Galema: Anak ni Zuma (transl. Galema: Child of Zuma) is a 2013 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based of the comic book Zuma created by Jim Fernandez and the 1987 Philippine film of the same name. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, Toto Natividad and Alan Chanliongco, it stars Andi Eigenmann, Matteo Guidicelli, Bryan Santos, Meg Imperial, Derick Hubalde and Sheryl Cruz.[1] It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from September 30, 2013 to March 28, 2014, replacing Dugong Buhay and was replaced by Moon of Desire.
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| Created by | ABS-CBN Studios |
| Based on | Zuma by Jim Fernandez |
| Developed by | ABS-CBN Studios Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo |
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| Creative director | Johhny delos Santos |
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| Opening theme | "Huwag Ganyan" by Laarni Lozada |
| Composer | Vincent de Jesus |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 130 |
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| Executive producers | Carlo Katigbak Cory Vidanes Laurenti Dyogi Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo |
| Production location | Philippines |
| Cinematography | Elmer H. Despa |
| Editor | Emerson G. Torres |
| Running time | 28-35 minutes |
| Production company | GMO Entertainment Unit |
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| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | September 30, 2013 – March 28, 2014 |
Synopsis
editGalema: Anak ni Zuma began with Galela (Sheryl Cruz), who was raped by Zuma (Derick Hubalde), which resulted in the child Galema (Andi Eigenmann). Galela thought that her child was dead. But, Isabel (Sunshine Cruz), Galela's sister, had decided to take her in as her own child.
Galema has a normal childhood despite carrying twin snakes on her neck. She hid them with her hair. Even though she is Zuma's daughter, she supports the police in trying to defeat Zuma.
Isabel tries to ask Galela whether she supports Zuma and whether, if her child with Zuma had survived, would she accept her? Galela says no, devastating Galema.
Morgan (Matteo Guidicelli), Galema's long time friend, proposes to Galema, and she accepts. Gina (Meg Imperial), Galema's "sister" (she is really Galema's cousin), tries to seduce Morgan one night before the wedding. But, Morgan's loyalty for Galema prevails so he pushes Gina away.
When Morgan and Galema are almost officially husband and wife, they face a big obstacle because Galema's half-brother Dean (Kit Thompson), Zuma's son from another girl, and Zuma, go to the wedding to get Galema's twin snakes, because he thinks that he will become a normal person if he gets Galema's snake, unaware that he is just another pawn in Zuma's game.
Galela is shocked when she sees Galema's twin snakes, learning that her child survived. Despite Galela's treatment of her, Galema, longing for her mother's acceptance, does anything her mother wants, including leaving the house.
Galema soon learns that she's pregnant. The doctor says that the fetus has a mysterious long creature surrounding the baby's neck. Galema gives birth to a baby boy and a female snake, whom she names Ethan and Sophia, respectively. Morgan loves Ethan but struggles to accept Sophia as his daughter.
Meanwhile, Joseph (Bodie Cruz), proposes to Gina. Gina arranges a party at their house. Joseph, not knowing Galema has a snake child, believes the snake is venomous. When he reacts violently, Sophia bites him to defend herself and he dies as a result. Gina, grief-stricken, tries to kill Sophia and to burn her.
Galela is slowly accepting Galema in her life. But, Zuma's poison in her body prevailed, and she becomes Galema's biggest enemy.
At the end, Galema defeats Zuma (but not kill him because Zuma can't die), by putting all her poison in Zuma's body before returning it to him (she managed to behead Zuma in the past). After that, Galema still needs to face her mom. Galela swallows Galema, until Galema can't breathe in her stomach. But, Galela's love for her child Galema prevails. She stabs herself to let Galema out, dying from the blood loss
An amulet can make Galema a normal person. However, she gives it Sophia.
Years later, Galema and Morgan's children grow up. At the swimming pool, Zuma appears to get Ethan (Lance Lucido), but before that, Galema shows up and challenges Zuma for a fight.
Cast and characters
editMain cast
edit- Andi Eigenmann as Galema Carriedo-Villalobos/ Galema Castillo-Villalobos
- Matteo Guidicelli as Morgan Villalobos
- Bryan Santos as Lt. William Barredo
- Meg Imperial as Gina Castillo
- Derick Hubalde as Zuma
Supporting cast
edit- Sheryl Cruz as Galela Carriedo
- Sunshine Cruz as Isabel Carriedo-Castillo / Malena
- Carlos Morales as Philip Castillo
- Cris Villanueva as Richard Alvarez
- Dante Ponce as Gen. Roger Barredo
- Divina Valencia as Rosalinda Carriedo
- Lito Legaspi as Agustin "Gustin" Carriedo
- Joey Paras as Teacher Karlo
- Kit Thompson as Dean Evangelista
Extended cast
edit- Karla Estrada as Bettina Barredo
- Tess Antonio as Yaya Deborah
- Rubi Ruiz as Emma "Lola Ems" Villalobos
- Boom Labrusca as Louie Villalobos
- Carmen del Rosario as Yaya Bebang
Recurring cast
edit- Tippy Dos Santos as Mindy
- Shey Bustamante as Karen
- Carla Valderrama as Beatrice
- Bodie Cruz as Joseph
- Frank Garcia as Bruce
- Lance Serrano as Steve
- Ronie "Atak" Araña as Bonjing
- Pia Moran as Pacita
- Rochelle Barrameda as Elena
- Eagle Riggs as Juni
- DJ Durano as Frederick Kazumi
- Ya Chang as Ken
Cameo appearances
edit- Max Laurel as Tatang Entong
- Bing Davao
- Dionne Monsanto as Jessica
- Simon Ibarra as Pepito Villalobos
- Lance Lucido as kid Ethan (finale episode)
- Patricia Coma as kid Sophia (finale episode)
Special participation
edit- Ejay Falcon as Sgt. Alexander Pagaran
- Hideo Muraoka as Taizo Orochi / Emperador Tenok
- Brenna Garcia as teen Galema Castillo
- Kazumi Porquez as young Galema Castillo
- Rhed Bustamante as young Gina Castillo
Reception
editGalema: Anak ni Zuma charmed TV viewers when it premiered last September 30, 2013, with a 16.6% national TV rating according to data of Kantar Media Philippines, beating Pyra: Babaeng Apoy of GMA Network which only rated 8.3%. It peaked 20.0% on its fifth episode on October 4, 2013.
| PILOT EPISODE | FINALE EPISODE | PEAK | AVERAGE | SOURCE |
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| 16.6% | 15.7% | 20.0% | TBA | [3] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Umbao, Ed (September 10, 2014). "Galema Featuring Andi Eigenmann Premieres Sept. 30 on Kapamilya Gold". philnews.ph. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
- ^ Galema: Anak ni Zuma Full Episodes. YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "GALEMA" PILOT CHARMS AFTERNOON VIEWERS