Machete (TV series)
| Machete | |
|---|---|
 Machete title screen | |
| Directed by |
Don Michael Perez Gina Alajar |
| Starring |
Aljur Abrenica Kris Bernal Ryza Cenon Bela Padilla |
| Opening theme | "Ikaw na Nga" by Aljur Abrenica |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 40 episodes |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
| Producer(s) | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes (approx. 25 minutes w/o commercials) |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | NTSC (480i) |
| Original release | January 24 – March 18, 2011[1] |
Machete is a fantasy Philippine drama produced by GMA Network adapted from a character of the same name created by Pablo S. Gomez. Directed by Don Michael Perez, the show premiered on January 24, 2011 replacing Jillian: Namamasko Po on the GMA Telebabad block. The show is broadcast internationally through GMA Pinoy TV on January 26, 2011, two days after its original release. The series is a remake for the movie with the same title which starred Cesar Montano and Rita Avila and was remade again in 1993 which starred Gardo Versoza and Rosanna Roces.[2] The show had its finale on March 18, 2011.[3]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Aljur Abrenica as Machete/Dakila Romero
- Bela Padilla as Aginaya/Rosella
- Kris Bernal as Jessa Ledesma/Jessa Romero
- Ryza Cenon as Marla Lucero/Fake Aginaya/New Bugana
Supporting cast
- Gina Alajar as Elena
- Nonie Buencamino as Carlos
- Rio Locsin as Divina Lucero
- John Arcilla as Alfonso
- Gwen Zamora as Serena Johns
- Polo Ravales as Zander
- Chariz Solomon as Candy de Jesus
- Carmina Villaroel as Linda Ledesma
- Joyce Ching as Dessa Ledesma
- Zoren Legaspi as Malyari
- Karen delos Reyes as Bugana
- Paolo Contis as Homer
- Ryan Eigenmann as Karum
- Robert Villar as Val Ledesma
- Stephanie Henares as Valerie Santillan
- Daniel Matsunaga as Baal[4]
- Rocky Gutierrez as Lucco
Guest cast
- Daniella Amable as Young Rosella
- Sheena Lorenzo as Young Marla
Audience reception
The show premiered on January 24, 2011 with a 12.8% rating in Mega Manila at number 2 behind its fellow GMA show Dwarfina with a 13.9%. Despite not having sufficient ratings, the show did well on its finale week according to AGB Nielsen Media Philippines as on its finale, the show had a 13.2% rating in Mega Manila tied in second place with its rival shows Mutya and Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin of ABS-CBN.[5][6]
References
- ↑ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=662205&publicationSubCategoryId=70
- ↑ http://www.pep.ph/celeb/health-beauty/23556/aljur-abrenica-prepares-his-body-for-machete-role/
- ↑ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=662205&publicationSubCategoryId=70
- ↑ http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/7824/daniel-matsunaga-will-battle-with-aljur-abrenica-for-machete39s-finale-this-friday#39;s-%3C-em%3Efinale-this-Friday
- ↑ http://www.pep.ph/guide/agb/7529/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-people-ratings-jan-21-24-machete-makes-its-mark-on-primetime-debuts-at-no-2
- ↑ http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/7860/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-people-ratings-march-18-21-mara-clara-still-leads-primetime-eat-bulaga-rules-daytime
See also
- List of programs broadcast by GMA Network
- List of shows previously aired by GMA Network
- List of telenovelas of GMA Network