Fantastic Man is a 2007 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2003 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Zoren Legaspi, it stars Mark Herras in the title role. It premiered on April 14, 2007. The series concluded on November 10, 2007, with a total of 31 episodes.
| Fantastic Man | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Fantastic Man (2003) |
| Directed by | Zoren Legaspi |
| Starring | Mark Herras |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 31 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Wilma Galvante |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | April 14 – November 10, 2007 |
Cast and characters
editCast
Mark Herras
Ryza Cenon
Ariel Rivera
- Lead cast
- Mark Herras as Fredo / Fantastic Man[1]
- Supporting cast
- Ryza Cenon as Wena / Fantastic Girl[2]
- Joey Marquez as Manalo[3]
- Gloria Sevilla as Cedes
- Miguel Tanfelix as Tikboy
- Ariel Rivera as Danny / Tadtad
- Patricia Ysmael
- Jackie Rice as Helen
- Beth Tamayo as Linda
- Paolo Contis as Tisay
- Benjie Paras as Gobo
- Rez Cortez as Elvis
- Pen Medina as Singkit
- Keempee de Leon as Budol
- Nicole Anderson as K
- Ana Lea Javier as Faith
- Patrick Garcia as Lloyd
- Valerie Concepcion as Belle
- Chuck Allie
- Alvin Aragon
- Jewel Mische as Vicky
- Dion Ignacio as Dexter / Fire Man
- Cristine Reyes as Kate / Screamer / Sylvia (special episode)
- Ryan Yllana as Jopet / Lava Man
- Arci Muñoz as Candy / Ice Candy
- Rainier Castillo as Arman
- Kevin Santos
- Kirby de Jesus
- Mike Tan as Bornok
- Mart Escudero
- Sherilyn Reyes as Elektrika
- Maureen Larrazabal as Juliet
- Jennylyn Mercado as Super S
- Nadine Samonte as Super T
- Marco Alcaraz as Ivan
- LJ Reyes as Binhi
- Luis Alandy as Draxor
- Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola as Super Dings
- Paulo Avelino
- Vivo Ouano
- Bugz Daigo
- Boy 2 Quizon as Cardo
- Joyce Jimenez
Production
editPrincipal photography concluded on October 19, 2007.[4]
Accolades
edit| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Horror-Fantasy Program | Fantastic Man | Nominated | [5] |
References
edit- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (April 13, 2007). "Fantastic Man premieres this Saturday, April 14". PEP. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Addatu, Ian Jeffrey (February 14, 2017). "Ciar: Ryza Cenon, 'Ang Kontrabida'". SunStar. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Godinez, Bong (September 3, 2009). "PEP Exclusive: Joey Marquez says he is vindicated by Supreme Court ruling". PEP. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky L. (October 24, 2007). "Jennylyn Mercado's back to 'active duty' at GMA 7". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP. October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.