!Oka Tokat
!Oka Tokat was a Philippine paranormal horror-action-thriller drama which originally aired on ABS-CBN from June 24, 1997 to May 7, 2002 every Tuesday night replacing Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata. It starred Ricky Davao, Carmina Villaroel, Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Angelika Dela Cruz, Rica Peralejo, Paolo Contis, and Agot Isidro. Then later, Shaina Magdayao, Alwyn Uytingco, Joy Chiong, Jiro Manio and Emman Abeleda on its reformat of the series. Its title is the reverse spelling of the phrase Takot ako! (I'm scared!); hence, the exclamation point at the beginning. It was the longest-running horror-action-thriller series on Philippine television, every Tuesday nights right after the local drama TV series Esperanza.[3]
!Oka Tokat | |
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Title card | |
Genre | Horror Paranormal Drama Suspense Action Comedy Adventure |
Directed by | Don Cuaresma Laurenti Dyogi Michael de Mesa[1] Rez Cortez Ricky Davao[2]Johnny Manahan |
Starring | Agot Isidro Ricky Davao Diether Ocampo Jericho Rosales Angelika Dela Cruz Rica Peralejo Paolo Contis Marc Solis Bojo Molina Carmina Villaroel Alessandra De Rossi |
Opening theme | "!Oka Tokat" by Parokya ni Edgar (1997-2001) "!Oka Tokat" by Freshmen (2001-2002) |
Ending theme | "Would You Be Happier?" by The Corrs (One week before the reformat of the series in 2001) |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Filipino |
No. of episodes | 207 180 (Original) 27 (Reformat) |
Production | |
Running time | 1 hour |
Production company | ABS-CBN Entertainment |
Release | |
Original network | ABS-CBN |
Picture format | NTSC |
Original release | June 24, 1997 May 7, 2002 | –
Chronology | |
Related | Oka2Kat |
Later in November 2001, !Oka Tokat was later reformatted as a horror-comedy adventure series. It revolves around a group of five children (portrayed by Magdayao, Uytingco, Chiong, Manio, and Abeleda) as they visit through numerous haunted places (e.g. Horror House).
It was re-aired on ABS-CBN's cable channel, Jeepney TV. This series was also streaming on Jeepney TV's own YouTube Channel every 8:00 pm.
About the show/Premise
The show revolves around a media crew led by Rona del Fierro (played by Isidro) who investigate paranormal cases with the help del Fierro's premonitions. Most of the story arcs feature creatures in Filipino mythology, including the dwende (dwarf), tikbalang, diwata and the engkanto.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Agot Isidro as Rona Catacutan del Fierro[4]
- Ricky Davao as Joaquin "Jack" Viloria
- Rica Peralejo as Richelou "Rikki" Montinola (1997-2000)
- Diether Ocampo as Benjamin "Benjie" Catacutan (1997-1999)
- Jericho Rosales as Jeremiah "Jeremy" Tobias (1997-2000)
- Angelika Dela Cruz as Tessa Sytangco (1997-1999)
- Paolo Contis as Niccollo "Nico" Tobias (1997-1999)
- Carmina Villaroel as Carmela de Dios (2000-2001)
- Bojo Molina as Yoyong Panaligan (1999-2001)
- Marc Solis as Marco Benitez (1997-2001)
- Alessandra De Rossi as Teresa Gonzales (2001)
- Lorena Garcia as Joy Montinola (1997-2001)
- Giselle Sanchez as Magdalena "Dahlen" del Rosario (1997-2001)
- Joy Viado as Ligaya "Tita Gaying" Montinola (1997-2001)
- Nelson Evangelista as Daniel De Dios (2000-2001)
Extended cast
- G. Toengi as Melissa "Lizzie" Santiago
- Janette McBride as Andrea "Andie" Santiago
- Zoren Legaspi as Brad Alcantara
- Tin Arnaldo as Abby (half human/half mermaid)
- Mel Martinez as Jigs Mendez
- Jeffrey Quizon as Lester
- Onemig Bondoc as Monty
- Meryll Soriano as Sofia Mendez (Cousin of Jigs)
