''Carlo J. Caparas' Panday'' or simply ''Panday'' () is a Philippine fantasy television series on

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. The pilot episode of the first book (''Panday: Unang Yugto'') aired on November 7, 2005, replacing ''

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'' and ended with its last episode on December 9, 2005. The second book (''Panday: Ang Ikalawang Yugto'') aired its pilot episode on April 3, 2006, ended with the series finale on May 26, 2006, and was replaced by ''

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''. The series is based on the fictional comics character of the same name, which was created by

Carlo J. Caparas Carlo Magno Jose Caparas (born December 15, 1948) is a Filipino comic strip creator and writer-turned film director and producer. He is best known for creating such Filipino superheroes and comic book characters as ''Panday'', '' Bakekang'' ...

and illustrated by

Steve Gan Steve Gan (born May 22, 1945) is a Chinese-born Filipino comics artist. He is best known for co-creating Panday with Carlo J. Caparas and Marvel Comics' Star-Lord and Skull the Slayer. Biography Steve Gan was born as Santos S. Gan but changed h ...

Background

Panday literally means "the blacksmith". ''Ang Panday'' is the TV adaptation of the

Fernando Poe Jr. Ronald Allan Kelley Poe (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004), known professionally as Fernando Poe Jr., and often referred to by his initials FPJ, was a Filipino actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, and politician. His long and s ...

film series '' Ang Panday'' from the early 1980s. It is about a blacksmith who made an enchanted sword that gives him special powers to battle the dark forces. Some of the location shots were taken in a remote town in

Bohol Bohol (), officially the Province of Bohol ( ceb, Lalawigan sa Bohol; tl, Lalawigan ng Bohol), is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas Regions of the Philippines, region, consisting of the island itself and 75 m ...

, where the beach is white. Locals called it " colgate-white".

Plot

A meteor crashes into the desert of Sto. Sepulcro. The town blacksmith, Flavio, forges a dagger and a churchbell from the remains of the meteor. He uses the dagger to fight off the evil Sombra Oscura, who constantly attacks the town. By some mystical power, the dagger transforms into a great sword every time Flavio wields it. In his final battle against evil, the Panday faces off against Lizardo, the son of Rodgin and the leader of the Sombras. The battle is intense, but Flavio prevails in the end, vanquishing Lizardo. Having saved Sto. Sepulcro, Flavio decides to give up his sword. He goes to the church and casts his fabled weapon into the bell he also made. A white light then shoots out from the sky, and it lifts up Panday into the heavens. The people of Sto. Sepulcro rejoice now that Panday has brought them peace. Unbeknownst to them, the Sombras discover that there is a part of Lizardo that is still alive — his brain. To bring him back to life, they must transcend time and space to look for the girl who can resurrect their master. In that time, Tristan, (played by Jericho Rosales) as the town's blacksmith, forges another sword with the same Flavio created.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Jericho Rosales Jericho Vibar Rosales (; born September 21, 1979), also known as Echo, is a Filipino actor. He is currently a freelance actor. Primarily a film and television actor, he is known by his stage name "Echo" cousin of Jefferson C. Rosales. He beg ...

as Tristan/Panday *

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as Eden/Camia

Supporting cast

Victor Neri Victor Luis Juan Hilado Neri (born February 19, 1976) is a Filipino people, Filipino actor, singer and chef. Personal life Neri is also a chef and owns a restaurant named ''Saute''. In 2007, Neri took a break from the entertainment industry ...

as Lizardo *Nante Montreal as Tata Selo *Julio Pacheco as Utoy

Unang Yugto characters

World 1

Phillip Salvador Phillip Mikael "Ipe" Reyes Salvador (born Felipe Reyes Salvador; August 22, 1953) is a three-time FAMAS award-winning Filipino film and television actor. Acting career Salvador made his film debut in 1971 with ''Adios Mi Amor''. He toiled in m ...

as Flavio/Panday * Marianne dela Riva as Esmeralda *Nante Montreal as Tata Selo *

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as Mang Emong *Chris Vertido as Padre Damian *Shyr Valdez as Lolita *Chen Zenhric Dimayuga as Diego *Ian de Leon as Domingo *Christopher Roxas as Julio *

Neri Naig Nerizza Garcia Presnede Naig-Miranda (born 7 September 1985), better known as Neri Naig, is a Filipina actress. She was discovered after joining Star Circle Quest, a reality show of ABS-CBN in search of new actors and actresses and landed as the ...

