Rakista

Rakista
Created by Quark Henares
Diego Castillo
Starring Carlo Aquino
Charles Christianson
Denise Laurel
Alcris Galura
Rhea Nakpil
Marco Morales
Wincy Ong
Jewelyn Block
Country of origin Philippines
No. of episodes 15 episodes
Production
Executive producer(s) Mads Adrias
Quark Henares
Camera setup Multi-camera setup
Running time 1 hour
Release
Original network TV5
Picture format NTSC (480i) SDTV
Original release August 14, 2008 – November 20, 2008
External links
Website

Rakista is a weekly Filipino television comedy/musical series that centers on the exploits of a newly formed rock band composed of five Filipino college students. The show was first telecast on August 14, 2008, and airs Thursday nights (with a rerun on Sunday afternoons) on TV5. It was among the new shows unveiled by the network (formerly known as ABC5) upon its relaunch on 9 August 2008.[1]

Rakista TV Series was created by filmmaker Quark Henares and Diego Castillo, co-founder and guitarist of the rock band Sandwich. Apart from Henares and Castillo, writers for the show have included music video director King Palisoc, Palanca Award-winning author Yvette Tan and Philippine Star columnist Erwin Romulo. Each episode also features a narration by poet and vocalist for Radioactive Sago Project Lourd de Veyra. Mikey Amistoso of Ciudad and Diego Mapa of Cambio are credited with the original music for the series.

Synopsis

Rakista features a behind-the-scenes look at the on-campus and off-campus adventures of a struggling newly formed rock band named The Love Team. Its soundtrack is rock music-intensive, showcasing compositions from many Filipino bands. The story starts when Caloy (Carlo Aquino) practices his guitar and his brother, also a musician but a frustrated one, but no longer following his dream and told Caloy to do what his heart follows but make priorities first.[2]

Cast

Actor Character
Carlo Aquino Caloy.[3]
Charles Christianson Ted
Denise Laurel CC
Alcris Galura Nix
Rhea Nakpil Bebe
Marco Morales Sonny
Wincy Ong Sven
Bea Garcia Rosemarie Joy
Hazel Block Jewelyn Block

Critical reception

Rakista TV Series has been lauded uniquely "Pinoy" style and for its "twisted sense of humor that has never been present in [Philippine] television."[3] Critics have attributed as among the show's influences, Joss Whedon, John Hughes films, The Adventures of Pete and Pete,[3] and the Michael Winterbottom film 9 Songs.[2]

References

  1. Marinel Cruz (2008-08-12). "Alternative fare for TV5". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
  2. 1 2 Isah V. Red (2008-08-25). "A 3-way ratings race". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
  3. 1 2 3 Philbert Ortiz Dy (2008-09-01). "Behind the Scenes of Rakista". ClickTheCity.com. Retrieved 2008-09-04.

External links

Rakista.com (not related to TV Series) is a Pinoy Rock Community website, dedicated to supporting the Pinoy Rock scenes, more specifically giving amateur and underground bands exposure in its regular bar events called Rakista Jam Tayo.

Rakista is a registered trademark of R.E.C.

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