My Super D
| My Super D | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | Fantasy, Family drama, Action, Comedy |
| Created by | Dindo Perez, Shugo Praico |
| Developed by | Roldeo T. Endrinal Julie Anne R. Benitez |
| Written by | John Anthony Rodulfo |
| Directed by | Frasco Mortiz Lino Cayetano |
| Creative director | Johnny Delos Santos |
| Starring | Dominic Ochoa Marco Masa Bianca Manalo Marvin Agustin Sylvia Sanchez Nonie Buencamino Ronaldo Valdez |
| Opening theme | Andito Lang Ako by Jugs Jugueta and Teddy Corpuz |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 10 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Jennifer B. Soliman |
| Production location | Philippines |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | April 18, 2016 – present |
My Super D is a 2016 Philippine superhero fantasy drama television series directed by Frasco Mortiz and Lino Cayetano, starring Dominic Ochoa, Marco Masa and Bianca Manalo. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on April 18, 2016, replacing Game ng Bayan.[1][2][3][4] This is Dominic Ochoa's very first lead role after playing supporting roles in numerous teleseryes.
Synopsis
The original Super D (Richard Yap), a being from another planet who draws his power from a blue diamond, is a superhero who saves the lives of many people, including a barangay captain named Dado (Ronnie Lazaro), who was in turn inspired by the heroism of Super D and dedicates his life in serving others. His wife Belen (Sylvia Sanchez) gives birth to a son named Dodong (Marc Santiago). Dodong considered Super D as his idol during his childhood and met Nicole and Tony with whom he befriended.
A crime lord, named Don Zulueta (Ronaldo Valdez), knowing Super D's secret he used a woman (Precious Lara Quigaman) to pin him down. Super D fell in love with this woman, without both of them knowing the Don's plan. Don Zulueta's criminal group was able to kill Super D. To prove the superhero's death, the criminals bombed a shopping mall, where Dado is among the casualties of the bombing.
Dodong (Dominic Ochoa), grew up as an adult, ended marrying Nicole (Bianca Manalo), and they had a family over their own. Dodong, a construction worker, got involved accident at the site he was working in. Tony (Marvin Agustin), instead of helping Dodong, hired a lawyer to get Dodong imprisoned. While Dodong was imprisoned, Tony took Nicole for himself. Later in the story, Pablo (Nonie Buencamino), a graphic artist and trusted friend of the original Super D helps Dodong. Also with the graphic artist's help he was able to find the blue diamond and became the next Super D.
Cast
Main cast
- Dominic Ochoa as Rudolfo "Dodong" Aguilar / Super D
- Marco Masa as Dennis Aguilar
- Bianca Manalo as Nicole Ramirez-Aguilar
- Marvin Agustin as Anthony "Tony" Yaneza
- Sylvia Sanchez as Evelyn "Belen" Aguilar
- Nonie Buencamino as Pablo Mateo
- Ronaldo Valdez as Don Ramon Zulueta
Supporting cast
- Myrtle Sarrosa as Cherry
- Jef Gaitan as Apple
- Louie Domingo as Peaches
- Ryan Rems as Steve
- Jason Francisco as Michael
- Jayson Gainza as Oscar
- Atoy Co as Mang Dick
- Marina Benipayo as Teresa Ramirez
- Bong Regala as Francis Ramirez
- Alex Medina
- Simon Ibarra
- Ping Medina
Special participation
- Richard Yap as the original Super D / Delta
- Ronnie Lazaro as Dado Aguilar
- Cessa Moncera as Young Nicole
- JB Agustin as Young Tony
- Marc Santiago as Young Dodong
- Yuguz Garcia as Young Dennis
- Francis Magundayao as Teen Dodong
- Precious Lara Quigaman as Mikaela
Production
My Super D is directed by Frasco Mortiz and Lino Cayetano. The series is Cayetano's first project since his 3-year break from directing.[5]
The concept behind My Super D according to the production staff is that "everyone can be a superhero regardless of physicality." According to Mortiz, the My Super D was produced as a series "for all ages" citing that there are superhero-themed series aimed only for mature audience. Commenting on what constitutes a hero in context of the series' production "When we say superhero, what instantly comes to mind is the conventional kind — strong and muscled body — but we must not forget that a superhero possesses a good heart, too, not just all muscles". He also remarked that there are action scenes yet these have very light treatment. Before the airing of the first episode, Mortiz expressed his enthusiasm on the opportunity to teach values to children viewers through the show such as the importance of not forgetting to pray.[6]
Casting
Dominic Ochoa was casted as Super D, the main protagonist of the series. Super D is the first lead role of Ochoa in his acting career.[7] The role of Dodong's son Dennis was initially played by new child actor Yuguz Garcia, as seen in the second teaser. However, he was later replaced by Marco Masa from the success of the fantasy drama series, Nathaniel.[citation needed]
Timeslot
The tentative title for the telenovela was simply Super D. It was reported to replace Pasión de Amor on February 29, 2016, but was postponed because of We Will Survive and moved to summer season.[citation needed]
My Super D replaced Game ng Bayan, a game show.[8]
References
- ^ My Super D Trailer 1: Starting April 18 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida!
- ^ My Super D Trailer 2: Starting April 18 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida!
- ^ "Richard Yap takes flight as 'Super D'". ABS-CBN News. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Dominic Ochoa gets first title role in 'My Super D'". ABS-CBN News. 12 April 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ "Lino Cayetano takes a break from politics, returns to directing". Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Gloriosa, Bot (18 April 2016). "How My Super D made the stars cry". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ Martinez-Belen, Crispina (15 April 2016). "Dominic Ochoa to give all on 'My Super D'". The Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ Bautista, Mario (17 April 2016). "Why Bianca cried during presscon?" (in English and Filipino). Journal Online. Retrieved 18 April 2016.