Ako si Kim Samsoon

Ako si Kim Samsoon (International title: My Name is Kim Samsoon) is a 2008 Philippine television drama romantic comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2005 South Korean television series My Lovely Sam Soon. Directed by Dominic Zapata, Khryss Adalia and Louie Ignacio, it stars Regine Velasquez in the title role. It premiered on June 30, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita. The series concluded on October 10, 2008 with a total of 75 episodes. It was replaced by LaLola in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

 * Lead cast
 * Regine Velasquez as Kim Samsoon Buot


 * Supporting cast
 * Mark Anthony Fernandez as Cyrus Ruiz
 * Wendell Ramos as Harvey De Guzman
 * Nadine Samonte as Hannah Villanueva
 * Tessie Tomas as Sonia Buot
 * Carmi Martin as Roció Ruiz
 * Eugene Domingo as Dina
 * John Lapus as Marcus
 * Sheena Halili as Cynthia
 * Marky Lopez as James
 * Cheska Eugenio as Amber Ruiz
 * Martin Escudero as Kokoy
 * Arci Muñoz as Dess
 * Pauleen Luna as Cherry Fuentebella
 * Dido dela Paz as Samuel Buot
 * Maureen Larrazabal as Mau Timbol
 * Jennica Garcia as Eliza Buot
 * Vangie Labalan as Brenda Timbol
 * Marcus Madrigal as Dodong
 * Kevin Santos as Aaron
 * Stef Prescott as Ivy
 * Princess Violago as Gigi
 * Jade Lopez as Vicky


 * Guest cast
 * Gene Padilla as Mau's husband
 * Toby Alejar as Enrico
 * Cheska Garcia as Nicole
 * Chinggoy Alonzo as Mr. Sandoval
 * Tiya Pusit as a doctor
 * Mely Tagasa as a judge
 * Madam Auring as Rocha
 * Lydia de Vega as Kim Samsoon's trainer

Background
My Lovely Sam Soon premiered in South Korea in 2005. The series was a major hit in South Korea and Asia. More than 50.5% of Korean households tuned in to watch the finale, with a viewership rate of over 40%.

Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Ako si Kim Samsoon earned a 33.8% rating. While the final episode scored a 38.2% rating.