Mga Batang Riles Explained

Genre:	Action drama^[1]
Director:	Richard Arellano^[2]
Starring:	Miguel Tanfelix Kokoy de Santos Raheel Bhyria Bruce Roeland Antonio Vinzon
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Company:	GMA Entertainment Group
Network:	GMA Network

Mga Batang Riles is an upcoming Philippine television drama action series to be broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the 1992 film of the same title. Directed by Richard Arellano, it stars Miguel Tanfelix, Kokoy de Santos, Raheel Bhyria, Bruce Roeland and Antonio Vinzon.

Premise

A group of young men gets wrongfully accused of a crime, sending them to a juvenile center. As they seek to clean their names for a crime they didn't commit, the group should protect themselves to find the real perpetrator.^[3]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Miguel Tanfelix as Kidlat^[4]
• Kokoy de Santos as Kulot^[5]
• Raheel Bhyria as Bato^[6]
• Bruce Roeland as Matos^[7]
• Antonio Vinzon as Dags^[8]

Supporting cast

• Zephanie as Mayumi^[9]
• Diana Zubiri as Maying^[10]
• Jay Manalo as Rendon^[11]
• Eva Darren as Ima Hana^[12]
• Desiree del Valle as Scarlett^[13]
• Ronnie Ricketts as Yani^[14]
• Adrian Alandy as Franco
• Leandro Baldemor
• Ynez Veneracion
• Jeric Raval
• Arnold Reyes
• Cris Villanueva
• Faye Lorenzo
• Levi Ignacio
• Roderick Paulate
• Migs Villasis
• Jomar Yee
• Seb Pajarillo
• Spencer Serafica
• Lara Morena

Casting

During the series' story conference on July 18, 2024, Philippine actors Miguel Tanfelix, Kokoy de Santos, Raheel Bhyria, Bruce Roeland and Antonio Vinzon were announced to headline the series. Several cast members were also announced including Zephanie Dimaranan, Diana Zubiri, Jay Manalo, Eva Darren, Desiree del Valle and Ronnie Ricketts.^[15] The cast members underwent into an acting workshop, prior to the filming of the series.^[16]

Production

Principal photography commenced on September 21, 2024.^[17]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Upcoming TV shows that promise to keep you glued on local television . September 10, 2024 . LionhearTV . November 30, 2024.
2. Web site: Anak ni Kiko at Shawie may fundraising para sa Gaza . Miralles, Nitz . May 16, 2024 . . November 30, 2024.
3. Web site: Miguel Tanfelix to star in Mga Batang Riles after Voltes V: Legacy . July 25, 2024 . LionhearTV . November 30, 2024.
4. Web site: Miguel Tanfelix, bibida sa Mga Batang Riles . July 20, 2024 . . December 3, 2024.
5. Web site: Chad nakadaog . Anadia, Sanden J. . July 20, 2024 . . November 30, 2024.
6. Web site: Diana Zubiri, one-month vacation na-extend dahil sa projects . Gabinete, Jojo . Aug 3, 2024 . PEP . November 30, 2024.
7. Web site: Miguel bida sa Mga Batang Riles; AOS lalaban sa ContentAsia Awards 2024 . Santiago, Ervin . July 22, 2024 . . November 30, 2024 . tl.
8. Web site: Miguel bagong action star sa TV . Nitz, Miralles . April 30, 2024 . . November 30, 2024.
9. Web site: Miguel Tanfelix ayaw patalbog kay Ruru Madrid . Sermino, Dondon . July 22, 2024 . . November 30, 2024.
10. Web site: Diana Zubiri returns to TV with new projects, endorsements . Fernando, Jeff Brennt . August 5, 2024 . . November 30, 2024.
11. Web site: Kylie umamin na sa bagong relasyon . Amoyo, Aster . July 22, 2024 . . November 30, 2024.
12. Web site: Eva Darren may serye na . July 28, 2024 . . November 30, 2024.
13. Web site: Diana Zubiri, Desiree Del Valle to team up in new project . Escuardo, Kiko . July 20, 2024 . . November 30, 2024.
14. Web site: Miguel tinuruan ni Ronnie sa 'bugbugan' . September 12, 2024 . . November 30, 2024.
15. Web site: Miguel Tanfelix, at iba pang bida sa Mga Batang Riles, ipinakilala na! . July 22, 2024 . Eusebio, Aaron Brennt . . November 30, 2024.
16. Web site: Miguel Tanfelix, Kokoy de Santos, at iba pang bida ng Mga Batang Riles, sumabak sa acting workshop bago mag-taping . Eusebio, Aaron Brennt . August 13, 2024 . . November 30, 2024.
17. Web site: Miguel Tanfelix, sinorpresa sa taping ng Mga Batang Riles . Eusebio, Aaron Brennt . September 22, 2024 . . November 30, 2024.