Utoy (TV series)
| Utoy | |
|---|---|
| Starring | Dolphy Makisig Morales |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
Utoy is an ABS-CBN primetime fantasy drama series featuring Makisig Morales and Philippines' King of Comedy, Dolphy.[1] The series is inspired by the children's tale Pinocchio.[2]
Production
The production of the series started early September 2008. The series also contains animation. Dolphy said in an interview that he had a hard time working on scenes with animation.[3] But when Dolphy confirm the news the whole show was canceled according to PEP website when he moved to TV5. Until now the show is permanently on shelve.[4]
Cast and characters
- Dolphy[1] as Papa Yoyo
- Makisig Morales[1] as Utoy
- Kathryn Bernardo as Abby
- Liza Lorena as Manilyn
- Gloria Diaz as Diana Rose
- Ethel Booba as Fairy Alipia
- Tanya Garcia as Tinkerbell
- Izza Ignacio as Jocelyn
- Jon Avila as Ricky
- Victor Basa as Robin
- Sheryn Regis[2] as Fairy Fantasia
- Eda Nolan as Celine
- Charee Pineda as Cheska
- Jayson Gainza[5] as Bernie
- Will Devaughn[6] as Rico
- Ryan Eigenmann as Wilmar
- James Blanco as Dino
Trivia
- After Dolphy moved to TV5 for his last appearance 2 years ago since Pidol's Wonderland in 2010, he died on July 10, 2012 at the age of 83 due to multiple organ failure, secondary to complications brought about by pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute renal failure, 15 days before his 84th birthday on July 25.
References
- ^ a b c Siazon, Rachelle (2008-11-27). "The biggest stars descend on Bagong Simula, the ABS-CBN Trade Show". ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
- ^ a b Buan-Deveza, Reyma (2008-03-17). "Sheryn Regis part of TV series "Utoy"". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
- ^ Santos, Manila (2008-12-28). "Dolphy hopes for a better Philippines in 2009". ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved 2009-01-30. Template:Link language
- ^ Dolphy on TV5: "They treat me like a king talaga." retrieved via www.pep.ph 4-6-2010
- ^ Franco, Bernie (2008-09-26). "Jayson Gainza has his hands full with projects". ABS-CBN.com. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
- ^ "Boy & Kris: Episode 5". ABS-CBN.com. 2008-04-05. Retrieved 2009-01-30.