''Batang X'' is a 1995

Filipino film The Cinema of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Pelikulang Pilipino'' or ''Sine Pilipino'') began with the introduction of the first moving pictures to the country on August 31, 1897, at the ''Salón de Pertierra'' in Manila. The following year, local ...

released under

Regal Films Regal Entertainment, Inc. (formerly and more commonly known as Regal Films) is a Philippine film production company based in Pasig. It was founded by Lily Monteverde on August 19, 1962. It has produced movies of all genres; and is the oldest ...

. The film is about 5 children with superhuman abilities who get kidnapped by the alien Dr. Axis to help her steal sources of energy for her spaceship.

Cast

Aiko Melendez Mary Aiko Shimoji Melendez (born December 16, 1975), known professionally as Aiko Melendez (), is a Filipina actress and politician. Her father, Jimmy Melendez (born Jim Shinoji), was an actor. Her half-brother, Jam Melendez (son of Jimmy Melende ...

as Dr. Axis *

Michael de Mesa Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (; born May 24, 1960), better known by his screen name Michael de Mesa (), is a Filipino film and television actor, and director. Early life Born as Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann to performer Eddie Mesa and actress ...

as Dr. Kwago *John Ace Zabarte as Angel "A-Gel" Arsenal *JC Tizon as Bugoy/G:Boy *

Anna Larrucea Anna Rebecca Larrucea-Pangilinan (born October 7, 1984) is a former Filipino actress. Her father is of Basque origin and her mother is a Filipino. Career She was launched as part of '' Star Circle'' Batch 4 and became a mainstay in ABS-CBN TV ...

as Trina "3-Na" De La Paz *

John Prats John Paulo Quiambao Prats (born February 14, 1984) is a Filipino comedian, actor, dancer, TV host, director, model and entrepreneur. He started as a child star in year 1992. He is the older brother of actress and former child-star Camille Pra ...

as Kiko "KidLat" Arsenal *

Janus del Prado Janus Renato Robles Mateo III (born 19 November 1984), better known by his screen name Janus del Prado, is a Filipino actor. He is a former talent of Star Magic. Early life He is the youngest son of veteran action star Renato del Prado and ac ...

as Control *Alvin Froy Alemania as Freighten Kid *Chuck Perez as Zygrax * Jeofrey Eigenmann as Philips *

Al Tantay Alfredo Tantay (born March 15, 1956), also known by his stage name Al Tantay, is a Filipino film actor, comedian, director and the former husband of Rio Locsin. He was discovered by Joey Gosiengfiao and was launched through the Regal Film ...

as Dr. Dinero *

Amy Perez Maria Armida Parale Perez-Castillo (born September 5, 1969), known professionally as Amy Perez-Castillo or Tyang Amy (), is a Filipino TV and radio presenter, entrepreneur and occasional actress. Recognized as a veteran television host in the ...

as Mrs. Dinero *Troy Martino as Dr. Drago *Teresa Loyzaga as Trina's Mother *

Jaime Fabregas Jaime Francisco García Fábregas (; born February 28, 1950) is a Filipino actor and musical scorer. Early life Jaime Francisco García Fábregas was born in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines to his parents Pedro Fábregas and Isabel Garc ...

as Warlo *Jon Achaval as Askal *

Orestes Ojeda Orestes Ojeda (January 3, 1956 − July 27, 2021) was a Filipino actor in movies and television. Career Born Luis C. Pagalilauan at Cagayan Valley, he was 17 years old when he was persuaded by director Joey Gosiengfiao to join show business. He ...

as Angel & Kiko's Father *Tess Dumpit as Angel & Kiko's Mother *Mel Kimura as Lab Assistant

Franchise

Television

The movie's success generated a TV series ''

Batang X sa TV Batang may refer to: Places China ;A Chinese county: * Batang County (巴塘县), a county in Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan ;Chinese towns: * Batang, Sichuan (巴塘镇), the seat of Batang County, Sichuan * Batang, Guangxi (� ...

'' on ABC 5, directed by Lore Reyes. The show was developed by MPB Primedia. It ran 45 minutes long per episode. In 2008, another TV series was commissioned by Unitel Productions, '' Batang X: The Next Generation'' broadcast every Saturday on TV5 (formerly ABC 5). The show's special digital effects were executed by Optima, Inc. and Digitrax, Inc.

Comics

A comic book series of Batang X was published by Sonic Publishing and was sponsored, as with the movie, by

McDonald's McDonald's Corporation is an American multinational fast food chain, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hambur ...

References

External links

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Batang X at International Catalogue of Superheroes
Philippine science fiction films 1990s science fiction films 1990s Tagalog-language films 1995 films Regal Entertainment films Filipino superheroes Films directed by Peque Gallaga Films directed by Lore Reyes {{Philippines-film-stub