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G-mik!
1999 Filipino TV series or program From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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G-mik! is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Laurenti Dyogi, starring Camille Prats, Stefano Mori, John Prats, Angelica Panganiban, Carlo Aquino, Miko Samson, Heart Evangelista, Danilo Barrios, Janus del Prado, Angelene Aguilar, Abigail Cruz, and Alyson Lualhati. It aired on the network's Saturday afternoon line up from February 13, 1999 to June 1, 2002, replacing Gimik and was replaced by K2BU.[1][2]
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Book 1: Barkada Days
The classic Filipino youth series followed a close-knit group of neighborhood friends: Roni, Yuan, Jelai, and Borj. Their world expanded with the arrival of new residents Jun-Jun and Tonsy, quickly forming an inseparable "barkada." Through shared adventures and typical teenage dramas – from love triangles (Borj and Tonsy vying for Roni's affection, Roni and Borj's complicated mutual feelings) to strengthening bonds (Jelai and Jun-Jun's evolving friendship) – they navigated misunderstandings and conflicts. Despite the occasional bickering, supported by their trusting parents, their loyalty to each other remained steadfast, creating an unforgettable portrayal of youthful camaraderie.
Books 2–4: When Feelings Change
Borj grapples with jealousy when Roni's childhood crush, Basti, reappears, turning them into frenemies vying for Roni's affection. Meanwhile, Yuan falls for Missy after a chance meeting at a billiard hall. However, a misunderstanding arises when Yuan's "miracle," Tonsy, is wrongly accused of courting Missy behind Yuan's back, causing a temporary rift between the friends. Yuan's lingering jealousy over Tonsy's visits to Missy's house further complicates matters.
Jun-Jun finds his first job with the help of Epoy. When Epoy later asks Jun-Jun to set him up with Jelai, Jun-Jun is caught off guard, as he and Jelai are secretly together. They initially keep their relationship hidden from Epoy until he discovers the truth and backs off.
The arrival of new girl Bea Aguilar immediately captivates Tonsy. However, Borj also enters the picture, unknowingly rekindling a past connection: he and Bea were the children who lit candles together in a church years ago. After Bea suffers a serious accident, Borj's place in her heart deepens, hinting at a new romantic development.
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Cast
Original cast (Book 1)
- Camille Prats as Ronalisa "Roni" Salcedo – Yuan's younger sister who harbors a long-time crush on his best friend, Borj. But when Basti— her first-ever crush— suddenly visits their home to see Roni’s father, she finds herself torn and confused about her feelings, caught between past admiration and a new infatuation.
- Stefano Mori as Benjamin "Borj" Jimenez – Initially, he and Tonsy were rivals for Roni’s heart— until Tonsy stepped aside, just as Basti, Roni’s childhood friend and first crush, reentered her life. Though deeply in love with Roni, he chose to let go when he saw that Basti had truly won her heart. Soon after, he meets Bea, the intriguing new girl on campus. Once again, he and Tonsy find themselves competing for the same girl. Unbeknownst to them, Borj and Bea share a forgotten connection— they were the children who once lit a candle together at a church years ago. When Bea suffers a serious accident, Borj's concern deepens, and he comes to realize that Bea now holds a special place in his heart.
- John Prats as Juanito "Yuan" Salcedo – He’s Roni’s overprotective older brother. Though they often bicker like typical siblings, his protective instincts kick in when he discovers that both Borj and Tonsy have feelings for his sister— prompting him to try and keep them at a distance. On a lighter note, he falls for Missy the moment he sees her at a billiard hall. Their connection quickly blossoms, and now, they’re considered the sweetest couple in the group.
- Angelica Panganiban as Angelica "Jelai" Rivera – As an only child, she sees Roni as the sister she never had. Behind her cheerful friendship with Jun-Jun, her boy best friend, she quietly harbors a crush on him— feelings she keeps hidden to protect their close bond.
- Carlo Aquino as Justin "Jun-Jun" dela Cruz - He's the dependable best friend of Tonsy and secretly harbors feelings for Jelai. Often the voice of reason in their barkada, he does his best to keep the group—especially Yuan and Borj— out of trouble, acting as the quiet glue that holds them all together.
- Miko Samson as Antonio "Tonsy" Rodriguez – As Jun-Jun's best friend and former rival of Borj for Roni's heart, he stepped aside after realizing Roni had stronger feelings for Borj. As a parting gesture, he gave her a notebook of poems to show he had moved on. Though tensions rose when he helped Jelai run away— causing a rift with Yuan and Borj— their friendship was eventually restored. Like Jun-Jun, he often steps in to help the group, especially Borj and Yuan. But just as he falls for Bea at first sight, Borj unexpectedly enters the picture once again.
Additional cast (Books 2–4)
- Heart Evangelista as Missy Sandejas – Yuan first saw her at a billiard hall during a fun night out with Jun-Jun, Kuya Paks, and his cousin— and it was instantly clear she caught his eye. From that moment on, he was smitten. Now, the two are inseparable, known as the sweetest couple in the group.