Reformatted cast
- Shaina Magdayao as Twinkle
- Alwyn Uytingco
- Joy Chiong
- Jiro Manio
- Emman Abeleda as Kyle
Guest cast
- Marvin Agustin as Stephen
- Cherry Pie Picache as Michelle
- Glydel Mercado as Verna Vidal
- Rommel Montano as Satan
- Sheila Marie Rodriguez
- Wilson Go
- Jun Urbano
- Ching Arellano
- Lara Morena
- Dindi Gallardo
- Nanding Josef
- Perla Bautista
- Maricel Morales
- Noel Trinidad
- Joji Isla
- Luigi Alvarez
- Kaye Abad
- Michael Roy Journales
- Janus Del Prado
- Ronnie Quizon
- Joy Chiong
- Ate Gay
- Carol Banawa
- Flora Gasser
- Bentong
- Gary Lim
- Michael De Mesa
- Beth Tamayo
- Gina Pareño
- Assunta De Rossi
- Dimples Romana
- Baron Geisler
- Jestoni Alarcon as Ramon
- Emilio Garcia
- Richard Quan
- Sunshine Cruz
- Farrah Florer
- Ryan Eigenmann
- Adriana Agcaoili
- Janice De Belen
- Richard Arellano
- Nikki Valdez
- Daniel Fernando
- Susan Africa
- Raymond Bagatsing
- Chinggoy Alonzo
- Lailani Navarro
- Kristopher Peralta
- Boy 2 Quizon
- Jefferson Long
- Edward Dela Cruz
- Jomari Yllana
- Bong Regala
- Lui Villaruz
- John Lloyd Cruz
- Miguel Vera
- Connie Chua
- Eva Darren
- Doreen Bernal
- Rossana Jover
- Missy King
- Paula Peralejo
- Nonong De Andres
- Kuhol
- Steven Alonzo
- Jackie Castillejos
- Lucita Soriano
- Nante Montreal
- Andrea Del Rosario
- Gammy Viray
- Johnny Vicar
- Aurora Halili
- Nikka Ruiz
- Alicia Alonzo
- Cris Villanueva
- Roi Rodrigo
- Rita Avila
- Vivian Foz
- Dominic Ochoa
- Diana Enriquez
- Desiree Del Valle
- Marithez Samson
- Ronalisa Cheng
- Eugene Domingo
- Allan Palileo
- Spanky Manikan
- Alma Lerma
- Tess Dumpit
- Lora Luna
- Troy Martino
- Jodi Sta. Maria
- Kier Legaspi
- Georgia Ortega
- Melissa Mendez
- Mel Kimura
- Elpidio Fetalino
- Ronnie Lazaro
- Celia Rodriguez
- Maila Gumila
- Lovely Rivero
- Reuben Manahan
- Denise Joaquin
- Ramon Christopher
- Mia Gutierrez
- JR Herrera
- Donnie Fernandez
- Carlo Muñoz
- Guila Alvarez
- Rez Cortez
- Anna Marin
- Lester Llansang
- BJ De Jesus
- Sharmaine Suarez
- Glenda Garcia
- Maureen Mauricio
- Gabby Eigenmann
- Jeffrey Santos
- Mark Vernal
- Miguel Dela Rosa
- Sylvia Sanchez
- Raffy Bonanza
- John Prats
- Charlie Davao
- Ernie Zarate
- Rudy Meyer
- Camille Prats
- Kristine Hermosa
- Marianne Dela Riva
- Paolo Zobel
- Rita Magdalena
- Kathleen Hermosa
- Cris Daluz
- Carmi Martin
- Eric Quizon
- Jennifer Mendoza
- Niño Muhlach
- Gina Alajar
- Albert Martinez
- Rustom Padilla
- Chin Chin Gutierrez
- Jennifer Sevilla
- Evangeline Pascual
- Dennis Baltazar
- Yayo Aguila
- Jean Garcia
- Robert Arevalo
- Lara Fabregas
- Eula Valdez
- Brando Legaspi
- Charlon Davao
- Winnie Cordero
- Ray Ventura
- Teresa Loyzaga
- Dante Rivero
- Joel Torre
- Pinky Amador
- Daria Ramirez
- Jao Mapa
- Tonton Gutierrez
- Vangie Labalan
- Patrick Garcia
- Stefano Mori
- William Martinez
- Liza Ranillo
- Philip Lazaro
- Rommel Padilla
- Crispin Pineda
- Stella Ruiz
- Joe Gruta
- Tanya Garcia
- Boots Anson-Roa
- Jeffrey Hidalgo
- Symon Soler
- Raquel Montesa
- Pocholo Montes
- Ricky Belmonte
- Hero Bautista
- Gladys Reyes
- Isabel Rivas
- Kevin Vernal
- Jean Saburit
- Bernard Palanca
- Vhong Navarro
- John Arcilla
- Ogie Diaz
- Pen Medina
- Caridad Sanchez
- Elizabeth Oropesa
- Carlo Aquino
- Tracy Vergel
- Mon Confiado
- Mark Gil
- Allan Paule as Eduardo
- Dick Israel
- Angel Aquino
- Suzette Ranillo
- Maria Isabel Lopez
- Manjo Del Mundo
- Mike Magat
- Odette Khan
- Archie Adamos
- Aya Medel
- Augusto Victa
- Lito Legaspi
- Ian Veneracion
- Victor Neri
- Nonie Buencamino
- Katrina De Leon
- Corrine Mendez
- Kristine Bondoc
- Efren Reyes Jr.
