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| Developed by | MPB Primedia, Inc. |
| Written by | Quark Henares |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
| Running time | 1 hour |
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| Network | TV5 |
| Release | August 14 – November 20, 2008 |
Rakista is a Philippie television situational comedy series broadcast by TV5. Directed by Quark Henares and Mihk Vergara, it stars Carlo Aquino, Charles Christianson, Denise Laurel, Alcris Galura, Rhea Nakpil, Marco Morales, Wincy Aquino Ong and Jewelyn Block. It aired from August 14, 2008, to November 20, 2008, replacing PBA Classics and was replaced by Rescue Mission . It was among the new shows unveiled by the network (formerly known as ABC) upon its relaunch on August 9, 2008. [1]
Rakista TV Series was created by filmmaker Quark Henares and Diego Castillo, co-founder and guitarist of the rock band Sandwich . Apart from Henares and Castillo, writers for the show have included music video director King Palisoc, Palanca Award-winning author Yvette Tan and The Philippine Star columnist Erwin Romulo. Each episode also features a narration by poet and vocalist for Radioactive Sago Project Lourd de Veyra. Mikey Amistoso of Ciudad (band) [2] and Diego Mapa of Cambio are credited with the original music for the series.
Rakista features a behind-the-scenes look at the on-campus and off-campus adventures of a struggling newly formed rock band named The Love Team. Its soundtrack is rock music-intensive, showcasing compositions from many Filipino bands. The story starts when Caloy (Carlo Aquino) practices his guitar and his brother, also a musician but a frustrated one, but no longer following his dream and told Caloy to do what his heart follows but make priorities first. [3]
| Actor | Character |
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| Carlo Aquino | Caloy. [4] |
| Charles Christianson | Ted |
| Denise Laurel | CC |
| Alcris Galura | Nix |
| Rhea Nakpil | Bebe |
| Marco Morales | Sonny |
| Wincy Ong | Sven |
| Bea Garcia | Rosemarie Joy |
| Hazel Block | Jewelyn Block |
| William Herrera | Alvarez |
| Pontri | coach |
The TV series has been lauded uniquely "Pinoy" style and for its "twisted sense of humor that has never been present in [Philippine] television." [4] Critics have attributed as among the show's influences, Joss Whedon, John Hughes films, The Adventures of Pete and Pete , [4] and the Michael Winterbottom film 9 Songs . [3]