Here are the line up of shows to be aired at GMA-7 Kapuso Channel on 2012:
DRAMA
Original story
Legacy starring Heart Evangelista, Lovi Poe, Eddie Garcia, Alessandra de Rossi, Sam Pinto, Solenn Heussaff, Geoff Eigenmann, Mike Tan and Sid Lucero, directed by Jay Altarejos. It will be aired on January 16, 2012.
Biritera, a musical drama-comedy starring Dennis Trillo, Glaiza de Castro and Angelika dela Cruz. It will be aired on January 30, 2012.
The Good Daughter, a drama-action starring Kylie Padilla, Rocco Nacino, Max Collins, LJ Reyes and Daniel Matsunaga. It will be aired on January 30, 2012.
Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis, a fantasy-comedy starring Bea Binene, Jake Vargas, Lexi Fernandez and Derick Monasteriot. It will be aired on March 13, 2012.
My Beloved, a horror-suspense-thriller starring Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera, Mikael Daez and Katrina Halili.
Lam-Ang, an epicserye starring Richard Gutierrez, Carla Abellana and Kevin Santos.
Broken Vow starring Bianca King, Luis Alandy, Gabby Eigenmann and Rochelle Pangilinan.
Hiram na Puso starring Kris Bernal, Mark Herras, Bela Padilla, Polo Ravales and Gina Alajar.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Cooking Show
Kusina Master to be hosted by Chef Boy Logro. It will be aired on Januay 2, 2012.
Infotainment
I Bilib: Wonders of Horus to be hosted by Chris Tiu and Moymoy Palaboy. It will be aired on January 22, 2012.
ASIANOVELA
The Greatest Love, a romantic-comedy starring Cha Seung Won, Gong Hyo-jin. It is directed byPark Hong-kyun and Lee Dong-yoon.
Chuno: The Slave Hunters, an action-historical drama starring Jang Hyuk, Oh Ji Ho, Lee Da Hae. It is directed by Kwak Jung Hwan.
IRIS, an action-romance-thriller starring Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-hee. It is directed by Yang Yun-ho and Kim Kyu-tae.
Lee San, a historical drama starring Lee Seo Jin, Han Ji Min. It is directed by Kim Keun Hong.
TAMRA a historical drama starring Seo Woo, Im Joo Hwan, Pierre Deporte, Lee Sun Ho. It is directed by Yoon Sang Ho
Lie to Me, a romantic-comedy starring Yoon Eun-hye, Kang Ji-hwan. It is directed by Kim Soo Ryung, Kwon Hyuk Chan
SPECIALS
Charice: One for the Heart on February 2012. It is a special Valentine presentation featuring the international singing sentation, Charice Pempengco.
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Here are the line up of shows to be aired at GMA-7 Kapuso Channel on the first half of 2011: (arranged by order appearance from the video clip below)
Original Story
◘ I Heart You Parestarring Dingdong Dantes and Regine Velasquez
Telefantasya (Fantaseries)
◘ Dwarfinastarring Heart Evangelista and Dennis Trillo
◘ Amayastarring Marian Rivera
◘ Machetestarring Aljur Abrenica, Ryza Cenon and Bela Padilla
◘ The return of Mars Ravelo’s Captain Barbellstarring Richard Gutierrez and Jillian Ward
The third season of Survivor Philippines will be hosted by no less than Mr. Richard Gutierrez, one of GMA-7's prime actors. He will replace Paolo Bediones, host of Survivor Philippines Season 1 & 2, who transferred to TV5 network a few months after the 2nd season ended. Dingdong Dantes, Ryan Agoncillo and Drew Arellano where also considered for the job. Survivor Philippines Season 3 will feature local celebrities, which explains the lack of audition dates. The contestants will be stranded on an isolated island for 39 days until one remains and is given the title Pinoy Sole Survivor. They will face different challenges and trials against each other for a chance to win a whooping 3 million pesos, the largest ever cash prize in the history of Philippine reality game shows.
