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MYKOREANJAGIYAISALLSETTOCHARMITS WAY INTO VIEWERS’ HEARTS
WHAT if one day, all your fan girl dreams perky and cheerful best friend; Edgar family to become an old maid. Apart from Korean Jagiya is set to make viewers fall in in different locations in New York, USA;
become a reality? Allan Guzman asRyan Alba, Gia’s being a Korean grade school tutor, she is love with the kilig-filled story Gia and Jun
handsome playboy boyfriend; and Valeen the ultimate K-drama fan girl armed with Ho. The series was partly shot in South the series Codename: Asero in Dubai; the
Beginning August 21, GMA Network Montenegro as Cindy, the manipulative determination to meet her long-time crush Korea’s most scenic spots used in famous
marks history once again as it proudly Filipina girlfriend of Jun Ho. and Korean superstar, Kim Jun Ho, who has K-dramas including Nami Island (Winter Pinoy adaptation of the Koreanovela Full
presents its first-ever Filipino-Korean since fallen off the radar and stepped out Sonata), Namsan Park (My Name is Kim Sam
romantic comedy series, My Korean Jagiya. With the special participation of of the limelight at the height of his career. Soon), Love Padlocks at N Seoul Tower (My House in Prague, Czech Republic; and the
Korean stars David Kim as Kim Ji Hu, Jun Love From the Star),and Daejanggeum
Headlining this newest primetime Ho’s stubborn older brother; Michelle When her school offers her a scholarship Park, the actual set built and used for series Maghihintay Pa Rin in Singapore.
spectacle is no other than Philippine Oh as Madam Kim Yea-Jin, Jun Ho and Ji Hu’s training in Seoul, she grabs the opportunity the internationally-acclaimed series Jewel
TV’s Sweetheart Heart Evangelista- authoritative but caring mother; and Jerry to try and find Jun Ho, but ends up coming In The Palace. Also, the series was shot My Korean Jagiya is an original concept
Escudero as Guadalupe Immaculada Lee as Manager Choi, the goal-oriented and home disappointed. As it turns out, fate had in other popular tourist destinations in
Asuncion or “Gia”. controlling manager of Jun Ho. a different plan for her when she helps a Korea like Han River Park, Cheonggyecheon of the visionary minds of the Creative
drunk Korean guy beaten by gangsters in Stream Park, and Seoul Land Theme Park.
Introducing in this original masterpiece Joining them are Frances Makil one of Manila’s bars. After a few days, the Team headed by Roy Iglesias (Creative
is professional Korean actor, host, former Ignacio as Carrie, Cindy’s supporter and mysterious guy comes back to thank her, Seoul Film Commission and Seoul
member of the well-known K-pop group best friend; Myke Solomonas Kerwin, Ji Hu’s and much to her surprise, it’s her dream Metropolitan Government provided Director), Agnes Gagelonia-
U-KISS, and the newest Kapuso oppa who driver and assistant; Jinri Park as Hannah oppa, Kim Jun Ho! support and assistance to the production
is undeniably swoon-worthy and is all set to Lee, Jun Ho’s secret admirer and Madam team of My Korean Jagiya during their Uligan (Creative Unit Head), Denoy
melt viewers’ hearts, Alexander Lee as Kim Kim’s assistant; Divine Aucina as Clarissa, Sparks fly and the two of them entire stay in South Korea.
Jun Ho. Gia’s shy and conservative cousin; Khane eventually become friends. But to Gia, Jun Navarro-Punio(Headwriter) and Jonathan
Dela Cruz asPaolo Kim, Cindy and Ji Hu’s Ho will always mean something more. Can GMA Network, known for producing
Also starring are award-winning and 5-year old son. he find it in his heart to fall in love with her, ground-breaking and innovative shows, Cruz (Concept creator/brainstormer), under
talented artists Janice De Belen as Aida too? Or are some dreams too good to come has previously produced several projects
Asuncion, Gia’s widowed aunt; Ricky My Korean Jagiya tells the story of Gia, true? which were shot and filmed abroad the capable supervision of the Production
Davao as Jose/Josie Asuncion, Gia’s a quirky, bubbly, and hopelessly romantic including the movie I Love New Yorkshot
flamboyant and colourful uncle; Iya girl often teased that she is next in her With a light and romantic theme, My team of GMA Drama headed by Ms.
Villania-Arellano as Kennedy Santos, Gia’s
Lilybeth G. Rasonable (SVP For ETV), Ms.

