Kapuso Teleserye Lead Stars Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera, and Sen. Bong Revilla Heat Up Sinulog Festival!

Dingdong Dantes of "Pahiram ng Sandali"

Marian Rivera of "Temptation of Wife"

This weekend, GMA Network proudly brings its biggest primetime stars - bannered by Box-office King Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., Primetime Queen Marian Rivera, and two-time Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Best Actor Dingdong Dantes - to Cebu to join in this year's celebration of the Sinulog Festival.

On Friday (January 18), Marian, who is also FHM's cover girl for the magazine's 150th issue, will be joined by the rest of the Temptation of Wife cast - Dennis Trillo, Glaiza de Castro, Michelle Madrigal, Bettina Carlos, and Rafael Rosell - in the Kapuso Mall Show at Gaisano Capital-Casuntingan, Mandaue City at 3:00 PM and the Kapuso Night at the Ayala Terraces Cebu at 5:00 PM.

Meanwhile, at 6:00 PM, the festive mood extends all the way to Western Visayas particularly in Kabanlakan City, Negros Occidental with the Sinulog Sa Kabanlakan: Kapuso Fiesta. Set to grace the event are Indio's Alden Richards, Forever's Isabel Oli, comic duo Moymoy Palaboy, and Queen of Soul and Party Pilipinas mainstay Jaya.

Then on Saturday (January 19) at 3:00 PM, appearing together with Dingdong for the Kapuso Mall Show at Gaisano Grand Fiesta Mall, Tabunok are his leading ladies from Pahiram ng Sandali - Max Collins and Lorna Tolentino.

On the same day at 4:00 PM, Pahiram ng Sandali's Kristoffer Martin, Paroa: Ang Kuwento Ni Mariposa's Barbie Forteza, and Forever's Isabel Oli will give Cebuanos an additional treat via the Kapuso Mall Show happening at Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan.

Bong Revilla of "Indio"

The excitement further intensifies as the cast of the newest Kapuso epicserye Indio featuring Sen. Bong, together with Alden, Jennylyn Mercado, Ehra Madrigal, and Rhian Ramos join Dingdong, Max, and Lorna in another engaging Kapuso Mall Show at SM City Cebu Event Center at 5:00 PM.

On Sunday (January 20), one of the festival's highlights - The Sinulog Grand Parade - which will tour along the major streets of the city, is about to become merrier and all the more vibrant with the Kapuso stars' participation. Sen. Bong and Rhian join the parade from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN, while Alden and Ehra take over the spot from 1:00 to 6:00 PM.

GMA Central and Eastern Visayas Station Manager, Ms. Ann Marie O. Tan, says: "January is a busy month for us Cebuanos as this is the time of the year when we come together as one with pride for our beloved patron saint, Senyor Sto. Niño. And I am very positive that my fellow Cebuanos are thrilled that GMA Network is joining in the fun and excitement brought about by this one-of-a-kind festival."

The full details of the Network's participation in the 2013 Sinulog Festival will be featured in the two-part special of the weekly travelogue "Let's Fiesta" airing on February 10 and 17 via the Network's regional stations in Bicol, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Dagupan, Ilocos, GenSan, Bacolod, and CDO.(www.tvseriescraze,blogspot.com)

'Indio,' The Most Expensive TV Series of GMA-7 Premieres Tonight!

GMA Network opens 2013 with the much anticipated drama-fantasy series INDIO.

The grand production features the Philippines’ most respected and bankable stars, topbilled by Bong Revilla, Jr. as Malaya/Simeon/Indio. The award-winning actor marks his first primetime drama project via the network’s most expensive television drama to date.

As Senator Bong Revilla Jr. shares, “Malaki ang utang na loob ko sa GMA na ako ay binigyan ng ganito kalaking proyekto para i-alay sa ating mga taga-hanga.  Pinagpaguran ng lahat ng mga tao sa harap at likod ng camera, para mabigyan kayo ng isang bago at napakagandang pagkakalibangan simula sa January 14.  Ang Indio ay isang pagbubunyi sa pagiging marangal ng bawat Pilipino, isang pagkilala sa mga magagandang katangian natin bilang isang lahi mula pa noon hanggang ngayon.”

