Philippine Drama Series

Main Characters

• Captain Barbell/Arell/Potenciano Magtanggol aka Teng - was catapulted from the 22nd century to the present time. He was found by an elderly couple, who renamed him Teng and adopted him as their grandson. Even from youth, he exhibited remarkable physical prowess but it was not until he found the mystical golden medallion-barbell plate that he obtained the ability to transform into Captain Barbell. This barbell has properties beyond transforming Teng, it also gives him his strength when not in Captain Barbell form. The abilities that the element endows Teng seems to be limited to only enhanced physical athletism along with flight and enhanced perception, making him less versatile than Darna who happens to wield several psychic powers at her arsenal Captain Barbell/Arell/Teng is played by Richard Gutierrez.
• Leah Lazaro - is the daughter of the Marravelos town mayor, and also the campus princess. She is often the subject of his fathers verbal abuse who is a belligerent drunkard. She used to date Jared until he was transformed into a monstrous wasp-creature. She is the object of Tengs unrequited affections, and as such, has been saved by Captain Barbell more than once. Leah is played by Rhian Denise Ramos.
• Marikit "Kit" Salvacion - is one of Tengs best friends. A bossy, smart-mouthed girl who is frequently pegged as a tomboy. Although shed like to deny it, Kit has romantic feelings for Teng, a fact that she has confessed to Bobby. Teng later realizes that she loves Kit more than Leah. Kit is played by Camille Prats.
• Bobby - is one of Tengs best friends. A frequent joker who seldom takes anything seriously, and is frequently teased for his weight. The fact that he really likes to eat does little to stave off those remarks. In one episode, he was referred to as Captain Baboy (baboy, meaning pig in English language), in reference to his compulsive eating habits. Bobby is aware of Tengs superheroic alter ego, and is his confidant. Bobby is played by Ryan Yllana.
• Viel Villian - is the wealthy patriarch of the Villian family and head of Villian Corp. He is an obsessive man with a tendency to control and manipulate people, including his own sons. Viel is fascinated by the remarkable abilities of Captain Barbell. His fascination is boosted by the fact that he suffers from an ailment that he believes only Captain Barbells blood can permanently cure. He has hired a scientist named Dexter, who specializes in robotics and genetics to make some experiments for his own benefit. Viel is played by Richard Gomez.
• Levi Villian - is the eldest son of Viel Villian. A spoiled rich kid, Levi is regarded by his father as a weakling in desperate need of lethal character transformation in order to deserve the Villian legacy. He is in desperate need for his fathers approval. Teng rescued Levi from a car accident, and it is from this incident that they have built an awkward friendship. Levi is played by Patrick Garcia.
• Cesar and Sandra Magtanggol - are Tengs adoptive parents. Tengs place in the family was a decision made by Cesars father, Lolo Aloy, and as such their feelings toward him are rather conflicted. Sandra refuses to accept Teng, let alone as a replacement child for Clarisse, the daughter she lost many years ago. Cesar is generally sympathetic, but avoids making such a sentiment too obvious to Sandra. Cesar and Sandra are played by Ricky Davao and Jackie Lou Blanco.
• Barbara/Mrs. B - is the wife of Viel Villian, and stepmother to his sons. She had little memory of her life before she became a part of the Villian family. When she recovers her memories, she realizes that she was Mrs. B and the birth mother of Arell but was separated from him upon re-entry into the 20th century. She was surgically altered by Viel and it is implied that he is also responsible for maintaining her memory gaps. She eventually finds out that Captain Barbell is Teng, who is also Arell, her son shes been looking for. Mrs. B is played by Snooky Serna; Barbara is played by Angel Aquino.
• Abel - Abel is the bossy janitor Teng works with. He claims it was Tengs fault that his father was fired from his job, and for that, he always gives Teng a hard time doing his job. Abel also extorts money from Ms. Patti since he knows she has a crush on him. Abel is played by Ryan Eigenmann.
• Chari - Chari is Leahs bestfriend. She doesn't quite like how Teng always hangs out with Leah. Chari is played by Mellisa Avelino.
• Boris - is Captain Barbells brother who first appeared as a villain. He is reunited with Teng and his family after knowing that Viel Villian is just using him in his plans. Borris is played by JC De Vera.

• Narciso/Bubog played by Dino Guevarra(v)
• Jared/Putakti/Cyborg 5564 played by Jeremy Marquez(v)
• Tenorio/Tetano played by Gary Estrada(v)
• Ador/Adobe played by Carlos Morales(v)
• Ms. Patti/Ms. Aero/Aerobika played by Rufa Mae Quinto/Marissa Sanchez(v)
• Marvin/Vaporo played by Jay Aquitania(v)
• Cyborg 5566 played by Jason Hsu(v)
• Blanca/Clarisse Magtanggol/Ex-O played by Sunshine Dizon(v)
• Myra Lazaro played by Pinky Amador(v)
• Ruben/Black Out played by Wendell Ramos(v)
• Madame Aurora Salvacion/Lady Amorseko played by Elizabeth Oropesa(v)(a)
• Barbara/Mrs. B/Maskaradong Bandido/MB played by Angel Aquino(a)
• Coach Dribol and Askoboys played by Bong Alvarez and Antonio Aquitania(v)
• Magna/Magnetica played by Mylene Dizon(v)
• Boris/Super Boris played by JC de Vera(v)
• Prof. Brando/Captain B played by Paolo Bediones(a)
• Mercy/Mercurio played by John Lapus(v)
• Levi/Captain Barbell impostor/Super Levi played by Patrick Garcia(v)
• Leah/Super Leah played by Rhian Denise Ramos(a)
• Kit played by Camille Prats(a)
• Commander X played by Ian Veneracion(v)
• Viel Villian/General played by Richard Gomez(v)
• Automaton C(v)

• Gloria Sevilla as Lola Melay, grandmother of Teng.
• Dante Rivero as Lolo Aloy, grandfather of Teng.
• Paolo Bediones as Captain B, biological father of Arell.
• John Regala as Mayor Lazaro, father of Leah.
• Rez Cortez as Officer Joe Salvacion, father of Kit.
• Tricia Roman as TV field reporter