellaine stows away with her nanny and works as a housemaid for a family. 

Apat na Bagong Stories Tampok Ngayong Love Month sa WATTPAD PRESENTS

Mas pakikiligin pa ng  TV5 ang mga manonood ngayong Buwan ng mga Puso sa pagpapakilala ng mga susunod na romantic stories na minahal at sumikat sa largest online community ng mga readers at writers. Simula ngayong February 16, magbubukas na ang susunod na batch ng mga kilig stories ng pinakabagong season ng WATTPAD PRESENTS mula sa mga pinakakasabikang TV adaptations ng mga popular na Wattpad novels.

Simula ng na-i-launch ito hangggang ngayon na nasa second season na, napatunayan ng WATTPAD PRESENTS na isa ito sa mga favotirte primetime guilty pleasure ng mga manonood. Mula sa light romantic comedy approach nito hanggang sa youthful vibe at original songs na ginagawa exclusively para sa iba’t ibang episodes nito, maituturing na ngang naging bahagi ng ng gabi-gabing panonood ng mga viewers ang WATTPAD PRESENTS.