Captain Barbell (2011 TV series)

This article is about the 2011 series. For the 2006 series, see Captain Barbell (TV series).
Captain Barbell
Genre Action, Drama, Fantasy, Science fiction
Created by Mars Ravelo
GMA Entertainment TV Group
Developed by RJ Nuevas
Directed by Dominic Zapata[1]
Starring Richard Gutierrez
Jillian Ward
Christopher De Leon
Isabel Oli
Sam Pinto
Lovi Poe
Solenn Heussaff
Frencheska Farr
Michelle Madrigal
Bianca King
Opening theme "Sandata"
sung by Shamrock
Ending theme "Isama Mo Ako"
sung by Frencheska Farr
Composer(s) Sam Santos (Sandata)
Vehnee Saturno (Isama Mo Ako)
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes 88
Production
Executive producer(s) Winnie Hollis Reyes
Location(s) Philippines
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 30–35 minutes
Release
Original network GMA Network
Picture format 480i NTSC
Original release March 28, 2011 (2011-03-28) – July 29, 2011 (2011-07-29)
Chronology
Related shows Captain Barbell (2006)

Captain Barbell is a 2011 superhero Philippine drama adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superhero of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and developed by Jake Tordesillas. It is the second series based on the graphic novels by Mars Ravelo. It stars Richard Gutierrez, who reprises the role of the title role and its alter-ego Enteng,[2] after playing him in the 2006 series. The show premiered on March 28, 2011. The show premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on March 30, 2011, two days after its original premiere.[3] The show is set to end on July 29, 2011 to be replaced by Time of My Life.

Plot

As the story continues... Teng (Richard Gutierrez) and his wife Leah (Rhian Ramos) settling down in the city. But their simple life takes a dark turn when the latter is killed and becomes a heart donor to an undisclosed recipient.

In the spirit of true heroism, Captain Barbell fights through his sorrow and continues his quest for peace and order. He meets his strongest nemesis in Nero (Christopher de Leon), an evil genius, who became rich through his malevolent ways. Teng, on the other hand, clashes with Gregor (TJ Trinidad), whose father owns the tenement where Teng lives.

Meanwhile, during a freak storm formed by Nero, Captain Barbell helps a woman give birth in the tenement. The woman soon dies thus leaving Teng with the responsibility of taking care of the child, whom Teng names Leah (named after his deceased wife) or Lelay (Jillian Ward). At the same time, a strong lightning strikes Teng’s barbell, which in turn spreads unique superpowers among some of the tenants.

Years later, these tenants begin to discover their newfound gifts with some of them choosing to harness their superpowers for good, others for evil. One of them is Gregor, who has grown more jealous and hateful towards Teng. Gregor teams up with Nero, and along with the other supervillains, declares war against Captain Barbell.

On the other hand, General Armando (Eddie Gutierrez), a rich philanthropist, joins forces with Captain Barbell, and urges him to pool together the new league of superheroes.

As Captain Barbell/Teng braves the dark forces, he will also struggle with matters of the heart as he tries to uncover whom between his kind next-door neighbor Melanie (Isabel Oli) and Lelay’s school teacher Althea (Lovi Poe) received Leah’s heart. He will also cross paths with two other ladies who will likewise play important roles in his life, his arrogant boss Anita (Michelle Madrigal) and the avid news reporter Janna (Solenn Heussaff).

With his extraordinary strength, unmatched fighting skills and nearly invincible armour, can Captain Barbell together with the Liga ng Kalayaan (League of Freedom) successfully take down the supervillains, and defend his name as the ultimate protector of peace? How will he uncover the identity of Leah’s mysterious recipient? Which superheroes will form the Liga ng Kalayaan and who will side with the evil Nero?

Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast

Extended cast

Guest cast

Soundtrack

The following two songs are the main songs in the series:

Book 2

The show was expected to end in early July but was given an extension. It is still to be replaced by Iglot starring Claudine Barretto but now that it was given a Book 2, the date is still yet unknown[4] The show was given an extension from its original plans, those weeks deal with Jillian Ward taking place of Captain Barbell's mission to save people as Super Tiny, she will also be guided on how to use her powers by General Armando, to be played by Eddie Gutierrez and Melanie, played by Isabel Oli, finding Teng in the Mountain Province during a medical mission.[5]

Controversy

On October 28, 2011. They made a statement which aired after 24 Oras but the statement is officially aired about the mistaken identification of its falsification elements about the President of the Philippines.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.pep.ph/news/27673/Final-cast-of--Captain-Barbell--revealed
  2. ↑ GMA Telebabad powerhouse in 2010
  3. ↑ http://www.gmapinoytv.com.ph/ver1/article.php?aid=388
  4. ↑ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=696964&publicationSubCategoryId=96
  5. ↑ http://journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/8143-richard-takes-a-break-from-captain-barbell

See also

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