Joaquin Bordado

infobox television
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show_name = Joaquin Bordado
show_name_2 =


caption = Carlo J. Caparas' Joaquin Bordado
format = Action, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
runtime = 30-45 minutes
creator = Carlo J. Caparas
developer = Suzette Doctolero
director = Mac Alejandre
Argel Joseph
executive_producer = Wilma Galvante
Joseph Buncalan
producer = GMA Films
starring = Robin Padilla
Iza Calzado
Mark Herras
Iwa Moto
and Eddie Garcia
theme_music_composer = Marc Tupaz and Sam Santos
opentheme =
endtheme = "Wag Kang Matakot" by Shamrock
country = flagicon|Philippines Philippines
location = flagicon|Philippines Metro Manila
language = Filipino, Tagalog, English
network = GMA Network
picture_format = 480i SDTV
first_aired = February 11, 2008
last_aired = July 11, 2008
num_episodes = 118 +1 special
preceded_by =
followed_by =
related = Bakekang
Kamandag
Tasya Fantasya
website = http://www.igma.tv/shows/joaquin-bordado
imdb_id = 1129401

Joaquin Bordado is an airing GMA Network fantasy Philippine drama. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel by Carlo J. Caparas. It stars "Philippine Action Superstar" Robin Padilla in the title role. [ [http://www.gmanews.tv/story/53513/Robin-Padilla-gives-life-to-komiks-character-Joaquin-Bordado Robin Padilla gives life to komiks character 'Joaquin Bordado'] ] The series is expected to run for 20 weeks. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-02-11&sec=3&aid=48978 Eksena ni Robin na hubo’t hubad, iiksian ng MTRCB?] ] The series ended on July 11, 2008.

Overview

Origin

Based on the graphic novels of novelist Carlo J. Caparas, Joaquin Bordado was published as a serial throughout the late '70s to early '80s. The graphic novel was turned into a live-action movie on 1988 by its creator Caparas, with veteran actor, and former senator, Ramon Revilla, Sr. in the title role. [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0497227/ Joaquin Bordado (1988) on IMDb] ]

Primer

A special behind the scenes of the making of the series titled "Ang Mundo ni Joaquin Bordado" [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-02-08&sec=3&aid=48636 Anak, tinawag na aktibista ni Binoe] ] was aired on Friday February 8, taking over the timeslot of Coffee Prince after MariMar for that night. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-02-08&sec=3&aid=48597 Pagta-trunks ni Sam, closed-door ang shooting] ]

This special "making" episode also rated well with 27.0% against ABS-CBN's Palos' 18.8% and 's 14.9%.

Reaction

The series premiered with 33.6%, placing 3rd that day, against ABS-CBN's Kung Fu Kids' 21.4%. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/16384/TV-Ratings-(Feb.-8-11):-Joaquin-Bordado-makes-its-mark TV Ratings (Feb. 8-11): "Joaquin Bordado" makes its mark] ] On its pilot week, the show had an average viewership rating of 37.92%. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/16415/TV-Ratings-(Feb.-12-14):-GMA-7%E2%80%99s-Telebabad-block-hanging-tough-versus-ABS-CBN%E2%80%99s-Primetime-Bida/28 TV Ratings (Feb. 12-14): GMA-7’s Telebabad block hanging tough versus ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida] ] [ [http://www.pep.ph/guide/1615/TV-Ratings-(Feb.-15-18):-KC-Concepcions-MMK-episode-rates-fairly TV Ratings (Feb. 15-18): KC Concepcion's "MMK" episode rates fairly] ]

As of February 28, the series reached its peak on its twelfth episode with 42.2%, placing third on February 26 after MariMar's 47.8% and Kamandag's 43.6%. [ [http://www.pep.ph/guide/1653/TV-Ratings-(Feb.-26-28):-%22Daisy-Siete%22-and-%22Eat-Bulaga!%22-engage-in-seesaw-battle TV Ratings (Feb. 26-28): "Daisy Siete" and "Eat Bulaga!" engage in seesaw battle] ] .

The finale episode has received 40.8% in the ratings beating Lobo's finale episode with 24.4%. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/18306/TV-Ratings-(July-11-13):-"Joaquin-Bordado"-and-"Lobo"-end-their-run-on-a-high-note Joaquin Bordado" and "Lobo" end their run on a high note] ]

Premise

Joaquin Apacible is an assassin masquerading as a sales agent. A family man at heart, he wishes to settle down to live a quiet life with his wife Sofia (Iza Calzado) and son Jimboy (Renz Valerio). His last mission for a covert operations group is to kill the head of an illegal arms dealing syndicate. Things don't turn out as planned, and Joaquin is sent to prison. Joaquin knows that his old boss, General Russo (Eddie Garcia), will do everything to kill him since he knows vital information about the secret group. While serving time in jail, he meets Jilco (Pen Medina), a mysterious man whose body is littered with tattoos. Unknown to Joaquin, one of his fellow inmates is actually an assassin sent by General Russo to kill him. But the hero of the story won't remain dead for long, as Jilco revives Joaquin and gives him all his powerful tattoos. With his new powers, Joaquin gets a new lease in life and faces challenges as the chosen heir who will continue the battle between good and evil. [ [http://www.pep.ph/guide/1573/Robin-Padilla-brings-to-life-komiks-character-Joaquin-Bordado Robin Padilla brings to life komiks character "Joaquin Bordado"] ]

