Gagambino

Gagambino
Title card
Genre	Fantasy drama
Based on	Gagambino by Carlo J. Caparas
Developed by	Suzette Doctolero
Directed by	Topel Lee Don Michael Perez
Starring	Dennis Trillo
Theme music composer	Janno Gibbs Tats Faustino
Opening theme	"Gagambino!" by Dennis Trillo
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	90
Production
Executive producer	Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Production locations	Metro Manila, Philippines
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30–45 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	October 20, 2008 (2008-10-20) – February 20, 2009 (2009-02-20)

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. The series concluded on February 20, 2009, with a total of 90 episodes.

Cast and characters

Cast

Dennis Trillo

Katrina Halili

Nadine Samonte (left)

Glaiza de Castro

Lead cast

• Dennis Trillo as Gambino "Bino" Bayani ^[1]

Supporting cast

• Raymart Santiago as Dindo Gutierrez ^[2]
• Polo Ravales as Harold Santiago
• Katrina Halili as Lucy Gutierrez / Lady Mantisa ^[3]
• Nadine Samonte as Celine Lopez
• Isabel Oli as Bernadette Albuento / Alakdanessa
• Glaiza de Castro as Leah Albuento / Super Bee
• Jennica Garcia as Gelay L. Bayani
• Jean Garcia as Abresia / Divina M. Lopez-Gutierrez
• Mart Escudero as Noel Albuento
• Glydel Mercado as Rebecca Bayani-Santiago
• Jan Manual as Eldon
• Benjie Paras as Stalin
• Krista Kleiner as Krissa

Guest cast

• Zoren Legaspi as Armand Santiago
• Bernadette Allyson as Elena Bayani
• John Arcilla as Alejandro Bayani

Development

In February 2007, GMA Network bought the rights to Carlo J. Caparas' graphic novel, with actor Richard Gutierrez attached to star. The series was shelved until 2008 and Gutierrez opted to work on the television series Codename: Asero . GMA Network decided that they could not longer delay the series and gave the lead role to actor Dennis Trillo, over casting contender: JC de Vera. Director Topel Lee required Trillo to learn wing chun, judo and kendo in preparation for the role. ^[4]

Production

Principal photography commenced in September 2008. ^[5]

Ratings

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

References

1. Erece, Dinno (August 13, 2008). "Dennis Trillo will have Katrina Halili and Nadine Samonte as leading ladies in Gagambino". PEP. Archived from the original on July 13, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
2. Sibonga, Glen (October 14, 2008). "Raymart Santiago contented in GMA-7, wife Claudine Barretto still happy with Star Magic". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
3. Garcia, Rose (September 16, 2008). "Katrina Halili plays along with her detractors". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
4. "Dennis Trillo focuses on work, bides time for love". GMA Network . July 30, 2008. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
5. Garcia, Rose (September 14, 2008). "Dennis Trillo wants to be "superdad" to son Calix". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
6. Santiago, Erwin (October 21, 2008). "TV Ratings (Oct. 17-20): Gagambino continues winning tradition of Dyesebel". PEP. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
7. Santiago, Erwin (February 24, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 20-23): Totoy Bato rocks the competition". PEP. Retrieved September 8, 2025.

External links

• Gagambino at IMDb