Totoy Bato

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show_name = Carlo J. Caparas' Totoy Bato
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format = Action, Drama
runtime = 30-45 minutes
creator = Carlo J. Caparas
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director = Mac Alejandre
Argel Joseph
Val Iglesias
executive_producer = Wilma Galvante
producer = GMA Films
starring = Robin Padilla as Totoy Bato
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country = flagicon|Philippines Philippines
location = flagicon|Philippines Philippines
language = Filipino, Tagalog, English
network = GMA Network
picture_format = 480i SDTV
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imdb_id = Totoy Bato is an upcoming Philippine drama distributed by GMA Network, and produced by the network's film-arm GMA Films. Expected to be released on January 2009, this marks action-superstar Robin Padilla's third series with the network. [ [http://www.pep.ph/guide/1943/Robin-Padilla-lines-up-Ang-Tatay-Kong-Hoodlum-and-Totoy-Bato-among-his-future-projects Robin Padilla lines up "Ang Tatay Kong Hoodlum" and "Totoy Bato" among his future projects] pep.ph]

Production

In preparation for his role, lead star Robin Padilla, who after losing weight for Joaquin Bordado had to top his 160 pounds to achieve 200 pounds. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-07-19&sec=3&aid=67120 ROBIN TO WEIGH 200 LBS.] journal.com.ph] He would train through rugby and footbal to gain the shape the director wants. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/18341/Robin-Padilla-to-gain-at-least-50-pounds-for-Totoy-Bato Robin Padilla to gain at least 50 pounds for "Totoy Bato"] pep.ph] He will also need to master boxing, jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, kickboxing and wrestling. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-07-19&sec=3&aid=67147 Robin, Pacman pantay ang billing sa bagong show ng GMA] journal.com.ph]

This series marks boxing champion Manny Pacquiao's first television series as boxer. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-07-21&sec=3&aid=67244 Nakakikilig na chemistry nina KC at Richard kitang-kita na] journal.com.ph] This series also marks the first team-up of Padilla and "Asia's Song Bird" Regine Velasquez, the two spawned two-blockbuster films, on television. Sunshine Dizon was first attached to the role, but GMA Network moved her to star in All About Eve. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/19300/FIRST-READ-ON-PEP:-GMA-7-reveals-upcoming-lineup-of-shows/10 FIRST READ ON PEP: GMA-7 reveals upcoming lineup of shows] pep.ph]

ynopsis

Totoy Bato is a tough third class boxer. The story continues a beautiful singer gets suck into the world of the cold-hearted Totoy. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-07-16&sec=3&aid=66810 Jolina, Marvin nagtalo sa presscon] journal.com.ph]

Cast and characters

*Robin Padilla as Totoy Bato [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-07-03&sec=3&aid=65223 Richard, KC in Greece: Anything can happen] journal.com.ph]
*Manny Pacquiao [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/18291/Robin-Padilla-excited-to-work-with-Manny-Pacquiao-in-Totoy-Bato Robin Padilla excited to work with Manny Pacquiao in "Totoy Bato"] pep.ph]
*Regine Velasquez
*Kerr Rebullo
*Eddie Garcia
*Cheska Garcia
*John Lapus

ee also

*List of programs broadcast by GMA Network

References