Though staged in pre-colonial setting, the value of Indio's beautiful story traverses through generations, as its theme of earning dignity through selfless sacrifice for loved ones resonates strongly even for audiences of today.

In the series, the battle of goddess Ynaguiguinid against the colonizers continues as she also fights for the life of her son. Before Ynaguiguinid cast her last breath, she finally passed her supernatural powers to her son.

Witness the action-packed saga of a warrior as Indio unfolds on Philippine television.

The Philippines’ brightest stars come together to make this series remarkable: The Sanreals: Jennylyn Mercado as Esperanza Sanreal; Jackie Lou Blanco as Victoria Sanreal; Ramon Cristopher as Don Antonio Sanreal and Michael de Mesa as Juancho Sanreal

Adding enchantment to the series are the gods and goddesses: Rhian Ramos as Dian Magayon; Sarah Lahbati as YnaGuiguinid; Sam Pinto as Lidagat; Rachelle Anne Go as Libulan, Ehra Madrigal as Lihanghin; Ellen Adarna as Dalikmata; Paolo Paraiso  as Adlaw; Will Devaughn  as Barangaw; Steven Silva  as Ribung Kilat, Kyle Jimenez  as Santonillo and Solenn Heussaff as Lalahon.

Spicing up Indio’s life are: Taga-Ilaya which composes of Jomari Yllana as Tarong; Agot Isidro as Linang; Ronnie Lazaro as Waray Lupig; Sheena Halili as Mayang, Daria Ramirez as old Linang and Dante Rivero as old Tarong with Taga-Ilawod’s Melissa Mendez as Alicia; Vaness del Moral as Elena; Pekto as Pedro; John Feir as Juaning; Marco Alcaraz as Javier, Ping Medina as Diego and Robert Arevalo as Cosme.

Portraying very special roles in the series are Maxene Magalona as Rosa; Bea Binene as the teen Rosa; Jillian Ward as the young Rosa; Alden Richards as Malaya/Simeon; Luis Alandy as Hangaway (Father of Malaya/Simeon); Bobby Andrews and Chinggoy Alonzo as Hernando; Lucho Ayala as the young Juancho; Carlos Morales as Mariano Sebastian; Princess Snell as the young Victoria Winwyn Marquez as Maria; Jon Achaval as Frayle Jacobe and Mark Gil as Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.

With the production team’s dedication to its craft together with the guidance of historians from the University of the Philippines Dr. Vic Villan and Dr. Rolando Borrinaga, production designer Rodel Cruz and musical scorer Von de Guzman, Indio will be primetime's most valuable offering.

INDIO, is created by the GMA Drama group, headed by Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Officer-in-charge for Entertainment; Ma. Regina Magno, AVP for Drama; Camille Hermoso, Program Manager and Meann Regala, Executive Producer.

From the creative engineering of Suzette Doctolero, with the supervision of Jake Tordesillas and Jun Lana and under the helm of director Dondon Santos.

INDIO premieres tonight, January 14,  on GMA’s stronger and bigger Telebabad block.(www.tvseriescraze.blogspot.com)

GMA-7's 'Indio' Combines the Richness of Phillipine Culture and the Magic of 'Encantadia!'

 In 2005, GMA-7 brought us "Encantadia," the most-loved and the best fantaserye ever produced in the history of Philippine television. Now in 2013, the Kapuso network is set to make another mark combining the Philippine history and the effects of modern technology.  

 Starting this Monday, January 14, 2013, get ready to see a historic epic-fantaserye on Primetime. This is "Indio," a TV series with a caliber of a movie!

 TV Series Craze along with the members of the press and bloggers were fortunate to witness the red carpet advanced screening of this newest Telebabad offering last Wednesday, January 9 in Cinema 5 of SM Megamall. The event was graced by the full casts of the movie headed by Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., the "Indio" and Jennylyn Mercado who is playing her leading lady, Esperanza.  

The advanced screening showcased the pilot week of the TV series. And we witnessed how huge and how amazing this teleserye is!

The Indio ("Ang Indio")

The Spaniards ("Ang Mga Kastila")

Yes, "Indio" is the most expensive TV series produced by GMA-7. In terms of the costumes, settings, and special effects, we can say that "Indio" can surpass "Encantadia" in terms of budgets and settings. Unlike "Encantadia," the setting is not only in the fantasy world, it even brings us in the ancient Philippine times during the Pre-Hispanic and Hispanic period!    

