Hiwaga ng Kambat
Hiwaga ng Kambat (lit. 'Mystery of the Twin Bat') is a 2019 Philippine drama television series starring Edward Barber and Grae Fernandez.[1][2] The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Yes Weekend! Sunday block from April 21 to August 25, 2019, replacing Wansapanataym.
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Creative director | Rondel P. Lindayag |
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Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Filipino |
No. of episodes | 19 (list of episodes) |
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Production location | Philippines |
Editor | Mark Segubience |
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Original network | ABS-CBN |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
Original release | April 21 – August 25, 2019 |
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Synopsis
A twin was born in a partner who was cursed so that their child will turn into bats. The curse came true, as baby Twins were born. One looks normal, but inherited the hot-blooded and impatience traits of a bat, another looks literally a bat, complete with blind eyes and strong sonar and enhanced hearing. The bat-shaped baby was abandoned in a farming town, while keeping the human baby. Many years later, the twins grew differently. Iking being kind to his family, despite being cursed to transform into a bat on night. While Mateo inherited his father's vile attitude, matching his impatience and hot-bloodedness. Their fates and rivalry got intertwined when Iking goes to Mateo's school.
Cast
Main cast
- Edward Barber as Michael E. Baron / Francisco "Iking" Castro
- Grae Fernandez as Mateo E. Baron
Supporting cast
- Maymay Entrata as Sarah Pamintuan
- Chantal Videla as Loraine Maniquis
- Sunshine Cruz as Melissa Enriquez-Baron
- Epi Quizon as Zandro Baron
- Malou de Guzman as Epifania "Panying" Castro
- Johnny Revilla as Jaime Enriquez
- Michael Rivero as Tomas Pamintuan
- Ruby Rubi as Delia Pamintuan
- Antonette Garcia as Oryang
- Manuel Chua as Berting
Guest cast
- JJ Quilantang as young Iking
- Robert “Robbie” Irving Wachtel as young Mateo
- Lawrence Roxas as Dodong
- Dolly de Leon
- Kale Aguilar
- Allen Cecilio
- Bea Borres
- Ruby Ruiz
Reception
Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average |
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24.4% April 21, 2019[3] |
33.9% August 25, 2019[4] |
33.9% August 25, 2019[4] |
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References
- "LOOK: Maymay, Edward to topbill new teleserye". ABS-CBN News. August 1, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- Hiwaga ng Kambat Full Trailer: This April 21 on ABS-CBN!. ABS-CBN Entertainment. April 17, 2019.
- "National TV Ratings (April 17 – 22, 2019)". ABS-CBN Corporate. April 23, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- "'THE VOICE KIDS' BLIND AUDITIONS CONTINUES TO LEAD WEEKENDS; 'HIWAGA NG KAMBAT' ENDS WITH A BANG". LionhearTV. August 27, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.