Totoy Bato

Totoy Bato
Title card
Genre	Sports drama
Based on	Totoy Bato by Carlo J. Caparas
Developed by	Suzette Doctolero
Directed by	Mac Alejandre Don Michael Perez
Starring	Robin Padilla
Theme music composer	Ogie Alcasid
Opening theme	"Ako'y sa 'Yo" by Regine Velasquez
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	93
Production
Executive producer	Joseph Buncalan
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30–45 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	February 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.

The series was released on DVD by GMA Records.

Cast and characters

Cast

Robin Padilla

Regine Velasquez

Eddie Garcia

Manny Pacquiao

Ara Mina

Ian Veneracion

Lead cast

• Robin Padilla as Arturo "Totoy Bato" Magtanggol ^[1]

Supporting cast

• Regine Velasquez as Anna Molina ^[2]
• Eddie Garcia as Fredo ^[3]
• Manny Pacquiao as himself
• Ehra Madrigal as Trixie Altamirano-Magtanggol
• Ara Mina as Elena Magtanggol
• Ian Veneracion as Miguel Velarde
• Caridad Sanchez as Concha Velarde
• Joonee Gamboa as Mauro Magtanggol
• Ronnie Lazaro as Podong Magtanggol
• Rommel Padilla as Manuel Velarde
• Deborah Sun as Matilda Molina
• Jolo Revilla as Andong
• LJ Reyes as Gilette Molina
• Tuesday Vargas as Connie
• Mon Confiado as Turko Manzano
• Sweet Ramos as Cecilia Magtanggol
• Ralph Padilla as Steve Altamirano
• Queenie Padilla as Heather Hernandez

Recurring cast

• Menggie Cobarrubas as a mayor
• BJ Forbes as Bogart
• Martin Delos Santos as Boyet
• Kirby de Jesus as Sakrestan
• Val Iglesias Sr. as Temi
• Val Iglesias Jr. as Ruben
• Joseph Bitangcol as a doctor
• Jun Hidalgo as Berong
• Jessy Mendiola as Maurice / Light Milton
• Bela Padilla as Rain
• Carlo Aquino as teenage Totoy
• Camille Prats as teenage Anna
• July Hidalgo as Millton / Dark Milton
• Ernie Garcia as Cecillia's doctor
• Gay Balignasay as a news reporter
• John Apacible
• Dido dela Paz
• Ricardo Cepeda
• Michael Flores

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

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2009	23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best New Female TV Personality	Queenie Padilla	Nominated	[7]

References

1. Calderon, Nora (May 10, 2008). "Robin Padilla lines up Ang Tatay Kong Hoodlum and Totoy Bato among his future projects". PEP. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
2. Francisco, Butch (March 19, 2009). "Working with Regine in Totoy Bato". The Philippine Star . Retrieved April 11, 2024.
3. Anarcon, James Patrick (June 21, 2019). "Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
4. "Robin Padilla benefits from Marky Cielo's past efforts". GMA Network . January 26, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
5. Santiago, Erwin (February 24, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 20-23): Totoy Bato rocks the competition". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
6. Santiago, Erwin (July 7, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (July 3-6): Rosalinda does well, but falls short of expectations". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
7. Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 3, 2020.

External links

• Totoy Bato at IMDb