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Captain Barbell (2011 TV series)

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Captain Barbell
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Genre
Based onMars Ravelo's Captain Barbell
Developed byRJ Nuevas
Directed byDominic Zapata[1]
StarringRichard Gutierrez
Opening theme"Sandata" by Shamrock
Ending theme"Isama Mo Ako" by Frencheska Farr
Composers
  • Sam Santos ("Sandata")
  • Vehnee Saturno ("Isama Mo Ako')
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes88
Production
Executive producerWinnie Hollis Reyes
Production locationPhilippines
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30-35 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMarch 28 (2011-03-28) –
July 29, 2011 (2011-07-29)
Related
Captain Barbell (2006)

Captain Barbell: Ang Pagbabalik (International title: Captain Barbell: The Return) is a 2011 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is an adaptation from Mars Ravelo's fictional superhero of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role.[2] after playing him in the 2006 series. It premiered on March 28, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Machete and worldwide on March 30, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV.[3] The series concluded on July 29, 2011 with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by Time of My Life in its timeslot.

Premise

Teng and his wife are settling down in the city. Their simple life takes a turn when Teng's wife is killed and becomes a heart donor to an undisclosed recipient. While Captain Barbell fights through his sorrow and continues his quest for peace and order. He meets Nero, an evil genius, who became rich through his malevolent ways. Teng, on the other hand, clashes with Gregor whose father owns the tenement where Teng lives. Meanwhile, during a storm formed by Nero, Captain Barbell helps a woman gives birth and later dies thus leaving Teng with the responsibility of taking care of the child.

Cast and characters

Lovi Poe portrays Althea.
Michelle Madrigal portrays Anita.
Bea Binene portrays Misha.
Main cast
Supporting cast
Extended cast
Guest cast

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode earned a 25% rating.[4] While the final episode also scored a 25% rating.[5]

References

  1. ^ http://www.pep.ph/news/27673/Final-cast-of--Captain-Barbell--revealed
  2. ^ GMA Telebabad powerhouse in 2010 Archived June 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ http://www.gmapinoytv.com.ph/ver1/article.php?aid=388
  4. ^ Santiago, Erwin (March 29, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (March 25–28): Captain Barbell soars high on its pilot episode; Mara Clara keeps lead". Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  5. ^ Santiago, Erwin (August 2, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (July 29-Aug. 1): Time of My Life strengthens Kapuso primetime lineup". Retrieved March 5, 2018.

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