Captain Barbell (TV Series)
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| Genre | Telefantasya: action, drama, fantasy, romance, sci-fi |
| Created by |
Mars Ravelo GMA Entertainment TV Group |
| Developed by | Don Michael Perez |
| Starring |
Richard Gutierrez Richard Gomez Snooky Serna Patrick Garcia Camille Prats Rhian Denise Ramos Ricky Davao Jackie Lou Blanco Gloria Sevilla Paolo Bediones Angel Aquino JC de Vera Ryan Yllana Sunshine Dizon |
| Opening theme | "Nandito Lang Ako" sung by Shamrock "Sana" (love theme) sung by Shamrock |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| No. of episodes | 165 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Helen Rose Sese |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Original release | May 29, 2006 – January 12, 2007 |
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| Related shows | Captain Barbell (2011) |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Captain Barbell is a superhero drama television series based on a character of the same name created by Mars Ravelo. It was aired on Philippine television by GMA Network during weeknights on its primetime block. The series premiered on May 29, 2006, and last aired on January 12, 2007. It also aired worldwide, with a three-week delay on GMA Pinoy TV.
Richard Gutierrez plays the superhero, Captain Barbell and his alter ego, Teng. His archnemesis Viel Villian, is played by Richard Gomez.
Year 2011, show returned to Philippine TV as the sequel of the 2006 series, Captain Barbell.
Captain Barbell first appeared in the series finale of Darna. He wore the usual hero's spandex costume with the big CB logo on his chest. However, neither the actor's face was shown nor was he credited, since the producers had not decided yet who will take the role. It was intentionally done to drum beat the promotions for the upcoming series.
Different actors were considered, and several others voiced out their interest on the role. Even Richard Gutierrez wasn't sure it will be him, so after wrapping up Sugo, he went for a month-long vacation. GMA Network made its final announcement on April 11, 2006.
Richard Gomez specifically requested his role because he wants to play a dark character which he finds more challenging.
Several negotiations and concessions were made between the Ravelos and the producers team. Rita Ravelo wants the story to stay as much as possible to her father's original character. The production team on the other hand, wanted to make the series more updated and entertaining to present viewers.
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