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.
| Gagambino | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | Fantasy drama |
| 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 | Winnie Hollis-Reyes |
| Production locations | Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | October 20, 2008 – February 20, 2009 |
Premise
editGambino "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.[1]
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Dennis Trillo as Gambino "Bino" Bayani[2]
- Supporting cast
- Raymart Santiago as Dindo Gutierrez[3]
- Polo Ravales as Harold Santiago
- Katrina Halili as Lucy Gutierrez / Lady Mantisa[4]
- Nadine Samonte as Celine Lopez
- Isabel Oli as Bernadette Albuento / Alakdanessa
- Glaiza de Castro as Leah Albuento / Super Bee
- Jennica Garcia as Gelay L. Bayani
- Jean Garcia as Abresia / Divina M. Lopez-Gutierrez
- Mart Escudero as Noel Albuento
- Glydel Mercado as Rebecca Bayani-Santiago
- Jan Manual as Eldon
- Benjie Paras as Stalin
- Krista Kleiner as Krissa
- Guest cast
- Zoren Legaspi as Armand Santiago
- Bernadette Allyson as Elena Bayani
- John Arcilla as Alejandro Bayani
Development
editWhen 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 contender: JC de Vera, who later joined the cast in LaLola.
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).[5] He also underwent training for parkour.[6]
Production
editPrincipal photography commenced in September 2008.[7]
Ratings
editAccording to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Gagambino earned a 34.5% rating.[8] While the final episode scored a 34.7% rating.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Carlo J trusts both GMA7 and ABS-CBN". Journal.
- ^ "Dennis Trillo will have Katrina Halili and Nadine Samonte as leading ladies in Gagambino". PEP. Archived from the original on July 13, 2018.
- ^ Sibonga, Glen (October 14, 2008). "Raymart Santiago contented in GMA-7, wife Claudine Barretto still happy with Star Magic". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (September 16, 2008). "Katrina Halili plays along with her detractors". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ "Dennis Trillo focuses on work, bides time for love". GMA Network. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Dennis Trillo in rigorous training for Gagambino". GMA Network.
- ^ Garcia, Rose (September 14, 2008). "Dennis Trillo wants to be "superdad" to son Calix". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 21, 2008). "TV Ratings (Oct. 17-20): Gagambino continues winning tradition of Dyesebel". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (February 24, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 20-23): Totoy Bato rocks the competition". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.