Ako si Kim Samsoon
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Ako si Kim Samsoon or simply Kim Samsoon (International title) was a romantic comedy
Philippine drama
that was aired on GMA Network
, a remake of a popular and award-winning Korean drama
that originally aired on MBC TV
on Summer 2005. The series was part of the network
's 58th Anniversary celebration.
Reprising the title role, dubbed as the Korean Bridget Jones
, previously played by Kim Sun Ah
is Regine Velasquez
, the series began airing on June 30, 2008 replacing Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
. This series ended on October 10, 2008. This show marked the last television directing of Khryss Adalia who died due to colon cancer on October 13, 2008 after the finale week.
It was re-aired on GMA Life TV
from December 20, 2010 to April 1, 2011.
Originally, it aired as My Lovely Sam Soon
in South Korea. The series was a major hit in South Korea
since its premiere and 50.5% of Korean household
s tuned in to the finale, with a viewership rate of over 40%.
Some critics believe its huge success was due to the show focused in the life of single chubby middle-aged woman, played by Kim Sun Ah. The physical appearance and stereotype
that the female character highlighted
(in the sense of mid aged and overweight) portrayed in the drama increased dramatically the popularity particularly in mid aged South Korean women.
) then decides to apply as a pastry chef in a five-star restaurant where she crosses paths with the rich and arrogant Cyrus (Fernandez
) in a very unusual spot—the male comfort room where he gives her a piece of advice about love and men. Not long after, Cyrus will discover Samsoon’s outstanding talent in baking and hires her to work in his restaurant.
Cyrus has his share of problems too. His domineering mother insists that he marries soon. To be free of his mother’s consistent prodding, Cyrus offers Samsoon a love contract—in which she must act as his girlfriend in exchange for a huge amount of money. He offers Samsoon the contract because he knows he will never fall for a girl like her. Although hesitant and furious about Cyrus’s overconfidence, Samsoon takes the opportunity to pay her family’s debts.
Are they both brave enough to face the consequences of the love contract? Will their plan still work even if their former paramours — Hannah (Samonte
) and Harvey (Ramos
) — re-enters the picture? Can a gorgeous guy like Cyrus fall for a plump, boisterous girl like Samsoon?
on ABS-CBN
. The success of Ako si Kim Samsoon got to mainstream as Velasquez comic antics flow to thousands of audience every night. The show ends on October 10, 2008 with a 38.2% of rating.
Romantic Comedy
Romantic Comedy can refer to* Romantic Comedy , a 1979 play written by Bernard Slade* Romantic Comedy , a 1983 film adapted from the play and starring Dudley Moore and Mary Steenburgen...
Philippine drama
Philippine drama
Philippine drama can be classified into different forms and genres, with the most popular being the teleserye and teledrama. The teleserye/teledrama is a television form of melodramatic serialized fiction. It is rooted from two words: "tele", which is short for "television," and "serye", a Tagalog...
that was aired on GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
, a remake of a popular and award-winning Korean drama
My Lovely Sam Soon
The My Lovely Sam Soon soundtrack was released on June 18 2005. A famous Korean electronica band Clazziquai contributed two songs on its soundtrack: "Be My Love" and "She Is", the former of which became the show's theme song...
that originally aired on MBC TV
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
on Summer 2005. The series was part of the network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
's 58th Anniversary celebration.
Reprising the title role, dubbed as the Korean Bridget Jones
Bridget Jones
Bridget Jones is a franchise based on the fictional character with the same name. English writer Helen Fielding started her Bridget Jones's Diary column in The Independent in 1995, chronicling the life of Bridget Jones as a thirtysomething single woman in London as she tries to make sense of life...
, previously played by Kim Sun Ah
Kim Sun Ah
Kim Suna is a South Korean actress best known for her role as Kim Sam Soon in My Lovely Sam Soon.-Biography:Kim Suna was born in Daegu and then spent much of her school years in Chōfu, Tokyo . After first appearing in a music video by Kim Hyun-cheol, she started appearing often on TV but did not...
is Regine Velasquez
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
, the series began airing on June 30, 2008 replacing Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008...