Survivor Philippines Season 3 (Celebrity Edition) premieres soon on GMA 7 this 2010, weekday nights on primetime telebabad.
Filipinos are used to stories of creatures that are half-human and half-animal, such as mermaids and the Tikbalang. The creation of the fantaserye Mulawin was considered to be a first in the country. Mulawin told the story of half-human, half-eagle people that must fight the Ravena, a half-human, half-raven people to protect the mortals from the latter, and of Aguiluz and Alwina who fall in love with each other.
The series was shown in 2004 and gained lukewarm response from the audience within its first week of showing. But after a few weeks, the story unfolded, the program gained bigger following and eventually became one of the top-rating fantaseryes offered by GMA Network. With Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin, who are both pleasing to look at, playing its lead characters, Mulawin became easy to watch and easy to love. Due to people's response to the show, the network opted for it to be made into a feature film and in December 2005, Mulawin the Movie became as an entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival.
Watch Mulawin Trailer:
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Main characters
Aguiluz - Mulawin, tasked by his father Aquilar to protect Alwina at all cost. Aguiluz is played by Richard Gutierrez.
Alwina - half-Mulawin/half-Human, prophesied to be the Sugo who will unite the Mulawins and Humans and later joins forces with Mulawins. Alwina is played by Angel Locsin.
Gabriel - Human , childhood friend of Alwina who had since developed a crush on her and is haunted by strange dreams. He was purified into a Ravena by Ravenum and renamed as a prince of Ravena. Later, he was turned back into human form. Gabriel is played by Dennis Trillo.
Aviona - Mulawin, has a secret unrequited devotion to Aguiluz. Aviona is played by Bianca King.
Vultra/Violeta/Veronica - Ravena, Queen of the Ravenas and wife of Rasmus. She transform herself into human and named herself Violeta to kill the Sugo. She also revealed as a wife of Bagwis and real mother of Alwina and later purifed into Mulawin as Veronica. Vultra, Violeta and Veronica are played by Ara Mina.
Savanah - Human into Ravena, a social climber whose main goal is to get closer to Gabriel and his inheritance, no matter who or what stands on her way. Later, she joined forces with Ravenas as an evil princess. Savanah is played by Karen delos Reyes.
Supporting Characters
Dakila - Mulawin, the aging wise leader of Mulawins. Dakila is played by Eddie Gutierrez.
Ravenum - Ravena, surrogate father of Rasmus, real father of Aguiluz and Gabriel, and evil lord and ancestor of Ravenas. Ravenum is played by Michael de Mesa.
Bagwis - Mulawin, protege of Dakila favored to be the next leader of Mulawins. He is a father of Alwina and real husband of Vultra, who later purified into Mulawin as Veronica. Bagwis is played by Zoren Legazpi.
Habagat - Mulawin, brother of Bagwis who secretly longs to be the next leader of their race. He was joined forces with Ravenas and later confessed to Mulawins. He is also a husband of Linang and a father of Mulagat. Habagat is played by Romnick Sarmenta.
Rasmus - Ravena, King of the Ravenas and second husband of Vultra. He was a Mulawin before turning into a Ravena and later purified back into Mulawin to join forces against Ravenas in the last war. He's also a best friend of Bagwis. Rasmus is played by Gary Estrada.
Tuka - Ravena turned Mulawin, revealed as an adopted mother of Pagaspas and allies with Mulawins, played by Marissa Sanchez.
Kuwak - Ravena purified into Human, joined forces with Tagubas and Mulawins, played by Bearwin Meily.
Pagaspas/Gus - Night owl, an owl pet of Alwina who transform into a young boy when together with another owl, Lawiswis. Later revealed as an adopted son of Tuka, a Ravena who was purified into Mulawin. Pagaspas is played by Miguel Tanfelix; older Pagaspas is played by Rainier Castillo.
