PEP: Gagambino spins its web on October 20

From the fertile mind of Carlo J. Caparas comes another graphic novel-turned-TV series that will start spinning its web of tales and adventures on Monday, October 20. Starring Dennis Trillo, Gagambino will air on GMA-7 in replacement of Dyesebel, which will be ending this Friday, October 17. This new Kapuso fantaserye tells the unique friendship between an orphan and his faithful friend--a giant spider. Portraying the lead role of Bino is Dennis Trillo who will use his newfound powers to eradicate crime and promote peace and order in the city. Because of his spider-like abilities, people will call him the superhero Gagambino. Joining Dennis in this drama-adventure series are Raymart Santiago, Katrina Halili, Polo Ravales, Nadine Samonte, Isabel Oli, Glaiza de Castro, Glydel Mercado and Jean Garcia. Completing the cast are Leo Martinez, Benjie Paras, Jennica Garcia, Mart Escudero, Jan Manual and Krissa Mae Arrieta with the special participation of Zoren Legaszpi, John Arcilla, and Bernadette Alysson. Gagambino begins in the mysterious and powerful place known as Tierra Higanta, the land of giant insects where only pure-hearted humans can live and interact with the gigantic creatures. Zandro (Leo Martinez), the warden of the gate of Tierra Higanta is in search for a good person who can be the new keeper of a powerful medallion, the key to the portal of Tierra Higanta. Zandro seeks a replacement to protect the powerful medallion from his former disciple Abresia (Jean Garcia) who has been corrupted by power and greed. In his search, Zandro meets a young boy named Bino, who has a strong desire to avenge his father's death. Zandro taps Bino to be the next medallion keeper and asks him to enter a mysterious cave that can give him immense power. Filled with hope that he'll finally get the superpower he needs, Bino rushed towards the cave Zandro told him about. Unknown to Bino, his friends Lucy (Katrina), Bernadette (Isabel), Leah (Glaiza), Jinky, and Harold (Polo) followed him. When they all entered the portal, they fell into a pit that magically led them into the world of Tierra Higanta. Bino was supposed to go to the cave alone but since his friends had followed him, their noise disturbed the giant insects that suddenly attacked them. Just when they lost hope, they were saved by a good-hearted giant spider. The young man and his friends are able to leave the enchanted cave but when they return to the real world, they discover that they have absorbed powers from the giant insects. Lucy has the ability to jump high and has large blades on he arms just like a praying mantis. Harold, the man-beetle, has a body that is impenetrable by bullets and can crush walls with his bare hands. Leah can also fly like the others, she can sting like a bee and use her voice to fight her enemies. Bernadette is a reluctant superhero who possesses scorpion-like abilities. She blames Bino for being unable to live a normal life. With only his giant spider friend for company, Bino grows up in the cruel streets of Manila taking odd jobs to earn a living. He begins to fully develop his spider-like powers--he leaps with great speed, he crawls on walls swiftly, he can pass through and even hides himself under the ground. While growing up, Bino rarely uses his powers to save others since he doesn't know if he should use his extraordinary abilities. The villain of the story, Abresia, spreads terror on the populace through her own powers derived from the locust or balang. Tension arises between Bino and Harold when they fall in love with the same girl called Celine (Nadine Samonte). Bino will then meet a man who can guide him in maximizing the powers he acquired in Tierra Higanta--the good-natured policeman named Dindo (Raymart Santiago). With Dindo's guidance, Bino will finally embrace his fate and will use his powers to save and protect those who are in need. The music and lyrics of this TV series was created by Janno Gibbs and arranged by Tats Faustino. Meet the new generation of superheroes as they learn to control their powers derived from various insects. Watch the tales and adventures of Gagambino starting Monday, October 20, on GMA Telebabad. - Philippine Entertainment Portal