Sandugo (TV series) explained

Alt Name:Fists of Fate
Creator:Reggie Amigo
Opentheme:"Natutulog Ba ang Diyos" by Sam Mangubat
Theme Music Composer:Nonong Buencamino
Jose Bartolome
Gary Valenciano
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:125
List Episodes:List of Sandugo episodes
Executive Producer:Ronald Dantes Atianzar
Company:Dreamscape Entertainment
Network:ABS-CBN

Sandugo (International title: Fists of Fate /) is a action drama television series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Darnel Joy Villaflor and Ram Tolentino, it stars Ejay Falcon, Aljur Abrenica, Elisse Joson, Jessy Mendiola, Cherry Pie Picache, Vina Morales, Gardo Versoza and Ariel Rivera. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide on TFC from September 30, 2019 to March 20, 2020, replacing Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos and was replaced by Nag-aapoy na Damdamin.

Premise

Sandugo was the story of two brothers who grew up separately and ended up on opposing sides. JC and Aris are fraternal twins who did things together as kids. While Aris is a strong and athletic boy, JC is suffering from a congenital heart ailment and is in dire need of an operation. Their parents tried their best to earn money for the treatment, but JC's time is running out. In an act of desperation, their mother gives up Aris for adoption, receiving a hefty sum in return. Soon, JC and Leo will face each other from opposing sides of the law not knowing they are brothers. Will they wage war against each other or will their hearts remember that they are brothers of one blood?[1]

Cast and characters

Main cast

Supporting cast

Guest cast

Production

Casting

Aiko Melendez was originally cast for the role of Cordelia, but later backs out to focus on supporting then-Mayor Jay Khonghun's bid for Vice Governor of Zambales.[5] Melendez was replaced by Vina Morales.[6]

Finale broadcast

Sandugo continued through its finale week despite the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon already implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.

Originally set to be replaced by Ang sa Iyo ay Akin, the aforementioned show's premiere was postponed due to the suspension of tapings as part of the COVID-19 restrictions. Its timeslot was later filled by reruns of Got to Believe from March 23, 2020 until the network's free-to-air closure on May 5. Instead, the aforementioned series premiered on Kapamilya Channel on the Primetime Bida evening block.

Timeslot block

This was the last series to air on the second timeslot of Kapamilya Gold prior to the Enhanced community quarantine in Luzon and the eventual ABS-CBN shutdown, in which reruns solely aired on Kapamilya Channel, following the postponement of Ang sa Iyo ay Akin due to restrictions caused by the Enhanced community quarantine in Luzon.

The timeslot would not have a fresh teleserye until Nag-aapoy na Damdamin premiered on July 25, 2023 that aired at 3:45 PM on Kapamilya Channel, TV5 and A2Z.

Reruns

The show aired reruns on Jeepney TV by July 26 to October 15, 2021 and ALLTV (which took over the former ABS-CBN's terrestrial frequencies) from March 6 to July 14, 2023 replaced the reruns of Araw Gabi.

Ratings

Timeslot:4:20PM
Pilot Rating:18.0%
Pilot Ref:[7]
Finale Rating:18.5%
Peak Rating:18.5%
Average Rating:18.2%

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About Sandugo.
  2. Web site: Elisse, Ejay, Aljur to star in new TV series. ABS-CBN News. February 1, 2019. September 14, 2019.
  3. Web site: Jessy Mendiola ends network transfer rumors through this project. Anarcon. James Patrick. Philippine Entertainment Portal. July 29, 2019. September 6, 2019.
  4. Web site: PBB Otso Housemates Get Their First Teleserye Roles. Inside Showbiz. February 1, 2019. September 6, 2019.
  5. Web site: Aiko Melendez apologizes to ABS-CBN for backing out of Sandugo. Olea. Jerry. Philippine Entertainment Portal. March 25, 2019. September 14, 2019.
  6. News: Aiko Melendez out, Vina Morales in. Red. Isah. Daily Tribune. March 25, 2019. October 1, 2019.
  7. Web site: National TV Ratings (September 30, 2019 – Monday). ABS-CBN Corporate. October 1, 2019. October 1, 2019.