Captain Barbell | |
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Genre | |
Based on | Captain Barbell by Mars Ravelo |
Developed by | Don Michael Perez |
Starring | Richard Gutierrez |
Opening theme |
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Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 165 (list of episodes) |
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. It was replaced by Asian Treasures in its timeslot.
A sequel to the series Captain Barbell aired in 2011.
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Richard Gutierrez as Captain Barbell / Arell / Potenciano "Teng" Magtanggol[1]
- Supporting cast
- Richard Gomez as Viel Villan / General V
- 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
- 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[2]
- Ces Quesada as Agnes
- Pinky de Leon as Victoria
- Tin Arnaldo as Tracy
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Captain Barbell earned a 37.5% rating. While the final episode scored a 35.4% rating. The series had an average rating of 30.4%, while 43.7% was the highest rating it earned.[3][4]
Accolades
Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Rhian Ramos | Nominated | [5] |
Best New Male TV Personality | Ryan Yllana | Nominated |
References
- ↑ Lo, Ricky (May 28, 2006). "Coffee, Tea or Richard G.?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 11, 2022). "Click Batch 2: Where are they now?". PEP. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ↑ "Top 20 Programs of January 2007: (Mega Manila)". January 27, 2007.
- ↑ "Top 20 Programs for 2006". January 14, 2007.
- ↑ "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP. October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.