Gagambino

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Gagambino
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Title card
Genre Fantasy drama
Based onGagambino
by Carlo J. Caparas
Developed by Suzette Doctolero
Directed by
Starring Dennis Trillo
Theme music composer
Opening theme"Gagambino!" by Dennis Trillo
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes90
Production
Executive producerWinnie Hollis-Reyes
Production locations Metro Manila, Philippines
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time30–45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseOctober 20, 2008 (2008-10-20) –
February 20, 2009 (2009-02-20)

Carlo J. Caparas' 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.

Contents

Premise

Gambino "Bino" Bayani and his adventures with his giant spider as they fight evil forces in a darker, crime-infested re-imagination of Manila. Bino and his group of friends, all possessing insect-like superpowers like him, are pitted against Abresia, a terrorist mastermind and a very powerful woman who can command giant insects.

Cast and characters

Cast
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Dennis Trillo
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Katrina Halili
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Nadine Samonte (left)
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Glaiza de Castro
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Development

When GMA Network bought the rights to Carlo J. Caparas' graphic novel in February 2007, Richard Gutierrez was attached to star. The series was shelved until 2008, but Gutierrez opted to work on his dream project: Codename: Asero . The network decided that they could not longer delay the series and gave the role to Dennis Trillo, over another contender: JC de Vera, who later joined the cast in LaLola .

Director Topel Lee required Trillo to learn three martial arts in preparation for the role: wing chun, judo and kendo (a Japanese martial art of sword-fighting). [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] While the final episode scored a 34.7% rating. [7]

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References

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