Gol & Gincu The Series
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The Malaysian TV series Gol & Gincu (Malay
for "Goalpost and Lipsticks"), the sequel to the 2005 film of the same title, looks upon the affairs of the all-female futsal
team "Bukan Team Biasa" (Not an Ordinary Team). Its first season ran was first aired from 4 June till 27 August 2006 on 8TV
and while its second and final season ran from 8 July to 30 September 2007. This series is also being aired in Singapore
on Suria
from 26 December 2006 till 20 March 2007 (season 1).
Ayu has been in a long crush on Reza since their first days as coursemates. Reza actually does not notice Ayu's feelings toward him, and when Ayu decides that the time has come to let it out on Reza, Putri appears to ruin her plans. Yet Ayu does not give up easily, plotting to break up Putri and Reza, while ensuring at the same time that she maintains friendship with her rival.
Reza begins to feel that perhaps he has been going out with a less-than-compatible romance partner, while dealing with his own personal inner demons from being HIV positive due to his past drug addiction. At the same time, Putri begins to face new problems beginning with ber other best friend Mia deciding to drop out and get married to a much older man against her parents' wishes, followed by her futsal teammates' preoccupation in their own personal problems, causing them to attend futsal training less frequently while her mother Datin Aina is depressed over the resurfacing of a mysterious man she knew from her past which is eventually revealed to be Putri's enstranged real father.
But, unexpectedly Putri finds herself teaming up with her old rival Shasha and her teammates Zie, Sarah, J, Dayang and Ling. This is where Putri realises that when a bunch of girls unite, they can outdo just anything in their lives.
Malay language
Malay is a major language of the Austronesian family. It is the official language of Malaysia , Indonesia , Brunei and Singapore...
for "Goalpost and Lipsticks"), the sequel to the 2005 film of the same title, looks upon the affairs of the all-female futsal
Futsal
Futsal is a variant of association football that is played on a smaller pitch and mainly played indoors. Its name is a portmanteau of the Portuguese futebol de salão and the Spanish fútbol de salón , which can be translated as "hall football" or "indoor football"...
team "Bukan Team Biasa" (Not an Ordinary Team). Its first season ran was first aired from 4 June till 27 August 2006 on 8TV
8TV (Malaysia)
8TV is a private Malaysian Chinese television station, previously known as MetroVision Channel 8. Metrovision closed on 1 November 1999. 8TV was officially launched on Thursday, 8 January 2004 as 8TV after being acquired by Media Prima Berhad....
and while its second and final season ran from 8 July to 30 September 2007. This series is also being aired in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
on Suria
MediaCorp TV12 Suria
MediaCorp Suria is a Malay language channel featuring local and acquired Malay dramas and popular programmes. Suria has achieved recognition outside the Malay community drawing media attention in Singapore and abroad....
from 26 December 2006 till 20 March 2007 (season 1).
Plot
Apart from their passion toward futsal, Putri and Reza make a lovely dating couple albeit their different background. Putri is a fashion student at Limkokwing who hails from an affluent family while Reza is a law student from Universiti Malaya who has to work part-time in the futsal court frequented by Putri's gang, to sustain himself and his education.Ayu has been in a long crush on Reza since their first days as coursemates. Reza actually does not notice Ayu's feelings toward him, and when Ayu decides that the time has come to let it out on Reza, Putri appears to ruin her plans. Yet Ayu does not give up easily, plotting to break up Putri and Reza, while ensuring at the same time that she maintains friendship with her rival.
Reza begins to feel that perhaps he has been going out with a less-than-compatible romance partner, while dealing with his own personal inner demons from being HIV positive due to his past drug addiction. At the same time, Putri begins to face new problems beginning with ber other best friend Mia deciding to drop out and get married to a much older man against her parents' wishes, followed by her futsal teammates' preoccupation in their own personal problems, causing them to attend futsal training less frequently while her mother Datin Aina is depressed over the resurfacing of a mysterious man she knew from her past which is eventually revealed to be Putri's enstranged real father.
