Filed under: Asian Celebs, Filipino Celebs, Filipino TV, Korean Drama, News/Rumors/Chismis, Rant, Updates/Spoilers | Tags: Ako si Kim Sam Soon, GMA 7, Mark Anthony Fernandez, My Name is Kim Sam Soon, Regine Velasquez
I haven’t posted in a looong time. Hehe! So first of all, RIP Rudy Fernandez…
Next, I have to say I’m disappointed with what I’ve been hearing so far about the Kim Sam Soon Pinoy remake. I’m definitely not a fan of the directors. In fact, I believe at least one of them has done some really crappy work before but I’m hoping they do better this time.
They introduced Jung Ryeo Won’s character (Hannah) as played by Nadine Samonte earlier today in SOP. They described her as the ex-fiancee of Cyrus (Hyun Bin’s character) who left him because she’s not ready to get married and then came back PRETENDING she has cancer to get him back. When I heard that, I was like “WHAT????!!! But she DOES have cancer!!!” I guess they’ve changed that. They’re turning her into a real “kontrabida.” Can I just say that one of the strengths of the original show was that no one was really a “villain?” I totally felt for Hanna’s character before, she had him first, she truly loved him, he loved her, she left for a good reason, and they could have totally ended up together. In fact Samsoon was the one who stood between them but of course, you gotta love Samsoon and Cyrus together too… The show had realistic characters that you could relate with so it’s too bad that they might be changing that to make it more Pinoy. Cause there should always be evil people in the world of Pinoys…. apparently. Hopefully, they can still work things out in such a way that will make people still sympathize with her.
Next thing I’m dreading is that they seem to be giving a big part to Samsoon’s ex-fiance played by Wendell Ramos and his new fiancee played by Pauleen Luna. As in MUCH bigger than Hannah (Jung Ryeo Won) and Doc Henry because I don’t think their actors have even started taping yet.
Worst thing I heard (I guess it’s even worse that the pretending to have cancer), Kim Samsoon might have a transformation in the end from fat to slim, sexy and beautiful! So they’re turning it into Betty La Fea? I guess to compete with ABS’ remake of Betty La Fea. But then, isn’t it the point of KSS that women should be strong and love themselves as they are?!? Cyrus loved Samsoon as she is, right? I think it would send a better and more empowering message if they just let her stay as she is, fatsuit and all. There’s still time to change their mind about this idea so I’m begging them, PLEASE DON’T DO IT!
I guess these are my main concerns. A lot of other stuff I’ve seen in the teasers are actually good. The show looks really funny. Before I was reluctant about Regine but now I think she’s doing great. I LOVE Mark Anthony Fernandez (HOTNESS)! I’m watching mainly for him. The rest of the cast are seem perfect too. Tessie Tomas, John Lapuz, Eugene Domingo, and Sheena Halili, it’s going to be a riot! I hope the show will turn out to be a lot better than I’m expecting. I mean it’s good to have changes but they probably shouldn’t change things that are part of the original’s strengths right? So let’s watch out for this! It starts June 30!
Filed under: Filipino Celebs, Filipino TV, Korean Drama, News/Rumors/Chismis, Updates/Spoilers | Tags: GMA 7, Hayden Kho, Mark Anthony Fernandez, My Name is Kim Sam Soon, Regine Velasquez, Wendell Ramos
According to the Regine Velasquez interview I saw a couple of weeks ago. She will definitely be Kim Sam Soon. She also revealed who else will be in the cast.
Mark Anthony Fernandez will be Cyrus (Hyun Bin’s role). Even though I love Dennis Trillo, I’m totally happy Mark Anthony Fernandez got this. Oh, and he can look a lot better on TV than on this pic.
Doc Hayden Kho (Dr. Vicki Belo’s boyfriend) will most probably be Henry (Daniel Henney’s role).
Wendell Ramos is the ex-boyfriend.
