Bayan Ko (TV series)
| Bayan Ko | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Political drama |
| Developed by | Nessa Valdellon |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Adolfo Alix, Jr. |
| Starring | Rocco Nacino |
| Opening theme | "Bayan Ko" by Johnoy Danao |
| Composer | Constancio de Guzmán |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Eliza Zamora Solis |
| Producer | Eliza Zamora Solis |
| Production location | Philippines |
| Cinematography | Albert Banzon |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA News and Public Affairs |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA News TV |
| Release | March 10 – April 21, 2013 |
Bayan Ko (International title: The Politician / lit. 'My Town') is a 2013 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA News TV. Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr., it stars Rocco Nacino. It premiered on March 10, 2013. The series concluded on April 21, 2013 with a total of 6 episodes. [1]
Premise
Lagros' newly elected mayor, Joseph Santiago, discovers that a bunch of wayward employees have turned the municipal hall into a boarding house and, worse, have been making under the table deals. His efforts to fight corruption are blocked by a political dynasty led by Governor Antonio Rubio and Congressman Anton Rubio.[2]
Cast and characters
- Main cast
- Rocco Nacino as Joseph Santiago
- Pen Medina as Antonio Rubio
- Ping Medina as Anton Rubio
- LJ Reyes as Karen Canlas
- Angeli Bayani as Nena Santiago
- Ma. Isabel Lopez as Sylvia Rubio
- Betong Sumaya as Betong
- Mercedes Cabral as Eliza Bauer
- Love Añover as Liway
- Recurring cast
- Bembol Roco as Ernesto Santiago, a journalist and father of Mayor Joseph who was murdered because of his expose regarding wrongdoings in the province.
- Cecille Adefuin as Ophie
- Simon Ibarra as the chief of police, loyal to Antonio Rubio and his son,but assigned to Lagros,Santiago's town.Forced to quit after Mayor Santiago's threats to sack him permanently due to corruption charges.
Episodes
| # | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Inherited Problems" | March 10, 2013 |
| 2 | "Corruption" | March 17, 2013 |
| 3 | "Education" | March 24, 2013 |
| 4 | "Jueteng" | March 31, 2013 |
| 5 | "Illegal Logging" | April 7, 2013 |
| 6 | "The Aftermath" | April 21, 2013 |
Accolades
| Year | Organization | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | IABC Philippines | 12th Quill Awards | Quill Award for Excellence | Bayan Ko | Won | [3] |
| Archdiocese of Manila | Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Drama Series | Won | [4][5] | ||
| Philippine Movie and Television Press Club | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Supporting Actor | Pen Medina | Nominated | [6] |
References
- ^ http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/03/09/917423/rocco-campaign-trail
- ^ http://www.mb.com.ph/article.php?aid=2990&sid=4&subid=26#.UTyWktZ7fng[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/335235/newstv/newstvspecials/bayan-ko-wins-quill-award-for-excellence
- ^ http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2013/11/19/1258271/gma-news-tv-bags-six-cmma-trophies
- ^ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/336037/cbb/gma-news-tv-wins-big-at-the-2013-catholic-mass-media-awards
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/news/41043/abs-cbn-dominates-nominations-for-27th-star-awards-for-television
External links
Template:GMA News TV drama shows
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