Ang Probinsyano
| FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Also known as | Brothers |
| Genre | Action, Family drama, Thriller, Police Procedural |
| Created by | Rondel P. Lindayag |
| Based on | Ang Probinsyano (1997 film) |
| Developed by |
Roldeo T. Endrinal Julie Anne R. Benitez |
| Written by |
Joel Mercado John Joseph Tuason |
| Directed by |
Malu L. Sevilla Avel E. Sunpongco Toto Natividad Richard V. Somes |
| Creative director(s) |
Johnny de los Santos Dang Baldonado |
| Starring |
Coco Martin Susan Roces Maja Salvador Bela Padilla Arjo Atayde Albert Martinez Agot Isidro Jaime Fabregas Eddie Garcia |
| Composer(s) | Ebe Dancel of Sugarfree |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 302 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Eileen Angela T. Garcia Hazel Bolisay Parfan |
| Producer(s) | Dagang Vilbar |
| Location(s) |
Metro Manila Pandacan, Manila Hong Kong Bulacan |
| Editor(s) | Froilan Francia |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
FPJ Productions Dreamscape Entertainment Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format |
480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | September 28, 2015 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (Lit: The Provincial Man / International title: Brothers) is a 2015 Filipino action drama television series based on the 1997 Fernando Poe Jr. film of the same title, courtesy of FPJ Productions. Directed by Malu Sevilla, Avel Sunpongco, Toto Natividad, and Richard V. Somes, it is topbilled by Coco Martin with an ensemble cast.[1] The series premiered on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on September 28, 2015, replacing Nathaniel.
The series is well received by the public due to its action sequences, life lessons and crime prevention tips.
Synopsis
Follow the journey of the twins Ador and Cardo (both played by Coco Martin), who were separated from each other because of financial reasons, even as they followed the path of being police officers.
Ador is a prominent and respected CIDG Police Official in Manila with a loving family as his support. Cardo, on the other hand, loves the solitude of the mountains in the province of Botolan as a SAF Trooper. Their lives take a sudden turn when Ador gets himself entangled in a syndicate after being betrayed by one of his own colleagues, resulting in his death. To conceal this fact, Cardo was ordered to take over Ador's life and finish the mission his brother left behind. He will also be forced to pretend to his brother's family and friends, and be re-united with his grandmother, whom he resented, for surmising she deserted him. Challenges later followed in life, and he promised to find the one who killed his brother.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Coco Martin as SPO2 Ricardo "Cardo" Dalisay / Police Sr. Insp. Dominador "Ador" B. de Leon
- Susan Roces as Kapitana Flora "Lola Kap" Borja-de Leon
- Maja Salvador as SPO1 Glenda "Glen" Corpuz
- Bela Padilla as Carmen Guzman-Tuazon (formerly de Leon)
- Arjo Atayde as Police S/Insp. Joaquin Tuazon
- Albert Martinez as Tomas "Papa Tom" Tuazon
- Agot Isidro as Verna Syquia-Tuazon
- Jaime Fábregas as Police Chief Supt. (General) Delfin S. Borja
Supporting cast
- Simon Ezekiel Pineda as Honorio "Onyok" Amaba
- Lei Andrei Navarro as Dominador "Junior" de Leon, Jr.
- McNeal "Awra" Briguela as Macario "Makmak" Samonte, Jr.
- Yassi Pressman as Alyana Arevalo
- Joey Marquez as Nanding Corpuz
- Malou de Guzman as Lolit Fajardo-Corpuz
- Dennis Padilla as Edgar Guzman
- Ana Roces as Leonora "Nora" Montano-Guzman
- Joel Torre as Teodoro "Teddy" Arevalo
- Shamaine Buencamino as Virginia "Virgie" Arevalo
- John Prats[2] as SPO3 Jerome Girona, Jr.
