Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita

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show_name = Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
show_name_2 = B.A.D.K.


caption = Gilda Olvidado's Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
format = Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
runtime = 30-45 minutes
creator = Gilda Olvidado (novel)
developer = Don Michael Perez
director = Joel Lamangan
executive_producer = Wilma Galvante
starring = Dina Bonnevie
Marvin Agustin
Angelika de la Cruz
Yasmien Kurdi
and JC de Vera
theme_music_composer = Von de Guzman
composer = Tata Betita and Albert Tamayo
opentheme = B.A.D.K. Theme Music
endtheme = "Kung Sana Bukas" by Maricris Garcia
country = flagicon|Philippines Philippines
location = Metro Manila
Cavite City
Batangas
language = Filipino, Tagalog, English
network = GMA Network
picture_format = 480i SDTV
first_aired = March 24, 2008
last_aired = June 27, 2008
num_episodes = 70 +1 special
preceded_by = MariMar
followed_by = Ako si Kim Samsoon
related = Sinasamba Kita Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap
website = http://www.igma.tv/shows/babangon
imdb_id = 1149354

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita, also known as I Will Rise and Crush You in English, was an epic crime-political thriller and revenge love story Philippine drama produced by GMA Network adapted from the novel of Gilda Olvidado. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-11-14&sec=3&aid=38778 More Sharon movies to be remade] journal.com.ph]

Multi-awarded film director Joel Lamangan directs Yasmien Kurdi, J.C. de Vera and Angelika de la Cruz with Dina Bonnevie in a story of treachery, connivance and vengeance, and how wealth and power can ruin a society. [ [http://www.pep.ph/guide/1718/Babangon-Ako’t-Dudurugin-Kita-premieres-on-March-24 "Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita" premieres on March 24] pep.ph]

Overview

Origin

Based on many of novelist Gilda Olvidado's novel, Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita is an adaptation of a novel with the same name published in the 1970s.

The novel was turned into a highly acclaimed film on 1989, it was directed by the late Lino Brocka under VIVA Films. It starred Christopher de Leon, Hilda Koronel, Bembol Roco and Sharon Cuneta [ [http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/mar1208/entertainment_alfie.htm ‘Brain drain’ sa showbiz] abante-tonite.com] ; both Cuneta and Koronel were nominated for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress at the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award (also known as FAMAS Awards). The screenplay was written by Joen Chinglo.

Production

After the highly-successful afternoon dramas Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso and Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig, GMA Network decided to move the popular love-team of Yasmien Kurdi and J.C. de Vera to primetime television. Angelika de la Cruz and dramatic actress Dina Bonnevie were casted and marked their return to the network. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/16700/Angelika-dela-Cruz-buries-issue-with-Jolina-Magdangal Angelika dela Cruz buries issue with Jolina Magdangal] pep.ph]

General filming for the series began on January 2008, Lamangan hired writer Don Michael Perez [ [http://www.igma.tv/story/3615/Rising-from-the-ashes- Rising from the ashes] igma.tv] to adapt the novel by Gilda Olvidado - the two both worked in the highly rated and critically acclaimed Philippine drama Sinasamba Kita. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/15502/FIRST-READ-ON-PEP:-ABS-CBN-named-Best-TV-Station-at-21st-Star-Awards-for-TV FIRST READ ON PEP: ABS-CBN named Best TV Station at 21st Star Awards for TV] pep.ph] Another Lamangan regular Roy C. Iglesias, and Olvidado were hired to serve a creative consultant.

The series has been dubbed as GMA Network's "most ambitious" drama series. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-03-15&sec=3&aid=52737 Patrick wants to woo Jennylyn again] journal.com.ph] This is mainly because for its opening sequence having 400 extras and 20 helicopters. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-03-09&sec=3&aid=51981 DIREK JOEL: HINOG NA SI YASMIEN] journal.com.ph] [ [http://abante.com.ph/issue/mar1508/ent_jn.htm Jen, binuweltahan ni Patrick!] abante.com.ph]

Reception

The series premiered with a modest 28.0% — considerably lower compared to the pilot episodes of other GMA Network primetime shows — against Palos' 19.5%. [ [http://www.pep.ph/guide/1740/TV-Ratings-(March-17-24):-Joaquin-Bordado-and-Kamandag-take-over-primetime-race TV Ratings (March 17-24): "Joaquin Bordado" and "Kamandag" take over primetime race] pep.ph] Even though the series performed lower than expected, it is heavily praised by critics due to its cinematography, superb acting and story-telling. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-04-02&sec=3&aid=54464 Fans kinikilig kay Gabby] journal.com.ph] Writer Mario E. Bautista calls the premier episode an "absorbing pilot". [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-03-27&sec=3&aid=53870 Angel, Luis spend Holy Week in Bangkok] journal.com.ph]

