Philippine Drama Series

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.

Cast and Characters
 
Main cast

• Richard Gutierrez as Justin
• Heart Evangelista as Jessie
• Isabel Oli as Elaine
• Patrick Garcia as Luigi

• Sheena Halili as Lizette
• Rainier Castillo as Donald
• Chariz Solomon as Marizel
• Keempee de Leon as Mr. H
• Epi Quizon as Jerry
• Pilita Corrales as Lola Anita
• John Lapus as Chicky
• Rez Cortez as Director
• Raquel Villavicencio as Jessie's mother
• Jenny Miller as Jessica
• Marky Lopez
• Ronaldo Valdez as Justin's father

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

• 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".
  

• 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 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.

• Flight - the power to fly.
• Strength - an extraordinary strength.
• ESP - extra-sensory perception.

• 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.