Binoy Henyo

Binoy Henyo

Also known as	Wonder Kid
Genre	Family Drama, Comedy, Science fiction
Created by	GMA Entertainment TV Group
Developed by	Marlon Miguel
Written by	Ma. Cristina Velasco Rona Lean Sales
Directed by	Albert Langitan
Creative director(s)	Jun Lana
Starring	David Remo Sheena Halili Luis Alandy Nova Villa Angel Satsumi
Theme music composer	Von de Guzman
Opening theme	"Binoy Henyo" theme
Ending theme	"Sa Piling Mo" sung by Kyla
Composer(s)	Ogie Alcasid
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language(s)	Filipino
No. of episodes	45 episodes (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Winnie Hollis-Reyes
Location(s)	Quezon City
Cinematography	Audie Espero
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30–45 minutes
Release
Original network	GMA Network
Picture format	480i NTSC
Original release	July 22, 2013 (2013-07-22) – September 20, 2013 (2013-09-20)
External links
Website

Binoy Henyo or Wonder Kid (international title) is a Filipino drama-comedy television series created and developed by Marlon Miguel and produced by GMA Network. The show premiered on July 22, 2013, on the network's pre-primetime slot, replacing Home Sweet Home, and on July 24, 2013, worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. It stars David Remo as the titular character, with Sheena Halili, Luis Alandy, Nova Villa and Gwen Zamora. Winnie Hollis-Reyes executive-produced the series and Albert Langitan directed the show. The series concluded its nine weeks on September 20, 2013, with a total of 45 episodes and replaced by Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko on its time slot.

The forty-five-minute scripted drama centers on the titular character, Binoy, a six-year-old genius boy and his struggles with poverty and his longing for a father figure in his life. The show garnered both high ratings and positive feedback from viewers and critics, from its premiere telecast.^[1]

Premise

Main article: List of Binoy Henyo episodes

The series chronicles the ingenuity and craftsmanship of a genius boy named Binoy, who possesses a big and optimistic heart despite his struggles with poverty and his longing for a father figure in his life.

Cast and characters

Main characters

Robin "Binoy" Santos – portrayed by David Remo, a six-year-old suburban boy with a stunning IQ and a love for science. He lives with his mother Agnes and granny Chato. Binoy has a pet pigeon he called "Einstein" named after Albert Einstein, the famous theoretical physicist. He also has a robot he named "Bibot" or short for Binoy's robot. Binoy often used the catchphrase "Kalma ka lang!" (literally means "Just keep calm!"). His innate creativity, wild imagination and genuine curiosity lead him to invent and do things that will help the people he loved, though sometimes, his inventions cause more harm than benefit. Despite all the problems he is encountering, Binoy will never lose hope to be reunited with his long-lost father.^[2]
Agnes Santos – portrayed by Sheena Halili, Binoy's kind-hearted mother who loves him unconditionally and will do anything to protect him. She has single-handedly raised Binoy to become a respectful, smart, and loving boy. In spite of her personal hardships and her struggles of being an illiterate,meaning she can read or write a little, she will strive to learn and get an education as she works hard to make ends meet just to give her son a good life.^[3]^[4]
Francis Sandoval – portrayed by Luis Alandy, Agnes' former flame and the estranged father of Binoy. He comes from a well-off family and works as one of the top executives of the company established by his father. Francis is a good-looking and intelligent man with a big heart for others. He longs for a child, but unfortunately, his wife Emily, cannot give him one, pushes him more to search for his long-lost son—Binoy. He eventually caught in a dilemma between his wife and Agnes.^[5]
Lola Chato – portrayed by Nova Villa, the aunt of Agnes. Lola Chato is a mother figure to Agnes and grandmother to Binoy. Chato works as a seamstress. She is a loving and is the stereotypical "cool granny" who loves dancing and colorful dresses. She usually gives bright ideas to Binoy.^[6]
Emily Sandoval – portrayed by Gwen Zamora, the main antagonist of the show. She is the scheming wife of Francis who will do whatever it takes to stop her husband from being reunited with Agnes and Binoy.^[7]
Len-Len de Guzman – portrayed by Angel Satsumi, an honor student. Studious and diligent, Len-Len initially sees Binoy as a rival in Teacher Josie's class. But she and Binoy will eventually become friends.^[8]
Bibot – short for "Binoy's robot", an old and discarded robot that Binoy repaired and become his entry in the school's science fair project. Bibot's artificial intelligence is not perfect; he is incapable of emotion, speaks in a robotic voice and interprets most commands literally. Occasionally, Bibot had rare abilities that seemed to only appear in two or three episodes, such the ability to jump, speak in three different languages (English, Tagalog or the combination of the two, and Chinese) and displayed of holographic screen.