Lawiswis/Wis - Night owl, an owl friend of Pagaspas who transform into a young girl when with him. Lawiswis is played by Sam Bumatay; older Lawiswis is played by Denise Laurel.
Mayi - Mulawin, she can transform into a maya bird. She is usually sent to spy the enemies. Mayi is played by Isabella de Leon.
Lourdes - Human, she finds the giant egg which when hatches, gives "birth" to Alwina. She is also considered a witch by the town people, and for that she leaves in the outskirts of Tierra Fuego. She was purified into Ravena queen by Gabriel, who was also purified into Ravena, and later turns in human form again during the last war. She was also a mother of Aramis and her husband was never mentioned. Lourdes is played by Amy Austria.
Lucio Montenegro - Human, father of Gabriel. He is a ruthless landlord and the richest man in Tierra Fuego. Lucio is played by Lloyd Samartino.
Other Characters
Terong - Human, a peasant in the Hacienda de Montenegro and best friend friend of Gabriel. Terong's death at the hands of the Ravenas later made Gabriel realize that siding with the Ravenas is a very wrong choice. Terong is played by Kiel Rodriguez.
Niwalum - Mysterious being, a playmate of Pagaspas and Lawiswis. "Niwalum" is also a reversed name or word of Mulawin. The series reveals Niwalum to be the manifestation of the Mulawin's magical Molave Tree in human form. Niwalum is played by BJ Forbes.
Avilan - Mulawin, a great warrior-hero ancestor of all winged humanoids, and from whose namesake the Mulawins derived their home's identification. Later, as spirit guide to Amihan in Encantadia. Avilan is also played by Romnick Sarmenta.
Aguilar - Mulawin, a great warrior-hero and father of Aguiluz. Later in the series, Aguilar turns out to be just a mere "creation" of Dakila to hide Aguiluz's real identity and origin. Aguilar is also played by Richard Gutierrez
Paloma - Mulawin, a mysterious Mulawin living in the city, and could transform herself into a real bird. Flashbacks reveal that she is the daughter of Dakila, and that she self-exiled because of a misunderstanding with him. She later dies, also at the hands of the Ravenas, shortly after she confessed her love to Gabriel. Paloma is played by Tanya Garcia.
Biba - Human, a playful neighbor and a close friend to Alwina. Biba is played by Jaja Bolivar.
Lino - Human, an orphan living with his grandmother. He wants to seek revenge against the winged beings for the death of his parents. Lino is played by Brian Revilla.
Rosing - Human, grandmother of Lino. Rosing is played by Alicia Alonzo.
Yolly - Human, mother of Savanah who would do everything to help her daughter achieved her dreams.
Pamela - Human, bestfriend of Savanah. Pamela is played by Tricia Roman.
Lucila Montenegro - Human, mother of Gabriel. She is a depressed suicidal wife of Lucio. Lucila is played by Pia Pilapil.
Ina - Mulawin, mother of Aguiluz and the guardian of Molave Tree. Ina is played by Carmina Villaroel.
