Captain Barbell (2006 TV series) explained

Genre:	Action drama Fantasy
Developer:	Don Michael Perez
Director:	Don Michael Perez
Starring:	Richard Gutierrez
Open Theme:	"Nandito Lang Ako" by Shamrock "Sana" by Shamrock
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	165
Executive Producer:	Helen Rose Sese
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	45 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment TV
Network:	GMA Network
Related:	Captain Barbell (2011)

Captain Barbell is a Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine fictional character of the same name created by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on May 29, 2006 on the network's Telebabad line-up. The series concluded on January 12, 2007 with a total of 165 episodes. It was replaced by Asian Treasures in its timeslot.

A sequel aired in 2011.^[1]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

Richard Gutierrez as Captain Barbell / Arell / Potenciano "Teng" Magtanggol^[2]

Supporting cast

Richard Gomez as Viel Villan / General V^[3]
Patrick Garcia as Levi Villan / Super Levi
Camille Prats as Marikit "Kit" Salvacion
Rhian Ramos as Leah Lazaro
JC de Vera as Boris / Little B
Ryan Yllana as Bobby Santos
Ricky Davao as Cesar Magtanggol
Jackie Lou Blanco as Sandra Magtanggol^[4]
Paolo Bediones as Captain B / Brando Laddran
Angel Aquino as Barbara
Snooky Serna as Mrs. B
Gloria Sevilla as Carmela "Melay" Magtanggol
Dino Guevarra as Narciso / Bubog
Jeremy Marquez as Jared / Putakti / Cyborg 5564
Mike Gayoso as Dexter
Gary Estrada as Tenorio / Tetano
Carlos Morales as Ador / Adobe
Rufa Mae Quinto and Marissa Sanchez as Patti / Aero / Aerobika
Jay Aquitania as Marvin / Vaporo
Jason Hsu as Xu / Cyborg 5566
Pinky Amador as Myra Lazaro
Wendell Ramos as Ruben / Black Out
Elizabeth Oropesa as Aurora Salvacion / Lady Amorseko
Bong Alvarez as Dribol / Askoboy Coach
Antonio Aquitania as Askoboy Captain
Dion Ignacio as Askoboy Vice Captain
Mylene Dizon as Magna / Magnetica
John Lapus as Marlon "Mercy" / Mercurio
January Isaac as Kristiana / Admiral K
Ian Veneracion as Commander X
Sunshine Dizon as Clarisse Magtanggol / Blanca / Ex-O

Guest cast

Ryan Eigenmann as Abel
Melissa Avelino as Chari
Dante Rivero as Carlos "Aloy" Magtanggol
John Regala as Lorenzo Lazaro
Rez Cortez as Joe Salvacion
Tricia Roman as a television news reporter^[5]
Ces Quesada as Agnes
Pinky de Leon as Victoria
Tin Arnaldo as Tracy

Production

Principal photography comenced in April 2006.^[6]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Captain Barbell earned a 37.5% rating. While the final episode scored a 35.4% rating. The series had an average rating of 30.4%, while 43.7% was the highest rating it earned.^[7] ^[8]

Accolades

Accolades received by *Captain Barbell*! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!
2007	21st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best New Female TV Personality	Rhian Ramos		^[9]
		Best New Male TV Personality	Ryan Yllana

Notes and References

Web site: Captain Barbell's much-awaited comeback . March 28, 2011 . . May 7, 2024.
Web site: Coffee, Tea or Richard G.? . Lo, Ricky . May 28, 2006 . . January 7, 2024.
Web site: Star-studded Captain Barbell to soar high on GMA 7 . May 25, 2006 . . April 18, 2024.
Web site: Jackie Lou Blanco: "I really cannot imagine myself being with another network." . Anarcon, James Patrick . January 2, 2019 . PEP . April 9, 2024.
Web site: Click Batch 2: Where are they now? . Anarcon, James Patrick . January 11, 2022 . PEP . December 27, 2023.
Web site: Amoyo, Aster . Captain Barbell, kailangan ng leading lady . PEP . April 18, 2024 . April 3, 2006.
Web site: Top 20 Programs of January 2007: (Mega Manila) . January 27, 2007 . TV Craze.
Web site: Top 20 Programs for 2006 . January 14, 2007 . TV Craze.
Web site: PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television . October 21, 2007 . PEP . May 4, 2020.