Totoy Bato Explained

Genre:	Sports drama
Developer:	Suzette Doctolero
Director:	Mac Alejandre Don Michael Perez
Starring:	Robin Padilla
Theme Music Composer:	Ogie Alcasid
Open Theme:	"Ako'y sa 'Yo" by Regine Velasquez
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	93
Executive Producer:	Joseph Buncalan
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	30–45 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment TV
Network:	GMA Network

Totoy Bato is a 2009 Philippine television drama sports series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Don Michael Perez, it stars Robin Padilla in the title role. It premiered on February 23, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Gagambino. The series concluded on July 3, 2009 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by Rosalinda in its timeslot.

The series was released on DVD by GMA Records.

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Robin Padilla as Arturo "Totoy Bato" Magtanggol^[1]

Supporting cast

• Regine Velasquez as Anna Molina^[2]
• Eddie Garcia as Fredo^[3]
• Manny Pacquiao as himself
• Ehra Madrigal as Trixie Altamirano-Magtanggol
• Ara Mina as Elena Magtanggol
• Ian Veneracion as Miguel Velarde
• Caridad Sanchez as Concha Velarde
• Joonee Gamboa as Mauro Magtanggol
• Ronnie Lazaro as Podong Magtanggol
• Rommel Padilla as Manuel Velarde
• Deborah Sun as Matilda Molina
• Jolo Revilla as Andong
• LJ Reyes as Gilette Molina
• Tuesday Vargas as Connie
• Mon Confiado as Turko Manzano
• Sweet Ramos as Cecilia Magtanggol
• Ralph Padilla as Steve Altamirano
• Queenie Padilla as Heather Hernandez

Recurring cast

• Menggie Cobarrubas as a mayor
• BJ Forbes as Bogart
• Martin Delos Santos as Boyet
• Kirby de Jesus as Sakrestan
• Val Iglesias Sr. as Temi
• Val Iglesias Jr. as Ruben
• Joseph Bitangcol as a doctor
• Jun Hidalgo as Berong
• Jessy Mendiola as Maurice / Light Milton
• Bela Padilla as Rain
• Carlo Aquino as teenage Totoy
• Camille Prats as teenage Anna
• July Hidalgo as Millton / Dark Milton
• Ernie Garcia as Cecillia's doctor
• Gay Balignasay as a news reporter
• John Apacible
• Dido dela Paz
• Ricardo Cepeda
• Michael Flores

Production

Principal photography commenced in January 2009.^[4]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Totoy Bato earned a 36.7% rating.^[5] While the final episode scored a 30.4% rating.^[6]

Accolades

Accolades received by Totoy Bato! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!

2009

23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television

Best New Female TV Personality

Queenie Padilla

^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Robin Padilla lines up Ang Tatay Kong Hoodlum and Totoy Bato among his future projects . Calderon, Nora . May 10, 2008 . PEP . January 22, 2024.
2. Web site: Working with Regine in Totoy Bato . Francisco, Butch . March 19, 2009 . . April 11, 2024.
3. Web site: Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades . Anarcon, James Patrick . June 21, 2019 . PEP . April 11, 2024.
4. Web site: Robin Padilla benefits from Marky Cielo's past efforts . April 11, 2024 . . January 26, 2009.
5. Web site: AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 20-23): Totoy Bato rocks the competition . Santiago, Erwin . February 24, 2009 . PEP . March 7, 2018.
6. Web site: AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (July 3-6): Rosalinda does well, but falls short of expectations . Santiago, Erwin . July 7, 2009 . PEP . March 7, 2018.
7. Web site: 23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared . Reyes, William R. . October 26, 2009 . PEP . May 3, 2020.