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Noah
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Directed by	Malu Sevilla Lino S. Cayetano
Starring	Piolo Pascual Zaijan Jaranilla Kristine Hermosa
Opening theme	"Kahit Malayo Ka" by Piolo Pascual
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	Filipino Tagalog English
No. of episodes	4 (as of July 19, 2010)
Production
Running time	45 minutes
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	July 12, 2010 (2010-07-12) – present

Noah is a currently airing Philippine action-fantasy series produced by ABS-CBN. The series premiered on July 12, 2010. Noah is inspired by known series, films and other genres such as Lost (TV series), Tarzan and Avatar (2009 film).

Story and Development

Synopsis

Gabriel (Piolo Pascual) is a police officer who lost his 2 year old son, Jacob (Zaijan Jaranilla) in an accident brought by his job, which put in coma for 5 years. He went back on being a police and started searching for his son, whom he knew in his gut was still alive.

Jacob drifted to a mysterious Island of Noah, where a group of old looking apes called Ungtas live. They took care of Jacob and re-named him Eli. There Gabriel searches for his son and comes across him but now his son finds him part of the Ungta tribe. He was unable to convince Eli that he is in fact his son, Gabriel joins him in his quest and bonds them together. But little did Gabriel knew that his son's quest is actually his own and that what ever will be the outcome of this quest will determine the fate of the outside world.

Plot

As a kid, he wanted to be a policeman to put his own father in jail not just for the crimes he's committed, but also for hurting his mother. For good things happen to those with pure intentions, he meets Ruth-- a beautiful lady who will later on give him a son. They marry each other even without the blessings of Ruth’s mother. But sometimes, fate has a way of playing with people's lives. One of the criminals Gabrielle busted years ago manages to escape the prison. To have his revenge, the criminal goes after that which matters most to Gabrielle-his family. Now, Gabrielle finds himself fighting for his life and that of his wife and son. After five years of suffering from amnesia, Gabriel recalls everything but it’s too late. His wife is already married to his former suitor. He realizes that she does not intend to return to him. How ironic that he’s regained his memory only to find out that he’s already lost everything he cares for. And so he decides to look for his son. He strongly believes that he is still alive. And he is right. For his son now lives with the Ungtas in the island of Noah—a world completely different and unknown to men.

But Ruth is also just pretending that she’s forgotten the tragedy that took her son away and changed their lives. She still holds grunge for Gabriel for allowing his job to put their family in danger. Meanwhile, Eli welcomes his 7th birthday with disappointed as he wakes up without a tail. He has anticipated it since he was younger. With such sadness on Eli’s eyes, Ada can’t find the strength to tell him the truth for she knows it will bring the child more pain. But Eli finds something in the forest that might give him an explanation on he really is— a toy soldier. He trains day and night to regain his strength. Not long after that, Gabriel finds himself in a police station again… as a police officer. This way, it will be easier for him to find his son Jacob. Meanwhile, Eli continues to seek the creatures that look like him. He asks around trying to gather information and follows the colorful bird that flies in and out of Noah hoping to get a lead. Eli fails to reach the riverbank leading to the sea where he believes he can find others that look like him. So he, together with his best friend Lotlot, escapes on that night to follow the bird. He has no idea about the danger that’s about to come his way for his Uncle Caleb releases the buwa-buwas (dangerous reptiles) to sabotage his brother’s reign.

Cast

Main Cast

• Piolo Pascual as Gabriel Perez
• Zaijan Jaranilla as Jacob Perez/ Eli
• Kristine Hermosa as Eva
• Baron Geisler as Caleb
• Renzo Cruz as Goliath
• Nonie Buencamino as Gideon
• Lou Veloso as Tatang Latok
• Ana Capri as Adah
• Barbie Sabino as Lot-lot
• Daniel Fernando as Alias Toro

• Jodi Sta. Maria-Lacson as Ruth
• Cherry Pie Picache as Rebecca
• Tessie Tomas as Sarah
• Melissa Ricks as Naomi
• Joem Bascon as Judah
• Jolo Revilla as Levi
• Jairus Aquino as Young Gabriel
• Eric Fructouso as Gabriel's father
• Meryll Soriano as Young Sarah

