Joaquin Bordado

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Joaquin Bordado
Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado Format Action, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, ThrillerCreated by Carlo J. CaparasDeveloped by Suzette DoctoleroDirected by Mac Alejandre
Argel Joseph Starring Robin Padilla
Iza Calzado
Mark Herras
Iwa Moto
and Eddie GarciaTheme music composer Marc Tupaz and Sam Santos Ending theme "Wag Kang Matakot" by ShamrockCountry of origin PhilippinesLanguage(s) Filipino, Tagalog, EnglishNo. of episodes 98 +1 special Production Executive
producer(s) Wilma Galvante
Joseph Buncalan Producer(s) GMA FilmsLocation(s) Metro ManilaRunning time 30-45 minutes Broadcast Original channel GMA NetworkPicture format 480i SDTVOriginal run February 11, 2008– present Chronology Preceded by Zaido: Pulis PangkalawakanRelated shows Bakekang
Kamandag
Tasya FantasyaExternal links Official website IMDb profile

Joaquin Bordado is an airing GMA Network fantasy Philippine drama. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel by Carlo J. Caparas. It stars Philippine Action Superstar Robin Padilla in the title role.[1] The series is expected to run for 20 weeks.[2]

1 Overview
2 Premise
3 Cast and characters
4 Production
5 See also
6 References
7 External links

Overview

Origin

Based on the graphic novels of novelist Carlo J. Caparas, Joaquin Bordado was published as a serial throughout the late '70s to early '80s. The graphic novel was turned into a live-action movie on 1988 by its creator Caparas, with veteran actor, and former senator, Ramon Revilla, Sr. in the title role.[3]

Primer

A special behind the scenes of the making of the series titled "Ang Mundo ni Joaquin Bordado"[4] was aired on Friday February 8, taking over the timeslot of Coffee Prince after MariMar for that night.[5]

This special "making" episode also rated well with 27.0% against ABS-CBN's Palos' 18.8% and Maging Sino Ka Man's 14.9%.

Reaction

The series premiered with 33.6%, placing 3rd that day, against ABS-CBN's Kung Fu Kids' 21.4%.[6] On its pilot week, the show had an average viewership rating of 37.92%.[7][8]

As of February 28, the series reached its peak on its twelft episode with 42.2%, placing third on February 26 after MariMar's 47.8% and Kamandag's 43.6%.[9]

Premise

Joaquin Apacible is an assassin masquerading as a sales agent. A family man at heart, he wishes to settle down to live a quiet life with his wife Sofia (Iza Calzado) and son Jimboy (Renz Valerio). His last mission for a covert operations group is to kill the head of an illegal arms dealing syndicate. Things don't turn out as planned, and Joaquin is sent to prison.

Joaquin knows that his old boss, General Russo (Eddie Garcia), will do everything to kill him since he knows vital information about the secret group. While serving time in jail, he meets Jilco (Pen Medina), a mysterious man whose body is littered with tattoos.

Unknown to Joaquin, one of his fellow inmates is actually an assassin sent by General Russo to kill him. But the hero of the story won't remain dead for long, as Jilco revives Joaquin and gives him all his powerful tattoos.

With his new powers, Joaquin gets a new lease in life and faces challenges as the chosen heir who will continue the battle between good and evil.[10]

