''Gimik'' is a Philippine youth-oriented television series produced and broadcast by

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. The show ran from June 15, 1996, to February 6, 1999, replacing ''Game Na Game Na!'' and was replaced by ''

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'' every Saturday for 90 minutes and was shown internationally through TFC. The series was streaming on

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Premise

Gimik circles throughout the lives of 12 juveniles. It tackles the fun, experiences and the problems that the youth encounter. Pre-marital sex, unwanted pregnancy, insecurities of a middle child, sibling rivalry, broken families, parent-child conflict, jealousy, animosity, sexual preference, aids awareness, love relationships and student life.

Plot

Dianne (

Judy Ann Santos Judy Anne Lumagui Santos (born May 11, 1978) is a Filipino actress and film producer. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the early 1990s, she is known for her comedic and dramatic roles in independent films and blockbust ...

), is an only child of a very modern couple, a young socialite. Ricky (

Rico Yan Rico Yan (; born Ricardo Carlos Castro Yan; March 14, 1975 – March 29, 2002) was a Filipino matinee idol, model, film and television actor, host, spokesperson and entrepreneur. Yan graduated from De La Salle University in 1997 with a degr ...

), a son of rich doctors, the boy-next-door and is the object of Dianne's fancy. He was a medical student but changed his course to Business Administration afterwards. Gina ( G. Toengi), is the older sister of Carlo (

Patrick Garcia Franz Patrick Velasco Garcia, known professionally as Patrick Garcia (born September 14, 1981), is a Filipino actor. Early life At the age of 9, Garcia started as an altar boy at St. James Parish Church Headed by Bro. Paul Abiog of Ayala, Alab ...

) the best friend of Toffee ( Kristopher Peralta). Gina is a Textiling Major. Their parents are in the States and they live with their grandmother. Joey ( Marvin Agustin), tactless and as such is suffering from the Middle Child Syndrome. He is a Computer Science Major. Jigs (

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), an asthmatic teenager with an over-protective mother. Gary (

Diether Ocampo Diether Pascual Ocampo (born July 19, 1973) is a Filipino actor, singer, and model. Background Ocampo was born on July 19, 1973 in Aniban, Bacoor, Cavite, where he attended school. He attended De La Salle University-Dasmarinas. He is of German, ...

), dropped out from school because he enjoys working, he is a product of a broken family. Melanie (

Mylene Dizon Mylene Dizon (; born September 6, 1974) is a Filipino actress and model. Dizon has established herself as one of the most renowned actresses in Philippine cinema with an astounding 30 films and nearly 50 television roles to her credit, as well ...

), a working student in a video shop. She moved from the province to study Nursing through a scholarship. She is a boarder in Kakai's (

Kaye Abad Katherine Grace Abad-Castillo (born May 17, 1982), known professionally as Kaye Abad, is a Filipino-American actress and singer. Abad started in 1993 and is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She was launched as a member of Star Circle (now St ...

) house. She and Andi (Andrea Blaesi) are inseparable and are in the age of experimenting. Ese (

Jolina Magdangal Maria Jolina Perez Magdangal-Escueta (; born November 6, 1978) is a Filipina singer, actress, television presenter, and entrepreneur. She is referred to in the Philippines as the Queen of Pinoy Popular Culture (or simply as Pop Icon) and is ...

), a fine arts student, bubbly and the colorful one and Brian (Bojo Molina), a medical student whose mother has animosity to Melanie as his girlfriend. Dianne and Gina are best friends as well as Ricky and Gary whose love stories are intertwined. Ese and Joey's love hate relationship, Melanie and Brian's thorny relationship add spices in the entire series.

Development

The teen-oriented show consisted mostly Talent Center artists (now

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). It became the launching pad for the careers of the most successful young stars of their generation in the mid-1990s including Judy Ann Santos, Rico Yan, Jolina Magdangal, Diether Ocampo, Marvin Agustin, Patrick Garcia, Mylene Dizon, Kaye Abad and G Toengi. The series was originally created as part of

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's 50th anniversary.

