Ben Alves wishes Julie Anne San Jose luck as she starts taping for Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa

As co-stars, Julie Anne San Jose and Benjamin Alves are giving their full support for each other as they start taping for GMA-7's new afternoon series, the TV adaptation of Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa.

Last September 29, Benjamin asked his Twitter followers to wish Julie Anne luck for her first taping the next day, September 30.

He said, "Guys, let's all wish @MyJaps good luck on her long first day of taping for #PinulotKaLangSaLupa bukas. Kaya mo yan Santina."

Julie Anne answered her leading man by posting, "@benxalves thank you Ephraim. Pakape naman! With donuts and donuts, fries without ketchup and burger hahah"

The character of Santina will be portrayed by Julie Anne while Ephraim is the name of Benjamin's character.

The Santina character was first portrayed by Lorna Tolentino while Ephraim was first played by Gabby Concepcion.

On September 30, Julie Anne first shot scenes with co-star Martin del Rosario, basing on photos she uploaded on her Instagram stories.

In this Kapuso series, Martin's character is Emman, Santina's childhood friend. The said character is a new addition to the TV version and was not seen in the 1987 movie.

Later that night, Benjamin also taped some scenes with Julie Anne, based on an Instagram story that he shared.

Last September 19, Benjamin and their co-star LJ Reyes had already started taping for the upcoming afternoon series.

Read: Jean Garcia to reprise Eddie Garcia's role in Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa

Before heading to China to shoot her movie Mano Po, Jean Garcia was also able to tape scenes for the show with Victor Neri.

As of press time, no airing date has been announced yet for this series directed by Gina Alajar.

(To know more about Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa, read: Julie Anne San Jose and Benjamin Alves to be paired in Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa remake)