Here are the line up of shows to be aired at GMA-7 Kapuso Channel this 2010: (arranged by order appearance from the video clip below)
Original Story
◘ First Luvstarring Barbie Forteza and Joshua Dionisio
◘ Kahit Minsan Langstarring Geoff Eigenmann and Carla Abellana
◘ Halik sa Tubigstarring Mark Herras andJennylyn Mercado
Telefantasya (Fantaseries)
◘ The Last Princestarring Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal (pilot episode:January 11, 2009)
◘ Odessastarring Marian Rivera
◘ Animostarring Richard Gutierrez
◘ Encantadia: The Second Sagastarring Rhian Ramos, Jennylyn Mercado, Jackie Rice, and Carla Abellana
◘ Super Twins: Book 2starring Jennylyn Mercado and Nadine Samonte Movie Remake
◘ Sine Novela: Magkano ang Iyong Dangalstarring Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann
◘ Sine Novela: Ina, Kasusuklaman ba kita?starring Jean Garcia and Jennica Garcia (pilot episode: Jnuary 25, 2010)
◘ Sine Novela: Lalaki sa Dilimstarring Dennis Trillo and Jennylyn Mercado
◘ Sine Novela: DoRiMistarring Yasmien Kurdi, Jennylyn Mercado, and Lovi Poe
◘ Sine Novela: Bukas Luluhod ang Mga Talastarring Jolina Magdangal
Musical Variety Game Show
◘ Bayani Agbayani, Eugene Domingo, Manny Pacquiao and Mommy D
Musical
◘ Diva starring Regine Velasquez and Mark Anthony Fernandez (pilot episode: March 2009)
Mexican Adaptation
◘ Amanda Ostarring Dennis Trillo and Marian Rivera
Asianovela Philippine Remakes
◘ Endless Love: Autumn in My Heartstarring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes
◘ Jewel in the Palacestarring Claudine Baretto and Mark Anthony Fernandez
Asianovelas
◘ Frog Prince - a Korean romance comedy starringMing Dow and Joe Chen. ◘ Coffee Prince - a Korean romance comedy starring Yoon Eun Hye from Goong or Princess Hours, Gong Yoo from One Fine Day, Lee Sun Gyun from White Tower and Chae Jung Ahn. ◘ Twin Sister 100% Senorita - a Taiwanese romance comedy starring Chen Qiao En, Penny Lin, Wallace Huo, Deric Wan ◘ Attic Cat - a Korean romance comedy starring Kim Rae Won, Jung Da Bin. ◘ Queen Seon Dok - a Korean historical drama starring Lee Yo Won, Ko Hyeon-jeong, Park Ye-Jin, Uhm Tae Woong. ◘ East of Eden - a Korean romance, action, drama starring Song Seung Hun, Lee Yeon Hee, Lee Da Hae, Yun Jung Hoon, Park Hae Jin, Han Ji Hye. ◘ Temptation of Wife - a Korean drama starring Jang Seo Hee, Byun Woo Min, Kim Seo Hyung, Lee Jae Hwang. ◘ World Within ◘ Gourmet
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GMA-7 Telebabad Shows 2010 Official Teaser:
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Shows Not Included on the list above:
Fantaseries
◘ Captain Barbell: The Return starring Richard Gutierrez
◘ Panday Kids starring Jolina Magdandal, Buboy Villar, JC de Vera, Polo Ravales, Jackie Rice, and Lovi Poe
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Captain Barbell, the most popular male superhero icon in the Philippines created by Mars Ravelo will be back in GMA7 Primetime this 2010. The first TV series of Captain Barbell portrayed by GMA 7's Primetime King Richard Gutierrez aired its pilot episode on GMA Telebabad in 2006 . For its come back series, it will still be starred by no other than Mr. Richard Gutierrez, one of the most promising actors of this generation.
The first series was a hit especially to the kids. Its ratings performed well in Mega Manila. According to AGB Nielsen Philippines, Captain Barbell's pilot episode on May 29, 2006 garnered a 37.5% rating. The series got its first 40's ratings of 41.2% the following night on its second episode. Its final episode got a rating of 35.4 %. But before the finale. After 3 months from its pilot episode, its ratings began to plummet, decline and flip flop, but still it is victorious in its finale ratings in Mega Manila Area TV Ratings Data conducted by AGB Nielsen Philippines.
First Appearance of Captain Barbell - 38%
Highest Rating Earned - 43.7%
Lowest Rating Earned - 26%
Finale Episode Ratings (Mega Manila Area Only) - 35.4%
The show consistently tops the ratings against its rival shows on the same time slot. There's no doubt that Captain Barbell has captured the heart of Filipino homes in 2006. The question now is if Captain Barbell's Return will still be patronized by Philippine audiences. Let's just wait and see the ratings speak for itself.