Recurring characters

Numerous supporting characters were given expansive and recurring appearances in the progressive story line:

Alfredo Sandoval – portrayed by Lorenzo "Tata" Mara, the father of Francis and Jaime. He is a ruthless, strict, perfectionist and no-nonsense man who owns a multi-billion company. He never escaped the memories of his late wife, and he blames Francis for her death.
Teacher Josie – portrayed by Rich Asuncion, Binoy's adviser who eventually became an instrumental in discovering Binoy's intelligence. While strict and intimidating on the outside, Teacher Josie is a good person who feels genuine concern for the welfare of her students.^[9]
Lito de Guzman – portrayed by Ervic Vijandre, a school gardener who is very fond of children and the elder brother of Lenlen. He is Teacher Josie's love interest.^[10]^[11]
Jaime Sandoval – portrayed by Lucho Ayala, Francis' younger brother and confidant.^[12]
Celia de Guzman - portrayed by Sharmaine Arnaiz, Lenlen and Lito's bubbly mother. After seven years of being absent on her children's lives, Celia returns from Japan to be with them.
Sandy – portrayed by Frencheska Farr, Emily's equally mean cousin, confidant and sidekick. She is described as a social climber, outspoken, sarcastic and opinionated. Her inquisitive and outspoken nature and sarcastic jokes and advice often offended Emily.^[13]
Chairman Domeng – portrayed by Gene Padilla, a corrupt Barangay Chairman who has an unrequited love for Agnes. He is a widower with a son — Botchok.
Botchok – portrayed by Zyriel Jestre, the eight-year-old spoiled brat son of Chairman Domeng. Botchok is also portrayed as a fat, unintelligent bully who loves new toys and cool gadgets. He is mostly seen bullying Binoy and Lenlen.

Production and development

Screenwriter, Marlon Miguel conceptualized and developed the series on early 2013. The show's key target demographic were children (6- to 12-year-old age) and preteens to adolescents (13- to 19-year-old age), and aimed to entertain in a positive manner, at the same time, teach televiewers, especially the parents, to raise their kids to be the best they can be while highlighting the importance of maintaining a strong parental involvement in every child's learning and development. The series also dealt with several social issues such as single-parenting, bullying and peer-pressure.

The series featured six regular speaking roles. The majority of the cast were all announced in mid-2013 during the series' story conference, with the main cast being David Remo, Sheena Halili, Luis Alandy, Nova Villa, Angel Satsumi and Gwen Zamora. Remo portrayed the titular character Binoy Santos, a boy with a stunning IQ and a "big heart". He was chosen to play the character from more than fifty children who auditioned for the said role. Prior to this, the child actor had already appeared in several TV and print commercials. Halili was chosen to play another lead character, Agnes Santos, Binoy's illiterate mother. In an interview, Halili said she had no qualms accepting the project despite portraying a mother at only twenty-six years old. She described the role as her "most challenging ever" and pointed her mother as her "peg" for her character.^[14] Alandy, Villa and Zamora signed on to portray three equally important characters in the series.

The production began in June 2013 and Quezon City was chosen as the filming location. The series premiered on July 22, 2013, on GMA Network's early primetime, 5:50 p.m. slot.

Reception

The show garnered both high ratings and positive feedback from viewers and critics, from its premiere telecast. According to data from the widely trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, the show dominated its time slot not only in Mega Manila but also in Urban Luzon. Urban Luzon and Mega Manila represent 76% and 59% of the total urban TV household population in the entire country, respectively. Based on July 22, 2013 overnight data, the program posted higher ratings against its counterpart with an average household rating of 14% versus Annaliza's 13%. Meanwhile, in Mega Manila, Binoy Henyo registered 14% against the competitor's 11.4%.^[15]

External links

References

GMA telenovelas

1980s debuts	Anna Liza Yagit

1990s debuts	Anna Karenina Click Del Tierro Di Ba't Ikaw Ganyan Kita Kamahal Growing Up Halik Sa Apoy Ikaw Na Sana Kadenang Kristal Kirara, Ano Ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? Mia Gracia Pintados Rio Del Mar T.G.I.S. Valiente Villa Quintana