Additional cast

Several Talent Center artists joined the show when the original cast members (Judy Ann Santos, Rico Yan, Diether Ocampo, Jolina Magdangal, Patrick Garcia and Marvin Agustin) became successful in their separate careers, making it hard for them to appear regularly, nevertheless LJ Moreno,

Kristine Hermosa Kristine Hermosa Orille-Sotto (; born September 9, 1983), professionally known by her maiden name Kristine Hermosa, is a Filipina actress. She is known for her roles in ''Pangako Sa ’Yo'' (2000–2002), ''Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas'' (2003–2004 ...

and

Dominic Ochoa Jose Madrigal Ochoa (; born August 4, 1974), better known as Dominic Ochoa, is a Filipino actor, comedian, model and member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic, as part of the batch 4. He is currently managed by Boy Abu ...

were added. In 1997, Judy Ann Santos left the show to focus on Esperanza, Andrea Blaesi's character vanished in 1996 and Diego Castro later left the show and moved to rival show '' Growing Up'', nonetheless Cheska Garcia,

Carlos Agassi Amir Carlos Damaso Vahidi Agassi (born December 12, 1979, in Makati, Philippines), popularly known as Carlos Agassi and simply Amir, is a Filipino actor, rap artist, host, and model. He was launched as a member of ABS-CBN's Star Circle (now S ...

, Laura James,

Rica Peralejo Rica Peralejo (; born March 7, 1981) is a Filipina former actress, singer, and television host. Career Television Peralejo started out as a child star and was part of ABS-CBN's popular youth oriented variety show '' Ang TV''. Peralejo appear ...

(from rival show '' T.G.I.S.''),

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Paula Peralejo Paula Peralejo (; born June 29, 1984) is the stage name of Maria Elena Paula Bautista Peralejo-Fernandez, a former Filipino actress. She is the younger sister of actress Rica Peralejo. TV career Peralejo was among the cast of ABS-CBN's ''Ang ...

John Lloyd Cruz John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model and occasional TV host. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumnus of Batch 5. He starred in the teen drama '' Tabing Ilog'', and is best known for his ...

and

Desiree del Valle Desirée Lois del Valle Dunham-Labrusca (born May 28, 1982), better known by her screen name Desiree del Valle, is a Filipina actress born from an Irish American father named Clois H. Dunham and a Filipino mother Lourdes del Valle from Lopez, ...

joined the show.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Dianne Villaruel (1996-1997) *

as Ricardo "Ricky" Salveron (1996-1999) *

as Carlo de Leon (1996-1998) * G. Toengi as Angelina "Gina" de Leon (1996-1999) *

as Gary Leo "Gary" Ballesteros (1996-1999) *

as Socorro Corazon "Ese" Aragon (1996-1999) * Marvin Agustin as Joseph "Joey" Fajardo (1996-1999) *

as Melanie Suntay (1996-1999) *Bojo Molina as Brian Lorenzo (1996-1999)

Supporting cast

Diego Castro III Angelo Diego Keithley Castro III, simply known as Diego Castro III (born November 30, 1975) is a Filipino actor and broadcaster. He has appeared in over forty movies and dozens of television shows, and was a part of the youth-oriented show, Gimi ...

as Jigs Mercado (1996-1997) *

as Cassandra "Kakai" Marquez (1996-1999) * Kristopher Peralta as Teofilo "Toffee" Sanchez (1996-1999) *Andrea Blaesi as Andi Cuyugan (1996) *LJ Moreno as Cathy Dominguez (1996-1998) *

as Eric Abesamis (1997-1999) *

as Tintin Fernandez (1997-1998) *

as Jersey Salveron (1997-1998) *

as Pauline Salveron (1997-1999) *

as Junie de Dios (1997-1999) * Cheska Garcia as Corrine Apostol (1997-1998) *

as Choy Ledesma (1997-1998) *

as Marco Trinidad (1997-1998) *Laura James as Cindy Trinidad (1997-1998) *

as Dette Zubiri (1998-1999)

Extended and guest cast

*Trisha Salvador as Kara *

Claudine Barretto Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto (; born July 20, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer, and entrepreneur. Popularly dubbed as “''The'' ''Optimum Star''” by various media outlets, Barretto has won 3 FAMAS Award including 2 Best Actress w ...

as Danielle *

Wowie de Guzman Jeffrey Camangyan (born September 22, 1976), known professionally as Wowie de Guzman, is a Filipino dancer and a stage, film and TV actor. He was one of the top matinee idols from the 1990s. His break came as a member of dance group Universal Mo ...

