Bantatay
| Bantatay | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Comedy, Fantasy, Drama |
| Created by | GMA Network |
| Directed by | Don Michael Perez |
| Starring |
Raymart Santiago Gelli de Belen Jennica Garcia Camille Prats |
| Theme music composer | 6 Cycle Mind |
| Opening theme | Biglaan by Jay Perillo |
| Country of origin | Philippines, Japan |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 115 episodes |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
| Producer(s) | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes (approx. 25 minutes w/o commercials) |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original release | September 20, 2010 – February 25, 2011 |
| External links | |
| Website |
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Bantatay is a drama-comedy-fantasy series from GMA Network featuring Raymart Santiago, Gelli de Belen, Jennica Garcia and Carl Guevarra. The show premiered on September 20, 2010 replacing Langit sa Piling Mo. The show also airs on GMA Pinoy TV worldwide which premiered two days later, September 22, 2010, from the original airdate. Due to high ratings, Bantatay initially extended its 10-week run by 3 weeks before finally being extended until February 25, 2011. The show was originally to be replaced by Alakdana but it was moved to the timeslot previously occupied by Ang Yaman ni Lola after Eat Bulaga!. Bantatay was inspired by the 1995 American Film Fluke as well as the hit the children's TV series, 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd.
Synopsis
A touching and inspiring interpretation of a father's undying love for his children and his special relationship with the so-called "man's best friend". The story centers around Bernard Razon, a loving and kind-hearted father who is also a veterinarian. His character will die, but by a startling twist of fate, returns to life in the body of a Labrador retriever named Bantay.
Cast
Main cast
- Raymart Santiago as Reneir Nepomuceno
- Gelli de Belen as Marcella Razon
- Krystal Reyes as Emily Razon
- Renz Valerio as Charles Jonelas
- Sweet Ramos as Farrah Razon
- Jennica Garcia as Joanna
- Carl Guevarra as Norbert
- Camille Prats as Daisy Razon
- Charlie, Einstein of Rabanal as Bantatay
- Bugoy Cariño as Rhomar Lacson
Supporting cast
- Gary Estrada as Simon Gonzales
- Elmo Magalona as Artie
- Marissa Delgado as Doña Clarita Enriquez
- Sheena Halili as Ming-ming
- Prince Stefan as Calvin Gonzales
- Kier Legaspi as Baldo
- Eva Darren as Vangie Razon
- Al Tantay as Rigor
- Sabrina Man as Princess
- Isabel Frial as Len Len
Notable guest stars
- Claudine Barreto as Shiela
- Sandy Andolong as Alma
- Nadine Samonte as Angel
- Christopher de Leon as President Bartolome Sison
- James Blanco as Dexter
- Benjie Paras as Jace Ventura
- Bernadette Allyson as Mrs. Gomez
- Lander Vera Perez as Mr. Gomez
- Joko Diaz as Kanor
- Rico Barrera as Ato
- Janna Dominguez as Cat 1
- Cara Eriguel as Cat 2
- Mel Kimura as Maria
- Rita Avila as Clarita
- Sylvia Sanchez as Corazon
- Carla Abellana as Krissa
- Mosang as Nurse The Mental
- John Carlo Tan
- Jan Marini as Charlene
Featuring the voices of:
Trivia
- This was Camille Prats first antagonist role in her career, she will later play another antagonist role in 2015 series Second Chances.
- Like Prats, this make the reunited with John Lapus with her since Marinella which ran in ABS-CBN in 1999 till 2001.
- The series ended in February 2011, in order Prats to filming her next series Munting Heredera.
Re-run
- The series re-aired from November 10–28, 2014, airing every weekday mornings on the network's GMA Kapuso Morning Good Vibes block. and on Fox Filipino beginning on November 23, 2015.
See also
- List of programs broadcast by GMA Network
- List of drama series of GMA Network
- Daldalita
- My Daddy Dearest
- Aso ni San Roque
References
- http://www.pep.ph/guide/6736/GMA-7-increased-ratings-lead-in-Mega-Manila-last-August
- http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=607100&publicationSubCategoryId=62
- http://www.phnoy.com/search/label/Bantatay