Parasite Island
| Parasite Island | |
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| Genre | |
| Created by | PJ Endrinal |
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| Creative director | Rondel P. Lindayag |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 13 (list of episodes) |
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| Editor | Mark Segubience |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | September 8 – December 1, 2019 |
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Parasite Island is a 2019 Philippine fantasy drama television series starring Rafael Rosell, Bernard Palanca, Michael Flores, Bianca Manalo, Ria Atayde and Desiree del Valle.[1][2] The series aired on ABS-CBN's Yes Weekend! Sunday block from September 8 to December 1, 2019, replacing Hiwaga ng Kambat.
Synopsis[]
In a remote island village off the coast of mainland Luzon, a legend about mysterious, invasive and parasitic leeches that turn people into zombie-like state intertwines the stories of its past victim, the village man, and the current one, the family of a young father on the edge of falling apart due to a festering infighting.
Cast and characters[]
Rafael Rosell portrays Jessie Salvacion.
Lou Veloso portrays Andong.
- Main cast
- Rafael Rosell as Jessie Salvacion
- Bernard Palanca as Gary Salvacion
- Michael Flores as Warren Salvacion
- Bianca Manalo as Melba Dimaano
- Ria Atayde as Janelle Salvacion
- Desiree del Valle as Queenie Salvacion
- Supporting cast
- Liza Lorena as Daria Salvacion
- Charlie Dizon as Princess Salvacion
- Kaori Oinuma as Lia Dimaano
- Althea A. Cuestas as Sunshine Salvacion
- Paulo Angeles as Miggy Salvacion
- Fino Herrera as TJ
- Ian Galliguez as Whitney
- Zeppi Borromeo as Otap
- Kenken Nuyad as Crispin
- Lou Veloso as Andong
- Special Participation
- Cheska Iñigo as young Daria
- Zyren Dela Cruz as young Jessie
- Noel Comia Jr. as young Gary
- Uno Madrid as young Warren
- Junyka Santarin as young Melba
- Alvin Fortuna as Tony
- Heidi Arima as Rhoda
- Art Acuña as Miguel
- Niña Dolino as Stephanie
Ratings[]
| Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average |
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| 30.0% September 8, 2019[3] |
27.0% December 1, 2019[4] |
31.6% September 29, 2019[5] |
28.7% |
Rerun[]
The show will re-run on Kapamilya Channel on May 8, 2021. replacing Kadenang Ginto: The Golden Comeback.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Parasite Island Full Trailer: This September 8 on ABS-CBN!. ABS-CBN Entertainment. August 31, 2019.
- ^ "Love tries to save strained family from selfishness and lies on "Parasite Island"". entertainment.abs-cbn.com. ABS-CBN. September 10, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
- ^ "National TV Ratings (September 6–8, 2019)". ABS-CBN Corporate. September 9, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2019 SEA Games opening ceremony emerges as most watched show in PH on Saturday; Julia Barretto's 'MMK' registers the show's lowest rating this year". LionhearTV. December 2, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- ^ "National TV Ratings (September 27-29, 2019)". ABS-CBN. September 30, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
External links[]
Categories:
- ABS-CBN drama series
- Philippine horror fiction television series
- 2019 Philippine television series debuts
- 2019 Philippine television series endings
- Television series by Dreamscape Entertainment Television
- Television shows set in the Philippines
- Filipino-language television shows
- Zombies in television
- Fantasy television series