But, unexpectedly Putri finds herself teaming up with her old rival Shasha and her teammates Zie, Sarah, J, Dayang and Ling. This is where Putri realises that when a bunch of girls unite, they can outdo just anything in their lives.
Season 1
| # | Title | First aired | Overview |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kau, Aku, Dia dan Mereka "You, Me, Him and Them" |
4 June 2006 | Shasha joined Putri in the same and the two girls began to put away their differences as in the movie. After Mia's parents disapproved of her relationship with Jeff, a man as old as the parents, she decided to flee with him and quit her studies, leaving her friends in a great shock, especially Putri. |
| 2 | Hari Ini Hari Engkau "Today is Your Day" |
11 June 2006 | Ayu plotted to get her hands on Reza through a class assignment, with the wish to have him fall for her albeit knowing Reza being with Putri. Soon, Reza found himself spending less time with Putri, perhaps due to the workload in their hands. Meanwhile, Putri pursued Eddy who was on the way to Australia. |
| 3 | Perempuan Melayu Terakhir "the Last Malay Woman" |
18 June 2006 | Putri struggled to present her Malay Malay people Malays are an ethnic group of Austronesian people predominantly inhabiting the Malay Peninsula, including the southernmost parts of Thailand, the east coast of Sumatra, the coast of Borneo, and the smaller islands which lie between these locations... -ness to maintain her ties with Reza, thinking that their different ways of life might threaten their romance. Meanwhile, J was selected to play for the state futsal team, and received weight loss pills from Sarah without knowing that they contained banned substances. |
| 4 | Percayalah "Believe Me" |
25 June 2006 | Putri found a necklace in Reza's bag by coincidence, thinking of it as a gift for her, until she realized it belonged to Ayu. Meanwhile, J's team suffered a setback after she was found having consumed banned substances. As a result, J blamed Sarah for what she caused her team to be disqualified. |
| 5 | Cinta Monyet "Puppy Love" (lit: "monkey love") |
2 July 2006 | Aina tried to keep a hauntingly dark secret away from Putri's knowledge. Meanwhile, Putri spent her time outdoors with her buddies since Mia's return and Jiji's visit to Kuala Lumpur. After Putri sent off Jiji in Puduraya, she met a man, Marwan, just outside. |
| 6 | Jerangkung Dalam Almari "Skeletons in the Closet" |
9 July 2006 | Reza left Putri with a shocking revelation of his state of health, while Aina struggled to banish Marwan from her house, hoping that he would never reveal her secret to Putri. |
| 7 | Hujan Di Tengah Hari "Rain in the Afternoon" |
16 July 2006 | Ayu made the move on Reza who broke up with Putri recently upon her knowing of Reza's being HIV HIV Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive... +. yet, he could not get Putri out of his mind or let Ayu to take her place in his heart. |
| 8 | Mungkin Nanti "Maybe Later" |
23 July 2006 | Puteri and her friends got lost in a forest where they camped Camping Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no... in. Meanwhile, Ayu planned a luxurious romantic dinner with Reza to keep him happy and express her love to him. Yet, matters were made worse when he turned her down. |
| 9 | Diari Seorang Lelaki "A Man's Diary" |
30 July 2006 | Haikal shared his tormented childhood in his blog Blog A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in... without realising that he was hooked on with Shasha who kept leaving him with messages of encouragement. At the same time Haikal fell into a bet with his friends who dared each him to take pictures of Shasha naked. |
| 10 | Di Antara Empat Dinding "Between Four Walls" |
6 August 2006 | Putri discovered that Marwan was her biological father who tried to abduct her from Datin Aina. Meanwhile, Sarah, Ling and Zie ended up behind bars after being caught in an anti-vice Vice Vice is a practice or a behavior or habit considered immoral, depraved, or degrading in the associated society. In more minor usage, vice can refer to a fault, a defect, an infirmity, or merely a bad habit. Synonyms for vice include fault, depravity, sin, iniquity, wickedness, and corruption... operation while recording at a brothel Brothel Brothels are business establishments where patrons can engage in sexual activities with prostitutes. Brothels are known under a variety of names, including bordello, cathouse, knocking shop, whorehouse, strumpet house, sporting house, house of ill repute, house of prostitution, and bawdy house... for an academic assignment. |
