''My Binondo Girl'' () is a 2011 Philippine romantic

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. It is set to premiere from August 22, 2011 to January 20, 2012 replacing ''

Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'' (International title: ''One Great Love'' / ) is a Philippine family military drama series that aired on ABS-CBN featuring an ensemble cast. The show aired from March 7, 2011, to August 19, 2011. It is the second P ...

'' on

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's ''Primetime Bida'' evening block.Ai-Ai De Las Alas sympathizes with Kim Chiu for being love less for now
retrieved on June 6, 2011 via http://www.push.com.ph/Kim Chiu prays for viewers and fans to support Binondo Girl even without Gerald Anderson
retrieved on July 29, 2011 via http://www.pep.ph/ The drama revolves around a girl who pretends to be a man to gain her father's affection.

Synopsis

''My Binondo Girl'' is the story of Jade Dimaguiba, a girl who spent her life seeking the approval and acceptance of her Chinese father Chen Sy (

Richard Yap Richard Edison Uy Yap (born May 18, 1967) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and businessman of Chinese descent. He is best known for portraying Richard "Sir Chief" Lim in ''Be Careful with My Heart'' and "Papa Chen" in ''My Binondo Girl''. ...

), who attempted to put her up for adoption when she was young because of China's One Child Policy (wherein couples either put their first child up for adoption or pay a government fine to have a second child). His decision was swiftly made after learning that his Filipina wife Zeny (

Ai Ai delas Alas Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. She is widely regarded as the country's "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent and best know ...

) is pregnant with a baby boy, which is more favored under the Chinese tradition. In order to protect her child, Zeny returns to the Philippines only to suffer a miscarriage and lose the second child. Years after, Chen Sy, already a successful business tycoon, finds Zeny to see Yuan, the baby boy. Zeny refuses to tell him his whereabouts but despite this, Chen continues to ignore Jade and disregard her as his daughter. Jade vows to gain her father's acceptance someday and graduates with top honors to prove to her father that despite her gender, she is a worthy daughter. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Chen loses his other son Chen Sy II (from his second marriage) to an accident and Jade is forced to pose as Yuan in order to get her mother and grandmother Amor (

Gina Pareño Gina Pareño (; born Geraldine Acthley; October 20, 1947) is a Filipina actress. Early life Pareño was born to a German American father and a Filipina mother. Career She started her career in the 1960s as an extra in several films and then lat ...

) out of jail because of Jean (

Cherry Pie Picache Cherry Pie Sison Picache (born May 27, 1970) is a Filipino actress who has starred television and in mainstream and independent films and has worked as a print and TV commercial model for Palmolive, Camay, and Eskinol. Cherry Pie is notable ...

), the second wife's machinations. Jade is helped through her journey by Onyx ( Jolo Revilla), her childhood friend and determined suitor; Trevor (

Matteo Guidicelli Gianmatteo Vittorio Fernan Guidicelli (, born March 26, 1990), known professionally as Matteo Guidicelli, is a Filipino actor, model, singer and former kart racer. Early life and career Matteo Guidicelli was born in Cebu City. He is one of ...

), the happy go lucky stepson of her father's business partner; and Andy (

Xian Lim Alexander Xian Lim (born July 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor, model, singer, host, blogger, filmmaker and professional basketball player. He is best known for his roles in '' My Binondo Girl'' (2011), '' The Reunion'' (2012), '' Ina, Kapatid, ...

), who started off as her competition but ended up as one of her staunchest supporters upon learning her dual identity.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Kim Chiu Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (; born April 19, 1990), professionally known as Kim Chiu, is a Filipino actress, model, host, singer, dancer, and vlogger. She is currently managed by Star Magic, ABS-CBN's home-based talent agency. Recognized as one o ...

as Jadelyn "Jade" Dimaguiba- Sy -Wu / Yuan Sy () *

as Andy Wu * Jolo Revilla as Onyx Dimalanta† *

as Trevor Wu

Supporting cast

Maja Salvador Maja Ross Andres Salvador-Ortega (; born October 5, 1988) is a Filipino actress, performer, television host, occasional producer, and talent manager. Referred to as the “Majestic Superstar”and the "''Queen of Revenge Drama''", Salvador ...

as Amber Dionisio† *

Ai-Ai delas Alas Martina Eileen Hernandez delas Alas-Sibayan (born November 11, 1964), known professionally as Ai-Ai delas Alas, is a Filipino actress and comedian. She is widely regarded as the country's "Queen of Comedy" for her comedic talent and best know ...