- Malou Crisologo as Yolanda "Yolly" Capuyao-Santos
- Pepe Herrera as Benjamin "Benny" Dimaapi
- Marvin Yap as Elmo Santos
- Beverly Salviejo as Yaya Cita
- Eda Nolan as Brenda Corpuz
- Ping Medina as Diego Sahagun
- Belle Mariano as Rachel Tuazon
- Brace Arquiza as Ryan Guzman
- Art Acuña as Police S/Supt. (Colonel) Roy Carreon
- John Medina as Police S/Insp. Avel "Billy" M. Guzman
- Lester Llansang as Police S/Insp. Mark Vargas
- Michael Roy Jornales as Police S/Insp. Francisco "Chikoy" Rivera
- Marc Acueza as Police S/Insp. Dino Robles
- Rino Marco as Police S/Insp. Gregorio "Greg" Sebastian
- Mhyco Aquino as Lorenz Gabriel
- Marc Solis as SPO1 Rigor Soriano
- Xia Vigor as Keana Burton
- Tart Carlos as Mrs. Burton
- Mccoy de Leon as JP Arevalo
- Elisse Joson as Lorraine Pedrosa
- Benj Manalo as Pinggoy
- Lander Vera Perez as Alfred
- Daisy Reyes as Belen Girona
Special participation
- Eddie Garcia as Don Emilio Syquia
- Anne Curtis as Trina Noble Trinidad
- Christopher de Leon as Michael "Mike" Alonzo
Guest cast
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | ||||
| 1 | 262 | September 28, 2015 | September 30, 2016 | ||
| 2 | 30 | October 3, 2016 | TBA | ||
Production
Then ABS-CBN president and CEO, Charo Santos-Concio, touted the creation of a drama-action series which particularly aims to give importance to the police force in an effort to help them "regain the love and respect of the people". Coco Martin, who would be later named as the series' lead actor, was involved in the production shoot for the series, who proposed that the production team create a television adaptation of Fernando Poe Jr. film Ang Probinsyano. Martin reasons that he and his grandmother enjoyed watching films of the action star while Martin grew up. The widow of Fernando Poe Jr., Susan Roces reportedly allowed the production team to adopt her former spouse's film. [3]
The series, directed by Avel Sunpongco and Malu Sevilla, is not a remake of the 1997 film of the same name. It was made to be run for months to be more suitable for teleserye viewers.[4]
The title of the original film was inspired from the term "pulis patola" which is occasionally used to tease newbie police officers. Since patola, or cucumber of the luffa genus, is usually grown in the provinces outside urban areas such as Manila, the title Ang Probinsyano was decided to be the title of the 1997 film,[4] which would be later adapted in a 2016 television series.
Casting changes
Singer-actress Angeline Quinto was supposedly part of the main cast to play the role of Lily, an original character yet different role, but was later pulled out and replaced by Salvador due to conflicting shooting schedules and renamed the character to Glen.[5][6][7][8]
Deviations from the film
- Cardo ('Kardo' in the film) had a wife and children in the film version, who were killed because the killers had the wrong information about him and Ador.[9]
- Ador's guilt was the reason for their separation in the film version, while in the TV series version their grandmother had young Cardo adopted by a childless couple.[9]
- Ador and Cardo's grandmother was not part of the film. Their grandmother in the TV series is played by veteran actress Susan Roces, widow of the late Fernando Poe, Jr.[9]
- Cardo's last name in the film version is still 'de Leon' instead of 'Dalisay'.[9]
- Cardo in the TV series is a SAF trooper in Botolan, while in the film version Cardo is Santa Marcela's Police Chief.[9]
- The main antagonists in the film version is a drug syndicate, while in the TV series version is a human-child trafficking syndicate, however, production soon reverts the antagonists into a drug syndicate.[9]
- The child Cardo adopted in the film version is a girl.[9]
- The name of Ador's wife in the film version is Lily, while in the TV series her name was known to be Carmen. Lily turns out to be the name of a Chinese syndicate master's female assistant in the TV series.[9]
- Carmen in the film version is a night club entertainer and mother of the child Cardo adopted,[9] while the TV version is Cardo's sister-in-law and Ador's widow.
