Kokey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kokey |
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Okey ka, Kokey ko!
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| Genre | Sci-fi, Drama, Fantasy, Musical |
| Created by | ABS-CBN |
| Directed by | Wenn V. Deramas Ruel S. Bayani |
| Ending theme | "Kokey" by Joshua Cadeliña |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 70 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Brenda Lee Estopacio |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Star Creatives |
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| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i |
| Original release | August 6 – November 9, 2007 |
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| Followed by | Kokey @ Ako |
Kokey is a fun and exciting ABS-CBN TV series, also known as a fantaserye. It first aired on August 6, 2007, and finished on November 9, 2007. The show tells the story of an alien who becomes friends with humans.
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About the Story
The Original Movie
The character of Kokey first appeared in a movie back in 1997. This film also introduced us to the friendly alien. In the movie, Kokey's best friend was a young boy named Carlo Aquino. The film was directed by Romy Suzara, who also directed other popular movies like Cedie and Sarah, Ang Munting Prinsesa.
The TV Series Plot
The TV series Kokey begins when an alien named Kokey, from the planet Yekok, crash-lands on Earth. His spaceship is broken! He soon meets a kind orphan boy named Bong. Bong decides to help Kokey fix his ship so Kokey can go back home to Yekok.
Kokey also makes other friends on Earth. These include Anna, who is Bong's sister, and Abie, who dreams of becoming a pilot and helps build Kokey's ship. There's also Peping, another friend who joins their adventures.
But not everyone is friendly. Kokey's enemy, Korokoy, follows him to Earth. Korokoy is looking for a special crystal that Kokey cares about very much. Bong, Anna, Abie, and Peping must work together. They need to help Kokey find the lost crystal, fix his spaceship in time, and defeat Korokoy.
During their journey, they face many challenges and mysteries. They even shrink in size at one point! One night, Bong feels sad thinking about Kokey leaving. He sings a quiet song about missing his friend. The next day, they continue their search.
Eventually, they find the crystal and manage to defeat Korokoy. Kokey's mother, Kakay, even comes to Earth to help her son. It turns out that Kokey's father, Kokoy, and Korokoy were also enemies. After their victory, Kokoy says he will return. Kokey and Kakay then fly off to Yekok in their spaceship. But as they fly away, Kokey realizes he left the precious crystal with Bong!
Meet the Characters
Main Characters
- Kokey - This friendly alien is played by Sam Buenafe. Kokey is very tall, about 100 feet! He is the best friend of Bong, Anna, and Peping. Kokey has special powers, but using them makes him weaker. He misses his parents, especially his dad, who was thought to be gone.
- Bonifacio "Bong" Calugdan / Gabriel Allegre - Played by Joshua Cadeliña, Bong is an orphan adopted by Trining and Nanding. He becomes Kokey's first human friend. Bong cares a lot about Kokey and Anna.
- Anna - Played by Julia Barretto, Anna is the adopted daughter of Trining and Nanding. She helps Bong and Kokey on their adventures.
- Trining Calugdan - Played by Ruffa Gutierrez, Trining is Nanding's wife and Bong's adoptive mother. She was also a friend of Kokey's mother, Kakay.
- Nanding Calugdan - Played by Redford White, Nanding is Bong's adoptive father and a businessman. He is Trining's husband. He gets interested in selling star figures that Kokey creates.
- Charisse Dalusong - Played by Eugene Domingo, Charisse is Trining's rival and Nanding's ex-girlfriend.
- Abbie - Played by Zanjoe Marudo, Abbie is an aspiring pilot. He helps Kokey build his spaceship and falls in love with Shane. He is also Charisse's brother.
- Shane - Played by Megan Young, Shane is a social worker from the orphanage where Bong used to live. She becomes Abbie's girlfriend.
- Jimboy Dalusong - Played by Rhap Salazar, Jimboy is the son of Marcial and Charisse. He is often mischievous.
- Sor. Aida Sanchez - Played by Nova Villa.
- Marcial Dalusong - Played by Joji Lorenzo, Marcial is Charisse's husband.
- Peping - Played by Quintin Alianza, Peping is another friend of Kokey and Bong.
- Doña Ingrid Allegre - Played by Boots Anson-Roa.
- Myra Viloria-Allegre - Played by Mylene Dizon, Myra is Bong's biological mother.
- Nicassio Allegre / Korokoy - Played by Ryan Eigenmann, Nicassio is Bong's uncle. He is connected to Korokoy, Kokey's enemy.
- Kakay - Played by Pamela Lagnada, Kakay is Kokey's mother. Kokey worries about her while he is stuck on Earth.
- Kokoy - Kokey's father. He was thought to be gone but was actually held captive by Korokoy.
Special Guest Characters
- Isidro Allegre - Played by Sid Lucero, Isidro is Bong's biological father. He was a good friend of Kokoy.
- Dr. DJ Caparas - Played by DJ Durano, he is a scientist and doctor who tries to protect Kokey.
- Divina - Played by Jenny Miller.
- Elias - Played by Francis Magundayao.
- Fortune Teller - Played by Vice Ganda, this character was hired to try and convince Trining to send Bong away.
- Korokoy - Kokey's main enemy.
What Happened Next
ABS-CBN announced a sequel to Kokey called "Kokey Returns" in 2009. Later, the title was changed to Kokey at Ako. This new series continued the adventures of Kokey.
