Captain Barbell (2006 TV series)

*Captain Barbell*
Captain Barbell
	Title card
Genre	Action drama; Fantasy;
Based on	Captain Barbell; by Mars Ravelo
Developed by	Don Michael Perez
Directed by	Don Michael Perez
Starring	Richard Gutierrez
Opening theme	"Nandito Lang Ako" by Shamrock; "Sana" by Shamrock;
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	165 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Helen Rose Sese
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	45 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	May 29, 2006 –; January 12, 2007
Related
	Captain Barbell (2011)

Captain Barbell is a Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine fictional character of the same name created by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on May 29, 2006 on the network's Telebabad line-up. The series concluded on January 12, 2007 with a total of 165 episodes. It was replaced by Asian Treasures in its timeslot.

A sequel to the series Captain Barbell aired in 2011.

Cast and characters[edit]

Cast

Richard Gutierrez

Richard Gomez

Paolo Bediones

JC de Vera

Angel Aquino

Lead cast

Richard Gutierrez as Captain Barbell / Arell / Potenciano "Teng" Magtanggol^[1]

Supporting cast

Richard Gomez as Viel Villan / General V^[2]
Patrick Garcia as Levi Villan / Super Levi
Camille Prats as Marikit "Kit" Salvacion
Rhian Ramos as Leah Lazaro
JC de Vera as Boris / Little B
Ryan Yllana as Bobby Santos
Ricky Davao as Cesar Magtanggol
Jackie Lou Blanco as Sandra Magtanggol^[3]
Paolo Bediones as Captain B / Brando Laddran
Angel Aquino as Barbara
Snooky Serna as Mrs. B
Gloria Sevilla as Carmela "Melay" Magtanggol
Dino Guevarra as Narciso / Bubog
Jeremy Marquez as Jared / Putakti / Cyborg 5564
Mike Gayoso as Dexter
Gary Estrada as Tenorio / Tetano
Carlos Morales as Ador / Adobe
Rufa Mae Quinto and Marissa Sanchez as Patti / Aero / Aerobika
Jay Aquitania as Marvin / Vaporo
Jason Hsu as Xu / Cyborg 5566
Pinky Amador as Myra Lazaro
Wendell Ramos as Ruben / Black Out
Elizabeth Oropesa as Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko
Bong Alvarez as Dribol / Askoboy Coach
Antonio Aquitania as Askoboy Captain
Dion Ignacio as Askoboy Vice Captain
Mylene Dizon as Magna / Magnetica
John Lapus as Marlon "Mercy" / Mercurio
January Isaac as Kristiana / Admiral K
Ian Veneracion as Commander X
Sunshine Dizon as Clarisse Magtanggol / Blanca / Ex-O

Guest cast

Ryan Eigenmann as Abel
Melissa Avelino as Chari
Dante Rivero as Carlos "Aloy" Magtanggol
John Regala as Lorenzo Lazaro
Rez Cortez as Joe Salvacion
Tricia Roman as a television news reporter^[4]
Ces Quesada as Agnes
Pinky de Leon as Victoria
Tin Arnaldo as Tracy

Production[edit]

Principal photography comenced in April 2006.^[5]

Ratings[edit]

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Captain Barbell earned a 37.5% rating. While the final episode scored a 35.4% rating. The series had an average rating of 30.4%, while 43.7% was the highest rating it earned.^[6]^[7]

Accolades[edit]

Accolades received by *Captain Barbell*
Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2007	21st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best New Female TV Personality	Rhian Ramos	Nominated	^[8]
2007	21st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best New Male TV Personality	Ryan Yllana	Nominated	^[8]

References[edit]

^ Lo, Ricky (May 28, 2006). "Coffee, Tea or Richard G.?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
^ "Star-studded Captain Barbell to soar high on GMA 7". The Philippine Star. May 25, 2006. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 2, 2019). "Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network."". PEP. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 11, 2022). "Click Batch 2: Where are they now?". PEP. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
^ Amoyo, Aster (April 3, 2006). "Captain Barbell, kailangan ng leading lady". PEP. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
^ "Top 20 Programs of January 2007: (Mega Manila)". TV Craze. January 27, 2007.
^ "Top 20 Programs for 2006". TV Craze. January 14, 2007.
^ "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP. October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.

External links[edit]

Captain Barbell at IMDb

[1] Lo, Ricky (May 28, 2006). "Coffee, Tea or Richard G.?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 7, 2024.

[2] "Star-studded Captain Barbell to soar high on GMA 7". The Philippine Star. May 25, 2006. Retrieved April 18, 2024.

[3] Anarcon, James Patrick (January 2, 2019). "Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network."". PEP. Retrieved April 9, 2024.

[4] Anarcon, James Patrick (January 11, 2022). "Click Batch 2: Where are they now?". PEP. Retrieved December 27, 2023.

[5] Amoyo, Aster (April 3, 2006). "Captain Barbell, kailangan ng leading lady". PEP. Retrieved April 18, 2024.

[6] "Top 20 Programs of January 2007: (Mega Manila)". TV Craze. January 27, 2007.

[7] "Top 20 Programs for 2006". TV Craze. January 14, 2007.

[8] "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP. October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.

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