as Warren *Mark Vernal as Banjo Mejia *

Jodi Santamaria Jodi Chrissie Garcia Sta. Maria (born June 16, 1982) is a Filipino actress. Sta. Maria was recognized as one of the most sought-after actresses in the entertainment industry. She is best known for her iconic roles in ABS-CBN drama shows. One o ...

as Gretchen *Vanessa del Bianco as Daphne Ortiz *Katrina De Leon as Matet *

John Arcilla Romeo Gonzales Arcilla (born June 24 1966), professionally known as John Arcilla, is a Filipino actor and environmentalist. He won Best Actor at the 78th Venice International Film Festival for his performance in '' On the Job: The Missing 8 ...

as Cesar Rivera *

Patrick Fiori Patrick Fiori (; born Patrick Jean-François Chouchayan, 23 September 1969) is a French singer of Armenian descent. Biography Beginnings Fiori was born to a Armenians in France, French-Armenian father (Jacques Chouchayan) and a Corsican people, ...

as Miguel Montejo *William Thio as Dave Apostol *Donnie Fernandez as Chad Fernando *

Anna Larrucea Anna Rebecca Larrucea-Pangilinan (born October 7, 1984) is a former Filipino actress. Her father is of Basque origin and her mother is a Filipino. Career She was launched as part of '' Star Circle'' Batch 4 and became a mainstay in ABS-CBN TV ...

as Yanna Cortez *

Tanya Garcia Tanya Katherine Rosales Lyttle-Lapid (born August 5, 1981), known professionally as Tanya Garcia (), is a Filipinos, Filipina actress. She became a household name after playing Cecilia in one of the longest running soap operas of GMA Network, ...

as Angela *

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as Skud Torres * Miguel dela Rosa as Migs *Don Laurel as Dondi Aranas *

Nikki Valdez Maria Alinica "Nikki" Valdez-Garcia (born January 25, 1979) is a Filipina actress and singer. Career In the Philippine music scene she was known for a ballad titled "Meron Ba?", composed for the soundtrack of ''G-Mik the Movie'' and ''Trip th ...

as Jek-Jek *Monica Verallo as Caroline *Miggy Tanchanco as Mikoy * Andrea del Rosario as Samantha Banzon *

Kathleen Hermosa Kathleen Hermosa Orille (born April 21, 1981) is a Filipino actress. She is the sister of Kristine Hermosa and sister-in-law of Oyo Boy Sotto Vittorio Mari Bonnevie Sotto (; born January 12, 1984), known professionally as Oyo Boy Sotto, is ...

as Melanie's younger sister *

Boboy Garovillo Jose Teves Garrovillo Jr. (born in Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte) Better simply known as Boboy Garrovillo, is a Filipino singer, composer, television host, and actor. He is known as one of the members of the popular musical trio APO Hiking Soci ...

as Ese's father * Jim Paredes as Kakai's father *

Julia Clarete Edda Giselle Rosetta Nuñez Clarette (born September 24, 1979), better known by her screen name Julia Clarete (), is a Filipina singer, actress, television host, and performer. She is best known as one of the co-hosts of ''Eat Bulaga!'', the ...

as Jules *Gerard Pizzaras as Jerry *Diana Enriquez/Jhezarie Javier as Denise Salvador *Vivian Foz as Ese's mother *Patricia Ann Roque as Ese's sister *

Hajji Alejandro Angelito Toledo "Hajji" Alejandro (born December 26, 1954) is a Filipino singer and actor Alaminos, Pangasinan, who was a major pop star in the 1970s and 1980s. Just like another OPM legend Basil Valdez, he came from the group Circus Band. H ...

as Dianne's father *

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as Dianne's mother *

Orestes Ojeda Orestes Ojeda (January 3, 1956 − July 27, 2021) was a Filipino actor in movies and television. Career Born Luis C. Pagalilauan at Cagayan Valley, he was 17 years old when he was persuaded by director Joey Gosiengfiao to join show business. He ...

as Ricky's father *

Amado Cortez Amado Cortez (born Arsenio Ruiz Padilla, December 14, 1927 – March 22, 2003) was a Filipino actor and diplomat. His father was Jose Padilla Sr., a governor in Plaridel, Bulacan and his mother was Maria Clara Ruiz. His brothers were Jose Pa ...

as Tanya's grandfather *

Roy Alvarez Leandro Delantar Alvarez (March 23, 1950 – February 11, 2014), better known by his screen name Roy Alvarez, was a Filipino actor, director and screenwriter for film, television and theater in the Philippines. Biography He was born on March ...