- Danilo Barrios as Sebastian "Basti" Barrios – He was first introduced to the group when he approached Roni’s parents to ask if they could cater his prom, as he was the event's head organizer. Although they were unavailable, the encounter brought him into the G-mik circle as a semi-regular. He soon became one of Roni’s suitors, alongside Borj, sparking tension within the group. Often seen as the outsider who came between Roni and Borj, he quickly earned a reputation as one of the most disliked characters.
- Janus Del Prado as Leopoldo "Epoy" Prado – He liked Jelai and asked Jun-Jun to help him get close to her, but he found out that Jelai and Jun-Jun were together he became part of the group.
- Angelene Aguilar as Bea Aguilar – As the new girl on campus, she immediately caught Tonsy’s attention when she asked about the lockers. Since then, their relationship has blossomed into something warm and promising.
- Abigail Cruz as Jane Martinez – She’s just as sporty, adventurous, and boyish as Borj, matching his energy and spirit every step of the way.
Supporting cast
- William Martinez as Charlie Salcedo (Roni and Yuan's father)
- Yayo Aguila as Marite Salcedo (Roni and Yuan's mother)
- John Arcilla as Cesar Rivera (Jelai's father)
- Malou de Guzman as Yaya Medel (Jelai's nanny)
- Noel Trinidad as Lolo Miyong (Borj's grandfather)
- Marita Zobel as Lola Seling (Borj's grandmother)
- Joji Isla as Roger dela Cruz (Jun-Jun's father)
- Ces Quesada as Elsie dela Cruz (Jun-Jun's mother)
- Miguel de la Rosa as Paquito "Paks" dela Cruz (Jun-Jun's brother)
- Monina Bagatsing as Cherry dela Cruz (Jun-Jun's sister)
- Don Laurel as Jerry (Roni and Yuan's cousin)
- Angela Velez as Marla (Jelai's stepmother)
- Lovely Rivero as Emily (Jelai's biological mother)
- Doods Peralejo as Niko (Marla's son and Jelai's stepbrother)
Recurring cast
- Robert Seña as Tonsy's father
- Teresa Loyzaga as Tonsy's mother
- Melissa Avelino as Mia (Tonsy's semi-serious girlfriend)
- Berting Labra† as Mang Carding (Roni and Yuan's uncle)
- Beverly Salviejo as Tiya Mariana (Roni and Yuan's aunt)
- Princess Schuck as Sunshine (Borj's admirer and Roni and Yuan's cousin)
- Allyzon Lualhati as Nelia (Roni and Jelai's classmate and has feelings for Yuan)
- Michael Roy Jornales as Bryan (Basti's friend and Jelai's suitor)
- Ching Arellano† as high school teacher (G-mik barkada's close teacher)
- Sherilyn Reyes as high school teacher (G-mik barkada's close teacher)
- Laura James as Trisha (Borj's first girlfriend)
- Ray Ventura† as Mang Delfin (school bus driver)
- Ian Galliguez as high school principal
- Jon Santos as Uncle B.
- Giselle Sanchez as Aling Anne
- Rodney Shattara as Rodney (Basti's friend)
- Pascal Greco as Francois (Aling Anne's nephew)
- Noel Colet as Ric (Basti's father and Yuan's godfather)
- CJ Tolentino as Andrew (Missy's brother)
- Maegan Miller as Katya (cheerleader)
- Onemig Bondoc as Lt. Paolo Mendrez (Missy's crush)
- Anna Larrucea as Leslie (Borj's second girlfriend)
- Ricci Chan as talent scout
Guest cast
- Kaye Abad as Cassandra "Kakai" Marquez (from Gimik)
- Kristopher Peralta as Teofilo "Toffee" Sanchez (from Gimik)
- John Lloyd Cruz as Junie de Dios (from Gimik)
- Desiree del Valle as Dette Zubiri (from Gimik)
- Gigette Reyes as Christine (Borj's mother)
- Bella Flores† as Lola Rosa (became close to Yuan and she sees her deceased son from him)
- Bernard Palanca as RJ Sebastian
- Carding Castro† as Yaya Medel's brother
- Cris Daluz† as old garbage collector
- Empress Schuck as young orphan (went to Tonsy's grandmother's house together with the other orphans for a Christmas party prepared by the G-mik barkada)
- Ernie Zarate† as Lolo Sebyong
- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as Tonsy's grandmother
- Joanna Isidro as Myla Andres (G-mik barkada's schoolmate)
- Mar Garchitorena as Lolo Juancho
- Mo Twister as Jelai's crush
- Ramon Zamora† as Mr. Lim (Bryan's father)
- Ricky Rivero† as Mark
- Sarah Christophers as Carolina "Carol" Dionisio (crossover episode with Ang Munting Paraiso)
- Audrey Vizcarra as Matet (Kuya Paks' girlfriend)
- Crystal Gayle Valencia as Marga (Yuan's childhood crush)
- Anne Curtis as Apple (Tonsy's and Borj's crush)
- Moses Ipsen as Lito Fred (boxing instructor coach)
- Maoui David as (Basti's childhood crush)
- Denise Laurel as (Basti's childhood crush)
- Rafael Rosell as (ice skating coach)
- Christian Vasquez as (Yaya Medel's crush)
- Bembol Roco as (Elsie's crush)
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Rerun
From March 16, 2014, to August 23, 2015, G-mik had back-to-back rerun episodes on Jeepney TV (every Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.).[4][5]
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