Alyas Robin Hood
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| Genre | |
| Created by | GMA Entertainment TV |
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| Directed by | |
| Creative director | Roy Iglesias |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | John Meer Vera Perez |
| Opening theme | "Sa Piling Mo" by Kristoffer Martin |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino, English |
| No. of episodes | 50 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer | Nieva M. Sabit |
| Producer | Shielyn Atienza |
| Production locations | Quezon City, Philippines |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-Camera Setup |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
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| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | September 19, 2016 – present |
Alyas Robin Hood (lit. 'Alias Robin Hood' / English title: Bow of Justice) is a Philippine drama-action series broadcast by GMA Network starring Dingdong Dantes, Megan Young and Andrea Torres. It premiered on September 19, 2016 on GMA Telebabad primetime block replacing the Korean drama Descendants of the Sun and also aired worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV.[1]
According to its producers the series was inspired by the English folklore, Robin Hood.[2]
Plot
After being estranged from his family for some years, Pepe De Jesus (Dingdong Dantes) returns home to make amends with his parents, Jose (Christopher de Leon) and Judy (Jaclyn Jose). Pepe grew up someone who tends to start fights much to the dismay of his father who hates conflicts. He revealed to his family that he has changed his ways and is becoming a lawyer soon and was welcomed by his family including his father who was initially unhappy of his return. Pepe also gets to know a girl, a pediatrician named Sarri Acosta (Megan Young).[3]
All seems well for the De Jesus family until Pepe finds his father dead apparently murdered by his own arrow which Pepe owned since he was a teenager. He seeks who was behind the murder but he was blamed for the death of his own father and was convicted of a crime he didn't commit. While in transit to his prison, the vehicle carrying Pepe was bombed and Pepe along with the vehicle fell from a bridge. He was later found by Venus (Andrea Torres), who taught him martial arts.[3]
Everyone thought that Pepe is dead. Armed with a bow and arrow made by his best friend, Jekjek, Pepe takes advantage of the situation to find who really was behind the murder of his father under a secret identity. He will also have the opportunity to thwart the illegal operations of those he suspects to be behind his father's murders and the money earned from these illegal operations are redistributed to the people in need which caused him to be known as "Alyas Robin Hood", an alter ego he adopts while he clears his own name.[3]
Cast
Main cast
- Dingdong Dantes as Jose Paolo "Pepe" De Jesus Jr.
- Megan Young as Lilasarita "Sari" Acosta
- Andrea Torres as Benita "Venus" Altarubio
Supporting cast
- Jaclyn Jose as Judy De Jesus
- Cherie Gil as Margarita "Maggie" Balbuena-Chan (antagonist)
- Sid Lucero as Dean Balbuena (antagonist)
- Lindsay De Vera as Lizzy De Jesus
- Dave Bornea as Julian Balbuena
- Gary Estrada as Caloy De Jesus
- Paolo Contis as SPO4 Daniel Acosta
- Gio Alvarez as Jerico "Jekjek" Sumilang
- Rey "PJ" Abellana as Leandro Altarubio
- Dennis Padilla as Wilson Chan
- Ces Quesada as Vice Mayor Anita Chan (antagonist)
- Prince Villanueva as Rex
Recurring cast
- Maritess Joaquin as Donya Victoria Acosta
- Caprice Cayetano as Jessica "Epay" Sumilang
- John Feir as Armando Estanislao
- Erlinda Villalobos as Lola Huling
- Antonette Garcia as Frida
- Pauline Mendoza as Betchay
- Anthony Falcon as Chino/Fake Robin Hood
- Rob Moya as SPO4 Cruz
- Suzanne Ison as Isay
- Alfred Padua as Bobby/Alyas Boy Taba
Special participation
- Christopher de Leon as Jose Paolo De Jesus
Guest cast
Episodes
Controversy
Netizen fans of the American action-adventure DC Comics TV Series Arrow cried "Rip Off" after a Facebook Page "LionhearTV", posted a poster resembling that of Arrow's. The page had since made a clarification regarding the online outrage, but blamed other netizens for re-captioning the poster. Involved netizens voiced out in return that their concern was the Newest Philippine Primetime Action-Hero, Robinhood costume that has an uncanny resemblance to that of Arrow 's since such weapons are not exclusive for only a certain character.[4] Stephen Amell, who played as Green Arrow on the American television series posted his blushed emoji from the shared video on Facebook.[5][6] In a response, Suzette Doctolero, Alyas Robin Hood creative consultant clarified that it is not a rip-off of Arrow and both Alyas Robin Hood and the DC character/TV series are inspired by English folklore Robin Hood.[2]
See also
References
- ^ C, R (6 August 2016). "Mikael-Megan, 'chillax' lang ang relasyon! - Abante News Online".
- ^ a b Anarcon, James Patrick (30 August 2016). "Alyas Robin Hood consultant differentiates show from Arrow".
- ^ a b c "About Alyas Robinhood" (in Filipino). GMA Network. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (30 August 2016). "Did Alyas Robin Hood imitate Hollywood TV series Arrow?".
- ^ "Stephen Amell - Timeline - Facebook".
- ^ "'Arrow' actor Stephen Amell shares new GMA show clip; fans react".