 "Indio" even showcases the richness of Philippine culture! Majority of the scenes were inspired by Philippine history - the colonial period, the discovery of the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan, the conquering of Miguel Lopez De Legazpi, and the simple living of the indigenous Filipinos. It even uses deep Filipino words like "Bathala," "saguigilid," "lakan," "malaya," and of course "indio" (an insulting term used by the Spaniards to the Filipino). Philippine folktales and beliefs were also seen in the story. We're sure that history students and Philippine history lovers can truly relate to this TV series!       

 It's good to note that this series didn't only dwell in ancient period. Yes, it has a touch of modern technology as it uses hi-definition effects, much more and much better than "Encantadia" before. Its cinematography is truly awesome, superb!  

The Fairies ("Ang Mga Diwata")

The Indigenous People ("Ang Mga Katutubo")

The themesong of "Indio" is also very nationalistic! It's OST is titled "Lupang Payapa" sung by Gian Magdangal. Here is the music video:

Aside from settings, effects, music, and cinematography, "Indio" also combines the biggest names in Philippine showbiz. Aside from Sen. Bong and Jennylyn, completing the cast are Michael De Mesa, Mark Gil, Jackie Lou Blanco, Jomari Ylanna, Agot Isidro, Sam Pinto, Rachelle Ann Go, Solenn Heusaff, Marco Alcaraz, Luis Alandy, Jinggoy Alonzo, Luncho Ayala, Ellen Adarna, Ehra Madrigal, Bea Binene, Princess Snell, Fabio Ide, Alden Richards, Rhian Ramos, and Sarah Lahbati to name few! Wow, it's truly star-studded!       

Yup, the controversial actress Sarah Lahbati is part of the series. She plays Ynaguiguinid, the goddess of war who gave birth to ‘Malaya,’ the character of Sen. Bong. Her character is truly remarkable.

"Indio" is the so-called second epic-serye on Philippine television after "Amaya." But, it is far better than "Amaya" as it combines the history and fantasy in one big TV series! It's indeed a movie made for TV!

As everybody is now wishing for another sequel or remake of "Encatadia," watch "Indio" and our thirst for the new "Encantadia" will surely be quenched! It's truly the most anticipated and the grandest teleserye ever produced on TV this 2013! Congratulations to GMA-7 for bringing another milestones in Philippine television! "Indio" truly makes us feel that we are true Filipinos and we are proud to be! Two thumbs up Kapuso for coming up with this great teleserye!(www.tvseriescraze.blogspot.com)

Senator Bong Revilla Opens 2013 with His Very First TV Series, 'Indio!'

Fresh from the box-office success of his Metro Manila Film Festival entry “Si Enteng, Si Agimat at Si Ako”, Sen. Bong Revilla Jr. faces 2013 with his biggest project to date with the Kapuso Network.

He leads the much-awaited drama-fantasy series Indio which will premiere on January 14 on the GMA Telebabad block.

According to Senator Bong, he is never satisfied with a mediocre work that is why he exerted extra efforts to make the series outstanding.

As Senator Bong puts it, “Bago ko simulan ang Indio, nag-acting workshop muna ako para maging maganda ang pag-portray ko sa role na Indio. Hanggang ngayon ay patuloy pa naming pinapaganda ang Indio. Dapat nila itong abangan dahil ito ay aming pinaghandaan at pinaghirapan. Kaya nagpapasalamat ako sa GMA for giving me a very good project to start my 2013.”(www.tvseriescraze.blogspot.com)

'Indio' Full Trailer Starring Ramon Bong Revilla Jr.

Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. will star in his very first TV series. This is via "Indio," the second epic-serye of the Kapuso network after "Amaya."    

"Indio" revolves around a historic story on the early Spanish period when the Spaniards reigned supremacy in the country and made the Filipinos slaves in their own land.  

Here is the full trailer of "Indio:"

Jennylyn Mercado is the leading lady of Bong in this TV series. This is actually their second teamup after their MMFF movie years ago.

"Indio"  is GMA Telebabad's opening salvo for 2013! It will hit the Primetime this January!(www.tvseriescraze.blogspot.com)