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Created by Carlo J. Caparas Theme music composer Marc TupazSam Santos Final episode date 11 July 2008 Program creator Carlo J. Caparas | 7.1/10 IMDb First episode date 11 February 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Directed by Mac AlejandreArgel Joseph Starring Robin PadillaIza CalzadoMark HerrasIwa MotoandEddie Garcia Opening theme "Wag Kang Matakot"sung by Shamrock Cast Similar Kamandag, Totoy Bato, Asian Treasures, Gagambino, Fantastic Man | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Joaquin Bordado is the protagonist in a famous comics serial by Carlo J. Caparas with the same title. Several years after the comic's run, Ramon Revilla, Sr. played the title role in a film, with Caparas himself as the director. It was later turned into an action series by GMA, with Robin Padilla in the title role, running from February 11, 2008 to July 11, 2008.
Contents
- Origin
- TV Primer
- Audience Reception
- Synopsis
- Extended cast
- Guest cast
- Production
- Crew
- Accidents
- Soundtrack
- References
Origin
Based on the comics series of novelist Carlo J. Caparas, Joaquin Bordado was published as a serial throughout the late 1970s to early '80s. In 1988 it was turned into a full-length film by its creator Caparas, with veteran actor and former senator, Ramon Revilla, Sr. in the title role.
TV Primer
A special behind-the-scenes of the making of the series titled "Ang Mundo ni Joaquin Bordado" was aired on February 8, 2008, temporarily taking over the timeslot of Coffee Prince after MariMar for that night. This special "making" episode rated well with 27.0% against ABS-CBN's Palos' 18.8% and Maging Sino Ka Man's 14.9%.
Audience Reception
The series premiered with 33.6%, placing third that day, against ABS-CBN's Kung Fu Kids' 21.4%. On its pilot week, the show had an average viewership rating of 37.92%. By February 28, 2008, the series reached its peak on its twelfth episode with 42.2%, placing third on February 26 after MariMar's 47.8% and Kamandag's 43.6%. The finale episode received 40.8% in the ratings, beating Lobo's finale episode with 24.4%.
Synopsis
Joaquin Apacible is an assassin masquerading as a sales agent. A family man at heart, he wishes to settle down to live a quiet life with his wife Sofia (Iza Calzado) and son Jimboy (Renz Valerio). His last mission for a covert operations group is to kill the head of an illegal arms dealing syndicate. Things don't turn out as planned, and Joaquin is sent to prison.
Joaquin knows that his old boss, General Russo (Eddie Garcia), will do everything to kill him since he knows vital information about the secret group. While serving time in jail, he meets Jilco (Pen Medina), a mysterious man whose body is littered with tattoos.
Unknown to Joaquin, one of his fellow inmates is actually an assassin sent by General Russo to kill him. But the hero of the story won't remain dead for long, as Jilco revives Joaquin and gives him all his powerful tattoos.
With his new powers, Joaquin gets a new lease in life and faces challenges as the chosen heir who will continue the battle between good and evil.
Extended cast
Guest cast
Production
The series marks the third time GMA adapted a Caparas creation. The previous ones, Bakekang and Kamandag, soared high in television ratings and had gained critical praise.
Actresses Jennylyn Mercado and Cristine Reyes were initially tapped to play important roles in the series. Due to Mercado's pregnancy, she had to be replaced by Ryza Cenon, while Reyes had some problems with the production and was quickly replaced by Iwa Moto.
Robin Padilla, the lead star, had to endure six hours of body make-up every day for his tattoos. His tattoos includes a cherubim, rat, snake, kris, eagle, jaguar, dragon and a warrior girl.
Crew
GMA Network's EVP for Entertainment, Wilma Galvante, hired director Mac Alejandre and newcomer director Argel Joseph to direct the fantasy series under production manager Redgie Acuna Magno, who also did Padilla's previous series Asian Treasures. Writer Suzette Doctolero was chosen to head the adaptation of the Carlo J. Caparas graphic novel, with co-writers Tina Velasco and Dode Cruz, and creative consultants Jun Lana, creator Caparas and GMA Films' president, Annette Gozon-Abrogar.
Accidents
10 of 13 crew members of Bordado were injured after their L-300 van (TSJ-518) from Subic to Metro Manila crashed along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Valenzuela exit on May 6, 2008. Rushed to the Orthopedic Hospital was Ronaldo Godoy; to the Karuhatan Hospital were Demetrio Macaraig, stuntman Danny Bragais, Abnel Severino, Alfredo Manzanares, Steve Esguerra, and Ronnie Santos; and to the Monte Clara Montefalco Hospital in Meycauayan were Alvin Tercena, Francisco Minarag, and Rogelio Elgacio.
March 7, 2008 Robin Padilla suffered minor fracture injuries while taping a motorcycle stunt at Subic Bay, Olongapo City.
Soundtrack
The music for the series was composed Tata Betita.
The official theme songs of the TV series were sung and arranged by Shamrock. Frontman Marc Tupaz and Sam Santos composed "Wag Kang Matakot" (lit. Don't Be Afraid) and its love theme song, "Ikaw Lang" (lit. Only You).