Baker King (Philippine TV series)
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by Kang Eun-kyung
- Mark Neumann
- Shaira Mae
- Akihiro Blanco
- Inah Estrada
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| Genre | Melodrama |
| Based on | King of Baking, Kim Takgu by Kang Eun-kyung |
| Directed by | Mac Alejandre |
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| Opening theme | "That Person" by Lee Seung-chul |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 85 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Wilma Galvante |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | TV5 |
| Release | May 18 – September 11, 2015 |
Baker King is a 2015 Philippine television drama series broadcast by TV5. The series is based on South Korean series King of Baking, Kim Takgu. Directed by Mac C. Alejandre, it stars Mark Neumann, Shaira Mae, Akihiro Blanco, and Inah Estrada. It aired on the network's evening line up and worldwide on Kapatid TV5 from May 18 to September 11, 2015, replacing Wattpad Presents and was replaced by My Fair Lady.[1]
It is the first Korean drama adaptation to air on TV5. This is also TV5's first dramaserye since Beki Boxer ended its run July 2014 aside from Wattpad Presents which features a new story every week.
Takgu is the illegitimate son of Johnny Lee, president of Lee Han Seong Bread Factory. Because of this, the Lee family does not accept him. After his mother is kidnapped, Takgu leaves the Lee home and spends his teenage years looking for her while living on the streets and surviving though odd jobs. He ends up at the famous Lucky Bakeshop where he will unexpectedly face off against his half-brother, Michael. But in addition to learning how to become the best baker in the Philippines, Takgu will learn about life and love.
Cast
Main cast
- Mark Neumann as Takgu San Miguel
- Akihiro Blanco as Michael Lee
- Inah Estrada as Eunice Bustillo
- Shaira Mae as Sunshine R. Gatchalian
Supporting cast
Lee family
- Boots Anson-Roa as Lee Hye Yeong
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Irene Lee
- Yul Servo as Manager Henry
- Raymond Bagatsing as President Johnny Lee
- Malak So Shdifat as Celine Lee
- Nicole Estrada as Aliyah "Ally" Lee
The bakery
- Joonee Gamboa as Master Javier Robles
- Allan Paule as Rey Gatchalian
- Anna Feleo as Peeta Gatchalian
- Ian De Leon as Victor
- Mon Confiado as Nando
- Sergio Garcia as Tiny
- Adolph Reyes as Bimbo
Other characters
- Diana Zubiri as Sonia San Miguel
- Via Antonio as Candice
- Vangie Labalan as Vising
- Patricia Ysmael as Monet
- Antoinette Garcia as Chinggay
Special participation
- Nourish Icon Lapuz as young Takgu
- Laurence Yuan Carrido as young Michael
- John Manalo as teenage Michael
- Kryshee Grengia as young Ally
- Jim Pebangco as Gardo
- Nanding Josef as Roger
- Jade Lopez as Lara
- Sheng Belmonte as Ruby
- Luke Jickain as James
- Jacob Benedicto as Alex
- Menggie Cobarrubias as Attorney Mendoza
- Karla Pambid as Aling Dolor
- Noel Urbano as Mang Cesar
- Franchesca Salcedo as young Celine
Development
Bread, Love and Dreams is a Korean drama series broadcast on KBS2 in 2010 starring Yoon Shi-yoon, Joo Won, Eugene and Lee Young-ah. It was declared a "national drama" after garnering high ratings, including topping 50.0% for its finale episode.
In 2011, GMA Network aired the series, dubbed in Tagalog, under the title The Baker King. For most of its run, it was the highest rated and most watched show in the Philippines.[2]
