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Imortal
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Directed byChito Roño
Jerry Lopez-Sineneng
Trina N. Dayrit
Richard V. Somes
StarringAngel Locsin
John Lloyd Cruz
Opening theme"Walang Hanggan" by Yeng Constantino and Ney Dimaculangan
Country of originPhilippines
Original languagesFilipino, English
No. of episodes130 (as of April 1, 2011) (list of episodes)
Production
Running time30-45 minutes
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseOctober 4, 2010 –
present

Imortal (lit. Immortal) is a Philippine supernatural–fantasy horror TV series produced by ABS-CBN. Starring Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz. It's a sequel to the 2008 fantasy series, Lobo.[1][2][3]

Overview

Prequel

Main article: Lobo (TV series)

Imortal is a sequel to the 2008 ABS-CBN fantasy series, Lobo. The previous series also starred Angel Locsin opposite Piolo Pascual. However, Lobo story-wise only included werewolves without any reference to vampires. Locsin's character in Imortal will be the daughter of her character in Lobo.[4][5]

Story and Development

Main article: List of Imortal episodes

Synopsis

Three hundred years ago, a group of powerful beings arrived in our shores. Known as vampires, drinkers of human blood, their menace quickly spread throughout the land. But unknown to them, a powerful clan also lived in the islands, a group of beings who can transform themselves into powerful wolves - the Taong Lobos (Werewolves). The Taong Lobos were the humans' protectors and they immediately formed an army to destroy the vampires. The blood drinkers were no match for the Taong Lobos. One by one, the vampires fell. Those who survived were driven into hiding. Peace among the humans and Taong Lobos followed, and the memory of the existance of the vampires started to fade. But the remaining vampires waited – organizing and fortifying their numbers until they are ready. They are holding a secret – a prophecy that foretells of an epic battle between them and the Taong Lobos that will finally decide the one blood that shall rule them all. The battle shall be led by a powerful vampire and a powerful taong lobo who are each others nemesis and downfall. The vampires believe they have found their prophesied savior and now they are preparing to come out and start the war. The Taong Lobos have grown complacent, and they know nothing about the mysterious prophecy. With the stage set for an epic battle, two individuals, Mateo and Lia, find themselves drawn to each other, unsuspecting that as they grow closer together, they are awakening the powers that are lying dormant in both of them – the same powers that will inevitably tear them apart. Will their love prevail and conquer the prophecy?

Cast and characters

Lead Role

  • Angel Locsin as Lia Ortega/Lyka Raymundo-Ortega†/Karen Ortega
Honor was taken away from her when her heroic mother was branded a traitor by the whole of Lobo kind. Now, bearing the mark of her mother's shame and treated like a slave, Lia is doing everything she can to clear her mother's name and restore her standing in the powerful world of Taong Lobos. But to do this, she must first unleash the power that is sleeping inside her.
Trying to forget the painful bits of his past, Mateo is determined to succeed as his adoptive mentor's righthand man in the world of business. But when strange things start happening to him, he seeks to find answers from his mysterious past. Unknown to him, he is destined for greatness and power only he can possess. But in order to obtain them, he must thread the very thin line between darkness and light, and risk losing his heart and soul forever.

Starring

Also Starring

  • Mark Gil as Julio
  • Dino Imperial as Jethro Kabigting
  • Marlann Flores as Olivia "Olive"
  • Vangie Labalan as Tabitha Matute†
  • Beverley Salviejo as Dara
  • Erika Padilla as Miriam Villamor
  • Leandro Baldemor as Enrico Kabigting/Old Tikboy
  • Manuel Aquino as Albert Esguerra
  • Bryan Santos as Gael
  • Danilo Barrios as Billy Villareal
  • Archie Alemania as Arturo Lumibao†
  • Carlos Morales as Lyndon†

Extended Cast

  • Carlos Agassi as Vergara
  • Nikki Bacolod as Jessica Arceo
  • Josh Ivan Morales as Benezor
  • Angelo Garcia as Andoy
  • Manuel Chua as Diego
  • Kris Martinez as Francis
  • Gerard Acao as Macoy
  • Zeppi Borromeo as Baldo
  • Hermes Bautista as Taong Lobo
  • Marion dela Cruz as Taong Lobo
  • RJ Calipus as Taong Lobo
  • Thou Reyes as Rafael
  • Tyron Perez as vampire
  • Helga Krapf as vampire
  • Rob Stumvoll as vampire
  • Princess Manson as vampire
  • Yuri Okawa as vampire

Special Participation

Special Appearance

  • Jeffrey Quizon as Young Abraham
  • Izzy Canillo as Young Lucas I
  • Sheree as Young Lucille
  • Alwyn Uytingco as Young Julio
  • Allison Lualhati as Young Tabitha
  • Bugoy Carino as Young Mateo II
  • Sajj Geronimo as Young Lia
  • Yshikiel Jacinto as Young Clarisse
  • Jairus Aquino as Young Mateo I
  • Matthew Mendoza as Young Simon Teodoro

Reception

Launch

Imortal was launched as part of the half-term show line-up by ABS-CBN, launched as part of the 60th Anniversary of Philippine Soap Opera.[2] The production of the series started in June 2010.[6][4]

DVD

A DVD was released on December 27, 2010 for Volumes 1 and 2.

Pangil: The teleserye-based RPG

Pangil (fangs) is an online role-playing game created in relation to the television show and was described as "the very first RPG game based on a Filipino television series. It can be played through the official website and was released before the premiere of the series was launched. The role-playing game involves around the character of Samantha (played by Maricar Reyes in the series) and instruct her quest as she defeats the enemies. The locations on the game were also based in real locations in the Philippines such as Intramuros, Quiapo and Binondo.[7][4]

The Hidden Chapters of Imortal: Anino't Panaginip

A series of webisodes were also released on the official website entitled Anino't Panaginip (Shadows and Dreams). It consists of 5 minute long episode that was unreleased on television and will be released every week as the series premieres. [7][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Mae Barbadillo-admits-she-feels-pressured-to-make-Imortal-as-successful-as-Lobo-.aspx "Shira Mae Barbadillo admits she feels pressured to make 'Imortal' as successful as 'Lobo'". Abs-cbn.com. August 29, 2010. Retrieved September 24, 2010. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help) [dead link‍]
  2. ^ a b Courtesy of ABS-CBN. "ABS-CBN stars have fun in the rain for the new station ID". Pep.ph. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  3. ^ Mae Barbadillo-doesn-t-need-to-teach-John-Lloyd-Cruz-how-to-act-in-a-fantaserye.aspx "Shira Mae Barbadillo doesn't need to teach John Lloyd Cruz how to act in a fantaserye". Abs-cbn.com. August 27, 2010. Retrieved September 24, 2010. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help) [dead link‍]
  4. ^ a b c d Abs-Cbn. "Imortal will depict the battle between the Waya and the Sangre | Television | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 3, 2010.
  5. ^ Mae Barbadillo-admits-she-feels-pressured-to-make-Imortal-as-successful-as-Lobo-.aspx "Shira Mae Barbadillo admits she feels pressured to make 'Imortal' as successful as 'Lobo'". ABS-CBN.com. August 29, 2010. Retrieved October 3, 2010. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help) [dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Angel Locsin admits 'Imortal' requires a lot of hard work". Abs-cbn.com. June 3, 2010. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  7. ^ a b “” (August 26, 2010). "'Imortal' Official Trailer (via ABS-CBN)". Youtube.com. Retrieved September 24, 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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