My Super D

My Super D

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Genre Fantasy, Family drama, Action, Comedy
Created by Dindo Perez, Shugo Praico
Developed by Roldeo T. Endrinal
Julie Anne R. Benitez
Written by John Anthony Rodulfo
Directed by Frasco Mortiz
Lino Cayetano
Creative director(s) Johnny Delos Santos
Starring Dominic Ochoa
Marco Masa
Bianca Manalo
Marvin Agustin
Sylvia Sanchez
Nonie Buencamino
Ronaldo Valdez
Opening theme Andito Lang Ako
by Jugs Jugueta and Teddy Corpuz
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Filipino
No. of episodes 10 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Jennifer B. Soliman
Location(s) Philippines
Running time 30-45 minutes
Production company(s) Dreamscape Entertainment TV
Release
Original network ABS-CBN
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original release April 18, 2016 (2016-04-18) – present
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My Super D

My Super D is a 2016 Philippine superhero fantasy drama television series directed by Frasco Mortiz and Lino Cayetano, starring Dominic Ochoa, Marco Masa and Bianca Manalo. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on April 18, 2016, replacing Game ng Bayan.[1][2][3][4] This is Dominic Ochoa's very first lead role after playing supporting roles in numerous teleseryes.

Synopsis

The original Super D (Richard Yap), a being from another planet who draws his power from a blue diamond, is a superhero who saves the lives of many people, including a barangay captain named Dado (Ronnie Lazaro), who was in turn inspired by the heroism of Super D and dedicates his life in serving others. His wife Belen (Sylvia Sanchez) gives birth to a son named Dodong (Marc Santiago). Dodong considered Super D as his idol during his childhood and met Nicole and Tony with whom he befriended.

A crime lord, named Don Zulueta (Ronaldo Valdez), knowing Super D's secret he used a woman (Precious Lara Quigaman) to pin him down. Super D fell in love with this woman, without both of them knowing the Don's plan. Don Zulueta's criminal group was able to kill Super D. To prove the superhero's death, the criminals bombed a shopping mall, where Dado is among the casualties of the bombing.

Dodong (Dominic Ochoa), grew up as an adult, ended marrying Nicole (Bianca Manalo), and they had a family over their own. Dodong, a construction worker, got involved accident at the site he was working in. Tony (Marvin Agustin), instead of helping Dodong, hired a lawyer to get Dodong imprisoned. While Dodong was imprisoned, Tony took Nicole for himself. Later in the story, Pablo (Nonie Buencamino), a graphic artist and trusted friend of the original Super D helps Dodong. Also with the graphic artist's help he was able to find the blue diamond and became the next Super D.

Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast

Special participation

Production

My Super D is directed by Frasco Mortiz and Lino Cayetano. The series is Cayetano's first project since his 3-year break from directing.[5]

The concept behind My Super D according to the production staff is that "everyone can be a superhero regardless of physicality." According to Mortiz, the My Super D was produced as a series "for all ages" citing that there are superhero-themed series aimed only for mature audience. Commenting on what constitutes a hero in context of the series' production "When we say superhero, what instantly comes to mind is the conventional kind — strong and muscled body — but we must not forget that a superhero possesses a good heart, too, not just all muscles". He also remarked that there are action scenes yet these have very light treatment. Before the airing of the first episode, Mortiz expressed his enthusiasm on the opportunity to teach values to children viewers through the show such as the importance of not forgetting to pray.[6]

Casting

Dominic Ochoa was casted as Super D, the main protagonist of the series. Super D is the first lead role of Ochoa in his acting career.[7] The role of Dodong's son Dennis was initially played by new child actor Yuguz Garcia, as seen in the second teaser. However, he was later replaced by Marco Masa from the success of the fantasy drama series, Nathaniel.

Timeslot

The tentative title for the telenovela was simply Super D. It was reported to replace Pasión de Amor on February 29, 2016, but was postponed because of We Will Survive and moved to summer season.

My Super D replaced Game ng Bayan, a game show.[8]

References

  1. ↑ My Super D Trailer 1: Starting April 18 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida!
  2. ↑ My Super D Trailer 2: Starting April 18 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida!
  3. ↑ "Richard Yap takes flight as 'Super D'". ABS-CBN News. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  4. ↑ "Dominic Ochoa gets first title role in 'My Super D'". ABS-CBN News. 12 April 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "Lino Cayetano takes a break from politics, returns to directing". Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  6. ↑ Gloriosa, Bot (18 April 2016). "How My Super D made the stars cry". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  7. ↑ Martinez-Belen, Crispina (15 April 2016). "Dominic Ochoa to give all on ‘My Super D’". The Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  8. ↑ Bautista, Mario (17 April 2016). "Why Bianca cried during presscon?" (in English and Filipino). Journal Online. Retrieved 18 April 2016.

See also

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