Galema: Anak ni Zuma

Galema: Anak ni Zuma
Also known as	Galema, the Daughter of Zuma
Genre	Action, Fantasy, Horror, Romance
Created by	Jim Fernandez
Based on	Jim Fernandez's Zuma
Developed by	Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo
Written by	Jaja Amarillo Honey Hidalgo John Roque Julius Villanueva
Directed by	Wenn V. Deramas Toto Natividad Alan Chanliongco
Creative director(s)	Johhny delos Santos
Starring	Andi Eigenmann Matteo Guidicelli Bryan Santos Meg Imperial Derick Hubalde
Opening theme	Huwag Ganyan by Laarni Lozada
Composer(s)	Vincent de Jesus
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language(s)	Filipino, English, Japanese
No. of episodes	130
Production
Executive producer(s)	Anna K. Rivera
Editor(s)	Emerson G. Torres
Location(s)	Philippines
Cinematography	Elmer H. Despa
Running time	30-35 minutes Monday to Friday at 16:15 (PST)
Release
Original network	ABS-CBN
Picture format	NTSC (480i)
Original release	September 30, 2013 – March 28, 2014
External links
Website

Jim Fernandez's Galema: Anak ni Zuma (English: Galema, the Daughter of Zuma) is a 2013 Philippine daytime television drama series based on the comic book Zuma created by Jim Fernandez. It is also the 1987 film of the same title starring Jenny Lynn, Max Laurel and Dang Cecilio, courtesy of Cine Suerte. The series aired on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from September 30, 2013 to March 28, 2014, replacing Dugong Buhay. It is topbilled by Andi Eigenmann.^[1]

Cast and characters

Main cast

• Andi Eigenmann as Galema Castillo-Villalobos
• Matteo Guidicelli as Morgan Villalobos
• Bryan Santos as Lt. William Barredo
• Meg Imperial as Gina Castillo
• Derick Hubalde as Zuma

Supporting cast

• Sheryl Cruz as Galela Carriedo†
• Sunshine Cruz as Isabel "Malena" Carriedo-Castillo
• Carlos Morales as Philip Castillo
• Cris Villanueva as Richard Alvarez
• Dante Ponce as Gen. Roger Barredo
• Divina Valencia as Rosalinda Carriedo
• Lito Legaspi as Agustin "Gustin" Carriedo
• Joey Paras as Teacher Karlo
• Kit Thompson as Dean Evangelista†

Extended cast

• Karla Estrada as Bettina Barredo
• Tess Antonio as Yaya Deborah
• Rubi Ruiz as Emma "Lola Ems" Villalobos
• Boom Labrusca as Louie Villalobos
• Carmen del Rosario as Yaya Bebang

Recurring cast

• Tippy Dos Santos as Mindy
• Shey Bustamante as Karen†
• Carla Valderrama as Beatrice†
• Bodie Cruz as Joseph†
• Frank Garcia as Bruce
• Lance Serrano as Steve
• Ronie "Atak" Araña as Bonjing
• Pia Moran as Pacita
• Rochelle Barrameda as Elena
• Eagle Riggs as Juni
• DJ Durano as Frederick Kazumi†
• Ya Chang as Ken

Cameo

• Bing Davao
• Dionne Monsanto as Jessica†
• Simon Ibarra as Pepito Villalobos†
• Lance Lucido as kid Ethan (finale episode)
• ??? as kid Sophia (finale episode)

Special participation

• Ejay Falcon as Sgt. Alexander Pagaran†
• Hideo Muraoka as Taizo Orochi / Emperador Tenok
• Brenna Garcia as pre-teen Galema Castillo
• Kazumi Porquez as young Galema Castillo
• Rhed Bustamante as young Gina Castillo

Reception

Galema: Anak ni Zuma charmed TV viewers when it premiered last September 30, 2013 with a 16.6% national TV rating according to data of Kantar Media Philippines, beating Pyra: Ang Babaeng Apoy of GMA Network which only rated 8.3%. It peaked 20.0% on its fifth episode on October 4, 2013.

KANTAR MEDIA NATIONAL TV RATINGS
(4:15PM PST)

PILOT EPISODE	FINALE EPISODE	PEAK	AVERAGE	SOURCE
16.6%	15.7%	20.0%	TBA	[2]

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of telenovelas of ABS-CBN

References

1. Umbao, Ed (September 10, 2013). "Galema Featuring Andi Eigenmann Premieres Sept. 30 on Kapamilya Gold". Rappler. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
2. “GALEMA” PILOT CHARMS AFTERNOON VIEWERS