Only You (2009 TV series)
“Only you” is a Pinoy adaptation of a hit koreanovela, which is a
fast-paced light romantic drama that is engaging and enjoyable to watch
because of its eye candy color theme and deliciously prepared food as
well as of the strong chemistry of its lead casts. The Pinoy version
retains the basic core of the original Korean version.
The story revolves around people who are searching for their happiness and how this search will change their lives forever. Jillian is played by Angel Locsin, who is a very stubborn and proud girl who has a passion for cooking. Because she does not have an interest in the caregiver’s course she is studying, she goes to Korea without the blessing of her mother to study culinary arts as part of the prize she won in a cooking contest. Jonathan, played by Diether Ocampo, is the childhood friend who loves Jillian dearly and a frustrated swimmer. He follows Jillian in Korea and shares her passion in cooking.
TJ, played by Sam Milby, is from a wealthy family who owns a large hotel and various restaurants. He travels to Korea in search of his mother who abandoned the family when TJ was young. He meets Jillian during his search of his mother. Jillian is seeking the same woman in search of the recipe in making “talangkanin”.
They found TJ’s mother who is about to get remarried to a Korean. Jillian comforts TJ who is distraught over his mother’s remarriage. They spend the night together. Jillian ends up pregnant and gives up her dream to become a great chef without telling TJ about their son.
Six years later, they all have returned to live in the Philippines . Jillian is working in a low paying cooking job. TJ is taking over the operation of his family restaurant. Jonathan is working as a chef for one of the restaurants owned by TJ and financially supporting Jillian’s family, including her son, Joshua, because Jillian’s family have fallen on hard times.
TJ still has feelings for Jillian and he found her when he is searching for a new chef for his family restaurant. Trixie, the family friend of TJ, is in love with TJ and tries to confess her feeling to him.
How a couple will react after six years since they had a one night stand especially when they have a son and the woman hid the fact from the father?
The story revolves around people who are searching for their happiness and how this search will change their lives forever. Jillian is played by Angel Locsin, who is a very stubborn and proud girl who has a passion for cooking. Because she does not have an interest in the caregiver’s course she is studying, she goes to Korea without the blessing of her mother to study culinary arts as part of the prize she won in a cooking contest. Jonathan, played by Diether Ocampo, is the childhood friend who loves Jillian dearly and a frustrated swimmer. He follows Jillian in Korea and shares her passion in cooking.
TJ, played by Sam Milby, is from a wealthy family who owns a large hotel and various restaurants. He travels to Korea in search of his mother who abandoned the family when TJ was young. He meets Jillian during his search of his mother. Jillian is seeking the same woman in search of the recipe in making “talangkanin”.
They found TJ’s mother who is about to get remarried to a Korean. Jillian comforts TJ who is distraught over his mother’s remarriage. They spend the night together. Jillian ends up pregnant and gives up her dream to become a great chef without telling TJ about their son.
Six years later, they all have returned to live in the Philippines . Jillian is working in a low paying cooking job. TJ is taking over the operation of his family restaurant. Jonathan is working as a chef for one of the restaurants owned by TJ and financially supporting Jillian’s family, including her son, Joshua, because Jillian’s family have fallen on hard times.
TJ still has feelings for Jillian and he found her when he is searching for a new chef for his family restaurant. Trixie, the family friend of TJ, is in love with TJ and tries to confess her feeling to him.
How a couple will react after six years since they had a one night stand especially when they have a son and the woman hid the fact from the father?
Only You
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Format
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Comedy, Romance, Drama
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Created by
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SBS
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Developed by
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Star Cinema
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Directed by
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Rory Quintos
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Starring
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Angel Locsin
Sam Milby
and Diether Ocampo
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Opening theme
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Only You sung by Sam Milby
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Country of origin
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Philippines
South Korea
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Language(s)
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Filipino/Tagalog, English, Korean
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No. of episodes
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85 (final)
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Production
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Executive producer(s)
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Malou Santos
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Location(s)
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Metro Manila, Philippines
South Korea
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Running time
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30-45 minutes
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Broadcast
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Original channel
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ABS-CBN
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Picture format
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NTSC 480i
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Original run
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April 27, 2009 – August 21, 2009
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Chronology
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Related shows
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Only You (Korean)
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External links
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Production
Only You had its first cast look test pictorial on February 17, 2009 with the three leads cast in the series: Diether Ocampo, Sam Milby, and Angel Locsin. On the following day, February 18, 2009, ABS-CBN announced its upcoming shows in Kapamilya Trade Launch, including Only You.
