Lolong (TV series) explained

Alt Name:Crocodile Whisperer
Genre:
Creator:
Director:Rommel P. Penesa
Starring:Ruru Madrid
Theme Music Composer:
End Theme:
Country:Philippines
Language:Tagalog
Num Episodes:65
Executive Producer:
  • Eunice F. Mandia
  • Mark Anthony B. Norella
  • John Gary Criel J. Candelaria
Editor:
  • Tricia Senia
  • Jhoan Longboy
  • Kim Badayos
Camera:Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:25–43 minutes
Location:Quezon, Philippines
Company:GMA Public Affairs
Network:GMA Network

Lolong (International title: Crocodile Whisperer) is a 2022 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rommel P. Penesa, it stars Ruru Madrid in the title role. It premiered on July 4, 2022 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing First Lady. The series concluded on September 30, 2022 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by Maria Clara at Ibarra in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]

Cast and characters

Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Episodes

Lolong: Bagong Yugto

Development

Broadcast journalist Jessica Soho came up with the series' concept of conflict between humans and a crocodile, which was featured in her show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.[9] Lolong is named after a crocodile of the same name, which was known as the world's largest crocodile in captivity.[10] A 6.7m (22feet) long animatronic, enhanced by computer-generated imagery was used to depict the crocodile "Dakila".[11]

Casting

In October 2020, Philippine actress Sanya Lopez left the series due to joining the drama series First Yaya.[12] Kim Domingo was also initially attached to appear in the series.[13]

Production

Principal photography commenced in July 2021 in Quezon.[14] It was halted in August 2021 due to the enhanced community quarantine in National Capital Region caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[15]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Lolong earned a 17.7% rating.[16]

Accolades

Accolades received by Lolong! Year! Award! Category! Recipient! Result!
2022Gawad Pilipino AwardsBest Primetime SeriesLolong[17]
Asian Academy Creative AwardsBest Visual or Special FX (TV or Feature Film)[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeremiah Tiangco sings Rivermaya's "214" for Lolong . July 29, 2022 . GMA Network.
  2. Web site: Lolong Full Episodes (PH Exclusive) - YouTube . . May 5, 2024.
  3. Web site: Ruru and Shaira out to prove love teams need not have real lovers to succeed . Policarpio, Allan . March 23, 2021 . . May 31, 2021.
  4. Web site: Direk Andoy, maraming pinatamaan sa 'basura' . Solis, Lolit . . July 18, 2021 . July 19, 2021.
  5. Web site: In Photos Lolong full cast revealed . July 16, 2021 . . July 19, 2021.
  6. Web site: Ruru Madrid, Shaira Diaz's upcoming series Lolong awaits kick-off . . May 7, 2021 . May 31, 2021.
  7. Web site: Why is Ruru feeling deeply honored and ecstatic these days? . April 8, 2021 . Wang, Nickie . . May 31, 2021.
  8. Web site: Lolong will be an 'eye-opener' to viewers amid pandemic, says Shaira Diaz . July 19, 2021 . Viernes, Franchesca . GMA Network . October 14, 2021.
  9. Web site: Did the idea for action series Lolong come from Jessica Soho? . June 2, 2021 . GMA Network . June 2, 2021 . en.
  10. Web site: GMA Network raises the bar with nearly 100 new, cutting-edge programs . June 3, 2021 . . April 14, 2021.
  11. Web site: Watch: Lolong teaser introduces its 'highest paid actor,' the crocodile 'Dakila' . June 3, 2021 . GMA Network . May 31, 2021 . en.
  12. Web site: Sanya Lopez pulled out of Lolong to replace Marian Rivera in First Yaya . Anarcon, James Patrick . October 13, 2020 . May 31, 2021 . PEP.
  13. Web site: Shaira Diaz chosen as Ruru Madrid's leading lady; what happened to Sanya Lopez, Kim Domingo? . Anarcon, James Patrick . October 8, 2020 . PEP . May 31, 2021.
  14. Web site: 10 upcoming GMA Network shows already started their lock-in tapings this last quarter of 2021 . Gacura, TJ . October 3, 2021 . LionhearTV . October 14, 2021.
  15. Web site: Lolong at Voltes V: Legacy, tigil-taping dahil sa ECQ . August 1, 2021 . PEP . August 2, 2021.
  16. Web site: Top-rating Lolong maintains a 16%-17% rating for its pilot week! . July 14, 2022 . LionhearTV . January 22, 2024.
  17. Web site: Lolong won Best Primetime Series at Galad Pilipino Awards 2022 . GMA Network . September 16, 2022.
  18. Web site: GMA's Lolong won at 2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards National Winner for Best VFX/Special Effects . . September 16, 2022.

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