Lobo (TV series)

infobox television
show_name = Lobo
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format = Fantasy, Thriller, Romance, Mystery, Comedy, Action
picture_format = NTSC (480i) SDTV
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runtime = 40 minutes
creator = Mark Anthony Bunda
writers = Tanya Winona Bautista Mark Angos Mark Anthony Bunda
heawriter = Dang Bagas
creative consultant = Katski Flores
creative manager = Ricky Lee
director = Cathy Garcia-Molina Jerry Lopez Sineneng FM Reyes
developer = Star Television
executive_producer = Myleen Ongkiko Desirey Fernandez-Juan
starring = Angel Locsin Piolo Pascual
country = flagicon|Philippines Philippines
location = Metro Manila Antipolo,Rizal Tanay,Rizal Bulacan
camera = Multi-camera setup
network = ABS-CBN
first_aired = January 28,2008
last_aired = July 11,2008 | budget = PHP 136 Million PesosFact|date=April 2008
num_episodes = 118 (total)
list_episodes =
composer = Ogie Alcasid
opentheme =
endtheme = "Ikaw Ang Pangarap"
by Martin Nievera
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imdb_id = 1168411
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"Lobo" (lit. "Wolf") was a fantasy thriller television series featured in the primetime block of ABS-CBN. The show premiered January 28, 2008. It was topbilled by Ms.Angel Locsin with Piolo Pascual and was the most expensive "teleserye" made by ABS-CBN. [ [http://www.pep.ph/guide/1554/Behind-the-scenes-of-Lobo Behind the scenes of Lobo] ]

ynopsis

The plot revolves around young lovers Lyka Raymundo and Noah Ortega. Lyka is a young woman aspiring to be a fashion designer and works as a fashion assistant in the House of Elle. Her decision to pursue the arts is frowned upon by her Tita Clara Rivero because, according to her, it is not a practical choice.

Noah becomes a second lieutenant of the Philippine Army. During a crucial mission, he saves Don Manolo Sebastian and becomes involved in the battle between the Luna and the Waya.

Lyka's position as fashion assistant to Lady Elle is foreshadowed by the fact that she is believed to be the last hope of her fellow white wolves: "Ang Huling Bantay". It is through the House of Elle that Lyka crosses paths with Noah, Lady Elle's bodyguard and driver. Little does she know that he is actually her childhood friend, "Jay-Jay" whom she thought was long dead. When Lyka and Noah finally meets and falls in love, something had to tear them apart. Something that Noah can never accept. The blossoming romance between the two is hindered by the presence of Gabrielle Dizon and Anton Rivero. Gabrielle is a deep-penetration agent who attempts to distract Noah while Anton is in love with Lyka and will do anything to prove his love.

There are two opposing groups in the story--the Luna and the Waya. The members of the Luna organization have a grudge against the wolves while the Waya are the protectors of the lobo. The Waya are protectors of the wolves and they want them to co-exist harmoniously with human beings.

Overview

Production

In 2004, Lobo was already planned as a project by ABS-CBNFact|date=May 2008 with the original storyline centering on siblings who are both wolves. Robin Padilla was the first choice of ABS-CBN for the role Noah with Kristine Hermosa as Lyka but this pairing was scrapped when Padilla transferred to GMA-7. In early 2007, John Lloyd Cruz and Anne Curtis were also offered the lead roles but turned them down due to a prior commitment to return to their roles for the sequel to their television drama Maging Sino Ka Man.Fact|date=May 2008 The show finally began formal preparations, training, and filming with the transfer of Angel Locsin to ABS-CBN and management decided to pair her with Piolo Pascual. Heart Evangelista was also offered the role now played by Shaina Magdayao.Fact|date=May 2008. The choice of the dog who portrays Lyka's white wolf alter-ego brought about ABS-CBN's decision to buy a purebred dog named Brasca all the way from France costing P200,000. The series ended on July 11, 2008 and was replaced by Iisa Pa Lamang in ABS-CBN Primetime.