Full House is an upcoming Philippine drama adapted from a Korean drama with the Full House; directed by Mark A. Reyes and developed by Aloy Adlawan. The series will premiere on November 30, 2009 in the Philippines via GMA Network, starring Richard Gutierrez and Heart Evangelista reprising the roles of Rain and Song Hye Kyo.
Synopsis
Jessie (Evangelista) is a naive writer who got swindled out of everything she owned including her house by her sister, Lizette and her husband, Donald. Stranded in Prague, she managed to borrow money from famous actor Justin to return to the Philippines. On her return, she found out that her house was bought by Justin. In an attempt to get her possessions back, she entered in a contract marriage with Justin for one year. In spite of losing all, Jessie manages to be cheerful and takes things in strike and the business relationship between the two becomes personal as they start to rely and care for each other.
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.
Supervillain/Ally Characters
NOTE: This list is in order of appearance as villain(v) or ally(a), and not as per first screen appearance.
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)
Other Characters
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.
Captain Barbell is a superhero drama television series based on a character of the same name created by Mars Ravelo. It was aired on Philippine television by GMA Network during weeknights on its primetime block. The series premiered on May 29, 2006, and last aired on January 12, 2007.
Richard Gutierrez plays the superhero, Captain Barbell and his alter ego, Teng. His archnemesis Viel Villian, is played by Richard Gomez.
OVERVIEW
Barbell, Barbanium & Askobar
Barbell - a palm-size golden medallion-barbell plate with "CB" engraved on its center. The name "Captain B" is also depicted on the medallion. Teng twists the medallion and it forms into a barbell, he then raises it and shouts "Captain Barbell" to transform himself into the superhero. As Captain Barbell, the medallion is depicted on his chest; he grabs it back to transform to his alter ego, Teng. The medallion is said to be made from barbanium.
Barbanium - a powerful fictional element discovered in the year 2016 by scientist in the Philippines.
Askobar - "Asido Kontra Barbanium" is the only equally powerful fictional element that can counter barbanium's power. It can be crystallized and used in many ways. It is used to power a cyborg, and also molded into a bullet which deteriorates anything it touches. Coincidentally, Viel also called the element Askobar, but with a different meaning, "Asido Kontra Barbell".
The General and The Villains
A logo of two Vs aligned vertically inside a circle can always be found on the General's creations like Captain and Mrs. B. This very same logo, on the other hand, this is also the Villians logo. This led to the conclusion that the General will emerge from the bloodline of Villian family.
LIVE Corporation is the name of the General's conglomerate during the time of Neo Metropolis (a futuristic Philippine city). The word LIVE is an anagram of both Viel and Levi, members of the Villian family, so it therefore leaves to either one of them who will be the General in the future.
It's now known that Viel Villian is the General. As to how he became the general is yet to be revealed.
Captain Barbell's Origin
Captain Barbell is a Filipino earthling who came from the Philippine's distant future, and was sent back to the past.
His real name was Arell, the son of Captain B and Mrs. B.
He was renamed Potenciano "Teng/Enteng" Magtanggol by the elderly couple who found him.
Captain Barbell's Abilities
Flight - the power to fly.
Strength - an extraordinary strength.
ESP - extra-sensory perception.
Captain Barbell's Enemies
Ordinary humans who had somehow direct or indirect contact with barbanium and askobar became mutants with different powers.
Cyborgs which are half-human/half-machine powered by askobar. At present, there are four known cyborgs: Commander X, Cyborg 5564, Cyborg 5566, and Ex-O.
The General is the mysterious villain of Captain Barbell whose identity is Viel Villian.
Every week or so, a new villain is being introduced whose participation could last a week or more, depending on the story arc.
