Gagambino

Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from Carlo J. Caparas' graphic novel of the same title. Directed by Topel Lee and Don Michael Perez, it stars Dennis Trillo in the title role. It premiered on October 20, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Dyesebel. The series concluded on February 20, 2009 with a total of 90 episodes. It was replaced by Totoy Bato in its timeslot.

Carlo J. Caparas' Gagambino
Title card
Genre
Based onGagambino
by Carlo J. Caparas
Developed bySuzette Doctolero
Directed by
StarringDennis Trillo
Theme music composer
Opening theme"Gagambino!" by Dennis Trillo
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes90
Production
Executive producerWilma Galvante
Production locationsMetro Manila, Philippines
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30-45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Picture format480i (SDTV)
Original releaseOctober 20, 2008 (2008-10-20) –
February 20, 2009 (2009-02-20)

Production

When GMA Network bought the rights to Carlo J. Caparas' graphic novel in February 2007, Richard Gutierrez was attached to star. The series was shelved until 2008, but Gutierrez opted to work on his dream project: Codename: Asero. The network decided that they could not longer delay the series and gave the role to Dennis Trillo, over another heavy contender: JC de Vera, who later joined the cast in LaLola.[1]

Director Topel Lee required Trillo to learn three martial arts in preparation for the role: wing chun, judo and kendo (a Japanese martial art of sword-fighting).[2] He also underwent training for parkour.[3]

Premise

Gambino "Bino" Bayani and his adventures with his giant spider as they fight evil forces in a darker, crime-infested re-imagination of Manila. Bino and his group of friends, all possessing insect-like superpowers like him, are pitted against Abresia, a terrorist mastermind and a very powerful woman who can command giant insects.[4]

Cast and characters
Dennis Trillo portrays Bino Bayani.
Katrina Halili portrays Lucy Gutierrez.
Nadine Samonte (left) portrays Celine Lopez.
Glaiza de Castro portrays Leah Albuento.
Main cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Gagambino earned a 34.5% rating.[6] While the final episode scored a 34.7% rating.[7]

References
  1. Dennis Trillo to play title role in Gagambino pep.ph
  2. Dennis Trillo focuses on work, bides time for love gmanews.tv
  3. Dennis Trillo in rigorous training for 'Gagambino' gmanews.tv
  4. Carlo J trusts both GMA7 and ABS-CBN journal.com.ph
  5. Dennis Trillo will have Katrina Halili and Nadine Samonte as leading ladies in "Gagambino" Archived July 13, 2018, at the Wayback Machine pep.ph
  6. Santiago, Erwin (October 21, 2008). "TV Ratings (Oct. 17-20): "Gagambino" continues winning tradition of "Dyesebel"". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  7. Santiago, Erwin (February 24, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 20-23): "Totoy Bato" rocks the competition". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
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