MANILA, Philippines — The lead cast of Viva One’s “Ang Mutya ng Section E” assured the viewers that they would live up to the expectations of the fans of the Wattpad original series.

They did cast him as Yuri Hanamichi, a JaPinoy and Keifer’s best friend who has a soft spot for Jay-Jay in the show. The kid also developed a massive following since “Ang Mutya ng Section E ...