Kamandag
Kamandag (International title: Venom) is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas.[1] Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Topel Lee, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on November 19, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on April 25, 2008 with a total of 113 episodes. It was replaced by Dyesebel in its timeslot.
| Kamandag | |
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| Also known as | Venom |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Kamandag by Carlo J. Caparas |
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| Directed by | |
| Starring | Richard Gutierrez |
| Theme music composer | Eric Torralba |
| Opening theme | "Kamandag" by First Circle |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 113 + 1 special |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
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| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | SDTV 480i |
| Original release | November 19, 2007 – April 25, 2008 |
Pre-production
The first project of Eula Valdez under GMA Network.[2]
For Richard Gutierrez's preparation for the series, he trained under Ultimate Fighting Championship's Brandon Vera to master Muay Thai and Brazilian Jujitsu.[3] The cast went to acting workshops at University of the East.[4]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Richard Gutierrez as Vergel / Kamandag[5]
- Supporting cast
- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Lucero Serrano / Talim
- Jewel Mische as Jenny
- Maxene Magalona[6] as Lily
- Ehra Madrigal / Anne Chennette T. Rodriguez (young) as Ditas / Denise / Lady Kamandag
- Eula Valdez[7] / Glaiza de Castro (young) as Alicia
- Johnny Delgado as Budol
- Zoren Legaspi as Gulag
- Ariel Rivera as Abdon Serrano
- Ronaldo Valdez / Ramon Christopher Gutierrez (young) as Pepe
- Francine Prieto as Kuran[8]
- Rainier Castillo as Ikoy[9]
- Francis Magundayao as Boyong / Dagok
- Melissa Mendez as Elena
- Benjie Paras as Dinggol
- Elvis Gutierrez as Agol
- Pekto as Doro
- Gardo Versoza as Saban
- Emilio Garcia as Domeng
- Sunshine Dizon as Ragona
- Guest cast
- Afi Africa as Afie
- Rhea Nakpil as Bea
- Renz Valerio as young Vergel
- Alessandra de Rossi as Eleanor
- Glydel Mercado as Vivian
- Michelle Madrigal as Eliza
- Bryan Revilla as Adlak
- Ram Revilla as Harn
- Maureen Larrazabal as Cathy
- Michael Flores as Sahir
- Dominic Roco as Pigo
- Karylle as Spectra
- Alyssa Alano as Reyna Baba
- Ynez Veneracion as Jaimee
- Saab Magalona as Eleanor's friend
- Kevin Santos as Randy
- Anne Chennette T. Rodriguez as young Ditas
- Sam Bumatay as young Baya
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Kamandag earned a 42.7% rating.[10] While the final episode scored a 38.1% rating.[11] The series had its highest rating on February 26, 2008 and March 7, 2008 with a 43.6% rating.[12][13] The special, Ang Bagsik ni Kamandag garnered a 29.0% rating.[14]
References
- ^ "Kamandag". International Catalogue of Superheroes. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ^ Actress Eula Valdes is now a Kapuso star Accessed last November 12, 2007.
- ^ UFC hotshot Brandon Vera weighs options on whether to take acting seriously Accessed last November 12, 2007.
- ^ Francine Prieto is comfortable playing contravida roles Accessed last November 12, 2007.
- ^ Richard Gutierrez and Dingdong Dantes star in horror film "Dagao", pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last July 23, 2007.
- ^ GMA-7 announces the cast of new action series "Kamandag", pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last September 6, 2007.
- ^ Eula, Kapuso na!, journal.com.ph, n.d. Accessed last October 24, 2007.
- ^ Rufa Mae, mahal pa rin si Erik, abante-tonite, n.d. Accessed last September 6, 2007.
- ^ Rainier Castillo shows some skin in his costume as human monkey in "Kamandag", pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last November 12, 2007.
- ^ Godinez, Bong (November 20, 2007). "TV Ratings (Nov. 19): Richard Gutierrez's "Kamandag" is off to a good start". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (April 29, 2008). "TV Ratings (April 25–28): "Dyesebel" pilot episode swims its way to the top". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ TV Ratings (Feb. 26-28): "Daisy Siete" and "Eat Bulaga!" engage in seesaw battle
- ^ Philippine Entertainment Portal | Television | TV Ratings (March 7-10): "Marimar" fever reaches the daytime race
- ^ TV Ratings (Nov. 16–18): "Marimar" achieves new milestone while "Kamandag" primer spews venom, pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last November 19, 2007.
External links
- Kamandag at IMDb