| 11 | Kiri Kanan Orang Bercinta "People Making Love Everywhere" |
13 August 2006 | Eddie went out with another girl without Putri's knowledge. J's mother tried to match her with the son of a friend, though the man was not the type with interests on the opposite sex. Zie reunited with her childhood friend, Ikan, after years without seeing each other. |
| 12 | Pinang Dibelah Dua "An Identical Couple" (lit: "a betel nut Areca Areca is a genus of about 50 species of single-stemmed palms in the family Arecaceae, found in humid tropical forests from Malaysia to the Solomon Islands. The generic name Areca is derived from a name used locally on the Malabar Coast of India.... split half") |
20 August 2006 | J fought herself into accepting her mother's marriage arrangements, wanting to express her true feeling to her mother. In a men's futsal match which had Reza and Eddy involved, Putri discovered Eddy's new flame. |
| 13 | Inikah Cinta "Is This Love" |
27 August 2006 | After watching a video of interviews with people with AIDS (which included Reza), Putri prepared for a fashion show in benefit of those unfortunate citizens. The plan did not run smoothly due to lack of support from her classmates; yet the BTB girls came to save the day. In the night of the event, Putri was assaulted with a mild acid Acid An acid is a substance which reacts with a base. Commonly, acids can be identified as tasting sour, reacting with metals such as calcium, and bases like sodium carbonate. Aqueous acids have a pH of less than 7, where an acid of lower pH is typically stronger, and turn blue litmus paper red... pouring. |
Season 2
| # | Title | First aired | Overview |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nanti "Later" |
8 July 2007 | News of Putri in the acid debacle makes it into the tabloid covers, leaving her and her mother in depression. Shasha gets upset upon knowing that Haikal, who moved to Jakarta Jakarta Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre... , was enrolled at the University of Indonesia University of Indonesia The Universitas Indonesia, is a state, comprehensive world class university located in Depok, West Java and Salemba, Jakarta, Indonesia. Universitas Indonesia is the oldest tertiary-level educational institution in Indonesia... . Meanwhile, J graduates with a diploma Diploma A diploma is a certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as a university, that testifies that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study or confers an academic degree. In countries such as the United Kingdom and Australia, the word diploma refers to... and joined a company which imposed a conservative dress code. |
| 2 | Selamatkan Aku "Save Me" |
15 July 2007 | The Bukan Team Biasa gang come together to help Putri and her mother move to their new apartment. In the midst of the chaos, Reza misplaces his HIV medication. Meanwhile, Shasha pays Haikal a visit in Jakarta, but it was cut short by an urgent phone call from Kuala Lumpur. Meanwhile, J experiences trouble fitting in at her new workplace. |
| 3 | Cari Keluarga "Finding a Family" |
22 July 2007 | Putri sets her mother up on a date with Fauzi, one of her lecturers whom they meet during a poetry night, as well as babysits Babysitting Babysitting is the practice of temporarily caring for a child on behalf of the child's parents. Babysitting is commonly performed as an odd job by teenagers for extra money.-General:... his daughter. Ling's father disapproves her date with a Malay man (Atoi), though he himself had a Malay girlfriend in his days of young. Shasha and Haikal set up an Internet dating session which did not turn up well. Meanwhile, Mia is shocked to hear her husband's polygamy Polygamy Polygamy is a marriage which includes more than two partners... idea. |
