Sandugo (TV series)
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 Title card | |
| Also known as | Fists of Fate |
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| Created by | Reggie Amigo |
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| Theme music composer | Nonong Buencamino Jose Bartolome Gary Valenciano |
| Opening theme | "Natutulog Ba ang Diyos" by Sam Mangubat |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 125 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer | Ronald Dantes Atianzar |
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| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | September 30, 2019 – March 20, 2020 |
| Related | |
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | |
Sandugo (International title: Fists of Fate / transl. One Blood) is a 2019 Philippine drama action television series starring Ejay Falcon and Aljur Abrenica. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from September 30, 2019 to March 20, 2020, replacing Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos.
Premise
Sandugo was the story of two brothers who grew up separately and ended up on opposing sides. JC and Aris are fraternal twins who did things together as kids. While Aris is a strong and athletic boy, JC is suffering from a congenital heart ailment and is in dire need of an operation. Their parents tried their best to earn money for the treatment, but JC's time is running out. In an act of desperation, their mother gives up Aris for adoption, receiving a hefty sum in return. Soon, JC and Leo will face each other from opposing sides of the law not knowing they are brothers. Will they wage war against each other or will their hearts remember that they are brothers of one blood?[1]
Cast and characters
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Main cast
- Ejay Falcon[2] as Julius Caesar "JC" Reyes
- Aljur Abrenica[2] as Aristotle "Aris" Reyes / Leo Balthazar
- Elisse Joson[2] as Grace Policarpio-Reyes
- Jessy Mendiola[3] as Melissa "Melai" Pamintuan
- Cherry Pie Picache as Joan Reyes
- Vina Morales as Cordelia Nolasco-Balthazar
- Ariel Rivera as P/CMSgt. Eugene Reyes
- Gardo Versoza as PO1 Ulysses Balthazar / Señor De Niro
Supporting cast
- Arlene Muhlach as Marilou "Lulu" Policarpio
- Ogie Diaz as Hugoberto "Hugo" Martinez
- TJ Valderrama as Tunying
- Jeric Raval as Flavio Villanueva
- Mark Lapid as Darius Guerrero
- Nanding Josef as Fr. Winston Tagle
- Dido dela Paz as Silver Angeles
- Kiko Matos as Adolfo Salazar
- Rendon Labador as Joseph Dalagan
- Maika Rivera as Inez Fajardo / Karen Guerrero
- Aljon Mendoza[4] as Marco Policarpio
- Karina Bautista as Andrea "Andeng" Kalaw
- Reign Parani[4] as Gwen Balthazar
- Ali Abinal[4] as Napoleon "Nap" Bata
- Michael Roy Jornales as Rocco
- Cogie Domingo as Alfie
- Ali Khatibi as Marc
- Garie Concepcion as Ditas
Guest cast
- Mike Magat as Dante
- Luke Alford as young Adolfo
- Angelica Rama as young Grace
- Zyren dela Cruz as young JC
- Marc Santiago as young Aris/Leo
- Apey Obera as Faye
- Benj Manalo as Bernardo
- Matmat Centino as Rosa
- Jan Urbano as Roman
- Chienna Filomeno as Ella
- Aurora Yumul as Baring
- Angela Tinimbang as Tarcing
- Nats Sitoy as Ofie
- William Lorenzo as Nestor
Production
Casting
Aiko Melendez was originally cast for the role of Cordelia, but later backs out to focus on supporting then-Mayor Jay Khonghun's bid for Vice Governor of Zambales.[5] Melendez was replaced by Vina Morales.[6]
Finale broadcast
Sandugo continued through its finale week despite the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon already implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
Originally set to be replaced by Ang sa Iyo ay Akin, the aforementioned show's premiere was postponed due to the suspension of tapings as part of the COVID-19 restrictions. Its timeslot was later filled by reruns of Got to Believe from March 23, 2020 until the network's free-to-air closure on May 5. Instead, the aforementioned series premiered on Kapamilya Channel on the Primetime Bida evening block.
Timeslot block
This was the last series to air on the second timeslot of Kapamilya Gold prior to the Enhanced community quarantine in Luzon and the eventual ABS-CBN shutdown, in which reruns solely aired on Kapamilya Channel, following the postponement of Ang sa Iyo ay Akin due to restrictions caused by the Enhanced community quarantine in Luzon.
The timeslot would not have a fresh teleserye until Nag-aapoy na Damdamin premiered on July 25, 2023 that currently airs at 3:45 PM on Kapamilya Channel, TV5 and A2Z.
Reruns
The show aired reruns on Jeepney TV by July 26 to October 15, 2021 and ALLTV from March 6 to July 14, 2023 replaced the reruns of Araw Gabi.
Ratings
| Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average |
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| 18.0% September 30, 2019[7] |
18.5% March 20, 2020 |
18.5% March 20, 2020 |
18.2% |
See also
References
- ^ "About Sandugo".
- ^ a b c "Elisse, Ejay, Aljur to star in new TV series". ABS-CBN News. February 1, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (July 29, 2019). "Jessy Mendiola ends network transfer rumors through this project". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ a b c "PBB Otso Housemates Get Their First Teleserye Roles". Inside Showbiz. February 1, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
- ^ Olea, Jerry (March 25, 2019). "Aiko Melendez apologizes to ABS-CBN for backing out of Sandugo". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ Red, Isah (March 25, 2019). "Aiko Melendez out, Vina Morales in". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "National TV Ratings (September 30, 2019 – Monday)". ABS-CBN Corporate. October 1, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2019.