as Joey's father *Mia Gutierrez as Joey's mother *Ray Ventura as Melanie's father *Raquel Villavicencio as Gary's mother *Jon Achaval as Marco and Cindy's father *Lorli Villanueva as Gina and Carlo's grandmother *Anna Marin as Brian's mother *

Alwyn Uytingco Alwyn Uytingco (born February 11, 1988, in Quezon City) is a Filipino actor. Early life Cipriano Alwyn Sumulong Uytingco III was born on February 11, 1988, in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines. He was educated at the Marist School (Marikina) ...

as Joey's younger brother *

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as Melanie's mother *

Ricky Belmonte Jesus Velez Cruz (; December 24, 1946 – October 3, 2001), better known by his stage name Ricky Belmonte, was a Filipino actor, popular during the 1960s as one of Sampaguita Pictures' talents. Personal life Belmonte was born as Jesus Velez Cru ...

as Brian's father * Subas Herrero as Corrine's father *

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*Justin Cuyugan *Lui Villaruz *

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as Brenda *

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as Guy

''GIMIK: The Reunion''

Motion picture release ''Gimik: The Reunion'' was later made and was released on April 28, 1999, after the series ended in February 2 months later retaining all the main characters. Ricky, Ese, Joey, Gina, Gary, Melanie and Bryan look forward to love, marriage and career. Judy Ann Santos made a special appearance as her character Dianne in the latter part of the film. Kristine Hermosa and Dominic Ochoa, a regular cast since 1997, made cameo appearances in the movie with different roles.

Cast

Main cast

* G. Toengi as Gina de Leon *

as Ricky Salveron *

as Gary Ballesteros *

as Ese Aragon * Marvin Agustin as Joey Fajardo *

as Melanie Suntay * Bojo Molina as Brian Lorenzo

Special participation

as Diane Villaruel

Supporting

as Brenda *

as Suzette Pia * Michael Verano as Andy *

Susan Africa Susan Africa (born August 20, 1959) is a veteran Filipino film, television and theatre actress. Recognised as a legend in the Philippine cinema, Africa won "Best Supporting Actress" at the 13th Metro Manila Film Festival for her performance i ...

as Mrs. Lorenzo *

Bodjie Pascua Luisito "Bodjie" Pascua (born March 2, 1955) is a Filipino stage and film & TV actor and former children's television host. He is best known as "Kuya Bodjie" ("Big Brother Bodjie"), the iconic character he portrayed on the children's educational ...

as Mr. Lorenzo * Gigette Reyes as Mrs. de Leon * Patricia Ann Roque as Emi *

as the taxi driver *

as the little girl patient

Soundtrack

The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to the film was released on March 30, 1999, two months before the release of the film. With its carrier single "Mahal Mo Ba Ako" by

, the soundtrack earned a Gold Record Certification from the

Philippine Association of the Record Industry The Philippine Association of the Record Industry ( Filipino: ''Kapisanan ng Industriya ng Plaka ng Pilipinas'', abbreviated as PARI) is a non-profit and private trade organization, that represents the recording industry distributors in the Phi ...

on May 7, 1999. Adapted from the ''GIMIK: The Reunion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'' liner notes.

Gimik 2010

In the same network's 2010 Trade Launch, the station announced that the show will return on television as part of

Your Song "Your Song" is a song written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was John's first international Top 10 chart single. "Your Song" was first released by American rock band Three Dog Night in M ...

with the title of ''

Gimik 2010 ''Gimik 2010'' is a Philippine television series on ABS-CBN as part of Your Song weekly series. It is a reintroduction of the 1990s series '' Gimik''. Cast and characters Main cast (Season 1: The Reunion) *Judy Ann Santos as Dianne Villarue ...

''.

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 0354298
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ABS-CBN drama series ABS-CBN original programming Philippine teen drama television series 1996 Philippine television series debuts 1999 Philippine television series endings 1999 films Star Cinema films 1990s Philippine television series English-language television shows Filipino-language television shows Films set in the Philippines Television series about teenagers Television shows set in the Philippines

Premise

Plot

Development

Additional cast

Cast and characters

Main cast

Supporting cast

Extended and guest cast

''GIMIK: The Reunion''

Cast

Main cast

Special participation

Supporting

Soundtrack

Gimik 2010

See also

References

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