''Ang Panday'' () is a 2009 Filipino

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fantasy film adapted from Carlo J. Caparas' ''

Panday Panday or Ang Panday may refer to: * ''Panday'' (comics), a Philippine comics character created by Carlo J. Caparas and Steve Gan ** ''Ang Panday'' (1980 film), a series of fantasy films from the Philippines, starring Fernando Poe, Jr. ** ''Panday ...

'' comics. Directed by Rico Gutierrez and

Mac Alejandre Mac C. Alejandre (born December 8, 1972) is a Filipino film and television director, as well as the head of The 5 Network's artist management division "Talent5" ( a/k/a TV5 Talent Center). Filmography Television * '' For Love or Money'' (2013 ...

, it stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla,

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 ...

and

Iza Calzado Maria Izadora Ussher Calzado-Wintle (born August 12, 1982), known professionally as Iza Calzado (), is a Filipino actress, television host, dancer and model. She is dubbed as the "''Goddess of Horror Films''" by local media for her acting prowe ...

. It was released on December 25, 2009. The movie was produced by

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. Revilla previously starred as a version of the title character, Flavio the blacksmith, in the film ''Dugo ng Panday'' (1993).

, who plays the antagonist Lizardo, portrayed Flavio in a television series adaptation of '' Ang Panday'' (2005).

Plot

Long ago, the evil wizard Lizardo (

) sent an army of monsters to subjugate the land and its people. Lizardo succeeded, but a prophecy tells of a comet that will fall to Earth, and a man who will wield a weapon that will free the people from Lizardo's tyranny. Flavio ( Bong Revilla Jr.) is a blacksmith content with living a quiet, uneventful life in a town mostly untouched by Lizardo's evil. But when the comet of prophecy lands on the outskirts of town, Flavio's destiny is immediately made clear. Around the peace-loving but brave Flavio. His arch-enemy Lizardo attempts to ruin the peace and harmony of their dwelling place, affecting the inhabitants. Moreover, the evil warlord challenges Flavio by capturing his beautiful lady love Maria (

). A series of events take place, bringing the blacksmith (panday) at the forefront of a full-blown war against Lizardo's troops.

Cast

* Ramon "Bong" Revilla as Flavio *

as Lizardo *

as Maria *

Geoff Eigenmann Geoffrey Michael Alatiit Eigenmann (; born March 23, 1985), better known by his screen name Geoff Eigenmann, is a Filipino actor, host and model notable for his performances in television; he is a member of the Eigenmann family of actors a ...

as Celso * Robert Villar as Bugoy *

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as Emelita *

Sheena Halili Sheena Yvette Castro Halili-Manzanero (born January 16, 1987) is a Filipino actress, host, and businesswoman. She is best known for her portrayals as a sidekick to protagonists or antagonists in hit television series. Career Halili entered Phi ...

as Dahlia * Carlene Aguilar as Teresa / Mananaggal * George Estregan Jr. as Apoykatawan *

Pekto Mike Nacua (born June 14, 1973), better known as Pekto, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. Career Born and raised in the province of Cebu, Mike "Pekto" Nacua was discovered by GMA Network in 2003 as an actor and comedian. He sta ...

*Dan Fernandez *

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Benjie Paras Venancio Johnson Paras Jr. (born October 2, 1968), better known as Benjie Paras, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and a retired professional basketball player who played for Shell Turbo Chargers and San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketb ...

as Zanboro *

John Lapus Jonathan Anthony Solis "John" Lapus (born July 7, 1973), also known as Sweet, is a Filipino actor, host, comedian, and film and television director. Lapus is known for his various roles in films such as '' Shake, Rattle & Roll''. He was a head ...

as Kruma *

Paulo Avelino Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and a movie producer. Regarded as the "Prince of Philippine Teleserye", he is best known in television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), ''Bridges of ...

as Pepe * Stef Prescott as Ditas *

Bj Forbes Bernard Joecel Forbes (born March 27, 1998) is a Filipino actor. He first appeared on TV as a contestant in ''That's My Boy'' on ''Eat Bulaga!''.; however, he become a finalist and also he didn't win. Career After his stint on ''That's My Boy' ...

as Popoy *Luz Valdez as Lola Mameng *

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as Lolo Isko *Carlos Morales as Diego *

Gladys Guevarra Gladys Guevarra-Navarrete (born February 22, 1977) is a Filipina actress, singer and comedienne, and a former housemate in ''Pinoy Big Brother''. Early life Gladys Guevarra is a comedian and voice impersonator who previously worked in GMA Netw ...

as Babang * JB Magsaysay as Benito *King Gutierrez as Kubada *Dindo Arroyo as Cruzaldo *Marissa Sanchez as Miling *John Feir as Utal *Carlo Lacana as Young Flavio *Ace Espinosa as Flavio's father *Rey Sagum as Hugo *Banjo Romero as Kumar * Ambet Nabus as Miling's son *

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as Dyosa Adora

Production

Shooting for the film was done in Ilocos Norte.

Home media

''Ang Panday'' was released onto

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and

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by VIVA Video. The DVD release includes the full-length trailer of the film. The DVD/VCD was released on March 11, 2010.

Sequel

The film's sequel was released as an official entry to the

2011 Metro Manila Film Festival The 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the annual film festival in Manila, Philippines that is held from December 25, 2011 until the first week of January 2012. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters in order ...

. The sequel was directed by

and featured returning stars, Ramon "Bong" Revilla,

and

along with a new character played by

Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in '' MariMar'', ''Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', '' Darna'' and '' T ...

Awards

35th
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Awards

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Panday (2009) Panday 2009 films Fantasy adventure films Films based on Philippine comics Films shot in Ilocos Norte GMA Pictures films Live-action films based on comics Philippine films based on comics Films directed by Mac Alejandre