Kamandag is a story about a creature that is half snake and half human. Kamandag begins deep down in a cave called the Ambograw, a place where different sorts of half human and half creature beings called Ambogs live. Its kingdom has six tribes: Hasbaya, snake tribe ruled by Haring Saban (Gardo Versoza); Lobobaya, wolf tribe ruled by Haring Gulag (Zoren Legaspi); Pusbaya, cat tribe ruled by Reyna Kuran (Francine Prieto); Goybaya, monkey tribe ruled by Haring Dinggol (Benjie Paras); Orobaya, bull tribe ruled by Haring Budol (Johnny Delgado) and Rapaya, a long lost reptile tribe ruled by Reyna Ragona (Sunshine Dizon). Haring Saban, who is the King of the half human and half snake people (Hasbaya Tribe) and his regular human wife Alicia (Eula Valdez) (the regular humans in the Ambograw are supposed to be caught and turned into slaves, although Saban fell in love with Alicia) and they had a baby. Though, the baby was destined to be killed because he looked like a regular human instead of an Ambog. Haring Gulag, Saban's enemy and King of Lobobaya Tribe, invited Saban to a battle between the two for the ruler of all Ambograw but Reyna Kuran, queen of Pusbaya Tribe, interfered and set them on fire. Saban died later. Meanwhile, Ikoy (Rainier Castillo) and his sister brought the baby into the human world for his safety. Domeng (Emilio Garcia) and Elena (Melissa Mendez) found a baby and they named him Vergel (Richard Gutierrez). Vergel later discovers his snake powers and his destiny to be a hero. Vergel names himself Kamandag, the savior of all beings. Haring Budol gives Vergel a mysterious bracelet, which was left by his father Haring Saban, and his bracelet makes Vergel transform into his armor. His mission is to bring down all kinds of evil, like his enemies Gulag, Kuran and especially Talim. Lucero (Mark Anthony Fernandez), Vergel's close friend and later enemy, becomes another half-snake half-human and becomes Kamandag's mortal enemy, who names himself as Talim. Kamandag and Talim fights for their love and glory.
Cast and characters
Main cast
·Richard Gutierrez as Vergel / Kamandag
ØThe son of the Hasbayan King, Vergel is brought to the world of the mortals to escape his fate in Ambog. He is taken in by a kind couple who adopts him as their own, and Vergel grows up to become a compassionate man who decides to use his emerging powers for the good of everyone. Ten years after the defeat of his enemies, he meets Doro, Lily and Jenny. He chooses Jenny, then he actually tries to save Lily from the three kidnappers.
·Mark Anthony Fernandez as Lucero Serrano / Talim
ØLucero was initially Vergel's best friend, but because of different upbringing and because they uphold different values, they become mortal enemies. Lucero shares the same powers as Vergel, but he would rather use his for personal gains. He joins Kamandag to save Jenny but he betrays him so Kamandag stabs him. He dies in an explosive blast to sacrifice his life for Jenny and Kamandag.
·Maxene Magalona as Lily
ØLily hides a secret love for her childhood best friend: Vergel. She's also the lost daughter of Domeng who impregnated Vivian, her mother. Ten years later, she meets Vergel and she tells him that she's engaged with her fiancee. She gets kidnapped by three men while she watched Vergel and Jenny kissing but he saved her actually in the end.
·Jewel Mische as Jenny
ØJenny is a Manila girl who becomes the woman both Vergel and Lucero will fight for. But the city girl hides a secret about her identity. Ten years later, she kisses Vergel but she sees Lily kidnapped by three men so she orders Vergel to save her.
·Ehra Madrigal as Ditas / Denise / Lady Kamandag
ØDitas is the real daughter of Domeng and Elena. Vergel treats her as his real sister. She has snake powers which comes from Vergel's blood. She's a rival to Kamandag and Lucero due to their snake powers. She will join Kamandag's forces in the process. She reveals to be Lily's half sister.
·Eula Valdez / Glaiza de Castro (young) as Alicia
ØAlicia is a mother of Kamandag and wife of King Saban then later King Gulag. She seeks her missing son and her father to reunite with them once again.