Reception

The show premiered on January 28, 2008 with a rating of 26.4%. This registered a higher pilot reception compared to "Palos" and "Kung Fu Kids" in Mega Manila ratings. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/16234/TV-Ratings-(Jan.-25-28):-Good-start-for-three-new-ABS-CBN-primetime-shows/ 39 Lobo got a high reception from viewers] ] The cast of "Lobo" was ecstatic with the warm reception from viewers to their pilot episode, especially Angel Locsin whose transfer to ABS-CBN was considered very controversial. [ [http://www.pep.ph/guide/1553/Piolo-Pascual-and-Angel-Locsin-grateful-for-warm-reception-of-Lobo/2 Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual glad about the reception of Lobo] ] . But in the end of the series, it got the highest rating of 33.4% (together with the "The Singing Bee," still on ABS-CBN) compared to its on-screen rival "Dyesebel ("aired on GMA 7, top-billed by Locsin's rival Marian Rivera) which only garnered 33.2% in the nationwide ratings game conducted by NUTAM. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/18743/Lobo-devours-July-primetime-NUTAM-rating-contest] ] .

Promotion

Lobo was promoted in ABS-CBN together with Kung Fu Kids and Palos as part of ABS-CBN's 55th anniversary celebration. The series was part of the Great January 28, 2008 network promotion.

Cast

Main cast

upporting cast

Extended cast

*Spanky Manikan as General Silva
*Nash Aguas as Tikboy
*Gio Alvarez as Elton
*Maritoni Fernandez as Dr. Vivian Lee
*Simon Ibarra as Father Ben
*Cris Villanueva as Minyong
*Ahron Villena as Andrew
*Archie Adamos
*Chinggoy Alonzo as Mr. Blancaflor
*Janus Del Prado as Choy
*Jacob Dionisio as Young Noah Ortega/Jay-Jay
*Sharlene San Pedro as Young Lyka Raymundo/Ulay
*Eric Fructuoso as Rodolfo
*Dionne Monsanto as Clarrise
*Eri Neeman as Dan
*Diether Ocampo as Lorenzo Blancaflor
*AJ Perez as Bayani "Yanni" Mendoza
*Crispin Pineda
*Alexander Romano as Young Anton
*Lauren Young as Zoe Cristobal
*KC Aboloc as Annie

Guest cast

*Kier Legaspi as Nicholas Raymundo
*Liza Lorena as Mrs. Blancaflor
*Susan Africa as Older Savannah
*Bobby Andrews as Emilio "Emil" Ortega
*Angel Aquino as Young Savannah
*Sheryl Cruz as Young Elle Blancaflor
*Timmy Cruz as Ylvana
*Christian Vasquez as Young Leon Cristobal

Production Staff

* Execuitive In Charge Of Creative Olivia Lamasan
* Execuitive In Charge Of Production Malou Santos
* Head Writer: Dang Bagas
* Writers: Tanya Winona Bautista, Mark Angos and Mark Anthony Bunda
* Creator: Mark Anthony Bunda
* Creative Manager: Ricky Lee
* Creative Consultant: Katski Flores
* Production Manager: Annaliza Goma
* Executive Producer: Myleen Ongkiko and Desirey Fernandez-Juan
* Directors: Cathy Garcia-Molina, FM Reyes and Jerry Lopez Sineneng
* Visual Effects Supervisors: Tadeo Bellen IV, Jeremiah Purugganan and Karl Claveria

Theme Song

Lobo's theme song is entitled "Ikaw ang Pangarap," (English translation: "You are the Dream") and sung by Martin Nievera and composed by Ogie Alcasid. The latter has mentioned in several interviews that the inspiration for the song is fellow singer Regine Velasquez.

References

ee also

* ABS-CBN
* List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN

External links

* [http://angellocsinwebsite.multiply.com Angel Locsin Multiply Website]