Redgie Magno (VP For Drama), Ms. Cheryl

Ching-Sy (AVP for Drama), Ms. Redgynn

Alba (Program Manager) and Ms. Winnie

Hollis-Reyes (Executive Producer).

Under the helm of esteemed and

award-winning director Mark Reyes, don’t

miss the grand premiere of My Korean

Jagiya this August 21 on GMA’s flagship

international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. n

Over 30 homegrown acts unite for fundraising gigs for Marawi survivors
IF you can spare some dough for a
few drinks on a night out with friends, “I’ve been to Lanao del Sur. Nakita ko yung sisters in Marawi. I know one small step can good cause, I think that is human nature at Barbie Almalbis and Ben & Ben; (Below) Aia de Leon and
why not add great music and a helping community, nakita ko yung tao. Being with go a long way.” its finest, so it’s a privilege,” he said. Absolute Play. Photos by Jill Tan Radovan/InterAksyon
hand into the mix and get added value, these guys, sobrang ang galing lang. So
for yourself and for those in need? parang, makabawi man lang tayo para sa “Honored kami na kasama kami dito “Jam For Peace” kicked off at the Leanne and Naara, Soapdish.
mga troops. It’s very exciting, I am looking sa movement na ito, sa event na ito. Gaya Historia Bar in Quezon City last week with Tickets will be sold at P300 at all
Over 30 homegrown acts have come forward to it.” ng sabi nila, ito lang naman yung way na performances by Itchyworms, Rocksteady,
together for a series of gigs to raise funds we can help. Parang pay it forward lang SPongecola, Tanya Markova, Monolog and venues except for 19 East, which will sell
for Marawi survivors. Dubbed “Jam For “I agree,” said Barbie. “I mean, what naman din,” said Nikki Tirona, bassist of Sileph. Below is the list of artists and venues show tickets at P400. n Jill Tan Radovan,
Peace,” the project was organized by we see in the news, nagkaka- burden tayo Mayonnaise. for the succeeding gigs:
Jampack Music, a pool of local artists sa mga brothers and sisters natin, iniisip InterAksyon | August 29, 2017, 9:23 PM
and their managers. natin kung paano tayo makakatulong. Kaya “I’m doubly excited because it’s the first Route 196 (August 31) – Sud, Jensen and
sobrang thankful din kami sa mga efforts ng time all the artists of our managers, of the the Flips, Ben & Ben, Lunar Lights, Brisom,
Among the acts that will appear in Jam Pack, mga people who organize these group Jam Pack, are doing something big. Farewell Fair Weather.
the “Jam For Peace” sessions are Barbie things, so that we can do our little part in And it’s a way to always remember who we
Almabis, Aia de Leon, Hale, Ben & Ben, helping. are as Filipinos. We truly are helpful. This is B-Side (September 9) – Sucketseven,
Soapdish, Silent Sanctuary, Absolute to continue that identity of ours, by helping Even, Gayuma, Hoodlum, Xeno Devata
Play,and Itchyworms. At the “Jam For “The least we can do as musicians is to our brothers and sisters in Marawi,” said Project, Saydie, Choi, Save Me Hollywood,
Peace” press conference, some of the use our talents to help in any way we can.” Aia. Godzilla Vs. Tokyo, Manila Under Fire.
participants shared their sentiments on
taking part in the project. Absolute Play’s Murielle Tanchanco Hale frontman Champ Lui Pio pretty 12 Monkeys (September 20) – Barbie
shares, “I’m really happy that we get to be much summarized the essence of what Almabis, Kitchie Nadal, Aia de Leon,
Soapdish’s Jeff Bolivar confesses, part of this event. As young as we are, we made “Jam For Peace” worth the effort. Absolute Play, Bea Valera, Miro.
get to give blessings to our brothers and
“When people come together for a 19 East (September 30) – Silent
Sanctuary, Hale, Mayonnaise, Kissjane,