Characters

Humans

• Gabriel - A dedicated and upright policeman. He has always been candid and honest about his job even when the other policemen were corrupt he still chooses to sta clean. He met Ruth who he courted and ended up as his wife, although her mother doesn't agree. They had a child named Jacob, who was endangered after one of the criminals Gabriel caught took revenge at his family. Ruth pleaded Gabriel to quit his job, but refused otherwise, causing another attack which led to Jacob's disappearance after a car crash at a bridge. Gabriel went into coma for five years. 5 years later, Gabriel found out that Ruth got remarried and their son was considered deceased. Gabriel came back to his job as a police, and is very consistent that his son is alive and continues on searching him leading to his arrival as the mysterious island named Noah. Gabriel is portrayed by Piolo Pascual.
• Jacob/ Eli - son of Gabriel and Ruth. After an accident took place where they family were attacked by one of Gabriel's caught criminals, Jacob ended up disappearing after the accident which led to consideration that he is deceased. Jacob, apparently, ended up in an island known as Noah. He was adopted by a couple of monkey-like creatures known as Ungtas which considered him as one of their kind. 5 years later, Jacob has adopted into the life of being an Ungta thinking that he is also one of their kind giving him the name Eli. He believed that after his seventh birthday, he will be able to grow a tail which is impossible as he is human. After discovering an toy soldier brought by a bird, Eli is determined to find his own kind. Eli is portrayed by Zaijan Jaranilla.
• Ruth - Gabriel's wife and Jacob's mother. Ruth only wanted a simple and quiet life away from the dangers of Gabriel's job as a policeman. After giving birth to Jacob, Ruth pleaded Gabriel to quit his job which he refused to do so. After an ambush to their family, and Jacob's disappearance and Gabriel's coma, Ruth got remarried to Judah, one of her long time courter who her mother also approves to as he is rich and wealthy. Ruth also had a child with Judah. Ruth is portrayed by Jodi Sta. Maria.
• Rebecca- Ruth's mother who would do anything just to be able to gain money and wealth. She manipulated Ruth into marrying Judah as she herself has a lot of debts to the guy. She disagrees with Ruth and Gabriel's relationship as she believes that Gabriel can never give her daughter a wealthy life.
• Sarah - Gabriel's mother who is always patient and understanding to Gabriel's situation. She used be an abused wife until Gabriel's father, her husband who abuses them died after a gambling fight. Gabriel became a policeman as he believed that he will protect his mother from anyone that would hurt her.
• Naomi- Judah's younger sister who came from the United States of America. Naomi came back to the Philippines to work and manage their family business, a zoo. naomi seems to have a wrath against Ruth and her mother as she believes that the only reason Ruth married Judah is for the money.
• Judah - Ruth's husband and he took care of Ruth after her accident whom he met before the accident. Judah is a wealthy businessman and a ruthless hunter. He has secrets that if revealed will shatter the foundation of his relationship with Ruth. Judah is portrayed by Joem Bascon.
• Levi - Gabriel's new partner after returning to his job as a policeman. Levi seems to be very enthusiastic on working with Gabriel serving him as a role model and calling him as "idol". Levi stated that Gabriel saved his uncle named Rabbit once which led him to believe that Gabriel is a hero. Levi is portrayed by Jolo Revilla.

Noah Mythology

The island Noah is mysterious and magical being populated by unknown creatures and supernatural beings such as the Ungtas. It is also being located by deities who serves as the island's gods and goddeses which protects it from danger. Creatures on the island Noah believed that the island is the world and their is no other island beyond the seas unknown to the existence of the outside world.

Deities

• Eva - The forest deity of the island Noah. She served as Gabriel's guide on the journey throughout the island as he searches for his son. Although there are some consequences for her actions, a prophecy will be fulfilled that is dangerous for her. Eva is portrayed by Kristine Hermosa.
• Inang Gaia - the goddess who created the Huling Paraiso (Last Paradise), a beautiful place in resemblance of the heaven. It was said to be the last place where the creatures will escape after an upcoming armageddon.