Cast and characters

Main Cast

Cast Character Summary Robin Padilla [11]
Marky CieloJoaquin Bordado
Joaquin Apacible The eldest of the Apacibles is an assassin for a secret service group. He masquerades as a traveling sales agent. But after he is betrayed by his cohorts, caught by the police and murdered by a jail mate, Joaquin's life begins to change -- helped further along by him inheriting the magical tattoos of a Bordado. Iza CalzadoSofia Apacible / Carol Aguila Sofia is the loving wife of Joaquin who only wants for her family to be safe and happy. But when she begins to discover hidden facets in the life of her husband, Sofia must learn to become strong -- for herself and for her son. Eddie GarciaGeneral Russo General Russo is the head of a secret service group who has sworn to protect the country no matter the cost. But unbeknown to most people, the country needs more protection against him than from him. Ian Veneracion
Prince StefanJerome Apacible / Miguel Aguila The middle Apacible brother is a successful businessman, hiding quite a lot from his family. For starters his business isn't very legal. Mark HerrasJason Apacible The youngest of the Apacibles, Jason is a rebellious teen who has a problem with falling in love -- it's always with the wrong girls. The death of his parents may have scarred him, but Jason uses it more as an excuse to get out of trouble than anything else. John Regala Cefiro Cefiro is the guardian of Xelvarria, a magical chest that contains beasts and other evil warriors whose only goal is to kill Bordados. To destroy the chest means one must destroy Cefiro first. Antonio Aquintana Kevin Kevin is a bully whose only purpose in life is to make Jason's life miserable. But there is something more sinister hiding behind Kevin's already rough persona. Renz ValerioJimboy Jimboy is Joaquin's only son with Sofia. Though Jimboy is a nice kid, he always gets into trouble because of the nature of his father's work. Iwa MotoDiane Diane works as a dancer for a sleazy bar which Jason frequents. The youngest Apacible falls in love with her, but she only has eyes for one man: the eldest Apacible - Joaquin himself. Ryza CenonCecile Cecile is a young woman whose life was upended by an accident that took away her sight. And while she is angry at the person who caused her blindness, she cannot help but still see the good in people: especially in André. But how will she react once she learns that André and Jason, the person who responsible for her blindness, are one and the same? Pen Medina
B.J. Forbes Jilco Jilco is the only remaining Bordado from the olden times. He meets Joaquin in jail, where he decides that it is time to pick an heir for his magical tattoos. Rommel Padilla Alfredo Alfredo is one of General Russo's minions who will do his master's every bidding. But what the general doesn't know is that his right-hand man hides the ability to grant other people with powers from the Xelvarria. Maverick Relova
& Ariel Villasanta[12]Tom & Jerry Joaquin's inmates who became friends. They become sidekicks to Joaquin later on. Jun Hidalgo Hugo Joaquin's friend, inmate and initiate against Russo & Cefiro's bad influences. Kylie Padilla [13]Erenea A young girl warrior who serves and gives advices to Joaquin. She's also one of magical tattoos of Joaquin.

Extended Cast

Ralph Padilla as Mico
Gloria Sevilla as Lolit
Tai Tomoyuki[14]
John Feir as Johnny
Gene Padilla as Franco
July Hidalgo as Preston
Lex Lopez[15]
Melissa Avelino as Andeng
Jake Vargas as Baloy
Mon Confiado as Warden Gomez
Maggie Wilson as Brianna

Guest Cast

Noni Buencamino as Mr. Apacible
Ella V. as Alcera
Anna Leah Javier as Vexus
Diana Menezes as Ivarna
Jenny Miller as Queen Elixera
Leila Kuzma as Queen Agoria
Rez Cortez as Chief Mendoza
Tyrone Perez as Mon

Production

The series marks the third time GMA Network adapts a Caparas graphic novel - previous ones Bakekang and Kamandag soared high in television ratings and had gained critical praises.

Actress' Jennylyn Mercado and Cristine Reyes were initially tapped to play important roles in the series. Due to Mercado's pregnancy, she had to be replaced by actress Ryza Cenon [16], while Reyes had some problems with the production and is quickly replaced by Iwa Moto.[17]

Robin Padilla, the lead star, had to endure six hours of body make-up every day for his tattoo.[18] His tattoo includes a cherubim, rat, snake, kris, eagle, jaguar, dragon and a warrior girl.

Crew

GMA Network's EVP for Entertainment Wilma Galvante hired director Mac Alejandre and new-comer director Argel Joseph to direct the fantasy series under production manager Redgie Acuna Magno, who also did Padilla's previous series Asian Treasures. Writer Suzette Doctolero was chosen to head the adaptation of the Carlo J. Caparas graphic novel, with co-writers Tina Velasco and Dode Cruz, and creative consultants Jun Lana, creator Caparas and GMA Films president Annette Gozon-Abrogar.

Accidents

10 of 13 crew members of Bordado were injured after their L-300 van (TSJ-518) from Subic to Metro Manila crashed along the the Valenzuela exit, North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) on May 6, 2008. Rushed - to the Orthopedic Hospital was Ronaldo Godoy, to the Karuhatan Hospital were Demetrio Macaraig, stuntman Danny Bragais, Abnel Severino, Alfredo Manzanares, Steve Esguerra, and Ronnie Santos, and to the Monte Clara Montefalco Hospital in Meycauayan were Alvin Tercena, Francisco Minarag, and Rogelio Elgacio.[19]

March 7, 2008 Robin Padilla suffered minor fracture injuries while taping a motorcycle stunt in Joaquin Bordado, at Subic Bay, Olongapo City.[20]

Soundtrack

The music for the series was composed Tata Betita.

The official theme song of the TV series sung and arranged by band Shamrock, and is composed by its band front man Marc Tupaz, and Sam Santos titled "Wag Kang Matakot" (lit. Don't Be Afraid).