Cast and characters

Main Cast

Extended Cast

* Ralph Padilla as Mico
* Gloria Sevilla as Lolit
* John Feir as Johnny
* Gene Padilla as Franco
* July Hidalgo as Preston
* Lex Lopez [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-10-14&sec=3&aid=34962 Anne pantasya ng baguhang aktor] ]
* Melissa Avelino as Andeng
* Jake Vargas as Baloy
* Mon Confiado as Warden Gomez
* Maggie Wilson as Brianna
* Gina Alajar

Guest Cast

* Noni Buencamino as Mr. Apacible
* Ella V. as Alcera
* Anna Leah Javier as Vexus
* Diana Menezes as Ivarna
* Jenny Miller as Queen Elixera
* Leila Kuzma as Queen Agoria
* Rez Cortez as Chief Mendoza
* Tyrone Perez as Mon

Production

Production

The series marks the third time GMA Network adapts a Caparas graphic novel - previous ones Bakekang and Kamandag soared high in television ratings and had gained critical praises.

Actress' Jennylyn Mercado and Cristine Reyes were initially tapped to play important roles in the series. Due to Mercado's pregnancy, she had to be replaced by actress Ryza Cenon [ [http://www.gmanews.tv/story/76125/Ryza-Cenon-thankful-for-Jennylyn-Mercado-role-in-Joaquin-Bordado Ryza Cenon thankful for Jennylyn Mercado role in Joaquin Bordado] ] , while Reyes had some problems with the production and is quickly replaced by Iwa Moto. [ [http://www.pep.ph/guide/1329/Ryza-Cenon-and-Iwa-Moto-replace-Jennylyn-Mercado-and-Cristine-Reyes-in-Joaquin-Burdado Ryza Cenon and Iwa Moto replace Jennylyn Mercado and Cristine Reyes in "Joaquin Burdado"] ]

Robin Padilla, the lead star, had to endure six hours of body make-up every day for his tattoo. [ [http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/jan1408/entertainment_barrameda.htm Iza, handa nang ma-link kay Robin] ] His tattoo includes a cherubim, rat, snake, kris, eagle, jaguar, dragon and a warrior girl.

Crew

GMA Network's EVP for Entertainment Wilma Galvante hired director Mac Alejandre and new-comer director Argel Joseph to direct the fantasy series under production manager Redgie Acuna Magno, who also did Padilla's previous series Asian Treasures. Writer Suzette Doctolero was chosen to head the adaptation of the Carlo J. Caparas graphic novel, with co-writers Tina Velasco and Dode Cruz, and creative consultants Jun Lana, creator Caparas and GMA Films president Annette Gozon-Abrogar.

Accidents

10 of 13 crew members of Bordado were injured after their L-300 van (TSJ-518) from Subic to Metro Manila crashed along the the Valenzuela exit, North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) on May 6, 2008. Rushed - to the Orthopedic Hospital was Ronaldo Godoy, to the Karuhatan Hospital were Demetrio Macaraig, stuntman Danny Bragais, Abnel Severino, Alfredo Manzanares, Steve Esguerra, and Ronnie Santos, and to the Monte Clara Montefalco Hospital in Meycauayan were Alvin Tercena, Francisco Minarag, and Rogelio Elgacio. [ [http://www.gmanews.tv/story/93502/10-crew-of-TV-show-hurt-in-road-mishap-at-NLEX www.gmanews.tv, 10 crew of TV show hurt in road mishap at NLEX] ]

March 7, 2008 Robin Padilla suffered minor fracture injuries while taping a motorcycle stunt in Joaquin Bordado, at Subic Bay, Olongapo City. [ [http://www.gmanews.tv/video/19205/Robin-Padilla-injured-in-taping-stunt www.gmanews.tv/video, Robin Padilla injured in taping stunt, 03/07/2008] ]

oundtrack

The music for the series was composed Tata Betita.

The official theme song of the TV series sung and arranged by band Shamrock, and is composed by its band front man Marc Tupaz, and Sam Santos titled "Wag Kang Matakot" ("lit." Don't Be Afraid) and its love theme song, "Ikaw Lang" ("lit." Only You) is sung and arranged by Shamrock.

ee also

*List of programs previously aired by GMA Network
*Kamandag - another series based on a Caparas graphic novel

References

External links

* [http://www.igma.tv/shows/joaquin-bordado Official Website]