- The 'Glen Corpuz' character is originally created only for the TV series.[9]
- Ador's superior in the film version, who devises the plan for Cardo to assume Ador's identity, is not their grand-uncle.[9]
- The person who killed Ador in the film version is a syndicate goon, while in the TV series he was killed by a co-policeman.[9]
- The Paloma Picache[10] character was created only for the TV series, and was an idea proposed by lead actor Coco Martin to Dreamscape Entertainment. Paloma is actually Cardo in drag during his mission to rescue women who were kidnapped by a prostitution syndicate. Coco Martin who portrayed the character said that he had to study the mannerisms of a woman for the role. He remarked that this particular role was hard noting that women spend about two hours doing their make-up for a date and on how it is hard and painful to walk on high-heels.[11] Cardo's "Paloma" persona returned in a storyline involving a blackmailing case of an American businessman.
- Janus del Prado is the only member of the original cast in the film version who was also cast in the TV series. In the film, he played Jerry, Ador & Lily's son while in the TV series, he was guest cast as Allan dela Paz/Jonel, the coached witness of Carmen's death.[9]
Extension
Ang Probinsyano is confirmed to air until 2017 due to its high ratings, action scenes and "real life lessons" which was received well by the audience. Furthermore, the series has also been known to educate its viewers about Philippine laws and issues.[12]
Soundtrack
The following is a list of songs featured in Ang Probinsyano.
| Song | Singer | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Wag Ka Nang Umiyak | Gary Valenciano | (also part of the Dreamscape Televisions of Love Volume One album) |
| Wag Ka Nang Umiyak (Teleserye version) | KZ Tandingan | (also part of the Dreamscape Televisions of Love Volume One album) |
| Ako Ay Probinsyano | Gloc-9 featuring Ebe Dancel | (also part of the Dreamscape Televisions of Love Volume One album) |
| Basta't Kasama Kita | Daryl Ong | (also part of the Dreamscape Televisions of Love Volume One album) |
| Kung Ako Na Lang Sana | Bituin Escalante | |
| Oh Babe | Jeremiah | |
| Kaba | Tootsie Guevara | |
| Chuva Choo Choo | Vice Ganda | |
| Boom Karaka-raka | Vice Ganda | |
| Bomba | Zeus Collins feat. KZ Tandingan | |
| Basang-Basa sa Ulan | Aegis | |
| Ngayon Hanggang Wakas | Daryl Ong | |
| Ako Si Superman | Jovit Baldivino | |
| Kembot | McNeal "Awra" Briguela |
Reception
Ratings
| Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41.6% September 28, 2015[13] |
TBD |
46.7% February 2, 2016[14] |
TBD |
Special citation from the CIDG
Coco Martin was given a certificate of appreciation for his favorable portrayal as a highly dedicated and responsible CIDG Police officer in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano given in the 63rd Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Founding Anniversary.[15]
Awards and nominations
Sources: twitter.com/dreamscapeph ; instagram.com/dreamscapeph
| Year | Television Award/Critics | Award/Category | Result |
| 2016 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Primetime Series | Won |
| Best Drama Actor of the Year for Coco Martin | Won | ||
| Best Drama supporting Actor of the year (Albert Martinez) | Nominated | ||
| Best Drama supporting Actor of the year (Eddie Garcia) | Nominated | ||
| Best Drama supporting Actor of the year (Arjo Atayde) | Won | ||
| Best Drama supporting Actress of the year (Susan Roces) | Nominated | ||
| Best New Male TV Personality (Simon Pineda) | Won | ||
| Best Child Performer (Mcneal Awra Briguela) | Won | ||
| 63rd CIDG Founding Anniversary | Certificate of Appreciation (Coco Martin) | Won | |
| PEP List Awards 2016 | Teleserye supporting actor of the year (Arjo Atayde) | Won | |
| 18th Anak TV Awards | Top Male Anak TV Makabata Star for 2015 (Coco Martin) | Won | |
| 3rd UmalohokJUAN Communication & Media Awards | Coco Martin is Best TV Actor | Won | |
| 4th Kagitingan Awards for TV of Bataan Peninsula State University | Coco Martin bilang PINAKAMAGITING NA PERSONALIDAD SA DULANG SERYE | Won | |
| PINAKAMAGITING NA DULANG SERYE | Won | ||
| 24th KBP Golden Dove Awards | Best TV Actor Coco Martin) in a Drama Program | Won | |
| Golden Laurel Lycean Choice Media Awards | Best TV Actor (Coco Martin) | Won | |