as Zenaida "Zheny" Dimaguiba-Sy *

as Amorsola "Amor" Dimaguiba *

as Jeanette "Jean" Dimasupil *

Glydel Mercado Flordeliza Sanchez-Gutierrez (born March 10, 1975), better known by her screen name Glydel Mercado, is a Filipina singer actress and politician in the Philippines. She won a number of Best Supporting Actress awards her role in 1999 film '' Sidhi ...

as Luningning "Ningning" Wu† * Ricardo Cepeda as Edison Wu *

as Chen Sy * Marina Benipayo as Menchu Wu * Laureen Uy as Amethyst Sy

Extended cast

Simon Ibarra Rogelio Matira (born January 24, 1968), better known by his stage name Simon Ibarra is a Filipino actor. Ibarra appeared in movies like ''Soltera'' (1999) starring Maricel Soriano, and ''Live Show'' (2000) with Ana Capri and Klaudia Koronel. ...

as Arturo Dimalanta * Gilleth Sandico as Stella Dimalanta * Coleen Garcia as Marissa *

Eda Nolan Eda Kristy Cabilan (born December 14, 1988), known professionally as Eda Nolan, is a Filipina actress, best known for her role as ''Junniper'', the shy, 'promdi' girl, in ABS-CBN's sitcoms, ''Let's Go'' and ''Gokada Go''. Nolan has been a member ...

as Annie * David Chua as Stephen *

Bea Saw Maria Beatriz Imperial Saw-Tan (born November 17, 1985), is a Filipino actress with Taiwanese descent. She won the second season of ''Pinoy Big Brother''. On June 30, 2007 (day 126) after garnering about 1.5 million votes, or 30.29% of ...

as Althea * Moi Marcampo as Anikka Cruz

Guest cast

* Quintin Alianza as Young Stephen * Maurice Mabutas as Young Annie * Aiko Climaco as Lena * Gwen Garci as Lorraine * Raymund Concepcion as College Dean * George Lim as Arturo and Onyx's Boss * Janvier Daily as Rafael Bautista * Ian Valdez as Parlorista * John Medina as Gieneth *

Rayver Cruz Raymond Oliver Cruz Ilustre (born July 20, 1989), better known by his screen name Rayver Cruz (), is a Filipino actor, dancer, singer, and host. He is the younger brother of fellow actor and dancer Rodjun Cruz. Personal life Rayver is a mem ...

as Young Edison * Aze Sasaki as Patrice * Peter Chua as Wo Shu Master

Special participation

Robi Domingo Robert Marion Eusebio Domingo (, born September 27, 1989), professionally known as Robi Domingo, is a Filipino VJ, actor, dancer, and host. He first gained fame as a reality show contestant by joining and ending up as the first runner-up of t ...

as Chen Sy II† * Catherine Kiok Lay as Teacher * Mutya Orquia as young Jade Dimaguiba *

Sharlene San Pedro Sharlene Santos San Pedro (born April 5, 1999) is a Filipino actress, singer, vlogger, streamer, VJ, and TV host. She made her first television appearance at the age of four when she joined ABS-CBN's talent search ''Star Circle Quest: Kids ...

as preteen Amethyst Sy * Izzy Canillo as young Onyx * Kristoff Meneses as young Andy * Joshen Bernardo as young Trevor

Production

The cast was announced during a press conference on April 7, 2011. In the story conference held by the network, it was stated that

would topbill the series together with

, Glydel Mercado, and

. Three leading men were chosen for the series which included Jolo Revilla,

, and

. Filming started in April 2011 in

Binondo, Manila Binondo () is a district in Manila and is referred to as the city's Chinatown. Its influence extends beyond to the places of Quiapo, Manila, Quiapo, Santa Cruz, Manila, Santa Cruz, San Nicolas, Manila, San Nicolas and Tondo, Manila, Tondo. I ...

and

Hong Kong Hong Kong ( (US) or (UK); , ), officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (abbr. Hong Kong SAR or HKSAR), is a List of cities in China, city and Special administrative regions of China, special ...

Awards and nominations

International release

Awards

References

External links

*{{official website, http://mybinondogirl.abs-cbn.com/ ABS-CBN drama series Philippine teen drama television series 2011 Philippine television series debuts 2012 Philippine television series endings Philippine romantic comedy television series Television series by Dreamscape Entertainment Television Filipino-language television shows Television shows set in China Television shows set in Manila Television shows set in Hong Kong