Nathaniel (TV series)
Nathaniel | |
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Genre | Family drama, Fantasy, Comedy |
Created by |
Rondel P. Lindayag Dindo Perez |
Developed by |
Roldeo T. Endrinal Julie Anne R. Benitez |
Written by |
Shugo Praico John Anthony Rodulfo |
Directed by |
Darnel Joy R. Villaflor Francis Xavier E. Pasion Manny Q. Palo Jon S. Villarin |
Creative director(s) | Johnny delos Santos |
Starring |
Marco Masa Gerald Anderson Shaina Magdayao |
Opening theme |
Lupa Man Ay Langit Na Rin by Erik Santos |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language(s) | Filipino, English |
No. of episodes | 115 |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) |
Rosselle Beegee-Soldao Mae Santos |
Producer(s) | Carlina D. de la Merced |
Location(s) | Laguna |
Editor(s) |
Marion Bautista Froilan Francia |
Running time | 30-45 minutes |
Production company(s) |
Dreamscape Entertainment Television Mothership (visual effects) |
Release | |
Original network | ABS-CBN |
Picture format | 480i SDTV |
Original release | April 20 – September 25, 2015 |
Chronology | |
Related shows |
May Bukas Pa 100 Days to Heaven Honesto |
External links | |
Website |
Nathaniel is a 2015 Philippine fantasy drama television series directed by Darnel Joy Villaflor and Francis Pasion, starring Marco Masa in his first lead role as Nathaniel, an angel who has a mission to return to earth and restore the belief of humanity in God and remind them about the innate goodness that everyone possesses in their hearts.[1] The series was aired on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from April 20, 2015 to September 25, 2015, replacing Dream Dad.[2]
Synopsis
This is the story of Nathaniel, son of Paul and Rachel Laxamana. As a baby, Nathaniel will be involved in an accident, which will cost him his life. And because Nathaniel died a pure soul, he became an Angel upon reaching Heaven. When Nathaniel was already 7 years old, he will be sent down to Earth for a mission – to restore Man's faith in God, and to remind Man of their inner goodness, which they may have already forgotten.
Nathaniel ends up in Bayan ng Laging Saklolo, wherein he will be adopted by the Bartolome family, which includes Abner, Beth, Dimas, Hannah, and Abi. With them, Nathaniel learns the value of having a family. During Nathaniel's stay here, he will be able to help some people, including his real mother, Rachel, who is now separated from Paul.
As Nathaniel continues with his mission, he learns that it was none other than his real father, Paul, and his grandmother, AVL, who have caused the people of Bayan ng Laging Saklolo to forget about their inner goodness. Because of this, Nathaniel will do everything in his power to stop Paul and AVL from spreading more evil, not knowing that by doing so, he is pushing Paul further away from Rachel. However, an evil entity known as the Tagasundo, later emerges as the root of all evil and takes human form on Earth with a mission opposite to Nathaniel, to sway humanity from the path of good and will serve as an obstacle to Nathaniel's mission.
Cast
Main cast
- Marco Masa as Nathaniel M. Laxamana
- Gerald Anderson as Paul V. Laxamana
- Shaina Magdayao as Dra. Rachel Mercado-Laxamana
Supporting cast
- Coney Reyes as Angela "AVL" Villanueva-Laxamana
- Pokwang as Elizabeth "Beth" Salvacion-Bartolome
- Isabelle Daza as Atty. Martha Amanthe / Mirriam Sandoval
- Sharlene San Pedro as Hannah Bartolome / Mary V. Laxamana
- Jairus Aquino as Joshua Casillas
- Jayson Gainza as Dimas Salvacion
- Ogie Diaz as Narcy
- Yesha Camile as Abigail "Abi" Bartolome
- Fourth Solomon as David
- Fifth Solomon as Solomon
- Simon Ibarra as SPO4. Tomas Casillas
- David Chua as Aaron Quiros
- Ivan Carapiet as Samson Baldemor
- Young JV as Benjamin
- Kathleen Hermosa as Dra. Tessie Robles
- Benjie Paras as PO3. Abner Bartolome
- Freddie Webb as Punong Maestro
- Leo Martinez / Baron Geisler as the Tagasundo[note 1]
Guest cast
- Carla Humphries as young Angela "AVL" Villanueva-Laxamana
- Lui Manansala as Angela's mother
- Paolo Serrano as Norman Rivera
- Bodjie Pascua as Governor of Laging Saklolo
- Ingrid dela Paz as Leah
- Suzette Ranillo as Tita Lod
- Ana Abad Santos as Joshua's mother
- JB Agustin as school bully
- Arvin Arellano as Nathaniel's classmate
- Nicco Manalo as kidnapper
- Dante Rivero as Serafin Pelaez
- Alicia Alonzo as Loida Pelaez
- Tart Carlos as Rita Jimenez
- Hero Angeles as Israel Marasigan
- Lance Lucido as Jonas Marasigan
- Lester Llansang as Dexter Malgapo
- Luz Valdez as Lola Gina
- Trina "Hopia" Legaspi as Sarah
- Arjo Atayde as Pedro Alvaro
- Gloria Sevilla as Lola Becca
- Xyriel Manabat as Camille
- Angeline Quinto as Jessie
- Mylene Dizon as Judith
- John Lloyd Cruz as Atty. Francisco Lucas
- Robert Seña as Heremias Masinayon
- Irma Adlawan as Heremias' wife
- Erin Ocampo as Heremias' daughter
- Eddie Garcia as Moises Macaraig
- Bryan Santos as Eliazar Domingo
- Maxene Magalona as Olivia Domingo
- Gabriel Sumalde as Joseph Domingo
- Sam Milby as Archangel Armen
- Rayver Cruz as Archangel Josiah
- Enchong Dee as Archangel Eldon
- Manuel Chua as AVL's killer
- Joshua Dionisio as teen Paul Laxamana
- Belle Mariano as young Rachel Laxamana
Trivia
This is the very first teleserye of Daza after the latter's transfer in 2014.
Soundtrack
- Lupa Man Ay Langit Na Rin - Erik Santos
- Lupa Man Ay Langit Na Rin (Acoustic Version) - Erik Santos
Reception
Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average | Source |
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29.4% April 20, 2015[3] |
42.0% September 25, 2015[4] |
42.0% September 25, 2015 |
36.9% |
[5][6][7][8][9] |
See also
Notes
- ↑ The Tagasundo is a demonic entity which assumed two different human forms assuming two identities through the course of the series. The character's identity as Abel "Ramon Roman" Tumana was portrayed by Martinez while Gustavo Palomar was portrayed by Geisler.
References
- ↑ NATHANIEL Full Trailer: This April on ABS-CBN!
- ↑ "DREAM DAD" TO AIR ITS ‘YES, YES, YES, FINALE’ ON APRIL 17
- ↑ ""Nathaniel" Pilot Episode wins National Tv Ratings, trends in Twitter". ABS-CBN. 23 April 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ↑ "Maraming Salamat, Kapamilya! #NathanielAbotLangit". Facebook. Dreamscape Entertainment. 27 September 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ↑ NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): April 29 – May 4, 2015
- ↑ NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): May 22-25, 2015
- ↑ NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): May 28 – June 2, 2015
- ↑ NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): July 2-7, 2015
- ↑ NATIONAL TV RATINGS (Urban + Rural): July 8-14, 2015