IN PHOTOS: Actors who portrayed Andres Bonifacio on film and TV
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Besides Jose Rizal, no Filipino hero is as popular and revered as Andres Bonifacio.
In essence, Rizal and Bonifacio were opposites. The former favored a peaceful and diplomatic approach against the Spaniards, while the latter leaned towards radical means through armed combat.
What both shared though was their fervent patriotism. Both heroes would contribute greatly to the country's liberation from Spanish rule.
Their influence continued to loom large against succeeding conquerors--the Americans and the Japanese--and even long after since the country achieved total independence.
It's not surprising that both Rizal and Bonifacio have become Pinoy pop culture symbols as well.
Bonifacio alone has often been portrayed in popular mass media platforms including comic books, films, television programs, and even video games.
Movies and TV, of course, are the two most popular mediums in which Bonifacio's persona is often characterized.
The revolutionary hero after all makes an interesting subject given his middle-class background, the way he co-founded a revolutionary society, and his daredevil attitude.
So with that said, here are some of the actors who assumed the revolutionary leader on television and the big screen.
