Love team

Love team (sometimes stylized as loveteam) is a term in Philippine media referring to an onscreen romantic pairing of two actors who are regularly cast together in film, television, or other media. These pairings often gain devoted fan followings and can significantly influence the careers of the actors involved. Love teams are frequently promoted as real or potential real-life couples, and are often branded with portmanteau names—such as “KathNiel” (Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla) or “LizQuen” (Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil).

The practice originated in early Philippine cinema and has since become a defining feature of local pop culture, especially within romantic genres. While credited for boosting commercial success in the industry, love teams have also drawn criticism for pressuring actors to maintain a romantic image off-screen and for making it difficult to take on roles outside their pairing.