This is Regine Velasquez/Kim Sam Soon
(Disclaimer: as usual, pictures were taken from google images)
Filed under: Asian Celebs, Filipino Celebs, Filipino TV, Korean Drama, News/Rumors/Chismis | Tags: Dennis Trillo, GMA 7, Mark Reyes, My Name is Kim Sam Soon, Regine Velasquez, remake
I thought it was just a rumor but I just saw the teaser on GMA today. I guess it’s true. Regine Velasquez is said to be the lead. Umm… Well, I guess it’s better than having her as the lead in Full House. I hope THAT is a rumor. Even though I’m not a fan of Sunshine Dizon, I have to admit that the Kim Sam Soon role fits her better than Regine. I’ll just say, I hope Ogie’s not the Hyun Bin. I heard Dennis Trillo might get the role, though.
I hope they don’t ruin the show. Maybe Mark Reyes should direct, he seems like one of the sensible directors of GMA. No! Please no Mac Alejandre and Dominic Zapata!
Filed under: Asian Celebs, Filipino TV, Japanese Drama, Manga, News/Rumors/Chismis, Taiwanese Drama | Tags: ABS-CBN, Ella Chen, GMA 7, Hana Kimi, Horikita Maki, Ikuta Toma, Jiro Wang, Oguri Shun, Wu Chun
I just found out about this today. It premieres on March 24, the same date Hana Kimi Japan premieres on GMA. I still don’t know about the time slot though. Hana Kimi Jap would probably be 6 PM though, to replace Hana Yori Dango. I’ve always preferred the Jap one, hot Horikita Maki (as a girl AND boy), hot Oguri Shun, and my lovely Ikuta Toma. Plus, it’s just BETTER. If the TV stations weren’t so greedy and competitive, they’d have different time slots and people will get to enjoy both shows but I wouldn’t count on it.
Filed under: Asian Celebs, Filipino TV, Japanese Drama, News/Rumors/Chismis | Tags: GMA 7, Hana Kimi, Horikita Maki, Ikuta Toma, Oguri Shun
I got excited when I saw the teasers last night, even though I’ve already watched it. Hana Kimi Ikemen Paradise will premiere March 24, the timeslot hasn’t been mentioned. I really love this show so I hope it does well in the Philippines. I have a feeling the Tagalog dubbing will make it funnier. “Homo janai!” will be “Di ako bakla!” Hahaha! Gotta love Ikuta Toma.
Filed under: American TV Shows, Filipino Celebs, Filipino TV, News/Rumors/Chismis, Updates/Spoilers | Tags: ABC 5, GMA 7, Jolina Magdangal, Louie Ignacio, Ogie Alcaside, Philippine Idol, Pinoy Idol, Raymond Gutierrez, Ryan Cayabyab, Wyngard Tracy
Yay! Regine Velasquez is not hosting this!
Raymond Gutierrez is the host, good enough but I was really hoping for Drew Arellano. Ogie Alcasid, Jolina Magdangal, and Wyngard Tracy are the judges. It doesn’t look too bad. But I heard Louie Ignacio is still directing this and he’ll using butterflies and such gayness on stage because apparently, it’s his trademark. What a crap!
What’s sad though is that they’re completely disregarding the first season of Philippine Idol, which was on ABC 5. It really sucks for Mau (the winner) because after everything she’s been through to win, it suddenly seems like it wasn’t legit when it was naman, it was an original legitimate franchise. Philippine Idol wasn’t so bad either. Ryan Cayabyab was a great judge, too bad Pinoy Dream Academy has him now.
Filed under: Filipino Celebs, Filipino TV, News/Rumors/Chismis, People/Life | Tags: Jennylyn Mercado, pregnant, GMA 7, Darna, Jamie Lynn Spears, Patrick Garcia, Birth Control, Kapuso
(disclaimer: image stolen from google images)
How incredibly stupid…
I really thought she was one of the smartest/most practical among the first batch of Starstruck. I mean she seemed like she knew what she was doing. I liked her. I think she’s a pretty good actress compared to most of the local actors nowadays. Just when she made a good comeback after her last controversy with GMA 7, she let’s herself get pregnant and now she’s letting go of all the great opportunities and shows given to her to go through the pregnancy. Too bad, as far as I know she’s getting high votes to be the next Darna. Good luck to her. Well, at least she’s not getting an abortion or anything and her boyfriend’s gonna take of her. So lesson? If you’re going to have sex, use a condom naman or get yourself ligated.
Fine, I guess Jamie Lynn Spears is still worse… Oh wait! This is why Jennylyn’s boobs seemed to have gotten a LOT bigger since last December! I really thought it was a boob job.
