Totoy Bato

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Totoy Bato
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Title card
Genre Sports drama
Based onTotoy Bato
by Carlo J. Caparas
Developed by Suzette Doctolero
Directed by
Starring Robin Padilla
Theme music composer Ogie Alcasid
Opening theme"Ako'y sa 'Yo" by Regine Velasquez
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes93
Production
Executive producerJoseph Buncalan
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time30–45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseFebruary 23 (2009-02-23) 
July 3, 2009 (2009-07-03)

Totoy Bato is a 2009 Philippine television drama sports series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Don Michael Perez, it stars Robin Padilla in the title role. It premiered on February 23, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on July 3, 2009 with a total of 93 episodes.

Contents

The series was released on DVD by GMA Records.

Cast and characters

Cast
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Robin Padilla
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Regine Velasquez
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Eddie Garcia
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Manny Pacquiao
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Ara Mina
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Ian Veneracion
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast

Production

Principal photography commenced in January 2009. [4]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Totoy Bato earned a 36.7% rating. [5] The final episode scored a 30.4% rating. [6]

Accolades

Accolades received by Totoy Bato
YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2009 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female TV PersonalityQueenie PadillaNominated [7]

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