Captain Barbell (2006 TV series)
| Captain Barbell | |
|---|---|
Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Captain Barbell by Mars Ravelo |
| Developed by | Don Michael Perez |
| Directed by | Don Michael Perez |
| Starring | Richard Gutierrez |
| Opening theme |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 165 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Helen Rose Sese |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | May 29, 2006 – January 12, 2007 |
| Related | |
| Captain Barbell (2011) | |
Captain Barbell is a Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine fictional character of the same name created by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on May 29, 2006 on the network's Telebabad line-up. The series concluded on January 12, 2007 with a total of 165 episodes.
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Richard Gutierrez as Captain Barbell / Arell / Potenciano "Teng" Magtanggol[2]
- Supporting cast
- Richard Gomez as Viel Villan / General V[3]
- Patrick Garcia as Levi Villan / Super Levi
- Camille Prats as Marikit "Kit" Salvacion
- Rhian Ramos as Leah Lazaro
- JC de Vera as Boris / Little B
- Ryan Yllana as Bobby Santos
- Ricky Davao as Cesar Magtanggol
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Sandra Magtanggol[4]
- Paolo Bediones as Captain B / Brando Laddran
- Angel Aquino as Barbara
- Snooky Serna as Mrs. B
- Gloria Sevilla as Carmela "Melay" Magtanggol
- Dino Guevarra as Narciso / Bubog
- Jeremy Marquez as Jared / Putakti / Cyborg 5564
- Mike Gayoso as Dexter
- Gary Estrada as Tenorio / Tetano
- Carlos Morales as Ador / Adobe
- Rufa Mae Quinto and Marissa Sanchez as Patti / Aero / Aerobika
- Jay Aquitania as Marvin / Vaporo
- Jason Hsu as Xu / Cyborg 5566
- Pinky Amador as Myra Lazaro
- Wendell Ramos as Ruben / Black Out
- Elizabeth Oropesa as Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko
- Bong Alvarez as Dribol / Askoboy Coach
- Antonio Aquitania as Askoboy Captain
- Dion Ignacio as Askoboy Vice Captain
- Mylene Dizon as Magna / Magnetica
- John Lapus as Marlon "Mercy" / Mercurio
- January Isaac as Kristiana / Admiral K
- Ian Veneracion as Commander X
- Sunshine Dizon as Clarisse Magtanggol / Blanca / Ex-O
- Guest cast
- Ryan Eigenmann as Abel
- Melissa Avelino as Chari
- Dante Rivero as Carlos "Aloy" Magtanggol
- John Regala as Lorenzo Lazaro
- Rez Cortez as Joe Salvacion
- Tricia Roman as a television news reporter[5]
- Ces Quesada as Agnes
- Pinky de Leon as Victoria
- Tin Arnaldo as Tracy
Cast
Richard Gutierrez
Richard Gomez
Paolo Bediones
JC de Vera
Angel Aquino
Camille Prats
Production
Principal photography commenced in April 2006.[6]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Rhian Ramos | Nominated | [7] |
| Best New Male TV Personality | Ryan Yllana | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Captain Barbell's much-awaited comeback". The Philippine Star. March 28, 2011. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (May 28, 2006). "Coffee, Tea or Richard G.?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Star-studded Captain Barbell to soar high on GMA 7". The Philippine Star. May 25, 2006. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 2, 2019). "Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network."". PEP. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 11, 2022). "Click Batch 2: Where are they now?". PEP. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ Amoyo, Aster (April 3, 2006). "Captain Barbell, kailangan ng leading lady". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP. October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.