Filipinized Zorro
GMA 7’s latest primetime offering Zorro, topbilled by Richard Gutierrez and Rhian Ramos, premieres March 23, 2009 and it looks like this is gonna be another hit for the network. Quite a big preparation was made for this upcoming series. For one, it’s not easy recreating a “period” setting. Also, some fencing, horse riding and Spanish lessons were made prior to shooting. One thing very interesting to watch about it is how they made it to become “Filipinized”. The story is taken from Johnston McCulley’s The Curse of Capistrano (1919) but it seems like some concepts for the series were also taken from Rizal’s Noli/El Fili (..or so I thought).
Anyway, here’s the full cast of Zorro Philippine Version:
Main Cast
* Richard Gutierrez as Antonio Dela Cruz/Antonio Pelaez/Zorro
* Rhian Ramos as Lolita Pulido (Dela Cruz)
* Michelle Madrigal as Juana Manalo
* Bianca King as Cara
* Jomari Yllana as Don Diego dela Vega/Original Zorro
* TJ Trinidad as Ramon Pelaez
* Eddie Gutierrez as Gov. Luis Aragon
* Jacklyn Jose as Doña Chiquita Pelaez
* Joel Torre as Don Roberto Pelaez
* Leo Martinez as Don Carlos Pulido
* Pinky Marquez as Doña Catalina Pulido
* Lani Mercado as Marcela dela Cruz
* Ricky Davao as Fr. Felipe
* Mark Gil as Capt. Horacio Pelaez
* Bobby Andrews as Sgt. Pedro Gonzales
* Antonio Aquitania as Bernardo
* Robert “Buboy” Villar as Pepe
* Jeffrey “Epi” Quizon as Shihong
* Sandy Andolong as Nana Maria
Supporting Cast
* Gloria Sevilla as Nana Zita
* Maureen Larrazabal as Bella
* Sheena Halili as Lena
* Bubbles Paraiso as Magda
* Paloma as Paquita Pakwan
* Sugar Mercado as Ana
* Shiela Marie Rodriguez as Lisa
* Bodie Cruz as Agustin Manalo
* Elvis Gutierrez as Silverio
Sneak Peeks..
Teaser 1
Teaser 2