| 4 | Ke Penghujung Jalan "To the End of the Road" |
29 July 2007 | Putri and gang plans a surprise for Reza who is in a charity cycling event in conjunction with an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign. Counting themselves in is the whole team, including a depressed Mia as a result of Jeff's polygamy idea. En route to the finish line in Temerloh Temerloh Temerloh is a town in Central Pahang, Malaysia in Temerloh district. Located about from Kuala Lumpur along the Kuantan-Kuala Lumpur trunk road, Temerloh is the second largest town in Pahang after Kuantan. It is situated at the junction of the Pahang River and the Semantan River... , things did not go smoothly for both the BTB gang and Reza's troupe. |
| 5 | Kawan & Lawan "Friends & Foes" |
5 August 2007 | Aina takes Mia to a hospital for her check-up, and there they meet Eddy and his cancer-stricken mother. Putri finds a rival for her most popular girl title in Ratu, who transferred from Europe and challenged her to Project Runway Malaysia Project Runway Malaysia Project Runway Malaysia is a Malaysian reality television series on 8TV that focuses on fashion design. Its contestants compete with each other to create the best clothes and are usually restricted in their time, materials, and theme. Their designs are judged and one or more designers are... . In Jakarta, Haikal's homesickness results in a row with his Indonesian mother. |
| 6 | Jangan Berubah "Don't Change" |
12 August 2007 | Haikal paid Shasha a surprise visit which she didn't call for, while Aina found Reza's HIV+ pills in her kitchen cabinet and demanded Putri to break off from him. Meanwhile, Mia's parents demand her to divorce Jeff and have an abortion. The rivalry between Putri and Ratu intensifies at the Project Runway Malaysia Project Runway Malaysia Project Runway Malaysia is a Malaysian reality television series on 8TV that focuses on fashion design. Its contestants compete with each other to create the best clothes and are usually restricted in their time, materials, and theme. Their designs are judged and one or more designers are... auditions, but was put off in an anticlimactic manner. Ikan and Dayang's date turns into an awkward situation. |
| 7 | Bukalah Mata "Open Your Eyes" |
19 August 2007 | Fleeing from a fight between her estranged boyfriend Haikal and her new boss Irwan, Shasha ends up being run down by a truck and inside a coma Coma In medicine, a coma is a state of unconsciousness, lasting more than 6 hours in which a person cannot be awakened, fails to respond normally to painful stimuli, light or sound, lacks a normal sleep-wake cycle and does not initiate voluntary actions. A person in a state of coma is described as... in the hospital, much to the chagrin of Putri and the rest of the gang. Mia still could not take out of her mind her father's urge to have her baby aborted. |
| 8 | Putera Impian "Dream Prince" |
26 August 2007 | Shasha is finally discharged from hospital, while Mia finally decides to keep her baby. Reza treats Putri to a surprise visit to a horse ranch, but things do not go well when she met one of Reza's female acquaintances who worked there. Ikan and Dayang's second attempt on dating goes awry out of a miscommunication, while Zie and J squabble over a business deal. |
| 9 | Aku Terima "I Accept" |
2 September 2007 | Mia finally agrees to Jeff's polygamy idea and attends his bethrothal ceremony with Ruby, but not everything went smoothly. Reeling from the accident, Shasha develops a fear Phobia A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, usually defined as a persistent fear of an object or situation in which the sufferer commits to great lengths in avoiding, typically disproportional to the actual danger posed, often being recognized as irrational... of crossing roads and almost resigned from her internship until boss Irwan lended a hand to overcome her phobia and begin her duties. |
| 10 | Pipit lawan Helang "Sparrow vs Eagle" |