- Kris Aquino
- Ricardo Cepeda
- Berting Labra
- Dindo Arroyo
- Luis Gonzales
- Carding Castro
- Romeo Rivera
- Tanya Gomez
- Ama Quiambao
- Lui Manansala
- Gloria Sevilla
- Marita Zobel
- Mely Tagasa
- Anita Linda
- Malou De Guzman
- Arlene Tolibas
- Ces Quesada
- Christopher Roxas
- Sherilyn Reyes
- Chuck Perez
- Klaudia Koronel
- Bing Davao
- Vandolph
- Roy Alvarez
- Romnick Sarmienta
- Jaime Fabregas
- Bembol Roco
- Lito Pimentel
- Jaclyn Jose
- Gardo Versoza
- Bella Flores
- Gio Alvarez
- Ana Capri
- Via Veloso
- Al Tantay
- Lee Robin Salazar
- Chat Silayan-Baylon
- Smokey Manaloto
- Jake Roxas
- Lloyd Samartino
- Amy Austria
- Julia Clarete
- Jay Manalo
- Tony Mabesa
- Eric Fructuoso
- Olive Isidro
- Serena Dalrymple
- Carlos Agassi
- CJ Ramos
- Cheska Garcia
- Spencer Reyes
- Miggy Tanchangco
- Gerard Fainsan
- Gerard Pizarras
- Princess Schuck
- Monina Bagatsing
- Victoria Haynes
- Tommy Abuel
- Juan Rodrigo
- Jackie Lou Blanco
- Rosemarie Gil
- Anton Bernardo
- Angelica Panganiban
- Johnny Delgado
- Leandro Muñoz
- Romy Sison
- Manilyn Reynes
- John Lapus
- Aljon Jimenez
- Hilda Koronel
- Cherie Gil
- Krista Ranillo
- Mark Anthony Fernandez
- Ian De Leon
- Mat Ranillo III
- Mymy Davao
- Menggie Cobarrubias
- Alvin Anson
- Amy Perez
- Pilar Pilapil
- Sharmaine Arnaiz
- Gino Paul Guzman
- Maritoni Fernandez
- Ramil Rodriguez
- Tirso Cruz III
- Gilleth Sandico
- Lilia Cuntapay
- Dennis Padilla
- Eagle Riggs
- Whitney Tyson
- Luz Fernandez
- Leandro Baldemor
- Roldan Aquino
- Rio Locsin
- Eddie Gutierrez
- Matthew Mendoza
- Bernardo Bernardo
- Diego Salvador
- Toby Alejar
- Mailes Kanapi
- Jolina Magdangal
- Marilyn Villamayor
- Romy Diaz
- Ruel Vernal
- Wilma Doesnt
- John Regala
- Julio Diaz
- Manny Castañeda
- Carlos Morales
- Jon Santos
- Marissa Sanchez
- Jon Achaval
- Melanie Marquez
- Beverly Salviejo
- Soliman Cruz
- Chuckie Dreyfus
- Isabel Granada
- Marissa Delgado
- Candy Pangilinan
- Mylene Dizon
- Mandy Ochoa
- Anna Larrucea
- Bearwin Meily
- Roderick Paulate
- Nova Villa
- Tiya Pusit
- Ana Roces
- Dido Dela Paz
- Irma Adlawan
- Edu Manzano
- Patrick Dela Rosa
- Allen Dizon
- Sammy Lagmay
- Yul Servo
- Leo Martinez
- Gloria Romero
- Lou Veloso
- Gloria Diaz
- Ronaldo Valdez
- Ruffa Gutierrez
- Rosanna Roces
- Pops Fernandez
- Nanette Inventor
- Mitch Valdez
- Alfred Labatos
- Robert Ortega
- Bobby Andrews
- Wowie De Guzman
- Timmy Cruz
- Tetchie Agbayani
- John Estrada
- Jess Lapid
- Isko Moreno
- Jhong Hilario
- Mystica
Sequel
In 2011, ABS-CBN announced that !Oka Tokat will have its sequel entitled "Oka2kat". It was supposed to be aired in March 2011 but it was delayed to February 4, 2012. The sequel does not focus on the previous characters but has the same genre.
See also
Footnotes
- ^ San Diego Jr, Bayani (July 1, 2012). "What makes Direk Ricky tick?". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ Gonzales 2010
- ^ ABS-CBN News 2011
- ^ Tan, Vida (October 30, 2015). "8 TV shows that scared the daylights out of Pinoy viewers". InqPOP!. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
References
- "Makisig Morales stars in 'Oka Tokat' remake". ABS-CBN News. November 29, 2011. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- Gonzales, Rommel (September 7, 2010). "Ricky Davao Returns To the Director's Chair with Grazilda". PeP. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- Santos, Rhea Manila (July 17, 2011). . Showbuzz: Celeb Highlight. ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2011.