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Totoy Bato

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Totoy Bato
An image of a boxing ring. The series title is displayed on the center of the image. The texts "Carlo J. Caparas's" are written above the series title.
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GenreSports drama
Based onTotoy Bato
by Carlo J. Caparas
Developed bySuzette Doctolero
Directed by
StarringRobin Padilla
Theme music composerOgie Alcasid
Opening theme"Ako'y sa 'Yo" by Regine Velasquez
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes93
Production
Executive producerJoseph Buncalan
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30–45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseFebruary 23 (2009-02-23) –
July 3, 2009 (2009-07-03)

Totoy Bato is a 2009 Philippine television drama sports series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Don Michael Perez, it stars Robin Padilla in the title role. It premiered on February 23, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Gagambino. The series concluded on July 3, 2009 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by Rosalinda in its timeslot.

The series was released on DVD by GMA Records.

Cast and characters

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Cast
An image of Robin Padilla.
Robin Padilla
An image of Regine Velasquez.
Regine Velasquez
An image of Eddie Garcia.
Eddie Garcia
An image of Manny Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao
An image of Ara Mina.
Ara Mina
An image of Ian Veneracion.
Ian Veneracion
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
  • Menggie Cobarrubas as a mayor
  • BJ Forbes as Bogart
  • Martin Delos Santos as Boyet
  • Kirby de Jesus as Sakrestan
  • Val Iglesias Sr. as Temi
  • Val Iglesias Jr. as Ruben
  • Joseph Bitangcol as a doctor
  • Jun Hidalgo as Berong
  • Jessy Mendiola as Maurice / Light Milton
  • Bela Padilla as Rain
  • Carlo Aquino as teenage Totoy
  • Camille Prats as teenage Anna
  • July Hidalgo as Millton / Dark Milton
  • Ernie Garcia as Cecillia's doctor
  • Gay Balignasay as a news reporter
  • John Apacible
  • Dido dela Paz
  • Ricardo Cepeda
  • Michael Flores

Production

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Principal photography commenced in January 2009.[4]

Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Totoy Bato earned a 36.7% rating.[5] The final episode scored a 30.4% rating.[6]

Accolades

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Accolades received by Totoy Bato
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2009 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female TV Personality Queenie Padilla Nominated [7]

References

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  1. ^ Calderon, Nora (May 10, 2008). "Robin Padilla lines up Ang Tatay Kong Hoodlum and Totoy Bato among his future projects". PEP. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Francisco, Butch (March 19, 2009). "Working with Regine in Totoy Bato". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (June 21, 2019). "Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  4. ^ "Robin Padilla benefits from Marky Cielo's past efforts". GMA Network. January 26, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  5. ^ Santiago, Erwin (February 24, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 20-23): Totoy Bato rocks the competition". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  6. ^ Santiago, Erwin (July 7, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (July 3-6): Rosalinda does well, but falls short of expectations". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  7. ^ Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
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