Gagambino

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

;Lead cast

Dennis Trillo as Gambino "Bino" Bayani

;Supporting cast

Raymart Santiago as Dindo Gutierrez
Polo Ravales as Harold Santiago
Katrina Halili as Lucy Gutierrez / Lady Mantisa
Nadine Samonte as Celine Lopez
Isabel Oli as Bernadette Albuento / Alakdanessa
Glaiza de Castro as Leah Albuento / Super Bee
Jennica Garcia as Gelay L. Bayani
Jean Garcia as Abresia / Divina M. Lopez-Gutierrez
Mart Escudero as Noel Albuento
Glydel Mercado as Rebecca Bayani-Santiago
Jan Manual as Eldon
Benjie Paras as Stalin
Krista Kleiner as Krissa

;Guest cast

Zoren Legaspi as Armand Santiago
Bernadette Allyson as Elena Bayani
John Arcilla as Alejandro Bayani

Development

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.

Production

Principal photography commenced in September 2008.

Ratings

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