Zorro (Philippines TV series)
Zorro | |
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Created by | Don Michael Perez |
Developed by | Don Michael Perez |
Directed by |
Mark A. Reyes Dominic Zapata |
Starring |
Richard Gutierrez and Rhian Ramos |
Theme music composer | Tats Faustino |
Ending theme | "Zorro" by Janno Gibbs |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language(s) | Filipino & Spanish |
No. of episodes | 98 |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
Location(s) | Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Heritage Village, Bagac, Bataan, Philippines |
Running time | 30-45 minutes |
Production company(s) | Sony Pictures Television |
Release | |
Original network | GMA Network |
Picture format | 480i SDTV |
Original release | March 23 – August 7, 2009 |
External links | |
Website |
Zorro is a 2009 Philippine television series produced by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of the Zorro property created by Johnston McCulley, initially based on the novella The Curse of Capistrano. It stars Richard Gutierrez and Rhian Ramos. The series began airing on March 23, 2009 and ends on August 7, 2009.
Plot
The adventure begins in the city of Angeles where the city is ruled by Governor Luis Aragon (Eddie Gutierrez). Antonio Pelaez (Richard Gutierrez) is one of the residents of the town. Antonio founds out that he has a real mother and he was adopted. Her name is Marcela de la Cruz (Lani Mercado). When he finds out about his real mother, Antonio runs away from his adopted family to live with his real mother.
One day, Madame Bella (Maureen Larrazabal) comes to Antonio to tell him that Lolita and her family became poor because of Gov. Aragon. Antonio returns to Angeles and fights more soldiers. Zorro finds out that Captain Ramon is planning to burn the church where Lolita now lives. The church is already burning but Zorro is able to save everyone in the church. Zorro meets several Caballeros led by Don Rosso and composed of its members Father Felipe, Don Carlos (Leo Martinez), Silverio (Elvis Gutierrez), Dr. De los Reyes (Nonie Buencamino), Diego and Daniel (Felix and Dominic Roco), to help Zorro fight the evil soldiers. Zorro finds out that Don Rosso is Don Roberto, Antonio's adopted father and the two are reunited.
The Caballero's then left the room (LJ Reyes) she comes joey impending Guardia Civil attack is going to happen, the guards immediately flood the hideout and capture Zorro. Capt. Ramon then kills Cara in front of Zorro's eyes. In her dying moments, Cara reveals to Zorro that Capt. Ramon was the one who killed his mother, Marcela. Zorro loses his composure and starts to fight, but is captured.
Final battle
The next day, Gov. Aragon decides to leave for Spain and he orders his guards and Sgt. Gonzales that the children and woman should perish by explosives. But a soldier named Baltazar (Rocky Gutierrez) sends news to Gov. Aragon that Zorro is in the plaza for execution as a call from the captain. Captain Ramon reveals to the public and the Governor that Zorro is Antonio which makes the residents and the Governor shock. Capt. Ramon continues the execution of Antonio but Gov. Aragon cancels and he sends the children to the plaza. . They found the prisoners, fight the remaining guards and Zorro puts off the explosives to make the victims free until Captain Ramon shows up. Zorro confronts and duels Capt. Ramon for the last time until Gov. Aragon shows up trying to kill both and almost shoots them but they drop into the mining cart. Don Roberto shoots Gov. Aragon to death while Zorro and Capt. Ramon fights in the mining cart, which goes deeper until reaches outside.
After The Battle
After the hardships, sufferings and the death of the tyrannical Governor Luis Aragon and Captain Ramon Pelaez, the residents of the town of Angeles are celebrating their freedom and victory of Zorro. This signals that little Pepe is destined for greatness if he was Jose Rizal although it is unconfirmed. After that, Don Roberto tells Nana Maria, that she will no longer be a maid but the manager of the Hacienda Pelaez. Finally, Antonio marries Lolita.
Production
The TV series was shot on location at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Heritage Village in Bagac, Bataan. To prepare for the series, the entire cast took lessons in fencing, horse riding, and Spanish.[1]
Cast
Main cast
- Richard Gutierrez as Antonio de la Cruz Pelaez / Zorro
- Rhian Ramos as Lolita Pulido
- Jacklyn Jose as Doña Chiquita Pelaez
- Michelle Madrigal as Juana Manalo / Caballera
- Bianca King as Cara
Recurring cast
- Eddie Gutierrez as Gobernador Luis Aragon
- TJ Trinidad as Capitan Ramon Pelaez
- Joel Torre as Don Roberto Pelaez / Don Rosso
- Leo Martinez as Don Carlos Pulido / Caballero #1
- Pinky Marquez as Doña Catalina Pulido
- Ricky Davao as Padre Felipe Gomez / Caballero #2
- Bobby Andrews as Sergento Pedro Gonzales
- Antonio Aquitania as Bernardo / Caballero # 7
- Robert Villar as Pepe Alugbati
- Jeffrey "Epi" Quizon as Shihong/Tahong
- Sandy Andolong as Nana Maria Manalo
- Maureen Larrazabal as Madam Bella de la Cruz
Extended cast
- Gloria Sevilla as Nana Zita
- Sheena Halili as Lena
- Bubbles Paraiso as Magda
- Paloma Esmeria as Paquita Pakwan
- Shiela Marie Rodriguez as Lisa
- Bodie Cruz as Agustin Manalo
- Elvis Gutierrez as Silverio / Traitor Caballero #3
Guest cast
- Lani Mercado as Marcela de la Cruz
- Mark Gil as Capitan Horacio Pelaez
- Jomari Yllana as Don Diego de la Vega / Original Zorro
- Jacob Rica as Young Antonio
- Gail Lardizabal as Young Lolita
- Sugar Mercado as Ana
- Dante Rivero as Mahistrado ng Angeles
- Chanda Romero as Aguida
- Dick Israel as Jumal
- Jen Rosendahl as Jumal's Assistant
- Isabel Granada as Minerva
- Edwin Reyes as Padre Tomas
- Daria Ramirez as Aswang
- Yul Servo as Samurai
- Suzette Ranillo as Dona Chiquita's assistant
- Nonie Buencamino as Dr. De los Reyes / Caballero #4
- Richie Paul Gutierrez as Sebastian / Caballero #8
- Rocky Gutierrez as Baltazar
- Alfred Vargas as Capitan Lima Wong
- Felix Roco as Diego / Caballero #5
- Dominic Roco as Daniel / Caballero #6
- Bearwin Meily as Pirate #1
- LJ Reyes as Sandy
See also
References
- ↑ "Begins training for 'Zorro'". iGMA.tv. 2008-11-04. Retrieved 2009-03-28.