Captain Barbell (TV series)

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Captain Barbell
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Genre
Based on Captain Barbell
by Mars Ravelo
Developed by Don Michael Perez
Starring Richard Gutierrez
Opening theme
  • "Nandito Lang Ako" by Shamrock
  • "Sana" by Shamrock
Country of originPhilippines
Original language(s)Tagalog
No. of episodes165 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)Helen Rose Sese
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time45 minutes
Production company(s)GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original network GMA Network
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
Original releaseMay 29, 2006 (2006-05-29) 
January 12, 2007 (2007-01-12)
Chronology
Followed by 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.

Contents

A sequel to the series Captain Barbell aired in 2011.

Cast and characters

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Richard Gomez portrays Viel.
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JC de Vera portrays Boris.
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Angel Aquino portrays Barbara.
Main cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

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. [1] [2]

Accolades

Accolades received by Captain Barbell
YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2007 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female TV Personality Rhian Ramos Nominated [3]
Best New Male TV PersonalityRyan YllanaNominated

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