9 September 2007 | Reza begins his internship and is paired with Ayu in the same company, giving the latter the chance to sever the bond between Reza and Putri, before setting her eyes on Ikan. Shasha discovers that a powerful businessman attempts to develop on reserved land and owned property and tries to halt it. J and Dayang join the One in a Million One in a Million (TV series) One in a Million is a Malaysian reality-competition show. It is the first reality singing competition to offer a RM 1 million prize to the winner... auditions; Dayang gets through but later declines. |
| 11 | Usaha Kita, Nasib Kita "Our Efforts, Our Luck" |
16 September 2007 | Reza is convinced that Ayu is cheating Ikan, but Ikan himself is not convinced of that and instead thinks Reza is threatening his relationship with Ayu. Shasha and Irwan leaked confidential information to a tabloid reporter, resulting in their immediate termination from the firm. Putri and gang hold a surprise baby shower Baby shower In some countries, a baby shower is a way to celebrate the pending or recent birth of a child by presenting gifts to the parents at a party. The term "shower" is often assumed to mean that the expectant mother is "showered" with gifts.-Description:... for expectant mother Mia. After the party, Ling lost her handbag filled with her lottery winnings worth RM1mil in cash to snatch thieves Snatch theft In Malaysia and Southeast Asia in general, snatch theft is a criminal act of forcefully stealing from a pedestrian's person while employing rob-and-run tactics. It is typical for two thieves to work together and ride a moped to make theft and escape easier. A person steers the vehicle while another... . |
| 12 | Jerat "Trap" |
23 September 2007 | Mia finally conceives her baby son in the absence of her polygamic husband Jeff who is performing the umrah Umrah The Umrah or is a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, performed by Muslims that can be undertaken at any time of the year. In Arabic, Umrah means "to visit a populated place"... with his other wife in Mecca Mecca Mecca is a city in the Hijaz and the capital of Makkah province in Saudi Arabia. The city is located inland from Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of above sea level... . Putri confesses to Aina that she is ready to be engaged, while Riki returns to Malaysia to propose to Aina. Meanwhile, Reza falls into Ayu's trap in which she deliberately gets them caught in the act of khalwat (close proximity) by religious authorities. |
| 13 | Jalan Yang Kupilih "The Path I Chose" |
30 September 2007 | Reza settles his khalwat problem with his sister to confront Ayu's conservative parents, while it was the combined with of the BTB who helped him out of the mess. At last, he and Putri are destined to be together. Meanwhile, Shasha mends her relationship with Haikal, while Mia's parents open their arms to her newborn. This is the series finale. |
Cast list
- Nur Fazura SharifuddinNur Fazura SharifuddinNur Fazura Sharifuddin is a Malaysian actress, TV Host and VJ. She began her career in Malaysian entertainment industry in hosting a television show and several minor acting roles. She was the host of a television show called Teens World...
– Putri - Pierre AndrePierre AndrePierre Andre is a Malaysian actor. His role as Reza in the 2005 movie Gol & Gincu was his first major role. Since then he has since appeared in other films and TV series, as well written a screenplay, and directed his first movie.-Filmography:...
– Reza - Sazzy FalakSazzy FalakSazlini Shamsul Falak is a Malaysian actress and TV host. She has acted in films and in television series, including Gol & Gincu The Series. She recently appeared in Tipu Kanan Tipu Kiri.-Personal life:...
– Shasha - Ashraf SinclairAshraf SinclairAshraf Sinclair is a Malaysian actor who is well known for his role as Eddy in the movie Gol & Gincu. He was born to a British father and a Malay mother.- Career :...
– Eddy - Melissa Maureen – Mia
- Mazlina Hassan – Ayu
- Rafidah Abdullah – Zie
- Zarina Zainoodin – Dayang
- Kartini Kamalul Arifin – Sarah
- Celina Khor – Ling
- Fasha Rahman – “J”
External links
- Official Gol & Gincu site at 8TV — contains videos of full episodes and snippets
- Gol & Gincu page on Red Communications' website — contains video of the opening theme of the series
- Lipsticksandgoalpost.blogspot.com — Behind the scenes of the series in the eyes of crewmember Daniel Henry