Thursday, May 3, 2012

Lobo (TV series)

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Lobo
http://lobo.abs-cbn.com/

FormatDrama
Supernatural
Horror
Developed byStar Television
Directed byCathy Garcia-Molina
Jerry Lopez Sineneng
FM Reyes
StarringAngel Locsin
Piolo Pascual
Ending theme"Ikaw Ang Pangarap"
by Martin Nievera
Composer(s)Ogie Alcasid
Country of originPhilippines
No. of episodes118 (total)
Production
Location(s)Metro Manila
Antipolo, Rizal
Tanay, Rizal
Bulacan
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Broadcast
Original channelABS-CBN
Picture formatNTSC (480i) SDTV
Original runJanuary 28, 2008
– July 11, 2008
Chronology
Related showsImortal


Lobo (lit. Wolf) is Philippine supernatural–fantasy horror TV series produced by ABS-CBN that premiered January 28, 2008 and ran through July 2008. It was top billed by Angel Locsin with Piolo Pascual and was the most expensive teleserye made by ABS-CBN.

Overview

Production


In 2004, Lobo was already planned as a project by ABS-CBN with the original storyline centering on siblings who are both wolves. Robin Padilla was the first choice of ABS-CBN for the role "Noah" with Claudine Barreto as "Lyka". Kristine Hermosa and Bea Alonzo were also considered but these pairings was scrapped when Padilla transferred to GMA-7. In early 2007, John Lloyd Cruz and Anne Curtis were also offered the lead roles but turned them down due to a prior commitment to return to their roles for the sequel to the television drama Maging Sino Ka Man. The show finally began formal preparations, training, and filming with the transfer of Angel Locsin to ABS-CBN. The management decided to pair her with Piolo Pascual. Heart Evangelista was also offered "Gabriella"'s role now played by Shaina Magdayao. The choice of the dog who portrays Lyka's white wolf alter-ego brought about ABS-CBN's decision to buy a purebred dog named Brasca all the way from France costing P200,000.

Plot

The plot revolves around young lovers Lyka Raymundo and Noah Ortega. Lyka is a young woman aspiring to be a fashion designer and works as a fashion assistant in the House of Elle. Her decision to pursue the arts is frowned upon by her Tita Clara Rivero because, according to her, it is not a practical choice.

Noah becomes a second lieutenant of the Philippine Army. During a crucial mission, he saves Don Manolo Sebastian and becomes involved in the battle between the Luna and the Waya.

Lyka's position as fashion assistant to Lady Elle is foreshadowed by the fact that she is believed to be the last hope of her fellow White Wolves (a faction/clan of Filipino werewolves): "Ang Huling Bantay". It is through the House of Elle that Lyka crosses paths with Noah, Lady Elle's bodyguard and driver. Little does she know that he is actually her childhood friend, "Jay-Jay" who she thought was long dead. When Lyka and Noah finally meet and fall in love, something had to tear them apart. Something that Noah can never accept. The blossoming romance between the two is hindered by the presence of Gabrielle Dizon and Anton Rivero. Gabrielle is a deep-penetration agent who attempts to distract Noah while Anton is in love with Lyka and will do anything to prove his love.

There are two opposing groups in the story—the Luna and the Waya. The members of the Luna organization have a grudge against the werewolves while the Waya are the protectors of the Lobo (the werewolves), and they want them to co-exist harmoniously with normal humans.







Two lovers who find in each other their greatest source of joy and their deepest source of despair.

They form a bond as children only to lose each other as they grow up. They meet again as strangers, finding an unexpected connection in a world filled with uncertainty. They fall in love, eventually discovering they were the same children who sought and found comfort in each other in the past.

Now they will find their love tested beyond compare when the truth of their destinies are revealed. This is a tale of ill-fated lovers who will go against all odds to be together, defying and challenging the very Fates that conspire to tear them apart.

The story reflects the truth about the very nature of love. That is beautiful, mysterious, life altering, healing and humbling. We all kneel in the face of love, it is the only true power we have to change our world. That in the end, love chooses to surrender than to fight and that is what makes it the ultimate victor in any battle. It should say something about the courage it takes to truly love someone and to go on that journey together.

Episodes

Cast

Main cast

CastCharacterSummary
Angel LocsinLyka Raymundo/OrtegaShe is strongly motivated by her dreams to become a famous fashion designer. But for now, she enjoys her job as a fashion assistant in the "House of Elle". However, her zest for life will be dimmed by the harsh truth of her real nature. On the brighter side, she will capture the elusive heart of Noah. Is her love stronger than the decree of fate?
Piolo PascualNoah OrtegaWorking both as a Second Lieutenant in the Philippine Army also a personal guard for Eleanora Blancaflor, Noah is known for his intelligence, skills and speed in combat. Behind his quiet and mysterious look lies a man who is capable of loving deeply. Will he defy everything he believes in for the sake of love?


