Koreana (TV series)
| Koreana | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Also known as | Jenna |
| Created by | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
| Developed by | Dode Cruz |
| Directed by | Gil Tejada, Jr. |
| Starring |
Kris Bernal Steven Silva Saab Magalona Angelu de Leon Eula Valdez Rocco Nacino Eddie Garcia |
| Theme music composer | Bobby Velasco |
| Opening theme |
"The Real Me" sung by Pop Girls |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Tagalog, English, Korean |
| No. of episodes | 100 episodes |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | NTSC 480i |
| Original release | October 11, 2010 – February 25, 2011 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Koreana or Jenna (international title) is a Filipino drama television series produced by GMA Network. It stars Kris Bernal, Saab Magalona,[1] Steven Silva and Rocco Nacino.[2] This series is directed by Gil Tejada, Jr. and premiered October 11, 2010 on GMA Haponalo block. The show also broadcast internationally through GMA Pinoy TV and premiered three days later, October 14, 2010, from the original airdate. The show concluded on February 25, 2011, comprising a total of one hundred episodes. From May 29, 2013 until September 27, 2013 via GMA Life TV airs its English-dubbed version worldwide.
Synopsis
The story begins twenty years ago when Nerissa, a Filipina caregiver falls in love with Philip, a wealthy Korean national based in the Philippines. Defying conventional Korean standards, their relationship earns the ire of Chang Hee Jung, Philip's father who is strongly against his son's decision of falling in love with a non-Korean. Philip and Nerissa will soon bear a child causing Chang Hee Jung to set aside his misgivings, and to open his home to Philip and his family. But their happiness will be cut short as Violeta, Chang Hee Jung's adoptive Filipina daughter, sets off an evil scheme against Nerissa. She will be thrown out of the house but secretly takes her baby with her. To add on to her misery, Nerissa will be separated from her daughter after being involved in an unpleasant bus incident. The baby ends up in the arms of Josefina, an old maid who works as a cashier in a local beer club. Believing that the mother has already abandoned the child, Josefina takes her home, and names her Jenna. Jenna, despite being raised in an unconventional neighborhood, grows up to be a sensible and cheerful young woman. Aware of her Korean heritage, she acquaints herself with all things Korean, particularly their cuisine. And while in the midst of fulfilling her dream of becoming a chef, she unexpectedly ends up in a Korean restaurant, unaware that the place she works for is actually owned by Chang Hee Jung!
Cast
Main Cast
- Kris Bernal as Jennifer "Jenny" Jung/Jenna Bartolome Jung
- Rocco Nacino as Benjamin "Benjo" Bautista Jr.
- Eddie Garcia as Chang Hee Jung
- Eula Valdez as Violeta Jung/Violeta Salcedo
- Angelu De Leon as Nerissa Jung
- Saab Magalona as Ivy Jung
- Steven Silva as Joshua Lee
Supporting Cast
- Lotlot de Leon as Josefina Bartolome
- Sylvia Sanchez as Sandra Rosales
- Joyce Ching as Amy Shin
- Luigi Revilla as Jess Romano
- Marco Morales as Phillip Jung
- Catherine Kiok Lay as Cathy (Joshua's secretary)
- Ryza Cenon as Darlene Roces
- Gladys Guevarra as Ada
- Irene Lee as Louise Min
- Julienne Rosalio as Bebeng
- Dennis Roque as Larry Go
- Sarah Lahbati as Tamara Lee
- Janna Victoria as Maribel "Bel" Torres
- Mike Lloren as Melchor
- Dex Quindoza as Wen
International broadcast
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Malaysia: Astro Bella (November 7, 2013)
See also
- List of programs broadcast by GMA Network
- List of shows previously aired by GMA Network
- List of telenovelas of GMA Network