Captain Barbell (2011 TV series)

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Captain Barbell
Title card
Also known asCaptain Barbell: The Return
Genre
Based onCaptain Barbell
by Mars Ravelo
Developed byR.J. Nuevas
Written by
  • Jules Dan Katanyag
  • Des Garbes-Severino
  • Karen Lustica
Directed byDominic Zapata
StarringRichard Gutierrez
Theme music composer
Opening theme"Sandata" by Shamrock
Ending theme"Isama Mo Ako" by Frencheska Farr
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes88
Production
Executive producerWinnie Hollis Reyes
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30–35 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMarch 28 (2011-03-28) –
July 29, 2011 (2011-07-29)
Related
Captain Barbell (2006)

Captain Barbell (International title: Captain Barbell: The Return) is a 2011 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine fictional superhero of the same title by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on March 28, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Machete. The series concluded on July 29, 2011 with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by Time of My Life in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

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Cast
An image of Richard Gutierrez.
Richard Gutierrez
An image of Lovi Poe.
Lovi Poe
An image of Michelle Madrigal.
Michelle Madrigal
An image of Bea Binene.
Bea Binene
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
Guest cast

Production

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Principal photography commenced on December 15, 2010.[3]

Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode earned a 25% rating.[4] While the final episode also scored a 25% rating.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (March 17, 2011). "Richard Gutierrez says Captain Barbell is more mature now; promises a more dramatic and refined story". PEP. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "Lovi Poe becomes emotional about impending end of series Captain Barbell". PEP. July 28, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  3. ^ Paglicawan, Mc Richard (December 14, 2010). "Captain Barbell, nagstory-con na kahapon". Lionheartv. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  4. ^ Santiago, Erwin (March 29, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (March 25–28): Captain Barbell soars high on its pilot episode; Mara Clara keeps lead". PEP. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  5. ^ Santiago, Erwin (August 2, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (July 29-Aug. 1): Time of My Life strengthens Kapuso primetime lineup". PEP. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
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