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Captain Barbell (2011 TV series) 
Summary
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.
| Captain Barbell | |
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 Title card | |
| Also known as | Captain Barbell: The Return |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Captain Barbell by Mars Ravelo |
| Developed by | R.J. Nuevas |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Dominic Zapata |
| Starring | Richard Gutierrez |
| Theme music composer |
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| 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) | |
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
- 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
Ratings edit
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode earned a 25% rating.[2] While the final episode also scored a 25% rating.[3]
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.
- ^ 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