·Johnny Delgado as King Budol
ØKing of Orobaya tribe who is King Saban's close friend. Much like Saban, Budol's benevolence towards humanity as well as diplomatic skills are matched only by the beastly brute strength he displays in battle. He will later have his subordinates take the young Vergel into the mortal world where he would be safest from Gulag's reach and then eventually hand over the bracelet once owned by his friend to Vergel in inheritance. He was punished and then executed by his own son Agol and King Gulag.
·Zoren Legaspi as King Gulag
ØThe ruler of the Lobobaya clan, King Gulag nurses a deep hatred for Haring Saban—because of a woman he lost to the rule of the Hasbaya tribe. Like Reyna Kuran, he is cruel to his mortal slaves. He becomes furious and finds vengeance after the death of his son Adlak (Kamandag's half-brother), who was killed by Lily. He is beheaded by Kamandag in the final battle.
·Ariel Rivera as Abdon Serrano
ØLucero's father, Abdon is a small-time businessman who makes his business grow through unlawful means. He's also a son of Lolo Pepe and brother of Alicia. His life ends when Ditas bites and poisons him to death.
·Ronaldo Valdez / Ramon Christopher (Young) as Don Pepe
ØDon Pepe is a rich old man who longs to find his missing daughter. In the end, he reunites with Alicia after his long successful recovery by Eliza.
·Francine Prieto as Reyna Kuran
ØThe most cunning ruler in the land of Ambograw, Queen Kuran leads the pack of the Pusbaya. She is most cruel to her slaves from the mortal world. She is stabbed to death by Alicia and dropped into the molten lava.
·Rainier Castillo as Ikoy
ØA Goybayan who is one of Kamandag's allies in his fight against evil. He's a friend of Vergel/Kamandag. Dies in the final battle.
·Francis Magundayao as Boyong / Dagok
ØAnother one of Domeng's adopted kids; Boyong also comes from the world of the Ambog. There is not a lot known about his real origins. He's the son of Reynang Ragona. He has fire powers which is inherited by his mother. His real name is Dagok.
·Melissa Mendez as Elena
ØDitas' mother who was separated from Domeng. She's also the adoptive mother of Vergel. In the end, Elena repents her sins to Vergel and reunites him with Ditas.
·Benjie Paras as King Dinggol
ØKing of the Goybaya clan, Dinggol is very friendly and very business-minded at the same time. Of all the rulers, he is the only one who doesn't want to be involved in tribal wars and alliances. He is, however, not one who would deliberately just turn his back on a friend especially when they needed him most, as seen when he threw Saban a usable weapon during the final moments of the Snake King's duel against Gulag, and right after Budol's execution - an event that would remain in Dinggol's conscience for some time. He later redeems himself by joining Kamandag's forces to battle King Gulag's forces. In the end, Dinggol is now the king of Ambograw.
·Elvis Gutierrez as Agol
ØAs Haring Budog's son, Agol is a mystery to his people. He's also one of Gulag's allies in punishing slaves. Dies in the final battle.
·Mike "Pekto" Nacua as Doro
ØAnother Ambog adopted by the kindly Domeng and Elena, Doro grows up to become Vergel's sidekick. He can transform himself into a werewolf. Ten years later, he becomes a businessman.
·Gardo Versoza as King Saban
ØHaring Saban rules of the Hasbaya tribe, and unlike the other rulers, he treats his mortal slaves with the same respect as he would his fellow Hasbayans. Because of this, the humans see him as their only hope in the world of Ambog. He was defeated by his rival Gulag and died in a fire. He finally meets his son in the spirit world and he will help him in the final battle.
·Emilio Garcia as Domeng
ØDomeng is the kindly man who takes in the abandoned Vergel. He becomes the child's adoptive father and he teaches the orphan the values he will uphold when he becomes of age.
·Sunshine Dizon as Reyna Ragona
ØRagona is an Ambog who has fire powers and is the queen of Rapaya Tribe of Abograw. She finally meets her son Boyong/Dagok. She is also one of Kamandag's allies in his fight against King Gulag and Queen Kuran. In the end, Ragona ends up as the queen of Ambograw.
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