| Best Primetime Series | Won | ||
| Alta Media Icon Awards 2016 | Best Drama Actor for TV (Coco Martin) | Won | |
| Best Primetime Drama Series | Won | ||
| LPU-Laguna Kung-gihan Awards 2016 | SAFETY AWARENESS TV PERSONALITY (Coco Martin) | Won | |
| 6th TV Series Craze Awards | Best Primetime TV Series | Won | |
| 6th Edukcircle Awards 2016 | Best Drama Actress of the Year (Bela Padilla) | Won | |
| Best Television Drama Actor HALL OF FAME (Coco Martin) | Won | ||
| 14th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Performance by an Actor (Coco Martin) | Won | |
| Best Television Series | Won | ||
| 38th Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Drama Series Program | Won | |
| 47th GMMSF Awards | Best Popular Child Peformer (Simon Pineda) | Won | |
| Highest Record Rating Teleserye of All Time | Won | ||
| PUP Mabini Media Awards 2016 | Best Primetime Drama Program | Won |
Notes
^ Ador died with the rank of Police Senior inspector. When Cardo was pretending as Ador, he solved a case thus promoting "Ador" to Chief Inspector because everyone thought that he was really Ador. When it was revealed that he was Cardo, the promotion became null and invalid. The reason why Cardo and his father don't share the same surname was because Cardo was adopted at a young age. Borja was the middle name used by Ador in the series, even though it was not his mother's maiden name. It may not be explicitly stated in the series but Ador used "Borja" as his middle name for reasons unknown. In the Pilot Episode, he was introduced as "Cadet Dominador Borja de Leon during the PNPA Graduation Ceremony,[16] as well as in his promotion to Police Senior Inspector in the third episode.[17] In some episodes, Ador's gravestone in the cemetery was also shown as "PS/INSP. Dominator B. de Leon".[18]
^ "Paloma Picache" is a one of Cardo's disguises and is not a separate character.
See also
References
- ↑ Buan-Deveza, Reyma (May 18, 2015). "Coco to star in TV remake of FPJ's 'Ang Probinsiyano'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
- ↑ "John Prats joins 'Ang Probinsyano'". ABS-CBN News. March 30, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
- ↑ Cruz, Marinel (5 October 2015). "Dangerous stunts excite Coco Martin". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
- 1 2 Dumaplin, Christine Allaine (27 September 2015). "'Ang Probinsyano' not a remake – Susan Roces" (in English and Tagalog). Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
- ↑ Santos, Rhea Manila. "Angeline Quinto pulled out of Coco Martin's new series". Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ↑ "Angeline hurt that she's out of 'Probinsyano'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ↑ "Coco sad that Angeline is out of 'Probinsyano'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ↑ Belmonte, Maureen Marie. "Angeline Quinto explains real reason why she's no longer part of "Ang Probinsyano"". Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Watch Ang Probinsyano – 1997 full film
- ↑ "'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano' is on a roll". BusinessMirror. 9 February 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
- ↑ Mendoza, Arvin (15 January 2016). "Coco Martin seduces as Paloma" (in English and Tagalog). Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
- ↑ "'Ang Probinsyano' ni Coco tatagal pa hanggang 2017 – Bandera" (in Filipino). Bandera. 22 August 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (30 December 2015). "10 top-rating teleserye pilot episodes nationwide in 2015, based on Kantar Media". Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ↑ "Record-breaking rating of 'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano'". The Standard Showbitz. 13 February 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ↑ "Coco Martin, ginawaran ng special citation sa 63rd CIDG Founding Anniversary" [Coco Martin, conferred with a special citation at the 63rd CIDG Founding Anniversary] (in Filipino). ABS-CBN. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ↑ "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: Pilot Episode". YouTube. 29 September 2015.
- ↑ "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: A father's commitment". YouTube. 1 October 2015.
- ↑ "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: Remembering Ador". YouTube. 1 September 2016.