The shooting started last week of March 2009 in Seoul, South Korea with the lead cast Diether Ocampo, Sam Milby, Iya Villania and Angel Locsin with Dimples Romana.
Ratings
Only You on ABS-CBN premiered with a 39.2% rating based on the Kantar Media/TNS National Households TV Audience Measurement. The show won its timeslot and took #2 spot in primetime behind the 40.1% rating of May Bukas Pa, a show also produced by ABS-CBN. The show's finale registered a nationwide average of 39.8% in the TV Ratings based on Kantar Media/TNS National Households data.
Plot
Despite her mother's protests, Jillian (Angel Locsin) pursues her dream of becoming a chef by joining a cooking contest where she gets a chance to study culinary arts in different Asian countries. Before anyone can stop her, she is already on her way to South Korea with her long-time best friend, Jonathan (Diether Ocampo). But it soon becomes clear to her that skill alone is not enough to make her pass such a difficult course. So in her desperate attempt to succeed and create a good life for her family, she goes in search for a woman who can teach her a winning recipe.
Then she crosses paths with TJ (Sam Milby), an arrogant, wealthy businessman who is looking for his mother, the same woman Jillian is after. They hardly get along yet they eventually end up having a one-night stand as Jillian momentarily makes him forget about his worries about his mom's second marriage. They go their separate ways the next morning after a misunderstanding. It's only later on that Jillian finds out that she's pregnant, which means that she can't continue her studies. Then a twist of fate brings them together again in the Philippines six years after that fateful encounter abroad.
Cast & characters
Main cast
Jillian Mendoza (Angel Locsin) is driven by her dream to become a famous chef, but her passion for cooking may not be enough for her to achieve that. But despite her constant struggles in life, she remains an optimistic person and a loving mother to her son.
Abandoned by his own mom, Theodore Javier Jr. or TJ (Sam Milby) has become afraid of commitment because of his trust issues. His stubborn nature also adds to his formidable reputation as a successful hotel owner and restaurateur. Will he ever have time to experience the real kind of love?
Jonathan Sembrano (Diether Ocampo) is Jillian's best friend who is also very much in love with her. He has always been loyal and persistent in trying to win her heart to the point that he would willingly take responsibility for her son. How will Jillian respond to his sincere intentions?
Trixie Gonzales (Iya Villania) longs to become a part of TJ's family and is constantly seeking acceptance and affirmation from other people.
Supporting cast
Dina Javier (Dimples Romana) is TJ's eldest sister. She becomes the family's matriarch when their mother abandons them to live a life of her own. Dina is close to TJ and is very protective of her younger brother.
Cora Mendoza (Irma Adlawan) believes that her daughter would be better off taking up another college course. Her daughter's dream to become a chef has always been a bone of contention between them. Nevertheless, she is still there to support Jillian even if she makes the wrong decisions.
Nanding Mendoza (Al Tantay) His penchant for moneymaking schemes has often made his family worse off financially. But behind his weak personality lies a compassionate heart as he is the only one who fully understands Jillian's pursuit of a better life.
Dick Israel as Rodolfo "Rod" Sembrano/Elvis
Vice Ganda as Bicky Tio
Tirso Cruz III as Theodore "Teddy" Javier Sr
Bing Pimentel as Erika Javier
Ella Cruz as Andrea Mendoza
Elijah Magundayao as Joshua Mendoza Javier
Candy Pangilinan as Chef Minnie
Extended cast
Melanie Marquez as Ms. Palmira Lapuz
Franzen Fajardo as Aji
Justin Cuyugan as Vince Lapuz III
JC Cuadrado as Derek
Gabe Mercado as Boyet Marcos
Carla Humphries as Agnes Aguire
Jose Sarasola as George
Matt Ranillo III as Victor Vasquez
Guest cast
Ian Galliguez as China
Angel Sy as Young Jillian
Jacob Rica as Young TJ
Francis Magundayao as Young Jonathan
Rose de Guzman as Young Trixie
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