''Ako si Kim Samsoon'' (International title: ''My Name is Kim Samsoon'') is a 2008
Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by
GMA Network. The series is based on a 2005 South Korean television series ''
My Lovely Sam Soon''. Directed by
Dominic Zapata,
Khryss Adalia
Khryss Adalia (October 2, 1946 – October 13, 2008) was a Filipino film, television, and stage director, writer, and actor.
Career
Khryss Adalia started in the entertainment industry as a scriptwriter for the 1982 movie ''Diosa'' and as a dubbi ...
and
Louie Ignacio, it stars
Regine Velasquez in the title role. It premiered on June 30, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
''Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita'' (International title: ''Sweet Revenge'' / and Crush You) is a 2008 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1989 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Joel ...
''. The series concluded on October 10, 2008 with a total of 75 episodes. It was replaced by ''
LaLola'' in its timeslot.
Background
''
My Lovely Sam Soon'' premiered in South Korea in 2005. The series was a major hit in
South Korea and
Asia. More than 50.5% of Korean
households tuned in to watch the finale, with a viewership rate of over 40%.
Premise
Samsoon's fiancé stood her up at their wedding, and her family's bakery was burned by a fire. She decides to apply as a pastry chef in a restaurant where she crosses paths with Cyrus who will discover Samsoon's talent in baking and hires her to work in his restaurant and offers Samsoon a contract in which she must act as his girlfriend in exchange for money.
Cast and characters
;Lead cast
*
Regine Velasquez as Kim Samsoon Buot
;Supporting cast
*
Mark Anthony Fernandez as Cyrus Ruiz
*
Wendell Ramos as Harvey De Guzman
*
Nadine Samonte as Hannah Villanueva
*
Tessie Tomas as Sonia Buot
*
Carmi Martin as Roció Ruiz
*
Eugene Domingo as Dina
*
John Lapus as Marcus
*
Sheena Halili as Cynthia
* Marky Lopez as James
* Cheska Eugenio as Amber Ruiz
*
Martin Escudero as Kokoy
*
Arci Muñoz
Ramona Cecilia Datuin Muñoz (born 12 January 1989), professionally known as Arci Muñoz (), is a Filipino actress, model, singer and dancer. She is the vocalist of the Filipino rock band Philia and currently serving in the Philippine Air Force ...
as Dess
*
Pauleen Luna as Cherry Fuentebella
* Dido dela Paz as Samuel Buot
*
Maureen Larrazabal as Mau Timbol
*
Jennica Garcia as Eliza Buot
* Vangie Labalan as Brenda Timbol
* Marcus Madrigal as Dodong
*
Kevin Santos Kevin Santos may refer to:
* Kevin Santos (actor)
Kayvin Acupicup Santos, also known on his stage name Kevin Santos, is a Filipino actor and was discovered in the Philippine over-all talent competition, StarStruck.
Personal life
Santos gradu ...
as Aaron
*
Stef Prescott
''StarStruck'' is a Philippine television reality talent competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione, it premiered on October 27, 2003 on the network's Telebabad line up. The show has a ...
as Ivy
* Princess Violago as Gigi
*
Jade Lopez as Vicky
;Guest cast
* Gene Padilla as Mau's husband
* Toby Alejar as Enrico
*
Cheska Garcia
Cheska Garcia Kramer (born Francesca Marie Velasco Garcia; July 24, 1980) is a Filipino actress and model.
Early life
Cheska Garcia was born in Makati, Philippines to Francisco Pablo Pellicer Garcia, a Spanish mestizo, and Maria Celeste Dahlia ...
as Nicole
*
Chinggoy Alonzo as Mr. Sandoval
* Tiya Pusit as a doctor
* Mely Tagasa as a judge
* Madam Auring as Rocha
*
Lydia de Vega as Kim Samsoon's trainer
Ratings
According to
AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Ako si Kim Samsoon'' earned a 33.8% rating. While the final episode scored a 38.2% rating.
References
External links
* {{IMDb title, 1216855
2008 Philippine television series debuts
2008 Philippine television series endings
Filipino-language television shows
GMA Network drama series
Philippine romantic comedy television series
Philippine television series based on South Korean television series
Television shows set in the Philippines