Article posted July 18, 2008
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In the show, Kim Samsoon has already admitted the hard truth that she is falling for her uppity but gorgeous boss Cyrus. Just as it is difficult for Kim to adjust to Cyrus’ ways, Regine Velasquez also has to get used to working with her handsome leading men. Text by KC M. Abalos. Photos by Mitch S. Maurcio.
We caught up with Regine Velasquez and the rest of the cast on the set of Kim Samsoon. Tagaytay provides a breathtaking backdrop to Kim’s equally interesting life. Even though they have been taping for more than a month, the Songbird still looks forward to donning her character.
“It’s very exciting. I am enjoying myself and the people that I’m working with—sobrang comfortable with the staff, the crew and the other cast,” she says with a beaming smile even though they have been taping non-stop for more than a day.
We glimpsed Wendell Ramos, all buffed and attractive as the cameras were about to roll, we thus asked Regine what is it like working with Wendell.
She answers, “si Wendell, matagal ko ng kilala. I’ve known him for a long time, kasi part siya ng barkada ni Ogie, ‘di na ko naiilang sa kanya.”
But isn’t it more awkward to play Wendell’s girlfriend because he is her boyfriend’s real life pal?
She ponders on her reply, “this is my first time to work with him. ‘Di lang ako sure kung naiilang siya sa akin, but I don’t think so kasi matagal na kami magkalilala.”
Harvey may be Kim’s former fiancé but it is her fiery relationship with her boss, Cyrus Ruiz that is making us “kilig”!
Crazy over Cyrus
In the show, Kim has finally admitted to herself that she is head over heels in love with her unpredictable boss. Just like the story, Regine and Mark Anthony Fernandez, who plays Cyrus, had to adjust to each other’s rhythms.
“Nung umpisa talagang wala pa which is ok, kasi ‘yung characters namin dapat lagi nagbabangayan eh,” she comments and adds. “Pero ngayon I can see that he is already comfortable with me and ako rin.”
But during their first few tapings, the Songbird admits that she and her onscreen partner were still tentatively eyeing each other, trying to see if they would click. It helped when Regine invited the cast over to her own home so that they can all get to know each other.
“Before kami nag-shooting we had a little party in my house to have a little bit of bonding. I got to know them a liitle bit. Not everyone could come [but], just the same, at least ‘yung ibang cast nakausap ko. It’s good kasi dere-derecho na kami.”
Another element that helped Regine and Mark establish a connection is Mark's attempt to really get to know the Songbird. He himself admits that he was starstuck by his partner too!
Regine reveals, “as actors kasi, like with Mark, he goes out of his way to know me. Siyempre I also do the same. Ganoon naman ‘yun eh. 'Di pa masyado magkakilala so nagkakahiyaan pa ng konti.”
She then shared an incident when they all realized that their unusual combination is actually working. She fondly recalls, “Meron kami eksena na nagbubugbugan kaming dalawa and napansin ni [Director Dominic Zapata] Dom na nagkakaroon na kami ng rapport. We look cute together!”
People may have had doubts on the Regine-Mark tandem but even though it is an unusual mix, the ratings state that there is no other love team that can be as exciting or as sweet.
The newest sweetheart of Philippine television is set to make her online debut via the iGMA Live Chat!
Ms. Regine Velasquez whips up a surprise for her fans worldwide as she answers all your questions about her new show Ako si Kim Samsoon, her singing career, and just about anything you want to know about Asia’s Songbird!
Don't miss this exclusive event on July 28, 2008 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Philippine time) and prepare for an afternoon of laughs, revelations and songs exclusively from iGMA. Click here for more info on the chat!
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