The Ungtas

• Caleb - Gideon's younger brother. Caleb has always been jealous of Gideon after their father gave Gideon the right to lead the Ungtas. He seems to do eveything to destory his brother's reputation and to overtake his place as a leader. Calebis portrayed by Baron Geisler.
• Gideon - the leader of the Ungtas and served as Eli's adoptive father. He and his wife Adah saw Jacob unconscious ashore and adopted him as their own giving him the name Eli. Although, they are unable to explain Eli's real origin telling him that he will only manage to grow a tail at the age of seven. He is also Caleb's brother who is always jealous of him after inheriting the place from their father. Gideon is portrayed by Nonie Buencamino.
• Tatang Satok - the oldest member of the Ungtas. He served as the tribe's philosopher and teacher for children of the tribe. He knows the oldest tales and events of the island, such as the upcoming armageddon which is nearly showing its signs. Tatang Satok is portrayed by Lou Veloso.
• Adah - Gideon's wife and Eli's adoptive mother. Adah and her husband, Gideon didn't have children of their own and claimed Eli as their own. She told Eli that he will be able to grow a tail after his seventh birthday, which didn't eventually happen as he is human. They apparently explained the truth to Eli that he is adopted.is portrayed by
• Goliath - Calebs right hand man. He helps Caleb to do his mischiefs to destroy Gideon's reputation. Adah is portrayed by Ana Capri.
• Lot-lot- Eli's friend. She has always been on Eli's side in times of trouble. She comforts Eli each time he is down telling him that although he is different, she could also be different as she is the only curly person in their family. Lotlot is portrayed by Barbie Sabino.

Creatures and plants

• Cerbyria - an orange Siberian tiger that has wings to be able to fly. One these creatures were caught by an illegal smuggler who Gabriel brought to jail. The creature was freed by a man who told the media that it came from a magical island, he was however considered to be crazy and brought to jail for freeing the animal.
• Dogrhino - a giant creature with features of both a bulldog and a rhinoceros. For Eli's first lesson in class, they must befriend the creature by feeding is a fruit known as a bulasaw. The name is a playword for the words "dog" and "rhino".
• Bulasaw - a tree in which its fruits are known to be really liked by Dugrinnos. Its a tree that bears its fruit through its roots, which are red and round.
• Buwa-buwa - crocodile-like creatures the lives in a lake known as Pampang Putik. They are vegetarians and only feed on fruit and plants, although they can be dangerous when attacking humans. Caleb tricked the Buwa-buwas to eat the fruit stock of the tribe, as he want to destroy his brother's reputation as a leader of the Ungtas.
• Mayabon - birds with resemblance of a parrot. Mayabon are birds that manage to come back and forth from the island of Noah, into other places. The mayabon brought the toy soldier which led Eli into a quest to find his kind.

Noah Locations

• Ungta - the residential camp of the Ungtas are placed in the very heart of the island. They mentioned it is dangerous to live a shore which is why they live as far away from the sea as possible.
• Pampang Putik - the lake in which the Buwabuwas live. Pampang Putik which means "lake mud", is a lake filled with mud instead of water as the name states.
• Huling Paraiso - a place known to be created by the goddess Gaia. A beautiful place in resemblance of the heaven. It was said to be the last place where the creatures of the island will escape after an upcoming armageddon. The entrance of Huling Paraiso is in a cave which no one can be able to enter due to a forcefield surrounding the entrance.

Reception

Launch

Imortal is launched as part of the half-term show line-up by ABS-CBN. The launch also included shows such as Magkaribal, Noah, Momay, Rosalka, Green Rose and Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Series. The launch is done as a part of ABS-CBN's celebration for the 60th Anniversary of Philippines Television and was presented as ABS-CBN's station ID for the rainy season in the Philippines in which played with the song "Sukob" originally sang by the band 17:28.. The trailer premiered on June 26, 2010 on its official website.

Location

Most of the scenes of Noah were set on a customized warehouse which served as the Ungtas home and camp within the forests of the island. Most of the scene such as the shores were set in Subic.

Marathon

Due to weather problems caused by the typhoon Basyang, the first week episodes of the series was replayed as a marathon at July 17. 2010.

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN