| Machete | |
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Machete title screen |
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| Format | Fantasy |
| Directed by | Don Michael Perez Gina Alajar |
| Starring | Aljur Abrenica Kris Bernal Ryza Cenon Bela Padilla |
| Opening theme | "Ikaw na Nga" by Aljur Abrenica |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 40 (total) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
| Producer(s) | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes (approx. 25 minutes w/o commercials) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | GMA Network |
| Picture format | NTSC (480i) |
| Original run | January 24, 2011 – March 18, 2011 [1] |
Machete is a fantasy Philippine drama produced by GMA Network adapted from a character of the same name created by Pablo S. Gomez. Directed by Don Michael Perez, the show premiered on January 24, 2011 replacing Jillian: Namamasko Po on the GMA Telebabad block. The show is broadcasted internationally through GMA Pinoy TV on January 26, 2011, two days after its original release. The series is a remake for the movie with the same title which starred Cesar Montano and Rita Avila and was remade again in 1993 which starred Gardo Versoza and Rosanna Roces.[2] The show had its finale on March 18, 2011.[3]
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The show premiered on January 24, 2011 with a 12.8% rating in Mega Manila at number 2 behind its fellow GMA show Dwarfina with a 13.9%. Despite not having sufficient ratings, the show did well on its finale week according to AGB Nielsen Media Philippines as on its finale, the show had a 13.2% rating in Mega Manila tied in second place with its rival shows Mutya and Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin of ABS-CBN.[5][6]