The statement released by both parties of idols Rainie Yang and Mike He two days ago about them backing out of much awaited drama “Exchange Love” received boycott threats from many fans supporting the tandem especially after learning that the series is to go on with replacements. It is reported that Mike He is to focus on an upcoming film and his hong Kong debut while Rainie Yang is being groomed to be the love interest of Vic Chou in the highly anticipated F4 drama.
But fans almost came to a halt after learning that not only the actors would be replaced, but the script had been rewritten and instead of having young adults as the main characters, the story will revolve in a university campus focusing more on teenagers. The subplots of the original “Exchange Love” is to be followed with conscious changes here and there. Yet it seems to have clamed down the fans are the given choices of young, fresh and almost unknown actors to enter the scene once this drama starts to film April or May next year.
Top choice for the male lead Arron Yan is a member of rising boy band Fahrenheit. Fans were glad that at the very least is that he is one of the most considered actors for the leading guy role which had been originally offered to Mike He. Many had believed that he could give justice to the role left by Mike who was characterized to be spoiled, rich, rude and womanizing all at the same time. He is only twenty years of age but people from the internet believe that if he does accepts this role, he could overcome the popularity of co-band members Wu Zun and Jiro Wang.
To make the script fresher despite Mike and Rainie not being around, the writer adjusted the role of the girl into being a foreign exchange student who is to have a hard time coping into the Chinese culture. The original choice was actually Indonesian teen sensation, Agnes Monica but the producers thought they had found a much more suitable actress.
Eighteen-year old Maja Salvador is what intrigued people the most as her name was mentioned. The endless interrogation of her lack of Mandarin capability is the constant discussion but after the news of her possibly taking Mandarin lessons came up, many fans favored her to fill in the large shoes Rainie Yang left. The girl is already a teen actress in her home country and the producers spotted her after seeing her in a cable TV Filipino channel when she appeared in a drama anthology where they were amazed by her intense acting skills. The producers are eyeing her and it seems that even the Taiwanese fans who were disappointed by the change of decision of Mike and Rainie seemed to also agree with this girl.
But only the ratings would tell if this drama was worth it once it stars airing on the latter part of 2007.
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