Only You (2009 TV series)

For the South Korean television series, see Only You (2005 TV series).

Only You is a 2009 Philippine television drama broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the 2005 South Korean drama series of the same title. Directed by Rory B. Quintos, it stars Angel Locsin, Diether Ocampo and Sam Milby. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line 8p and worldwide on TFC from April 27 to August 21, 2009, replacing I Love Betty La Fea and was replaced by Dahil May Isang Ikaw.

Only You
Title card
Genre	Drama Romantic comedy
Created by	ABS-CBN Studios SBS (South Korea)
Based on	Only You by Hwang Sung Yeon
Written by	Henry King Quitain Denise O' Hara Arden Rod Condez Pam Miras
Directed by	Rory B. Quintos
Starring	Angel Locsin Diether Ocampo Sam Milby
Opening theme	"Only You" by Sam Milby
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	85
Production
Executive producers	Malou Santos Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo Sackey Prince Myleen Ongkiko
Production locations	Metro Manila, Philippines South Korea
Editors	Ariel Pascual Dennis Salgado Joy Buenaventura
Running time	30-45 minutes
Production company	Star Creatives
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	April 27 (2009-04-27) – August 21, 2009 (2009-08-21)

Synopsis

Despite her mother's protests, Jillian pursues her dream of becoming a chef by joining a cooking contest where she gets a chance to study culinary arts in different Asian countries. Before anyone can stop her, she is already on her way to South Korea with her long-time best friend, Jonathan. But it soon becomes clear to her that skill alone is not enough to make her pass such a difficult course. So in her desperate attempt to succeed and create a good life for her family, she goes in search for a woman who can teach her a winning recipe.

She crosses paths with TJ, an arrogant, wealthy businessman who is looking for his mother, the same woman Jillian is looking for. They hardly get along yet they eventually end up having a one-night stand as Jillian momentarily makes him forget about his worries about his mother's second marriage. They go their separate ways the next morning after a misunderstanding. Later on, Jillian learns that she is pregnant, which means that she cannot continue her studies. A twist of fate brings them together again in the Philippines, six years after their fateful encounter abroad.

Cast and characters

Main cast

• Angel Locsin^[1] as Jillian Mendoza
• Diether Ocampo^[1] as Jonathan Sembrano
• Sam Milby^[1] as Theodore "TJ" Javier, Jr.

Supporting cast

• Tirso Cruz III^[1] as Theodore "Teddy" Javier, Sr.
• Iya Villania^[1][2] as Trixie Gonzales
• Dimples Romana^[1] as Dina Javier
• Bing Pimentel^[1] as Erika Javier
• Al Tantay as Fernando "Nanding" Mendoza / Ramon
• Dick Israel as Rodolfo "Rod" Sembrano / Elvis
• Irma Adlawan as Corazon "Cora" Mendoza
• Candy Pangilinan as Chef Minnie
• Ella Cruz as Andrea Mendoza
• Elijah Magundayao as Joshua Javier

Guest cast

• Angel Sy as young Jillian
• Francis Magundayao as young Jonathan
• Jacob Rica as young TJ
• Hennesy Lee as young Trixie
• Ian Galliguez as China
• Carla Humphries as Agnes Aguirre
• Justin Cuyugan as Vince Lapuz III
• Franzen Fajardo as Aji
• Gabe Mercado as Boyet Marcos
• Jose Sarasola as George
• JC Cuadrado as Derek

Production

Only You had its first cast look test pictorial on February 17, 2009, with Angel Locsin, Diether Ocampo and Sam Milby.^[3][4] Principal photography began in late March 2009 in Seoul, South Korea with Locsin, Ocampo and Milby alongside Iya Villania and Dimples Romana.^[5][6][7] Filming for the series concluded in the Philippines on August 14, 2009.^[8]

Reception

Only You debuted with a 39.2% nationwide rating based on Kantar Media/TNS National Households TV Audience Measurement.^[9] The finale episode registered a nationwide average of 39.8% in the TV Ratings based on Kantar Media/TNS National Households data.

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series