2000s debuts	Adik Sa'Yo Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat Ako si Kim Samsoon All About Eve All My Life Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Mahiwagang Baul Asian Treasures Atlantika Gilda Olvidado's Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol Boys Nxt Door Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Codename: Asero Daisy Siete Gilda Olvidado's Dapat Ka Bang Mahalin? Darna (2005) Darna (2009) Dear Friend Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel Encantadia Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas E.S.P. Etheria: Ang Ika-Limang Kaharian ng Encantadia Fantastic Man Fantastikids Forever in My Heart Full House Gilda Olvidado's Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan? Gagambino Habang Kapiling Ka Hanggang Kailan Hawak Ko Ang Langit Hongkong Flight 143 I Luv NY Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin Ikaw Sa Puso Ko Ikaw Sana Impostora Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado Joyride Kahit Kailan Carlo J. Caparas' Kamandag Kaputol ng Isang Awit Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin Gilda Olvidado's Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap Kung Mawawala Ka La Vendetta LaLola Leya, Ang Pinakamagandang Babae Sa Ilalim Ng Lupa Love to Love Luna Mystika Lupin Pablo S. Gomez's Magdusa Ka Maging Akin Ka Lamang Majika Makita Ka Lang Muli MariMar Marinara Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Mga Mata ni Anghelita Mulawin Muli My Only Love Narito Ang Puso Ko Ngayon at Kailanman Now and Forever Mukha Ganti Agos Tinig Duyan Linlang Dangal Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso Pinakamamahal Princess Charming Rosalinda Saan Darating Ang Umaga? Saang Sulok ng Langit Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Sana Ngayong Pasko Gilda Olvidado's Sinasamba Kita Stairway to Heaven Sugo Super Twins Tasya Fantasya Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man Tinik Sa Dibdib Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato Twin Hearts Una Kang Naging Akin Walang Hanggan Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan Zorro

2010s debuts	Adarna Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas Alakdana Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis Amaya Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real Ang Lihim ni Annasandra Anna KareNina Aso ni San Roque Bantatay Mars Ravelo's Basahang Ginto Beautiful Strangers Beauty Queen Binoy Henyo Biritera Elena Patron's Blusang Itim Broken Vow Buena Familia Bukod Kang Pinagpala The Borrowed Wife Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw Cielo de Angelina Coffee Prince Dading Dangwa Daldalita Destiny Rose Diva Dormitoryo Dwarfina Elemento Endless Love Faithfully First Time Forever Futbolilits Genesis The Good Daughter Grazilda Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak The Half Sisters Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa Hiram na Alaala Hiram na Puso Healing Hearts Home Sweet Home I Heart You, Pare! Iglot Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin Ilumina Ilustrado Gilda Olvidado's Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita? Indio Innamorata InstaDad Jillian: Namamasko Po Kahit Nasaan Ka Man Kailan Ba Tama ang Mali? Kakambal ni Eliana Kambal Sirena Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? Katipunan Ruben Marcelino's Kokak Koreana Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit Langit sa Piling Mo The Last Prince Legacy Let the Love Begin Little Nanay Little Star Love & Lies Love Bug Luna Blanca Pablo S. Gomez's Machete Magdalena Maghihintay Pa Rin Magic Palayok Magkano Ba ang Pag-ibig? Makapiling Kang Muli MariMar Agustin dela Cruz's Mga Basang Sisiw Mistaken Identity More Than Words Mundo Mo'y Akin Munting Heredera My Beloved My BFF My Daddy Dearest My Destiny My Faithful Husband My Husband's Lover My Lover, My Wife My Mother's Secret Niño Nita Negrita Once Upon a Kiss One Day, Isang Araw One True Love Pahiram ng Isang Ina Pahiram ng Sandali Carlo J. Caparas' Panday Kids Paraiso Ko'y Ikaw Pari 'Koy Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa Pilyang Kerubin Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko Pyra: Ang Babaeng Apoy Rhodora X The Rich Man's Daughter Sa Puso ni Dok Sana Ay Ikaw Na Nga Seasons of Love Second Chances Sinner or Saint Sisid Strawberry Lane Teen Gen Temptation of Wife Time of My Life Together Forever Mars Ravelo's Trudis Liit Tween Hearts Unforgettable RJ Nuevas' Villa Quintana With a Smile Yagit Yesterday's Bride

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