Supporting cast


CastCharacterSummary
Shaina MagdayaoGabrielle DizonAn asset of the military who belongs in the Intelligence Division, Gabrielle is Noah's mistah and best friend. But her dedication to her craft will push her to fight against Noah who happens to be the man she secretly loves. She will do anything to make Noah happy even if it hurts her in the process.
Geoff EigenmannAlec Aragon / RemusHe's a wolf also and he came to help Lyka save their lives. Unexpectedly, he ended up loving Lyka who can't love him back. On the other side of the character, Remus is the god of the white wolves.
Ryan EigenmannAnton RiveroHe is deeply in love with Lyka whom he grew up with as a cousin. Hence, he will hinder the romance between Noah and her. Using his intelligence as a chemist and his innate ferociousness, Anton will do everything in his power to have Lyka even if one of the choices is to kill Noah.
Pilar PilapilEleanora Blancaflor a.k.a. Lady ElleHer fabulous contribution in the fashion insdustry is famed across Asia. She works as the president of the "House of Elle" as well as the leader of an organization called "Waya". angd was tagged as the strongest Waya next to Lyka. Hidden beneath her glamorous image and lifestyle is her ultimate secret known to a selected few. Lady Elle is also the stern protector of Lyka. She will discover that Lyka has her own secret.
Agot IsidroNessa RaymundoHer dangerous nature forces Nessa to abandon her only child (Lyka) for the sake of the latter's safety.
Dante RiveroGen. Leon CristobalHe is known for raising his kids with an iron hand. He takes his responsibility at work more seriously though, to the point that his mysterious mission comes first than his duty as a father to Noah and Zoe.
Robert ArevaloManolo SebastianOwner of the "House of Elle" and a former member of an organization called "Luna". He is willing to risk everything he owns in the name of love.
Dimples RomanaTrixieWorks as a costume mistress in the "House of Elle". She is the closest friend of Lyka and is hiding a secret that she doesn't know but is haunting her. This secret is something that'll change the plot of the story.
Irma AdlawanClara RiveroShe acts as surrogate mother to both Lyka and Anton. Clara's world mainly revolves around Anton since she sees him like a real son while Lyka suffers from her callousness. In one point of the story, she has to decide if she will kill Lyka for Anton while revealing who will save the lobo species.


Extended cast

AJ Perez † as Bayani "Yani" Mendoza
Lauren Young as Zoe Cristobal
Spanky Manikan as General Crisostoco Silva/Alberto Dela Rama
Nash Aguas as Tikboy Kabigting
Gio Alvarez as Elton
Maritoni Fernandez as Dr. Vivian Lee
Simon Ibarra as Father Ben
Cris Villanueva as Minyong
Ahron Villena as Andrew
Archie Adamos as Leo
Evelyn Buenaventura as "Mananangal"
Janus Del Prado as Choy
Jacob Dionisio as Young Noah Ortega/Jay-Jay
Sharlene San Pedro as Young Lyka Raymundo/Ulay
Eric Fructuoso as Rodolfo
Dionne Monsanto as Clarrise
Eri Neeman as Dan
Crispin Pineda
KC Aboloc as Annie
Timmy Cruz as Ylvana Zaragoza

Guest cast

Kier Legaspi as Nicholas Raymundo
Liza Lorena as Mrs. Blancaflor
Susan Africa as Older Savannah
Bobby Andrews as Emilio "Emil" Ortega
Angel Aquino as Young Savannah
Sheryl Cruz as Young Elle Blancaflor
Diether Ocampo as Lorenzo Blancaflor
Christian Vasquez as Young Leon Cristobal
Beatriz Saw as Young Trixie
Chinggoy Alonzo as Mr. Blancaflor
Alexander Romano as Young Anton

Reception

Ratings

The show premiered on January 28, 2008 with a rating of 26.4%. This registered a higher pilot reception compared to Palos and Kung Fu Kids in Mega Manila ratings. The series finale got the high ratings of 33.4% (together with The Singing Bee, which garnered 33.2% in the nationwide ratings game according to the NUTAM (Nationwide Urban TV Audience Measurement) conducted by AGB Nielsen.

Theme Song

Lobo's theme song, Ikaw Ang Aking Pangarap, (Literal English translation: "You Are My Dream" or "You Are My Desire") was composed by Ogie Alcasid and was originally sung by Martin Nievera. Halfway through the season, a duet version of the song, performed by Martin Nievera and Raki Vega, was introduced.

Awards and Recognitions

YearOrganizationCategoryResult
200822nd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Primetime Drama SeriesWon
200822nd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama Actor (Piolo Pascual)Won
200822nd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Drama Actress (Angel Locsin)Nominated
20087th Gawad TanglawBest Primetime Drama SeriesWon
2008Anak TV Seal AwardsMost Well-Liked TV ProgramWon
2009BANFF World Television FestivalBest Telenovela ProgramWon
200937th International Emmy AwardsBest Performance by an Actress (Angel Locsin)Nominated
2010National Commission for Culture and the Arts of the PhilippinesRecognition (Angel Locsin)Won

International release

According to ABS-CBN International Sales & Distribution, the series will soon be shown in different countries in Asia with the English title of She Wolf: The Last Sentinel.

Sequel


In 2010, ABS-CBN decided to produce a sequel of the series entitled, Imortal. According to ABS-CBN.com, Lia, also played by Angel Locsin, is the daughter of Noah and Lyka Ortega.

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