''!Oka Tokat'' is a

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horror fantasy series broadcast by

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. Directed by Don Cuaresma, Laurenti Dyogi, Michael de Mesa, Rez Cortez, Ricky Davao, Johnny Manahan, Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Wenn V. Deramas, Cathy Garcia-Molina and Richard I. Arellano, it stars Ricky Davao, Rica Peralejo, Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Angelika Dela Cruz, Paolo Contis, Agot Isidro, Joy Viado, Giselle Sanchez, Marc Solis, Lorena Garcia, Bojo Molina, Carmina Villarroel, Alessandra De Rossi, Jeffrey Quizon, Tin Arnaldo, Mel Martinez, Onemig Bondoc, Meryll Soriano, Nelson Evangelista, Alwyn Uytingco,

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, Emman Abeleda, Joy Chiong and Jiro Manio. It aired on the network's evening line up from June 24, 1997 to May 7, 2002, replacing '' Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata'' and was replaced by '' OK Fine, 'To ang Gusto Nyo!''. Its title is the reverse spelling of the phrase "''Takot ako!''" (translates to "''I'm scared!''"); hence, the exclamation point at the beginning. Later on December 4, 2001, ''!Oka Tokat'' was reformatted as a comedy horror

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series.

Plot

The show revolves around a media crew led by Rona del Fierro (played by Agot Isidro) who investigates paranormal cases with the help of del Fierro's premonitions. Most of the story arcs feature creatures in Filipino mythology, including the ''dwende'' (dwarf),

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, diwata and the engkanto. Sometime later in the reformat, it now revolves around a group of five children led by Rona's cousin Kyle (played by Emman Abeleda) who has inherited psychic powers from his mother. He is also joined by his new neighbors and friends including Twinkle (played by

), Bobong (played by Alwyn Uytingco), Britney (played by Joy Chiong) and Tofu (played by Jiro Manio).

Cast and characters

Main cast

* Agot Isidro as Rona Catacutan del Fierro * Ricky Davao as Joaquin "Jack" Viloria† * Rica Peralejo as Richelou "Rikki" Montinola (1997–2000) * Diether Ocampo as Benjamin "Benjie" Catacutan (1997–1999) * Jericho Rosales as Jeremiah "Jeremy" Tobias (1997–2000) * Angelika Dela Cruz as Tessa Sytangco (1997–1998) * Paolo Contis as Niccollo "Nico" Tobias (1997–1999) * Carmina Villarroel as Carmela de Dios (1999–2001) *Bojo Molina as Yoyong Panaligan (1999–2001) * Marc Solis as Marco Benitez (1997–2001; recurring in 1997–1998) * Alessandra De Rossi as Teresa Gonzales (2001)

Recurring cast

* Joy Viado as Ligaya "Tita Gaying" Montinola (1997–2001)† *Giselle Sanchez as Magdalena "Dahlen" Karusealad (1997–2001) *Lorena Garcia as Joy Montinola (1997–2001)

Extended cast

* G. Toengi as Melissa "Lizzie" Santiago * Janette McBride as Andrea "Andie" Santiago * Nelson Evangelista as Daniel De Dios (2000–2001) * Zoren Legaspi as Brad Alcantara * Tin Arnaldo as Abby * Mel Martinez as Jigs * Jeffrey Quizon as Lester * Onemig Bondoc as Monty del Rosario * Meryll Soriano as Sofia Mendez (Cousin of Jigs)

Reformatted cast

* Emman Abeleda as Kyle *

as Twinkle * Alwyn Uytingco as Bobong * Joy Chiong as Britney * Jiro Manio as Tofu

Guest cast

* Marvin Agustin as Stephen * Cherry Pie Picache as Michelle * Glydel Mercado as Verna Vidal * Sheila Marie Rodriguez * Gandong Cervantes * Wilson Go * Jun Urbano * Ching Arellano * Lara Morena * Dindi Gallardo * Nanding Josef * Perla Bautista * Maricel Morales * Noel Trinidad * Joji Isla * Luigi Alvarez * Kaye Abad * Michael Roy Journales * Janus Del Prado * Ronnie Quizon * Joy Chiong * Ate Gay *

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Sequel

In 2011, ABS-CBN announced that !Oka Tokat will have its sequel entitled ''"Oka2kat"''. It was supposed to be aired in March 2011 but it was delayed to February 4, 2012. The sequel does not focus on the previous characters but has the same genre.

Footnotes

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External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Oka Tokat 1997 Philippine television series debuts 2002 Philippine television series endings 1990s Philippine television series 2000s Philippine television series ABS-CBN drama series ABS-CBN original programming Philippine horror fiction television series Filipino-language television shows Television shows set in the Philippines Television series by Star Creatives Philippine television series based on American television series