Bakekang Explained

Genre:	Drama
Developer:	R.J. Nuevas
Director:	Gil Tejada Jr. Khryss Adalia
Starring:	Sunshine Dizon
Theme Music Composer:	Tata Betita
Open Theme:	"Ang Mundo Ko'y Ikaw" by Jonalyn Viray
End Theme:	"Tayong Dalawa" by Aicelle Santos
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	145 + 2 specials
Executive Producer:	Mona Coles-Mayuga
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	30–45 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment TV
Network:	GMA Network

Bakekang is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel by Carlo J. Caparas.^[1] Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and Khryss Adalia, it stars Sunshine Dizon in the title role. It premiered on September 11, 2006 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing I Luv NY. The series concluded on March 30, 2007 with a total of 145 episodes.

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Sunshine Dizon as Jacoba "Bakekang" Maisog^[2]

Supporting cast

• Lovi Poe as Kristal Maisog^[3]
• Yasmien Kurdi as Charming Maisog / Lokresha / Karisma
• Sheryl Cruz as Valeria Arevalo
• Manilyn Reynes as Marta
• Jay Manalo as Kristof Arevalo
• Gladys Reyes as Deborah Yokohama
• Nadine Samonte as Lorraine Arevalo
• Dion Ignacio as Aldrin Sandoval
• Iwa Moto as Jenny
• Arci Muñoz as Nicole

Recurring cast

• Victor Neri as Herman
• Cogie Domingo as Johnny
• Julia Clarete as Georgia
• Tyron Perez as Paolo
• Hero Angeles as Daniel Lozano
• Vangie Labalan as Mameng
• Marky Cielo as Michael
• Marky Lopez as Paking
• Rainier Castillo as Joshua
• Lotlot de Leon as Rita
• Soxie Topacio as Vincent
• Sheila Marie Rodriguez as Izzy
• Jennifer Sevilla as Stella
• Dionne de Guzman as Otik
• Ailyn Luna as Rea

Guest cast

• Eunice Lagusad as younger Charming
• Krystal Reyes as younger Kristal
• Joy Folloso as younger Lorraine
• Renzo Almario as younger Michael
• Romnick Sarmenta as Francis
• Luz Valdez as Maria
• Evangeline Pascual as Valeria's mom
• Marcus Madrigal as Manfred
• Chinggoy Alonzo as Rod
• Maritoni Fernandez as Elsa
• Isko Moreno as Victor
• Kenneth Ocampo as Romy

Accolades

Accolades received by Bakekang! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!

2007	21st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Primetime Drama Series	Bakekang		^[4]
		Best Drama Actress	Sunshine DizonManilyn Reynes
		Best New Female Personality	Lovi Poe
	3rd USTv Students Choice Awards	Best Drama Mini-Series	Bakekang

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sunshine, bida sa Bakekang movie . Journal . March 26, 2007.
2. Web site: Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies . Anarcon, James Patrick . February 26, 2019 . PEP . May 18, 2020.
3. Web site: Lovi Poe thanks GMA-7 for believing in her: "Hindi po biro ang 15 years." . Anarcon, James Patrick . September 16, 2021 . PEP . September 16, 2021.
4. Web site: PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television . October 21, 2007 . PEP . May 4, 2020.