Top picks: Kapuso teleserye costumes

By Gia Allana Soriano

Published On: Jul 19, 2017, 08:09 PM

Updated On: Jul 20, 2017, 12:08 PM

Through the years, GMA Network has aired a lot of teleseryes. Aside from the cast and the story, the viewers also raved about the intricately designed costumes that all the more made the series believable. Here are some of our top picks.

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Illustrado

2014’s Illustrado gave viewers not only a peek of how Rizal’s life was like back then; the series also showed how regal and sophisticated people dressed back in the day.

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Jose Rizal

Our National Hero Jose Rizal was played by Alden Richards. His outfit speaks volumes of how smart-looking and well-dressed Rizal was.

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Donya Lolay

The hero’s mother, Teodora “Donya Lolay” Alonzo y Mercado was portrayed by Eula Valdez.

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Nellie Boustead

Solenn Heussaff brought Nellie Boustead back to life with her French features and beautiful French-inspired outfit.

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Leonor Rivera

Leonor Rivera, who historians consider as Rizal’s true love, was portrayed by Kylie Padilla.

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Kambal Sirena

Kambal Sirena, which starred Louise delos Reyes, Aljur Abrenica, Mike Tan and Wynwyn Marquez, brought to life a story of twins Alona and Perlas.

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Reyna Arrowana

Life-like mermaid costumes were made especially for the show. Reyna Arrowana’s costume was inspired by the corals and pearls in the Philippine ocean.

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Betilya

The costumes and the set of the mermaid serye were designed based on the different elements in our oceans. Rich Asuncion looked like she truly belonged underwater as Betilya.

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Barracuda

Gladys Reyes’ character, Barracuda, the main antagonist of the series, was based on a Lion Fish which according to studies is a poisonous fish and is feared by other types of fish.

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Mermen

The mermen of Kambal Sirena did not wear costumes from the waist up; giving them a chance to show off their toned physique.

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Indio

2013’s Indio had high production value and a powerhouse cast; costumes worn by people during the pre-colonial to Spanish colonial era completed the look. Here, Bong Revilla, Jr. breathed life into a native warrior.

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Señor Juancho Sanreal

Michael de Mesa as Señor Juancho Sanreal, the main antagonist of the series, was an encomendero with an iron fist.

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Señora Victoria Hidalgo de Sanreal

The roots of Jackie Lou’s character, a peninsulares named Señora Victoria Hidalgo de Sanreal, is reflected via her grandiose wardrobe.

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Dian Magayon

The historial drama – epic fantasy series was rewarded with high ratings when it premiered, and the viewers were glued until the end. It was Rhian Ramos’s comeback show as she portrayed Dian Magayon after a 2-year break in doing TV series.

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Telemovie

The series was considered by many a “telemovie” since it was like a movie because of its production value but only shown on the small screen.

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Critic

Aside from high ratings, Indio also garnered praise and positive reviews from critics and the viewers.

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Nomination

The epic teleserye was also nominated as Best Primetime Drama Series.

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Most expensive

With the extravagant costumes and set, it was the most expensive series of GMA Network for 2013.

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Pre-colonial period

It highlighted the time of the datus, barangays, and everything before the Spanish came.

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Filipino pride

The story and production were truly something Filipinos could be proud of.

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Aljur Abrenica

Aljur Abrenica was also part of the stellar cast as Bagandi.

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Machete

Aljur Abrenica as the lead for Machete

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Before

Before Aljur, Cesar Montano and Gardo Versoza both portrayed Machete.

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Abs

Aside from the costume, Aljur's abs were also talk of the town.

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Dwarfina

Heart Evangelista’s telefantasya Dwarfina aired last January 2011. Being a small lady, she has outfits that feature small objects such as buttons.

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Inspiration

The story of Dwarfina was inspired by Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs and Thumbelina.

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Princess

Heart also had outfits that suited the dwarf princess.

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Romera

In contrast to Dwarfina’s colors, the main antagonist Romera's costume featured dark colors such as red and black.

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Angelika dela Cruz

Angelika dela Cruz played Romera.

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Adarna

Adarna revolved around the story of Ada, portrayed by Kylie Padilla, who was prophesized to be the most powerful healer in Pugad Sanghaya.

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Falco

One of Kylie’s leading men was Mikael Daez who breathed life into Falco.

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Garuda

Since Adarna was about birds, the costumes were based on different types of birds. Michelle Madrigal’s role as Garuda resembled a crow.

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Birdman

Take a close look at the complex details of a birdman’s costume from the Kapuso fantasy drama series.

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Encantadia

Truly, Encantadia won’t be forgotten any time soon.

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Grandest

When it was launched, it was considered by many as the grandest and most expensive production for Philippine television.

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Iza Calzado as Amihan

Since it was a story about enchanted beings, the production team had no limit to the set design and costumes.

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Sunshine Dizon as Pirena

And they were able to deliver creative and original designs for their characters.

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Diana Zubiri as Danaya

The four main characters’ costumes were based on the four precious stones of water, earth, air, and fire.

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Karylle as Alena

Encantadia never lost in the ratings game even when pitted against other fantasy series during that time.

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Series

It spawned two series: Etheria and Encantadia: Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas which were also successful.

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Local and international

Encantadia gained critical acclaim from fans here and abroad.

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After a decade

10 years after its pilot episode, it still is considered as one of the greatest telefantasya in the Philippines.

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Breakthrough

Encantadia remains to be one of the most memorable telefantasya series in the Philippines.

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Kylie Padilla as Amihan

Encantadia returns to the small screen with Kylie Padilla as Amihan.

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Glaiza de Castro as Pirena

Glaiza de Castro resurrects Sunshine Dizon’s character as the new Pirena.

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Sanya Lopez as Danaya

Sanya Lopez is the new Danaya.

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Gabbi Garcia as Alena

Gabbi Garcia rounds up the new cast of Sang’gre’s as Alena.

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Alyas Robin Hood

One of our iconic childhood heroes comes to life with Dingdong Dantes’s portrayal of GMA’s ‘Alyas Robin Hood.’

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Magindara

Dyosang dyosa ang look ni Lovi Poe as Magindara sa Mulawin VS Ravena.

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Pagaspas

Bumalik si Miguel Tanfelix bilang binatang Pagaspas.

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Gabriel

Patok din naman ang new look ni Gabriel (Dennis Trillo) bilang isa Ravena.