Captain Barbell (2011 TV series)

*Captain Barbell*
Captain Barbell
	Title card
Also known as	Captain Barbell: The Return
Genre	Action drama; Fantasy;
Based on	Captain Barbell; by Mars Ravelo
Developed by	R.J. Nuevas
Written by	Jules Dan Katanyag; Des Garbes-Severino; Karen Lustica;
Directed by	Dominic Zapata
Starring	Richard Gutierrez
Theme music composer	Sam Santos ("Sandata"); Vehnee Saturno ("Isama Mo Ako");
Opening theme	"Sandata" by Shamrock
Ending theme	"Isama Mo Ako" by Frencheska Farr
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	88
Production
Executive producer	Winnie Hollis Reyes
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30-35 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	March 28 –; July 29, 2011
Related
	Captain Barbell (2006)

Captain Barbell (International title: Captain Barbell: The Return) is a 2011 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine fictional superhero of the same title by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on March 28, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Machete. The series concluded on July 29, 2011 with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by Time of My Life in its timeslot.

Cast and characters[edit]

Cast

Richard Gutierrez

Lovi Poe

Michelle Madrigal

Bea Binene

Lead cast

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

Supporting cast

Jillian Ward as Lelay / Super Tiny
Lovi Poe as Althea^[2]
Isabel Oli as Melanie Ocampo
Christopher de Leon as Nero
Michelle Madrigal as Anita / Cyclone
Frencheska Farr as Celina / Sonica
Sam Pinto as Sammy
Solenn Heussaff as Janna Esquivel
Ellen Adarna as Katrina "Kat" Lazatin / Fuega
Jake Vargas as Alden / Spin
Bea Binene as Misha / Blade
Mike Tan as Teban / Anino
Eddie Gutierrez as Armando Chavez
TJ Trinidad as Gregor Javier / Metal Man
Akihiro Sato as Bruno / Higante
Paolo Paraiso as Rodel / Buhangin
Ervic Vijandre as Ricky Alejandre / Kidlat
Jon Hall as Robert
Stef Prescott as Eva
Elvis Gutierrez as Gaston / Black Angel

Recurring cast

Ces Quesada as Liya
Ryan Yllana as Bobby Santos
Jaya Ramsey as Dolores Fernandez
Marky Lopez as Hekki
Lloyd Samartino as Manuel Javier
Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino as Evie
Christine Joy De Guzman as Angelina
Saab Magalona as Kristel
Nina Ricci Alagao as Corrinne Lumibao
Joko Diaz as Bong
Fayatollah as Wifey
Jade Lopez as Melanie's officemate
Jaime Fabregas as the president

Guest cast

Rhian Ramos as Leah Lazaro-Magtanggol
Jennylyn Mercado as Rose
Tin Arnaldo as Ofelia Concepcion
Dino Guevarra as Fernando
Jennica Garcia as Linda / Aswang
Bubbles Paraiso as Aswang
Lilia Cuntapay as Faustina
Rox Montealegre as Edith / Aswang
Maxene Magalona as Dalisay
Bianca King as Lary Gempez

Production[edit]

Principal photography commenced on December 15, 2010.^[3]

Ratings[edit]

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[edit]

^ Llanes, Rommel R. (March 17, 2011). "Richard Gutierrez says Captain Barbell is more mature now; promises a more dramatic and refined story". PEP. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
^ "Lovi Poe becomes emotional about impending end of series Captain Barbell". PEP. July 28, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
^ Paglicawan, Mc Richard (December 14, 2010). "Captain Barbell, nagstory-con na kahapon". Lionheartv. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
^ 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". PEP. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
^ Santiago, Erwin (August 2, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (July 29-Aug. 1): Time of My Life strengthens Kapuso primetime lineup". PEP. Retrieved March 5, 2018.

External links[edit]

Captain Barbell at IMDb

[1] Llanes, Rommel R. (March 17, 2011). "Richard Gutierrez says Captain Barbell is more mature now; promises a more dramatic and refined story". PEP. Retrieved January 7, 2023.

[2] "Lovi Poe becomes emotional about impending end of series Captain Barbell". PEP. July 28, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2024.

[3] Paglicawan, Mc Richard (December 14, 2010). "Captain Barbell, nagstory-con na kahapon". Lionheartv. Retrieved April 23, 2024.

[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". PEP. 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". PEP. Retrieved March 5, 2018.

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