On its 5th episode, it reached the 30% mark with 30.3%, against Palos' 18.6%. [ [http://www.pep.ph/guide/1769/TV-Ratings-(March-28-31):-Gabby,-KC,-and-Sharon-make-weekend-viewing-more-exciting TV Ratings (March 28-31): Gabby, KC, and Sharon make weekend viewing more exciting] pep.ph] Later, on April 23, its 23rd episode reached 31.6% against ' 24.7%. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/17262/TV-Ratings-(April-21-24):-The-Singing-Bee-and-Da-Big-Show-premiere-with-different-fates TV Ratings (April 21-24): "The Singing Bee" and "Da Big Show" premiere with different fates] pep.ph] On Kamandag's finale, April 25, the series reached it peak so far with 33.1%, placing 2nd thats its usual 3rd, [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/17309/TV-Ratings-(April-25-28):-Dyesebel-pilot-episode-swims-its-way-to-the-top TV Ratings (April 25-28): "Dyesebel" pilot episode swims its way to the top] pep.ph] but quickly beaten on April 29 with 35.4%. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/17353/TV-Ratings-(April-29-May-1):-Dyesebel-is-the-new-queen-of-primetime-TV TV Ratings (April 29-May 1): "Dyesebel" is the new queen of primetime TV] pep.ph]

Furthermore, on its 33rd episode, on May 7, it climed to 2nd place once more, beating the other GMA-7 show Joaquin Bordado's 33.5%, with 36.4% against 's 22.7%. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/17435/TV-Ratings-(May-5-8):-GMA-7s-Dramarama-Sa-Hapon-trio-rule-daytime-race TV Ratings (May 5-8): GMA-7's "Dramarama Sa Hapon" trio rule daytime race] pep.ph] It placed once more on May 19 with its peak rating (as of that date) of 37.1% against 21.9% of [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/17600/TV-Ratings-(May-19-22):-Dyesebel-still-unsinkable-at-No.-1 TV Ratings (May 19-22): "Dyesebel" still unsinkable at No. 1] pep.ph] , due to favourable reviews and ratings the series has been extended to 70 episodes from its normal 60. [ [http://abante.com.ph/issue/may2208/ent_other01.htm ANGELIKA DELA CRUZ, BUNTIS?] abante.com.ph]

Its finale episode became its highest rating episode with 37.6% against My Girl's 21.3%. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/18128/TV-Ratings-(June-27-29):-Pacquiaos-match-against-Diaz-breaks-records! TV Ratings (June 27-29): Pacquiao's match against Diaz breaks records!] pep.ph]

Plot Synopsis

The series revolves around the story of Salve (Kurdi), a pretty, naïve young woman who is deprived of education by her adoptive family. She falls in love with Alfred (Agustin) and marries him. Salve strives to be an ideal wife but Alfred, an ambitious man, deceives her. Salve has yet to realize that the real reason Alfred married her was only for her inheritance. Alfred is determined to keep Salve's riches a secret and prevent her from learning his secret motive.

Alfred meets a woman whom he thinks can help him fulfill his dreams of becoming rich, popular and powerful. Via (dela Cruz) is the rich, influential daughter of a politician who falls in love with charming Alfred. They become a couple, causing much heartache for poor Salve.

Salve wants to save her marriage but Alfred and Via connive to destroy it. Salve is devastated when Alfred leaves her for his mistress. During this time, Salve meets Rod/Derek (de Vera), a hardened gangster who eventually gets attracted to her. He also meets Evita (Bonnevie), the matriarch of a gangster family and whom Rod considers as his surrogate mother. Both Evita and Rod/Derek help Salve to fight back and take revenge on the people who made her life miserable.

Will Salve be able to redeem herself from the anguish and pain caused by her husband's deception and lies? Can love find a space to soften the vindictive heart of Salve? [ [http://www.pep.ph/guide/1718/Babangon-Ako’t-Dudurugin-Kita-premieres-on-March-24 "Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita" premieres on March 24] pep.ph]

Cast and characters

Credited Main cast

Notable Extended Guest cast

Showbiz Central TV Special

On March 23, GMA Network's Sunday showbiz-oriented talk show had a B.A.D.K. special. The whole cast of the series were all guests in the talk show, all of the topics were surrounding the controversies surrounding the cast. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-03-25&sec=3&aid=53598 What Dina and Yasmien have in common] journal.com.ph]

oundtrack

There is no definitive soundtrack for the series, but the series theme song is composed by GMA Network in-house composer "Tata Betita" and "Albert Tamayo", and performed by Maricris Garcia is titled "Kung Sana Bukas", in English "If Only Tomorrow".

Also, composer Von de Guzman provided the musical scoring for the series, most notably the main title theme titled "Evita's Suite".

See also

* List of programs previously aired by GMA Network
* GMA Network

References