. This series ended on October 10, 2008. This show marked the last television directing of Khryss Adalia who died due to colon cancer on October 13, 2008 after the finale week.
It was re-aired on GMA Life TV
GMA Life TV
GMA Life TV, incorporated in February 2008 by GMA Network, is an international Filipino television station, and the company's secondary international channel to GMA Pinoy TV.-Background:...
from December 20, 2010 to April 1, 2011.
Origin
My Lovely Sam SoonMy Lovely Sam Soon
The My Lovely Sam Soon soundtrack was released on June 18 2005. A famous Korean electronica band Clazziquai contributed two songs on its soundtrack: "Be My Love" and "She Is", the former of which became the show's theme song...
Originally, it aired as My Lovely Sam Soon
My Lovely Sam Soon
The My Lovely Sam Soon soundtrack was released on June 18 2005. A famous Korean electronica band Clazziquai contributed two songs on its soundtrack: "Be My Love" and "She Is", the former of which became the show's theme song...
in South Korea. The series was a major hit in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
since its premiere and 50.5% of Korean household
Household
The household is "the basic residential unit in which economic production, consumption, inheritance, child rearing, and shelter are organized and carried out"; [the household] "may or may not be synonymous with family"....
s tuned in to the finale, with a viewership rate of over 40%.
Some critics believe its huge success was due to the show focused in the life of single chubby middle-aged woman, played by Kim Sun Ah. The physical appearance and stereotype
Stereotype
A stereotype is a popular belief about specific social groups or types of individuals. The concepts of "stereotype" and "prejudice" are often confused with many other different meanings...
that the female character highlighted
Highlighter
A highlighter is a felt-tip pen which is used to draw attention to sections of documents by marking them with a vivid, translucent colour.A typical highlighter is fluorescent yellow, coloured with pyranine.-History:...
(in the sense of mid aged and overweight) portrayed in the drama increased dramatically the popularity particularly in mid aged South Korean women.
Sypnosis
The story begins with Samsoon dealing with two devastating news— her fiancé stood her up at their wedding, and their family’s bakery was gutted by a fire. Samsoon (VelasquezRegine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
) then decides to apply as a pastry chef in a five-star restaurant where she crosses paths with the rich and arrogant Cyrus (Fernandez
Mark Anthony Fernandez
Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno.-Career:He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.His...
) in a very unusual spot—the male comfort room where he gives her a piece of advice about love and men. Not long after, Cyrus will discover Samsoon’s outstanding talent in baking and hires her to work in his restaurant.
Cyrus has his share of problems too. His domineering mother insists that he marries soon. To be free of his mother’s consistent prodding, Cyrus offers Samsoon a love contract—in which she must act as his girlfriend in exchange for a huge amount of money. He offers Samsoon the contract because he knows he will never fall for a girl like her. Although hesitant and furious about Cyrus’s overconfidence, Samsoon takes the opportunity to pay her family’s debts.
Are they both brave enough to face the consequences of the love contract? Will their plan still work even if their former paramours — Hannah (Samonte
Nadine Samonte
Nadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....
) and Harvey (Ramos
Wendell Ramos
Wendell Xavier Ramos, known as Wendell Ramos is a Filipino actor and model who is currently signed to Associated Broadcasting Company.-Biography and career:...
) — re-enters the picture? Can a gorgeous guy like Cyrus fall for a plump, boisterous girl like Samsoon?
Success
The show opened with a rare 33.8% of rating on June 30, 2008 with its competitor My GirlMy Girl (Philippine TV series)
My Girl is an adaptation of the Korean drama series of the same title by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The original series was aired by the said station in 2006.-Synopsis:...
on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
. The success of Ako si Kim Samsoon got to mainstream as Velasquez comic antics flow to thousands of audience every night. The show ends on October 10, 2008 with a 38.2% of rating.
