Gimik

Gimik
Title card
GenreYouth-oriented
Written by
  • John D. Lazatin
  • Keiko Aquino Galvez
  • Marcia de Jesus
Directed byLaurenti M. Dyogi
Starring
Opening theme"Gimik" by Jao Mapa
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes131
Production
Executive producers
  • Ethel Espiritu
  • Judith Bauer
Running time90 minutes
Production companyDreamscape Entertainment
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseJune 15, 1996 (1996-06-15) –
February 6, 1999 (1999-02-06)
Related
Gimik 2010

Gimik is a Philippine television drama youth-oriented series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Laurenti Dyogi, it stars Judy Ann Santos, G. Toengi, and Mylene Dizon. It premiered on June 15, 1996 on the network's Saturday afternoon line up. The show concluded on February 6, 1999, with a total of 131 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.

Premise

The series revolves around the daily lives, experiences, and structural struggles of 12 young individuals as they figure out their way in the world.

Cast and characters

Gimik cast
Lead cast
Main cast
Supporting cast
Extended and guest cast

Film adaptation

GIMIK: The Reunion
Directed byLaurenti M. Dyogi
Written by
  • Marcia de Jesus
  • Keiko Aquino
Produced byCharo Santos-Concio
Starring
CinematographyJoe Tutanes
Edited byJoyce Bernal
Music byNonong Buencamino
Production
company
Release date
  • April 27, 1999 (1999-04-27)
Running time
115 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Motion picture release Gimik: The Reunion was later made and was released on April 27, 1999. The film retains all the main characters—Ricky, Ese, Joey, Gina, Gary, Melanie and Bryan look forward to love, marriage and career. Judy Ann Santos made a special appearance as her character Dianne in the latter part of the film. Kristine Hermosa and Dominic Ochoa, a regular cast since 1997, made cameo appearances in the movie with different roles.

Soundtrack

The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to the film was released on March 30, 1999, two months before the release of the film. With its carrier single "Mahal Mo Ba Ako" by Jolina Magdangal, the soundtrack earned a Gold Record Certification from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry on May 7, 1999. Adapted from the GIMIK: The Reunion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack liner notes.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Kahit Anong Mangyari" (Recorded by Jeremiah and Richard Marten)Vehnee Saturno4:42
2."Mahal Mo Ba Ako" (Recorded by Jolina Magdangal)Jimmy Antiporda3:32
3."What Good Is That Without You" (Recorded by Christine Tenza)Toti Fuentes / Jose Gabriel M. La Vina4:20
4."Allryte Sa Gimik" (Recorded by Jolina Magdangal with Boomroom)Boomroom / Boomroom - Annabelle Regalado4:00
5."Don't Know What To Do" (Recorded by 92 A.D.)Odette Quesada2:49
6."Love Sweet Love" (Recorded by Jeffrey Hidalgo and Arnee Hidalgo)Jeffrey Hidalgo and Arnee Hidalgo5:28
7."Let This Love Grow" (Recorded by Roselle Nava and Richard Marten)Vehnee Saturno and Enrico Santos4:49
8."Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin" (Recorded by Noah Sindac)Larry Hermoso4:34
9."First Time" (Recorded by Girltalk)Larry Hermoso4:28
10."Kahit Anong Mangyari" (Recorded by All Star GIMIK Cast)Vehnee Saturno4:33
11."G-MIK (Bonus cut)" (Recorded by John Prats, Carlo Aquino, Stephano Mori)Jimmy Antiporda - Cymbee Antiporda2:07

Gimik 2010

In the ABS-CBN's 2010 Trade Launch, it announced that the series will return on television as part of Your Song with the title of Gimik 2010.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Cardona, Yssa (September 22, 2022). "OMG, The Cast Of Gimik Just Had A ~*Surprise*~ Reunion". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
  2. ↑ Bardinas, Mary Ann (February 24, 2023). "Kapamilya youth-oriented shows that entertained kids and teens (and even the young-at-hearts) through the years". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 2, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Gimik Reunion: 10 years later, how do they look?". Spot.ph. July 21, 2009. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Tonelada, Rachelle (May 13, 2024). "Aww, The OG Gimik Stars Reunited! Here Are Our Fave Moments". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
  5. 1 2 Anarcon, James Patrick (September 30, 2020). "All the major stars of Gimik are now moms and dads". PEP. Retrieved October 2, 2026.
  6. ↑ Macuja, Lista (March 17, 2014). "Friends Forever: 5 memorable 'barkada' films". Star Cinema. Archived from the original on March 22, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Gimik The Reunion". Star Cinema. Archived from the original on March 26, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Gimik Reunion 10 Years Later". Spot.ph. July 21, 2009. Archived from the original on October 13, 2010. Retrieved October 2, 2026.
  9. ↑ "List of PARI Gold, Platinum & Diamond Awardees". PARI. Archived from the original on March 6, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2026.
  10. ↑ GIMIK: The Reunion Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Liner Notes). Various artist. Star Music. 1999.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  11. ↑ "Gimik 2010 reunion". The Philippine Star. April 25, 2010. Retrieved October 2, 2026.