Totoy Bato (2025 TV series)
| Totoy Bato | |
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| Genre | Action drama |
| Based on | Totoy Bato by Carlo J. Caparas |
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| Starring | Kiko Estrada |
| Opening theme | "Dagundong" by Alamat |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 48 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Vic del Rosario Jr. |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 35-50 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | TV5 |
| Release | May 5, 2025 – present |
| Related | |
| Totoy Bato (2009) | |
Totoy Bato is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by TV5. The series is based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Albert Langitan, Zyro Radoc, and Ambo Gonzales, it stars Kiko Estrada in the title role. It premiered on May 5, 2025 on the network's Primetime Primera line up.
Cast and characters
Present
- Main cast
- Kiko Estrada as Totoy Bato[1]
- Supporting cast
- Bea Binene as Emerald Espejo[2]
- Diego Loyzaga as Dwayne Perez[3]
- Cindy Miranda as Amber Castillo[4]
- Nonie Buencamino as Father Nico Monte[5]
- Art Acuña as Don Pedro Perez[6]
- Mon Confiado as Don Silvio Castillo[7]
- Eula Valdez as Ruby Roco-Perez[8]
- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Stanley Roco[9]
- Joko Diaz as Alan Monte[10]
- Katya Santos[11]
- Kean Cipriano as Jasper[12]
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Ivory[13]
- Andrew Muhlach as Jett
- Ivan Padilla as Rocky Castillo
- Billy Villeta as Dustin
- Lester Llansang as Albie
- Benz Sangalang as Maison
- Gold Aceron as Onyx
- CJ Caparas as Alex Maningas
- Guest cast
- Carlene Aguilar as Gemma Monte
- Lawrence Dela Cruz as young Totoy Bato
- Natania Guerrero as young Emerald
- Benedict Lao as young Dwayne
- Jeremiah Cruz as young Jett
- Dwayne Bialoglovski as young Dustin
- Stanley Abuloc as young Rocky
Production
Principal photography commenced on April 14, 2025.[14]
References
- ^ Lacsamana, Brontë H. (May 2, 2025). "TV5 adapts legacy action drama Totoy Bato". BusinessWorld. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ Pagulong, Charmie Joy (May 10, 2025). "Carlo J. Caparas' legacy lives on in TV5's 'Totoy Bato'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ Gonzales, Joseph Peter R. (April 28, 2025). "Kiko Estrada follows in grandfather's footsteps in Totoy Bato adaptation". Manila Standard. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Kapatid Prince of Primetime Kiko Estrada, magbabalik bilang si "Totoy Bato"". News5. April 10, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ Santiago, Ervin (April 20, 2025). "Kiko Estrada kinakarir ang training sa boksing para sa Totoy Bato remake". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ Ignacio, JP (April 29, 2025). "Kiko, nanghinayang sa hindi pagkasama ng ama sa Totoy Bato!". Remate. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ Pagulong, Charmie Joy (April 24, 2025). "How FPJ, grandpa Paquito Diaz inspired Kiko Estrada in Totoy Bato". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ Bonoan, Reggee (April 30, 2025). "Kiko Estrada idol sa aktingan sina Coco, Ruru: They're my inspirations". Inquirer Bandera. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Kapatid Prince of Primetime Kiko Estrada, bibida sa Totoy Bato". People's Journal. April 11, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ Desk, Tempo (April 12, 2025). "Kiko Estrada takes over FPJ's iconic 'Totoy Bato'". Tempo. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (April 11, 2025). "Kiko Estrada to lead series adaptation of FPJ's 1977 film Totoy Bato". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ "Kapatid Prince of Primetime Kiko Estrada, Bibida sa Totoy Bato". The Philippine Star. April 12, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Asis, Eugene E. (April 13, 2025). "Kiko susundan si FPJ Totoy Bato". People's Journal. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (April 11, 2025). "Kiko Estrada, bibida bilang Totoy Bato; naalala si Paquito Diaz". PEP. Retrieved May 29, 2025.