Captain Barbell (2011 TV series)

Captain Barbell
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Also known asCaptain Barbell: The Return
Genre
  • Action drama
  • Fantasy
Based onCaptain Barbell
by Mars Ravelo
Developed byR.J. Nuevas
Written by
  • Jules Dan Katanyag
  • Des Garbes-Severino
  • Karen Lustica
Directed byDominic Zapata
StarringRichard Gutierrez
Theme music composer
  • Sam Santos ("Sandata")
  • Vehnee Saturno ("Isama Mo Ako")
Opening theme"Sandata" by Shamrock
Ending theme"Isama Mo Ako" by Frencheska Farr
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes88
Production
Executive producerWinnie Hollis Reyes
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30–35 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMarch 28 (2011-03-28) –
July 29, 2011 (2011-07-29)
Related
Captain Barbell (2006)

Captain Barbell (trans. / international title: Captain Barbell: The Return) is a 2011 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine fictional superhero of the same title by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on March 28, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on July 29, 2011 with a total of 88 episodes.

Cast and characters

Cast
An image of Richard Gutierrez.
Richard Gutierrez
An image of Lovi Poe.
Lovi Poe
An image of Christopher de Leon.
Christopher de Leon
An image of Michelle Madrigal.
Michelle Madrigal
An image of Bea Binene.
Bea Binene
Lead cast
Supporting cast
  • Jillian Ward as Lelay / Super Tiny
  • Lovi Poe as Althea[2]
  • Isabel Oli as Melanie Ocampo
  • Christopher de Leon as Nero
  • Michelle Madrigal as Anita / Cyclone
  • Frencheska Farr as Celina / Sonica
  • Sam Pinto as Sammy
  • Solenn Heussaff as Janna Esquivel
  • Ellen Adarna as Katrina "Kat" Lazatin / Fuega
  • Jake Vargas as Alden / Spin
  • Bea Binene as Misha / Blade
  • Mike Tan as Teban / Anino
  • Eddie Gutierrez as Armando Chavez
  • TJ Trinidad as Gregor Javier / Metal Man
  • Akihiro Sato as Bruno / Higante
  • Paolo Paraiso as Rodel / Buhangin
  • Ervic Vijandre as Ricky Alejandre / Kidlat
  • Jon Hall as Robert
  • Stef Prescott as Eva
  • Elvis Gutierrez as Gaston / Black Angel
Recurring cast
  • Ces Quesada as Liya
  • Ryan Yllana as Bobby Santos
  • Jaya Ramsey as Dolores Fernandez
  • Marky Lopez as Hekki
  • Lloyd Samartino as Manuel Javier
  • Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino as Evie
  • Christine Joy De Guzman as Angelina
  • Saab Magalona as Kristel
  • Nina Ricci Alagao as Corrinne Lumibao
  • Joko Diaz as Bong
  • Fayatollah as Wifey
  • Jade Lopez as Melanie's officemate
  • Jaime Fabregas as the president
Guest cast
  • Rhian Ramos as Leah Lazaro-Magtanggol
  • Jennylyn Mercado as Rose
  • Tin Arnaldo as Ofelia Concepcion
  • Dino Guevarra as Fernando
  • Jennica Garcia as Linda / Aswang
  • Bubbles Paraiso as Aswang
  • Lilia Cuntapay as Faustina
  • Rox Montealegre as Edith / Aswang
  • Maxene Magalona as Dalisay
  • Bianca King as Lary Gempez

Production

Principal photography commenced on December 15, 2010.[3]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot and final episode both earned a 25% rating.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Llanes, Rommel R. (March 17, 2011). "Richard Gutierrez says Captain Barbell is more mature now; promises a more dramatic and refined story". PEP. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Lovi Poe becomes emotional about impending end of series Captain Barbell". PEP. July 28, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  3. ↑ Paglicawan, Mc Richard (December 14, 2010). "Captain Barbell, nagstory-con na kahapon". Lionheartv. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  4. ↑ Santiago, Erwin (March 29, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (March 25–28): Captain Barbell soars high on its pilot episode; Mara Clara keeps lead". PEP. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  5. ↑ Santiago, Erwin (August 2, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (July 29-Aug. 1): Time of My Life strengthens Kapuso primetime lineup". PEP. Retrieved March 5, 2018.


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