Gagambino
| Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Gagambino by Carlo J. Caparas |
| Developed by | Suzette Doctolero |
| Directed by | |
| Starring | Dennis Trillo |
| Theme music composer | |
| Opening theme | "Gagambino!" by Dennis Trillo |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 90 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Wilma Galvante |
| Production locations | Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | SDTV 480i |
| Original release | October 20, 2008 – February 20, 2009 |
Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from Carlo J. Caparas' graphic novel of the same title. Directed by Topel Lee and Don Michael Perez, it stars Dennis Trillo in the title role. It premiered on October 20, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Dyesebel. The series concluded on February 20, 2009 with a total of 90 episodes. It was replaced by Totoy Bato in its timeslot.
Production[]
When GMA Network bought the rights to Carlo J. Caparas' graphic novel in February 2007, Richard Gutierrez was attached to star. The series was shelved until 2008, but Gutierrez opted to work on his dream project: Codename: Asero. The network decided that they could not longer delay the series and gave the role to Dennis Trillo, over another heavy contender: JC de Vera, who later joined the cast in LaLola.[1]
Director Topel Lee required Trillo to learn three martial arts in preparation for the role: wing chun, judo and kendo (a Japanese martial art of sword-fighting).[2] He also underwent training for parkour.[3]
Premise[]
Gambino "Bino" Bayani and his adventures with his giant spider as they fight evil forces in a darker, crime-infested re-imagination of Manila. Bino and his group of friends, all possessing insect-like superpowers like him, are pitted against Abresia, a terrorist mastermind and a very powerful woman who can command giant insects.[4]
Cast and characters[]
- Lead cast
- Dennis Trillo as Gambino "Bino" Bayani[5]
- Supporting cast
- Raymart Santiago as Dindo Gutierrez
- Polo Ravales as Harold Santiago
- Katrina Halili as Lucy Gutierrez / Lady Mantisa
- Nadine Samonte as Celine Lopez
- Isabel Oli as Bernadette Albuento / Alakdanessa
- Glaiza de Castro as Leah Albuento / Super Bee
- Jennica Garcia as Gelay Lopez Bayani
- Jean Garcia as Abresia / Divina Miguel Lopez Gutierrez
- Mart Escudero as Noel Albuento
- Glydel Mercado as Rebecca Bayani-Santiago
- Jan Manual as Eldon
- Leo Martinez as Zandro
- Benjie Paras as Stalin
- Krista Kleiner as Krissa
- Gerald Pizzaras as Joey
- Guest cast
- January Isaac as Samara
- Arthur Solinap as Killer
- Roy Alvarez as Governor
- Bernard Palanca as Dr. Martin
- Ryza Cenon as Ada
- Hanni Miller as Gloria Albuento
- Bodie Cruz as Peter
- Jake Vargas as Peter's son
- Emilio Garcia as Dr. Hydes
- Zoren Legaspi as Armand Santiago
- Bernadette Alyson as Elena Bayani
- John Arcilla as Alejandro Bayani
- Rich Asuncion as Ada's friend
- Soxie Topacio as Director
- Yda Yanessa as Espie
- Francine Prieto as Venus
- Francis Magundayao as young Bino
- Andrew Muhlach as young Harold
- Kirsten Sigrist as Jinky Santiago
- Renz Juan as young Lucy
- Kathleen Palad as young Bernadette
- Alexa Ilacad as young Leah
Ratings[]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Gagambino earned a 34.5% rating.[6] While the final episode scored a 34.7% rating.[7]
References[]
- ^ Dennis Trillo to play title role in Gagambino pep.ph
- ^ Dennis Trillo focuses on work, bides time for love gmanews.tv
- ^ Dennis Trillo in rigorous training for 'Gagambino' gmanews.tv
- ^ Carlo J trusts both GMA7 and ABS-CBN journal.com.ph
- ^ Dennis Trillo will have Katrina Halili and Nadine Samonte as leading ladies in "Gagambino" Archived July 13, 2018, at the Wayback Machine pep.ph
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 21, 2008). "TV Ratings (Oct. 17-20): "Gagambino" continues winning tradition of "Dyesebel"". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (February 24, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 20-23): "Totoy Bato" rocks the competition". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
External links[]
- 2008 Philippine television series debuts
- 2009 Philippine television series endings
- Fantaserye and telefantasya
- Filipino-language television shows
- GMA Network drama series
- Superhero television shows
- Television shows based on comics
- Television shows set in the Philippines