as Florentina *

Eva Darren Eva Darren (born June 28, 1946) is a Filipino actress. Career Darren started appearing in movies during the early 1960s. She won the 18th FAMAS Awards, FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress for the movie ''Ang Pulubi'' (1969) starring Charit ...

as Nana Selo *

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as Henia *Joe Gruta as Misteryosong Matanda *

Joshua Dionisio Ralph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio (born December 14, 1994 in Quezon City) is a former Filipino actor. He is best known for his role as Ken Pamintuan in ''Super Inggo'' and the young Cholo in the Philippine remake of '' Stairway to Heaven''. Early l ...

as Boyet *

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as Alfred *Mike Austria as Mr. Roxas *Vivian Foz as Mrs. Roxas *Michaela Espinosa as Danica

Ikalawang Yugto characters

World 2

Derek Ramsay Derek Arthur Ramsay Jr. (born December 7, 1976) is a British-Filipino model, actor, and host. As of 2019, he is an exclusive talent of GMA Network. In 2021, he file for indefinite leave and is currently inactive in showbiz to attend personal li ...

as Kahimu *

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as Kaupay *Levi Ignacio as Kahuyo *Dan Fernandez as Kabuog *Apreal Tolentino as Suruguon *Jeni Hernandez as Madalagan *Ashley Silverio as Mabaysay *Vanessa Gomez as Masayawon *Maricar Fernandez as Makantahon *Diana Dayao as Matawahon

World 3

Kristine Hermosa Kristine Hermosa Orille-Sotto (; born September 9, 1983), professionally known by her maiden name Kristine Hermosa, is a Filipina actress. She is known for her roles in ''Pangako Sa ’Yo'' (2000–2002), ''Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas'' (2003–2004 ...

as Camia *

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as Dahlia *

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as Magnolia *Tanya Gomez as Violeta (past) *

Erich Gonzales Erika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco-Lorenzo (born September 20, 1990), better known by her stage name Erich Gonzales (), is a Filipino actress. She is a contract artist of ABS-CBN's Star Magic. She started her showbiz career at the age of 14, as ...

as Violeta (present) *

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as Calyptus *

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as Gumma *

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as Orkido

Villains

Unang Yugto villains

World 1

*Rommel Montano as Socur *

Mon Confiado Ramon Veroy Confiado (born March 19, 1968), professionally known as Mon Confiado, is a Filipino character actor, theater actor and businessman who has appeared in both mainstream and independent films. He is the son of late veteran actor Ánge ...

as Magnus *Levi Ignacio as Feirrus *Paul Guzman as Rusticus *Aleck Bovick as Lady Feirrus

Ikalawang Yugto villains

World 2

Dimples Romana Dianne Marie Bonifacio Romana-Ahmee (born November 13, 1976) or better known as Dimples Romana is a Filipino actress. Career Romana finished at International Hospitality Management Major in Culinary Arts at Enderun College after she finished h ...

as Manaram *Michelle Bayle as Andam

World 3

*Victor Neri as Jiamondo *

Carlos Agassi Amir Carlos Damaso Vahidi Agassi (born December 12, 1979, in Makati, Philippines), popularly known as Carlos Agassi and simply Amir, is a Filipino actor, rap artist, host, and model. He was launched as a member of ABS-CBN's Star Circle (now S ...

as Jaffir *Jeremiah Rosales as Emer *

Bernard Palanca Bernard Revilla Palanca Jr. (born December 3, 1976) is a Filipino host, film/television character actor, and product endorser. Early life His maternal grandfather, Armando Goyena (real name: José Revilla), was an actor as was his younger bro ...

as Kamatayan

Production

Casting

In June 2005,

was cast as Eden, the love interest of Tristan, after a two-month-long auditioning process was conducted by

Reception

According to AGB Neilsen, the pilot episode of ''Ang Panday'' gained an impressive of 44.7% national ratings, winning against its rival

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References

External links

* {{ABS-CBN Local Film Franchise Panday 2005 Philippine television series debuts 2006 Philippine television series endings ABS-CBN drama series Fantaserye and telefantasya Filipino-language television shows Television series by Star Creatives Television shows based on comics Television shows set in the Philippines

Background

Plot

Cast and characters

Main cast

Supporting cast

Unang Yugto characters

World 1

Ikalawang Yugto characters

World 2

World 3

Villains

Unang Yugto villains

World 1

Ikalawang Yugto villains

World 2

World 3

Production

Casting

Reception

See also

References

External links