Main cast
- Regine VelasquezRegine VelasquezRegina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
as Kim Samsoon Buot - Mark Anthony FernandezMark Anthony FernandezMark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez is a Filipino actor. He is the son of Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno.-Career:He first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the famous showbiz teen group, "Gwapings" alongside Jomari Yllana, Eric Fructuoso and later with Jao Mapa.His...
as Cyrus Ruiz - Nadine SamonteNadine SamonteNadine Samonte is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She played an Avenger from the first season of StarStruck....
as Hannah Villanueva - Hayden Kho, Jr. as Dr. Henry
Supporting cast
- Tessie Tomas as Mrs. Sonia Buot
- Jennica GarciaJennica GarciaJennica Alexis Maitim Garcia is a Filipina actress and the daughter of Jean Garcia.She has a GMA Network Artist contract.-Biography:...
as Eliza Buot - Wendell RamosWendell RamosWendell Xavier Ramos, known as Wendell Ramos is a Filipino actor and model who is currently signed to Associated Broadcasting Company.-Biography and career:...
as Harvey de Guzman - Eugene DomingoEugene DomingoEugene Domingo is a Filipina theater, movie and television actress. She is the only actress in the Philippine entertainment history to have participated in six films produced by eight different Filipino production companies...
as Chef Dina - Sheena HaliliSheena HaliliSheena Halili is a Filipina actress. She became popular when she played the role of Monica in the 2007 series, MariMar...
as Cynthia - Marky Lopez as James
- Carmi Martin as Mrs. Roccio Ruiz
- Cheska Eugenio as Amber Ruiz
- John LapusJohn LapusJonathan Anthony Lapus is a Filipino actor, host and comedian.-Biography:...
as Marcus - Mart EscuderoMart EscuderoMart Enrico Cruz Escudero, who is better known by his screen name Mart Escudero , is a Filipino actor. He was previously billed as "Martin Escudero" in Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat. He almost resembles Prince Stefan, who is his batchmate and one of his close friends from the same reality show.-Early...
as Kokoy - Arci MuñozArci MuñozRamona Cecilia Datuin Muñoz , known as Arci Muñoz, is a Filipina actress and commercial model who is most noted for being a finalist in the third season of the reality talent series, StarStruck and was one of the Philippines' representatives at the 2008 Asia Supermodel Competition. Muñoz was born...
as Lourdes - Pauleen LunaPauleen LunaMarie Pauleen J. Luna is a Filipina actress and television personality. She appears on the GMA Network, particularly as one of the regular hosts of the long-running Philippine variety show Eat Bulaga! where she portrays the humorous child-woman character Baby Poleng.-Career:Luna began her show...
as Cherry - Jezreel Cahilig (a.k.a Jezreel Veradio) as Arthur
- Maureen Larazabal as Maureen
- Marcus Madrigal as Dodong
- Kevin SantosKevin SantosKevin Santos is a Filipino actor and was discovered in the Philippine over-all talent competition, StarStruck.- Starstruck :Kevin Santos was included in the Final 14 of StarStruck wherein Ryza Cenon and Mike Tan won as the Ultimate Survivors. He was eliminated contestant that was followed by the Bb...
as Aaron - Stef PrescottStef PrescottStefany Marisa Quintos Prescott, who is better known by her screen name Stef Prescott is a Filipina actress. She was an avenger from StarStruck: The Next Level and was known to be the most controversial of the batch because of her attitude...
as Ivy - Princess Vialogo
See also
- List of characters in Ako si Kim Samsoon
- List of programs previously aired by GMA Network
- My Lovely Sam SoonMy Lovely Sam SoonThe My Lovely Sam Soon soundtrack was released on June 18 2005. A famous Korean electronica band Clazziquai contributed two songs on its soundtrack: "Be My Love" and "She Is", the former of which became the show's theme song...