Summary
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 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. The series concluded on October 10, 2008 with a total of 75 episodes. It was replaced by LaLola in its timeslot.
| Ako si Kim Samsoon | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Also known as | My Name is Kim Samsoon |
| Genre | |
| Based on | My Lovely Sam Soon (2005) by Kim Do Woo |
| Developed by | Denoy Navarro-Punio |
| Directed by | |
| Starring | Regine Velasquez |
| Theme music composer |
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| Opening theme | "Maybe It's You" by Regine Velasquez |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 75 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Edlyn Tallada Abuel |
| Production locations |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | June 30 – October 10, 2008 |
Cast and characters edit
- Lead cast
- Regine Velasquez as Kim Samsoon Buot[2]
- 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 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 as Aaron
- Stef Prescott as Ivy
- Princess Violago as Gigi
- Jade Lopez as Vicky
- Guest cast
- Gene Padilla as Mau's husband
- Toby Alejar as Enrico
- Cheska Garcia 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
Background edit
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%.[3]
Ratings edit
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Ako si Kim Samsoon earned a 33.8% rating.[4] While the final episode scored a 38.2% rating.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Insidente ng pagge-gatecrash, nauwi sa 'patayan' sa text". Journal.
- ^ "Ako Si Kim Samsoon: Korea's Best Now A Kapuso". The Philippine Star. July 2, 2008. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ "My Lovely Sam-Soon was the most watched K-Drama of 2005". Chosun. Archived from the original on May 26, 2008.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (July 1, 2008). "TV Ratings (June 30): Ako Si Kim Samsoon takes a bite in the ratings game". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 14, 2008). "TV Ratings (Oct. 10-13): Ako Si Kim Samsoon and La Lola closed and opened at No. 1". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
External links edit
- Ako si Kim Samsoon at IMDb
