Captain Barbell (2006 TV series)

Captain Barbell
Title card
Genre	Action drama Fantasy
Based on	Captain Barbell by Mars Ravelo
Developed by	Don Michael Perez
Directed by	Don Michael Perez
Starring	Richard Gutierrez
Opening theme	"Nandito Lang Ako" by Shamrock "Sana" by Shamrock
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	165
Production
Executive producer	Helen Rose Sese
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	45 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	May 29, 2006 (2006-05-29) – January 12, 2007 (2007-01-12)
Related
Captain Barbell (2011)

Captain Barbell is a Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine fictional character of the same name created by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on May 29, 2006 on the network's Telebabad line-up. The series concluded on January 12, 2007 with a total of 165 episodes. It was replaced by Asian Treasures in its timeslot.

A sequel aired in 2011.^[1]

Cast and characters

Cast

Richard Gutierrez

Richard Gomez

Paolo Bediones

JC de Vera

Angel Aquino

Lead cast

• Richard Gutierrez as Captain Barbell / Arell / Potenciano "Teng" Magtanggol^[2]

Supporting cast

• Richard Gomez as Viel Villan / General V^[3]
• Patrick Garcia as Levi Villan / Super Levi
• Camille Prats as Marikit "Kit" Salvacion
• Rhian Ramos as Leah Lazaro
• JC de Vera as Boris / Little B
• Ryan Yllana as Bobby Santos
• Ricky Davao as Cesar Magtanggol
• Jackie Lou Blanco as Sandra Magtanggol^[4]
• Paolo Bediones as Captain B / Brando Laddran
• Angel Aquino as Barbara
• Snooky Serna as Mrs. B
• Gloria Sevilla as Carmela "Melay" Magtanggol
• Dino Guevarra as Narciso / Bubog
• Jeremy Marquez as Jared / Putakti / Cyborg 5564
• Mike Gayoso as Dexter
• Gary Estrada as Tenorio / Tetano
• Carlos Morales as Ador / Adobe
• Rufa Mae Quinto and Marissa Sanchez as Patti / Aero / Aerobika
• Jay Aquitania as Marvin / Vaporo
• Jason Hsu as Xu / Cyborg 5566
• Pinky Amador as Myra Lazaro
• Wendell Ramos as Ruben / Black Out
• Elizabeth Oropesa as Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko
• Bong Alvarez as Dribol / Askoboy Coach
• Antonio Aquitania as Askoboy Captain
• Dion Ignacio as Askoboy Vice Captain
• Mylene Dizon as Magna / Magnetica
• John Lapus as Marlon "Mercy" / Mercurio
• January Isaac as Kristiana / Admiral K
• Ian Veneracion as Commander X
• Sunshine Dizon as Clarisse Magtanggol / Blanca / Ex-O

Guest cast

• Ryan Eigenmann as Abel
• Melissa Avelino as Chari
• Dante Rivero as Carlos "Aloy" Magtanggol
• John Regala as Lorenzo Lazaro
• Rez Cortez as Joe Salvacion
• Tricia Roman as a television news reporter^[5]
• Ces Quesada as Agnes
• Pinky de Leon as Victoria
• Tin Arnaldo as Tracy

Production

Principal photography comenced in April 2006.^[6]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Captain Barbell earned a 37.5% rating. While the final episode scored a 35.4% rating. The series had an average rating of 30.4%, while 43.7% was the highest rating it earned.^[7][8]

Accolades

Accolades received by Captain Barbell

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2007	21st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best New Female TV Personality	Rhian Ramos	Nominated	[9]
		Best New Male TV Personality	Ryan Yllana	Nominated

References

1. "Captain Barbell's much-awaited comeback". The Philippine Star. March 28, 2011. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
2. Lo, Ricky (May 28, 2006). "Coffee, Tea or Richard G.?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
3. "Star-studded Captain Barbell to soar high on GMA 7". The Philippine Star. May 25, 2006. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
4. Anarcon, James Patrick (January 2, 2019). "Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network."". PEP. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
5. Anarcon, James Patrick (January 11, 2022). "Click Batch 2: Where are they now?". PEP. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
6. Amoyo, Aster (April 3, 2006). "Captain Barbell, kailangan ng leading lady". PEP. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
7. "Top 20 Programs of January 2007: (Mega Manila)". TV Craze. January 27, 2007.
8. "Top 20 Programs for 2006". TV Craze. January 14, 2007.
9. "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP. October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.

External links

• Captain Barbell at IMDb