Captain Barbell (2011 TV series)

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Captain Barbell
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Title card
Also known asCaptain Barbell: The Return
Genre
Based on Captain Barbell
by Mars Ravelo
Developed by R.J. Nuevas
Written by
  • Jules Dan Katanyag
  • Des Garbes-Severino
  • Karen Lustica
Directed by Dominic Zapata
Starring Richard Gutierrez
Theme music composer
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 setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time30–35 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network GMA 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 replacing Machete . The series concluded on July 29, 2011 with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by Time of My Life in its timeslot.

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Cast and characters

Cast
Richard Gutierrez in Madrid, Spain (June 18, 2023).jpg
Richard Gutierrez
Lovi Poe at the 69th Venice International Film Festival, September 2012.jpg
Lovi Poe
Michelle Madrigal at the taping of Temptation of Wifejf.jpg
Michelle Madrigal
Bea Binene (cropped).jpg
Bea Binene
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
Guest cast

Production

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

Ratings

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

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References

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