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Gagambino

Gagambino
An image of Dennis Trillo and a spider. The series title is displayed on the upper side of the image. The text "Carlo J. Caparas'" is written above the series title.
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GenreFantasy drama
Based onGagambino
by Carlo J. Caparas
Developed bySuzette Doctolero
Directed by
StarringDennis Trillo
Theme music composer
Opening theme"Gagambino!" by Dennis Trillo
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes90
Production
Executive producerWinnie Hollis-Reyes
Production locationsMetro Manila, Philippines
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30–45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseOctober 20, 2008 (2008-10-20) –
February 20, 2009 (2009-02-20)

Gagambino is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from Carlo J. Caparas' graphic novel of the same title. Directed by Topel Lee and Don Michael Perez, it stars Dennis Trillo in the title role. It premiered on October 20, 2008, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on February 20, 2009, with a total of 90 episodes.

Cast and characters

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Cast
An image of Dennis Trillo.
Dennis Trillo
An image of Katrina Halili.
Katrina Halili
An image of Nadine Samonte and Tess Bomb.
Nadine Samonte (left)
An image of Glaiza de Castro.
Glaiza de Castro
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Development

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In February 2007, GMA Network bought the rights to Carlo J. Caparas' graphic novel, with actor Richard Gutierrez attached to star. The series was shelved until 2008 and Gutierrez opted to work on the television series Codename: Asero. GMA Network decided that they could not longer delay the series and gave the lead role to actor Dennis Trillo, over casting contender: JC de Vera. Director Topel Lee required Trillo to learn wing chun, judo and kendo in preparation for the role.[4]

Production

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Principal photography commenced in September 2008.[5]

Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Gagambino earned a 34.5% rating.[6] The final episode scored a 34.7% rating.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Erece, Dinno (August 13, 2008). "Dennis Trillo will have Katrina Halili and Nadine Samonte as leading ladies in Gagambino". PEP. Archived from the original on July 13, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  2. ^ Sibonga, Glen (October 14, 2008). "Raymart Santiago contented in GMA-7, wife Claudine Barretto still happy with Star Magic". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Garcia, Rose (September 16, 2008). "Katrina Halili plays along with her detractors". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  4. ^ "Dennis Trillo focuses on work, bides time for love". GMA Network. July 30, 2008. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  5. ^ Garcia, Rose (September 14, 2008). "Dennis Trillo wants to be "superdad" to son Calix". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 21, 2008). "TV Ratings (Oct. 17-20): Gagambino continues winning tradition of Dyesebel". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  7. ^ Santiago, Erwin (February 24, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 20-23): Totoy Bato rocks the competition". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
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