''Captain Barbell'' (International title: ''Captain Barbell: The Return'') is a 2011
Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by
GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine
fictional superhero of the same title by
Mars Ravelo. Directed by
Dominic Zapata, it stars
Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on March 28, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''
Machete''. The series concluded on July 29, 2011 with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by ''
Time of My Life'' in its timeslot.
Cast and characters
;Lead cast
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Richard Gutierrez as Potenciano "Teng" Magtanggol /
Captain Barbell
Captain Barbell is a Filipino people, Filipino superhero created by writer, Mars Ravelo and artist Jim Fernandez. His characteristics are similar to United States, American fictional superheroes Superman, DC Comics' Captain Marvel (DC Comics), C ...
;Supporting cast
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Jillian Ward as Lelay / Super Tiny
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Lovi Poe as Althea
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Isabel Oli as Melanie Ocampo
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Christopher de Leon
Christopher Strauss de León (born October 31, 1956) is a Philippine film actor and politician. He is recognized as the “''King of Philippine Drama''” has appeared in over 120 films since the early 1970s.
Regarded as an "acting genius" and ...
as Nero
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Michelle Madrigal as Anita / Cyclone
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Frencheska Farr as Celina / Sonica
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Sam Pinto
Sam, SAM or variants may refer to:
Places
* Sam, Benin
* Sam, Boulkiemdé, Burkina Faso
* Sam, Bourzanga, Burkina Faso
* Sam, Kongoussi, Burkina Faso
* Sam, Iran
* Sam, Teton County, Idaho, United States, a populated place
People and fictional ...
as Sammy
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Solenn Heussaff as Janna Esquivel
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Ellen Adarna as Katrina "Kat" Lazatin / Fuega
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Jake Vargas as Alden / Spin
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Bea Binene
Beanca Marie Binene (born November 4, 1997), professionally known as Bea Binene (), is a Filipinos, Filipino actress and TV host. She was a finalist on ''StarStruck Kids'' and has played the role of Natalie Dimaculangan on ''First Time (TV se ...
as Misha / Blade
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Mike Tan as Teban / Anino
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Eddie Gutierrez as Armando Chavez
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TJ Trinidad as Gregor Javier / Metal Man
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Akihiro Sato as Bruno / Higante
* Paolo Paraiso as Rodel / Buhangin
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Ervic Vijandre as Ricky Alejandre / Kidlat
* Jon Hall as Robert
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Stef Prescott
''StarStruck'' is a Philippine television reality talent competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Dingdong Dantes and Nancy Castiglione, it premiered on October 27, 2003 on the network's Telebabad line up. The show has a ...
as Eva
* Elvis Gutierrez as Gaston / Black Angel
;Recurring cast
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Ces Quesada as Liya
* Ryan Yllana as Bobby Santos
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Jaya Ramsey
Jaya may refer to:
Media
*''Jaya'', self titled albums by Jaya (singer), released in 1989, 1996 and 2001
* ''Jaya'' (film), a 2002 Indian Tamil film
Mythology
*''Jaya'', a name of Karna in Mahabharata; the core portion of the ''Mahabharata''
...
as Dolores Fernandez
* Marky Lopez as Hekki
* Lloyd Samartino as Manuel Javier
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Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino as Evie
* Christine Joy De Guzman as Angelina
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Saab Magalona as Kristel
* Nina Ricci Alagao as Corrinne Lumibao
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Joko Diaz as Bong
* Fayatollah as Wifey
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Jade Lopez as Melanie's officemate
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Jaime Fabregas as President
;Guest cast
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Rhian Ramos as Leah Lazaro-Magtanggol
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Jennylyn Mercado as Rose
* Tin Arnaldo as Ofelia Concepcion
* Dino Guevarra as Fernando
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Jennica Garcia as Linda / Aswang
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Bubbles Paraiso
Pilar Angela D. Paraiso, or better known as Bubbles Paraiso (born July 24, 1984 in the Makati, Philippines), is a Filipino actress and the younger sister of actor Paolo Paraiso. She is currently seen on Kapamilya Channel.
Filmography Televis ...
as Aswang
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Lilia Cuntapay as Faustina
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Rox Montealegre as Edith / Aswang
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Maxene Magalona as Dalisay
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Bianca King as Lary Gempez
Ratings
According to
AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode earned a 25% rating. While the final episode also scored a 25% rating.
References
External links
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{{Captain Barbell
Captain Barbell
2011 Philippine television series debuts
2011 Philippine television series endings
Fantaserye and telefantasya
Filipino-language television shows
GMA Network drama series
Philippine action television series
Superhero television series
Television shows based on comics
Television shows set in the Philippines