My Girl (Philippine TV series)
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| My Girl | |
|---|---|
| Format | Romance, Comedy, Drama |
| Created by | Hong Jung Eun |
| Directed by | Erick Salud Jerome Pobocan |
| Starring | Kim Chiu Gerald Anderson Enchong Dee Nina Jose |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Language(s) | Mainly Filipino, with English, Cebuano, and Mandarin dialogues |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | ABS-CBN |
| Original airing | May 26, 2008 |
My Girl is an adaptation of the hit Korean drama series of the same title. The original series was aired by ABS-CBN in 2006. This is the first adaptation of a Korean drama series (also called Koreanovela in the Philippines) for Philippine TV.
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[edit] Synopsis
Jasmine, a Fil-Chinese girl whose zest for life never wavers despite her endless struggles. Her destiny changes once she crosses paths with Julian (Gerald Anderson) who asks her to pretend to be his long-lost cousin to grant his grandfather’s dying wish. As they carry on with their charade, however, Jasmine learns that nothing good will come out of the ruse, especially when it leads to some romantic confusion. In an increasingly complicated situation, where will fate lead these "partners in crime?"
[edit] Cast
[edit] Core cast
| Cast | Character | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Chiu[1] | Jasmine Escapinto(Joo Yoo-Rin) |
A street-smart girl who relies on her extraordinary survival skills to make ends meet. Her irresponsible father often leads her into trouble, but she never gets tired of being a devoted daughter to him. Despite their hard luck, Jasmine’s go-getter attitude enables her to face the world with a smile. Jasmine pretends to be the cousin of Julian, Hannah. |
| Gerald Anderson | Julian Abueva (Seol Gong-Chan) |
As an heir to a big corporation, his enormous sense of responsibility hinders him from pursuing anything fun. Other than his work, the only person he cares about is his ailing grandfather. However, his organized little world will soon turn upside down once he meets the bubbly Jasmine. |
| Nina Jose | Annika Ramirez (Kim Se-Hyun) |
After breaking up with Julian for the sake of her career, she returns from her jet-setter life abroad to win him back. Nothing will stop her from getting what she wants, even if it means hurting someone in the process. |
| Enchong Dee | Nico Legaspi (Seo Jung-Woo) |
He is exactly the opposite of his best friend Julian. As someone who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, Nico believes that life is all about pleasure and women. But his fickle heart will soon beat for just one girl because of Jasmine. |
[edit] Support cast
| Cast | Character | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Ronaldo Valdez | Greg Abueva |
A self-made millionaire who had made cruel decisions in the past. Now that he’s suffering from a serious ailment, he wants to correct his mistakes by asking Julian to find his long-lost granddaughter: Hannah |
| Bing Loyzaga | Bel |
She’s the only one her father could count on ever since her elder sister eloped with a poor man. Because of her unwavering dedication to their family, she ends up becoming a spinster who dotes on her nephew, Julian. |
| Lito Pimentel | Chito Escapinto |
A widower who raises his daughter Jasmine the best way he knows. His lack of education, however, forces him to rely on gambling as a means of income. But because he often loses, he ends up running to Jasmine for help. |
| DJ Durano | John |
Aside from being a loyal bodyguard/driver of Lolo Greg, he is also an aspiring sculptor who keeps his talent a secret. His stature in life stops him from revealing his long-hidden feelings for Auntie Bel. |
| K Brosas | Tessie Legaspi |
Her late husband was Lolo Greg’s business partner in their hotel chains. This company vice president is an ambitious woman who desperately wants to take over the presidency of the business. |
| Regine Angeles | Shiela |
She is Julian’s ever-efficient executive assistant and confidante in his search for his long-lost cousin. As her family’s breadwinner, her job is really important for her. |
| Alex Gonzaga | Christine |
If worse comes to worst, Christine is someone whom Jasmine can depend on whenever she’s in trouble. Aside from being a tour guide like Jasmine, Christine also works as a beautician in her mother’s parlor. |
| David Chua | Jeffrey |
He is Christine's twin brother, as well as Jasmine’s close friend. This certified nerd undergoes a makeover when he meets the love of his life. |
[edit] Reception
The Pinoy version of the hit Korean drama series, My Girl, starring Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson, premiered last May 26. It became the number one show of ABS-CBN and ranked no. 4 in the Mega Manila. [2]
[edit] Changes from the original
- Jasmine speaks Tagalog, Cebuano, and Mandarin as opposed to Yoo Rin's Korean, Mandarin, and Japanese.
- Julian's cousin Hannah is said to be in China. Gong Chan's cousin is in Japan.
- The mandarin orchard was replaced with mango orchard.
- Annika is a beauty pageant queen. Seo Hyun was a tennis player.
- Nico was touring around the Philippines while Jung-woo is touring around the world.
[edit] Soundtrack
ABS-CBN via Star Records Philippines released the "My Girl: The Original Teleserye Soundtrack" featuring its carrier single "Sabihin Mo Na" revived by Pinoy Dream Academy alumna Yeng Constantino originally sung by Top Suzara. The album also includes "Crazy Love (Chinese version)" performed by Kim Chiu, a duet of "Sabihin Mo Na" by Kim and Gerald, "My Girl" by Sam Milby, "Gulo, Hilo, Lito," by ex-Moonstar 88 vocalist Acel van Ommen and others. [3]
Here is the complete tracklist:
- My Girl by Sam Milby
- Sabihin Mo Na by Yeng Constantino
- Crazy Love (Chinese Version) by Kim Chiu
- Gulo, Hilo, Lito by Acel van Ommen
- Kahit 'Di Mo Napapansin by Richard Poon
- Pusong Lito by Kim Chiu
- Sabihin Mo Na by Kim Chiu & Gerald Anderson
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