The legend of Zorro lives on
Published On: March 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
Updated On: February 25, 2020, 04:30 AM
Ngayong Marso, the legend of 'Zorro' lives on as GMA-7 launches the first-ever Filipinized version ng sikat na character na ito. This period epic, which dates back from the 1900s will come alive in GMA Telebabad and gives its viewers the best possible experience on prime time. Press release and photos courtesy of GMA Network. Additional text by Loretta G. Ramirez.
Sinong hindi nakakikilala sa world-renowned masked rider na si Zorro? Based on Johnston McCulley's novel, The Curse of Capistrano, na siyang unang nagbigay sa atin sa character ng isang iconic outlaw na tumutulong sa mga naaapi, ang Zorro ay andito na sa Pilipinas. No less than the Prime time King Richard Gutierrez can give the justice to the role of Zorro at hindi maikakaila na siya ay handa na upang maging susunod na caped crusader ng mga Filipinos. Ito ang seventh collaboration ni Richard with GMA after Mulawin, Sugo, Captain Barbell, Lupin, Kamandag, and Codename: Asero. The story of Zorro chronicles the exploits of a skilled horseman/fighter na siyang magtatanggol sa mga mahihirap at naapi. Inabandona ng kanyang ina na si Marcela (Lani Mercado) noong bata pa siya, si Antonio (Richard Gutierrez) ay lumaki sa pangangalaga ng isang mayamang haciendero na si Don Roberto Pelaez (Joel Torre) at Donya Chiquita Pelaez (Jaclyn Jose). Habang lumalaki, napalapit ang loob ni Antonio sa mga Indios at nakisimpatiya siya sa laban nila sa pamahalaan ng Angeles. Nang makita siya ni Diego dela Vega (Jomari Yllana), ang kanyang long-lost uncle na nagmula sa California, tinuruan at tinulungan siya nito kung paano makipaglaban. At dito nagsimula ang adventures ni Antonio as Zorro. In preparation for his role, Richard and the A-list cast of the show underwent training in horseback riding and fencing under the tutelage of only the best teachers and mentors, including the coach of the Philippine Fencing Team, Benny Garcia. Aside from this, ipinagmamalaki din ng Zorro ang picturesque and Spanish-inspired location sa Bagac, Bataan, topnotch production design by Rodell Cruz, exceptional visual effects by Riot Inc., at mga bonggang-bongga na costumes na ginawa ni Bill Gustillo. Leo Abaya, ang consultant for design at si Prof. Dez Bautista, ang consultant for historical accuracy also joined the team. "I think a lot of people are excited to see the Pinoy Zorro," pahayag ni Direk Dominic Zapata, ang isa sa mga batikang director ng Zorro. "And with the expectations this high, we want to make sure that we won't disappoint and I don't think we will. I've seen the material, I've seen the product. It will not disappoint. Everyone is putting in 150% every time we tape." "I want this to be based in history pero kapag pinanood ng bata, they will not be bored. Kasi kapag pinanood mo hindi mo, mararamdaman na Noli Me Tangere-ish. Kapag pinanood mo siya, para siyang Antonio Banderas' Zorro set in a Filipino setting, 'yun ang habol namin," ang dagdag naman ni Direk Mark Reyes. Huwag palampasin ang pagdating ni Zorro sa GMA Telebabad ngayong Lunes, March 23! Pagusapan ang pagdating ni Zorro sa iGMA forums. Maari ninyo ring tanungin si Richard about Zorro through his Fanatxt service! Text RICHARD and send to 4627. (Each Fanatxt message costs P2.50 for GLOBE, SMART and TALK N TEXT, while it cost s P2.00 for SUN subscribers). (This service is available only in the Philippines.)
Sinong hindi nakakikilala sa world-renowned masked rider na si Zorro? Based on Johnston McCulley's novel, The Curse of Capistrano, na siyang unang nagbigay sa atin sa character ng isang iconic outlaw na tumutulong sa mga naaapi, ang Zorro ay andito na sa Pilipinas. No less than the Prime time King Richard Gutierrez can give the justice to the role of Zorro at hindi maikakaila na siya ay handa na upang maging susunod na caped crusader ng mga Filipinos. Ito ang seventh collaboration ni Richard with GMA after Mulawin, Sugo, Captain Barbell, Lupin, Kamandag, and Codename: Asero. The story of Zorro chronicles the exploits of a skilled horseman/fighter na siyang magtatanggol sa mga mahihirap at naapi. Inabandona ng kanyang ina na si Marcela (Lani Mercado) noong bata pa siya, si Antonio (Richard Gutierrez) ay lumaki sa pangangalaga ng isang mayamang haciendero na si Don Roberto Pelaez (Joel Torre) at Donya Chiquita Pelaez (Jaclyn Jose). Habang lumalaki, napalapit ang loob ni Antonio sa mga Indios at nakisimpatiya siya sa laban nila sa pamahalaan ng Angeles. Nang makita siya ni Diego dela Vega (Jomari Yllana), ang kanyang long-lost uncle na nagmula sa California, tinuruan at tinulungan siya nito kung paano makipaglaban. At dito nagsimula ang adventures ni Antonio as Zorro. In preparation for his role, Richard and the A-list cast of the show underwent training in horseback riding and fencing under the tutelage of only the best teachers and mentors, including the coach of the Philippine Fencing Team, Benny Garcia. Aside from this, ipinagmamalaki din ng Zorro ang picturesque and Spanish-inspired location sa Bagac, Bataan, topnotch production design by Rodell Cruz, exceptional visual effects by Riot Inc., at mga bonggang-bongga na costumes na ginawa ni Bill Gustillo. Leo Abaya, ang consultant for design at si Prof. Dez Bautista, ang consultant for historical accuracy also joined the team. "I think a lot of people are excited to see the Pinoy Zorro," pahayag ni Direk Dominic Zapata, ang isa sa mga batikang director ng Zorro. "And with the expectations this high, we want to make sure that we won't disappoint and I don't think we will. I've seen the material, I've seen the product. It will not disappoint. Everyone is putting in 150% every time we tape." "I want this to be based in history pero kapag pinanood ng bata, they will not be bored. Kasi kapag pinanood mo hindi mo, mararamdaman na Noli Me Tangere-ish. Kapag pinanood mo siya, para siyang Antonio Banderas' Zorro set in a Filipino setting, 'yun ang habol namin," ang dagdag naman ni Direk Mark Reyes. Huwag palampasin ang pagdating ni Zorro sa GMA Telebabad ngayong Lunes, March 23! Pagusapan ang pagdating ni Zorro sa iGMA forums. Maari ninyo ring tanungin si Richard about Zorro through his Fanatxt service! Text RICHARD and send to 4627. (Each Fanatxt message costs P2.50 for GLOBE, SMART and TALK N TEXT, while it cost s P2.00 for SUN subscribers). (This service is available only in the Philippines.)
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