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Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang (TV program)

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Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
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GenreFantasy drama
Written by
  • Gina Marissa Tagasa-Gil
  • Agnes de Guzman
  • Dinno Erece
  • Adrian Ho
Directed by
  • Argel Joseph
  • Don Michael Perez
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes26 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerJoseph Buncalan
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time23–37 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseFebruary 4 (2007-02-04) –
August 12, 2007 (2007-08-12)

Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang (transl. stories of grandma Basyang) is a 2007 Philippine television drama fantasy anthology series broadcast by GMA Network. Starring Manilyn Reynes in the title role and Paul Salas,[1] it premiered on February 4, 2007. The series concluded on August 12, 2007 with a total of 26 episodes.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]

Overview

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See also: Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang and Severino Reyes

The show is a program designed specifically to appeal to children. It is a weekly anthology aimed at entertaining children through a retelling of Severino Reyes' classic folktales and seeks to rekindle their interest in the richness of Filipino literature. All the episodes featured live-action twist adaptations of Pinoy folktales in costume by many well-known actors, teleplays by Gina Marissa Tagasa, Agnes de Guzman, Dinno Erece and Adrian Ho, and are directed by Argel Joseph and Don Michael Perez.

Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang is a series of short stories written by "Lola Basyang", pen name of Severino Reyes, founder and editor of the Tagalog magazine Liwayway. The original magazine stories have been adapted several times for comics, television, film, and published in book form. GMA Network bought the rights for the TV serialization of Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang.[3]

Episodes

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Main article: List of Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang episodes

Season 1

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  • Ang Mahiwagang kuba (The Enchanted Hunchback)
  • Ang Prinsipeng Unggoy (The Monkey Prince)
  • Ang Parusa ng Duwende (The Dwarf's Punishment)
  • Ang Binibining Tumalo sa Mahal Datu (The Maiden Who Defeated the Datu)
  • Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin (The Enchanted Violin)
  • Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong (The Prince with A Long Nose)
  • Ang Sumpa ng Higanteng si Amok (The Curse of Amok the Giant)
  • Ang Walong Bulag (The Eight Blind Men)
  • Ang Prinsipeng Duwag (The Cowardly Prince)
  • Akong Ikit
  • Maria Alimango
  • Si Sultan Saif (Sultan Saif)
  • Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon (prince of the birds)

Season 2

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  • Si Pedrong Walang Takot (Fearless Pedro)
  • Ang Gwapong Sastre (The Handsome Tailor)
  • Ang Palasyo ng mga Duwende (The Palace of the Dwarves)
  • Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Maria (The Brother of the Three Marias)
  • Ang Hukbo ni Padre Pedro (The Legion of Father Pedro)
  • Ang Plautin ni Periking (The Flute of Periking)
  • Anting-anting (The Amulet)
  • Ang Mahiwagang Balabal (The Enchanted Cape)
  • Ang Dragon sa Ilog Lingwa (The Dragon in Lingwa River)
  • Pandakotyong
  • Ang Kastilyong Bakal (The Iron-made Palace)
  • Prinsesang Kalbo (The Bald Princess)
  • Ang Pitong Hilo (The Seven Idiots)

Accolades

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Accolades received by Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2007 Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Children's Program Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang Won [4][5]
21st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Horror-Fantasy Program Nominated [6]

References

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  1. ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (February 1, 2007). "Manilyn Reynes takes on the role of a storyteller in "Lola Basyang"". PEP. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  2. ^ "Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang (Full Episodes) | Stream Together - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Erece, Dinno (January 19, 2007). "GMA-7 unleashes its new shows for 2007". PEP. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  4. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). CMA Foundation. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ Mata, Paul (October 30, 2007). "Catholic Mass Media Awards bares list of winners for 2007". PEP. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  6. ^ "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP. October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
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