Rakista
| Rakista | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Quark Henares Diego Castillo |
| Developed by | MPB Primedia, Inc. |
| Written by | Quark Henares |
| Starring | Carlo Aquino Charles Christianson Denise Laurel Alcris Galura Rhea Nakpil Marco Morales Wincy Aquino Ong Jewelyn Block |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| No. of episodes | 15 episodes |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Mads Adrias Quark Henares |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
| Running time | 1 hour |
| Original release | |
| Network | TV5 |
| Release | August 14 – November 20, 2008 |
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 (band)[2] 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.[3]
Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Carlo Aquino | Caloy.[4] |
| 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 |
| William herrera | alvarez |
| Pontri | coach |
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."[4] Critics have attributed as among the show's influences, Joss Whedon, John Hughes films, The Adventures of Pete and Pete,[4] and the Michael Winterbottom film 9 Songs.[3]
References
- ^ Marinel Cruz (2008-08-12). "Alternative fare for TV5". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
- ^ Independent Music and Digital Technology in the Philippines - Page 117 1315403250 Monika E. Schoop - 2017 The albums Follow the Leader (2012), Bring Your Friends (2008), It's Like a Magic (2005) and Is That Ciudad? Yes ... (Mikey Amistoso, September 24, 2013) Currently, Ciudad sells the most recent release, the album Follow the Leader (2012), ...
- ^ a b Isah V. Red (2008-08-25). "A 3-way ratings race". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
- ^ a b c Philbert Ortiz Dy (2008-09-01). "Behind the Scenes of Rakista". ClickTheCity.com. Retrieved 2008-09-04.