Totoy Bato
| Totoy Bato | |
|---|---|
 Totoy Bato logo | |
| Created by | Carlo J. Caparas |
| Developed by | Suzette Doctolero |
| Directed by |
Mac Alejandre Don Michael Perez |
| Starring |
Robin Padilla and Regine Velasquez with Eddie Garcia and Manny Pacquiao |
| Theme music composer | Ogie Alcasid |
| Opening theme | "Ako'y sa 'Yo" by Regine Velasquez |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 93 (total) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
| Location(s) | Philippines |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original release | February 23 – July 3, 2009 |
Totoy Bato is a boxing-themed Philippine drama from GMA Network, based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas, that depicts the remarkable story of an ordinary person named Totoy Magtanggol, played by Robin Padilla, becoming a skillful boxer and conquering injustice with bravery and compassion.[1] The series premiered on February 23, 2009. This is considered to be the first Indie Television Show for Robin's own crew in the production and blocking the powers of the management to control the show.
Synopsis
Anna Molina (Regine Velasquez) dreams to be a popular and successful singer someday. Her friend Arturo "Totoy Bato" Magtanggol (Robin Padilla), on the other hand, only dreams of being with his father. After his mother died, Totoy's wish comes true when his father comes home after serving his sentence, Podong (Ronnie Lazaro) turns out to be an abusive and cruel dad. Totoy's only comfort is Anna, his best friend and true love, who promised never to leave his side, but breaks her promise when her materialistic mother Matilda (Deborah Sun) decides to live in Manila, she leaves Totoy with a promise that she will come back for him.
Years pass, Anna is now a famous singer in the country, and the quiet life of Totoy will be disturbed when a land grabber appears and kills his loving wife Elena (Ara Mina). Madness and revenge engulfs Totoy and he promises to fight the manipulative haciendero no matter what. Totoy decides to start a new life in Manila — where faces more fights, this time in the boxing arena where he will be known as Totoy Bato.[2]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Robin Padilla as Arturo "Totoy Bato" Magtanggol
- Regine Velasquez as Ms. Anna Molina
- Eddie Garcia as Coach Fredo (based on Freddie Roach)
- Manny Pacquiao as fictional version of Himself
- Ehra Madrigal as Trixie Altamirano-Magtanggol
- Ara Mina as Elena Magtanggol
Supported cast
- Ian Veneracion as Miguel Velarde
- Caridad Sanchez as Concha Velarde
- Joonee Gamboa as Mauro Magtanggol
- Ronnie Lazaro as Podong Magtanggol
- Rommel Padilla as Manuel Velarde
- Deborah Sun as Donya Matilda Molina
- Jolo Revilla as Andong
- LJ Reyes as Gilette Molina
- Tuesday Vargas as Connie
- Mon Confiado as Turko Manzano
- Sweet Ramos as Cecilia Magtanggol
- Ralph Padilla as Steve Altamirano
- Queenie Padilla as Heather Hernandez
Extended cast
- Menggie Cobarrubas as Mayor of Barrio Grapas
- BJ Forbes as Bogart
- Martin delos Reyes as Bogart's Brother
- Kirby de Jesus as Sakrestan
- Val Iglesias Sr. as Temi
- Val Iglesias Jr. as Ruben
- Joseph Bitangcol as Doctor
- Jun Hidalgo as Berong
- Jessy Mendiola as Maurice/Light Milton
- Bela Padilla as Rain
- Carlo Aquino as Teen Totoy
- Camille Prats as Teen Anna
- July Hidalgo as Millton/Dark Milton
- Ernie Garcia as Cecillia's doctor
- Gay Balignasay as News Reporter
- John Apacible
- Dido dela Paz
- Ricardo Cepeda
- Michael Flores
Soundtracks
All of the theme songs of this show performed by Regine Velasquez
- Akoy Sayo (Main Theme Song)
- Sa Piling Mo
- Pangako
- Kailangan Koy Ikaw
- Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka
DVD release
The series was released onto DVD-format by GMA Records. The DVDs are in volumes, containing all of the shows episodes.