''My Little Juan'' is a 2013

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fantasy-drama

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created by Rondel P. Lindayag and directed by Darnel Joy R. Villaflor and Francis E. Pasion. It stars

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and

Izzy Canillo John Izzy Maurillo Canillo (born March 3, 2004), popularly known as Izzy Canillo or simply Izzy, is a Filipino actor. He was discovered by ''Star Circle Quest'' in 2009, winning first runner up. He was nominated for the PMPC Best Children's Sh ...

as their previous respective roles, with the special participation of

Mylene Dizon Mylene Dizon (; born September 6, 1974) is a Filipino actress and model. Dizon has established herself as one of the most renowned actresses in Philippine cinema with an astounding 30 films and nearly 50 television roles to her credit, as well ...

as Juan's mother, Amelia. It premiered on

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's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block on from May 20, 2013 to September 13, 2013 replacing ''

May Isang Pangarap ''May Isang Pangarap'' (International title: ''There's A Dream'' / ) is a 2013 Philippine drama television series directed by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Erick C. Salud, Manny Q. Palo and Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IV. The series stars Vina Moral ...

''. This series serves as a followup and a prequel to the highly successful television series, ''

Juan dela Cruz Juan de la Cruz or Maria de la Cruz (feminized form) is the national personification of the Philippines, often used to represent the "Filipino everyman." He is usually depicted wearing the native ''salakot'' hat, '' Barong Tagalog'', long pant ...

''. The series deals with the themes of faith-in-oneself, identity, and love, along with issues of bullying and morality. Elements from the mythology of the ''Aswang'' has been incorporated all throughout the series, like it can take a human form and it can turn other people into an ''Aswang'', along with the series' own mythology.

Synopsis

The series follows a young Juan dela Cruz (

) as he, with the help of Father Cito (

), prepares for his future role as the "''Tagabantay''" (The Guardian), while struggling to balance his goodness with the evil brewing inside him inherited from his father, an "''

Aswang Aswang is an umbrella term for various shape-shifting evil creatures in Filipino folklore, such as vampires, ghouls, witches, viscera suckers, and werebeasts (usually dogs, cats, pigs). The aswang is the subject of a wide variety of myths, s ...

''", a humanoid creature similarly related to the

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, whose objective is to take over the society of men and claim it as their own. Being the ''Tagabantay'' is a role that has been passed down through generations of people who are the only ones who can wield the "''Bakal na Krus''" (Iron Cross). It is the duty of the ''Tagabantay'' to protect the people against the dreaded ''Aswang''.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Juan dela Cruz *

as Fr. Ramoncito "Cito" Gonzales *

as Amelia dela Cruz

Supporting cast

Guest cast

References

External links

* *{{IMDb name, 2936062 ABS-CBN drama series Philippine action television series Fantaserye and telefantasya Television spin-offs 2013 Philippine television series debuts 2013 Philippine television series endings Television series by Dreamscape Entertainment Television Superhero television shows Filipino-language television shows Television shows set in the Philippines Philippine mythology in popular culture Television series about children