Ang Panday (2016 TV series)

*Ang Panday*
Ang Panday
	Title card
Also known as	Carlo J. Caparas's Ang Panday
Genre	Action; Drama; Fantasy; Horror; Science fiction;
Created by	Viva Communications
Based on	Ang Panday; by Carlo J. Caparas and Steve Gan
Developed by	Veronique del Rosario-Corpuz; Jay Montelibano
Written by	Ma. Amor Olaguer (head); Milo Alto Paz
Directed by	Mac C. Alejandre
Starring	Richard Gutierrez; Jasmine Curtis-Smith; Bangs Garcia; Sam Pinto;
Opening theme	"Ang Panday" by Rico Blanco feat. Shehyee
Composer	Von de Guzman
Country of origin	Philippines
Original languages	Tagalog English; ;
No. of episodes	42
Production
Executive producer	Jhanice Gayl Casallo-Damaso
Production locations	Quezon City, Philippines
Camera setup	Multiple-Camera Setup
Running time	30-45 minutes
Production companies	Viva Television; Gutz Productions
Original release
Network	TV5
Release	February 29 –; June 2, 2016
Related
	Carlo J. Caparas' Panday (2005)

Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday, or simply Ang Panday, is a 2016 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by TV5. Based on the fictional comics character of the same title, created by Carlo J. Caparas and illustrated by Steve Gan. Directed by Mac C. Alejandre, it stars Richard Gutierrez, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Bangs Garcia and Sam Pinto. It aired on the network's evening line up and worldwide on Kapatid TV5 from February 29 to June 2, 2016, replacing Movie Max 5 and was replaced by Smallville.^[1] The series received low viewership due to its continuously shifting timeslot, and after its conclusion, the creative partnership between Viva Communications and TV5 ended in June 2016.^[2]

Cast

Main cast

Richard Gutierrez as Flavio/Miguel/Juro/Panday
Jasmine Curtis-Smith as Alex
Bangs Garcia as Ida/Venus Virus
Sam Pinto as Steph F. Yambao
Christopher de Leon as Lizardo

Supporting cast

Alonzo Muhlach as Alfonso
Carlos Agassi as Ador/Berdugo
Jack Reid as Mark
Ella Cruz as Phoebe
Ranz Kyle as Joseph
Ara Mina as Carmen
John Regala as David
Epy Quizon as Ledge
Empoy Marquez as Nilo
Regine Tolentino as Inang Morgana
- Lilia Cuntapay as old Morgana
Bodjie Pascua as Apo Simeon
Andrew Muhlach as Teenage Damian
Fabio Ide as Adult Damian
Menggie Cobarrubias as Old Damian

Extended cast and special participation

Oliver Posadas as Benjie
Tony Mabesa as Padre Lucas
Elvis Gutierrez as Hugo
Rocky Gutierrez as Ramon
Cindy Miranda as Sylvia
CJ Caparas as Anton
Ali Peek as Phantom
Mon Confiado as Amang
Francine Prieto as Rosanna F. Yambao
Raquel Montesa as Tiya Flor
Jericka Martelle as Michelle

Reception

According to AGB Neilsen, the pilot episode gained 5% national ratings, becoming the most watched show on TV5 Network.^[3] The series performed poorly in the ratings afterwards due to a shifting timeslot caused by the network prioritizing the live broadcast of PBA games.^[4]

References

^ "Kabilang sa bagong shows ng TV5 sa first quarter ng 2016" [Among the new TV5 shows in the first quarter of 2016]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Archived from the original on November 26, 2015. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
^ San Diego, Bayani Jr. (October 2, 2016). "Meet new TV5 head: Chot Reyes". Inquirer Entertainment. INQUIRER.net. Retrieved March 30, 2024. 'We started the year [2016] by forming a partnership with Viva,' [Chot Reyes] recalled. 'We tried it, and it didn't work. We cut it in June. We fail fast and move forward [just as quickly].'
^ Asis, Salve V. "Panday ni Richard nagpa-impress sa rating". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
^ Serato, Arniel C. (July 19, 2016). "Richard Gutierrez airs frustration over erratic timeslot of Ang Panday". PEP.ph (in Filipino and English). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved May 16, 2024.

External links

Official website of TV5 (Philippines)

[1] "Kabilang sa bagong shows ng TV5 sa first quarter ng 2016" [Among the new TV5 shows in the first quarter of 2016]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Archived from the original on November 26, 2015. Retrieved November 26, 2015.

[2] San Diego, Bayani Jr. (October 2, 2016). "Meet new TV5 head: Chot Reyes". Inquirer Entertainment. INQUIRER.net. Retrieved March 30, 2024. 'We started the year [2016] by forming a partnership with Viva,' [Chot Reyes] recalled. 'We tried it, and it didn't work. We cut it in June. We fail fast and move forward [just as quickly].'

[3] Asis, Salve V. "Panday ni Richard nagpa-impress sa rating". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 30, 2022.

[4] Serato, Arniel C. (July 19, 2016). "Richard Gutierrez airs frustration over erratic timeslot of Ang Panday". PEP.ph (in Filipino and English). Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved May 16, 2024.

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