Also known as The Aggregation Written by Ian Victoriano First episode date 19 October 2013 | Genre HistoricalDrama Directed by King Mark Baco Final episode date 28 December 2013 Number of episodes 10 | |
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Starring Sid LuceroGlaiza de Castro Program creator GMA News and Public Affairs Similar Leya - Ang Pinakamagandang Babae Sa, Saang Sulok ng Langit, Halik Sa Apoy, Pintados, Ganyan Kita Kamahal | ||
Katipunan or The Aggregation (international title) is a Filipino historical drama series broadcast by GMA Network starring Sid Lucero and Glaiza de Castro. It premiered on October 19, 2013 until December 28, 2013 and worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV on November 3, 2013 until December 29, 2013 and on GMA News TV on October 27, 2013 until December 29, 2013. The show is a ten-part docudrama that aims to present the Katipunan's history in its entirety, from Andres Bonifacio's formation of the group, its discovery by the Spaniards, and Bonifacio's murder. It will present in detail the life of the Supremo, the truth about the intrigues and in-fighting within the Katipunan, and the heroes and heels of the Philippine Revolution.
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Premise
Katipunan is a ten-part (originally intended to only have eight episodes) dramatic series that aims to present the Katipunan history in its entirety, from Bonifacio’s formation of the group to the surrender of Emilio Aguinaldo to Americans. It will present in detail the life of the Supremo, the truth about the intrigues and in-fighting within the Katipunan, and the heroes and heels of the Philippine Revolution.
Cast and characters
The series featured five main characters throughout its run:
Main characters
Minor characters
Guest roles
Episodes
The 10-episode mini-series began with a primer on October 12, 2013, before its official premier on October 19, 2013. The primer, entitled Anak ng Bayan: The Katipunan Primer, is narrated by actor Sid Lucero and discussed some of the popular myths about the Katipunan and the life story of Andres Bonifacio. The primer also features behind the scenes footage and interviews with the staff and actors as they take on the challenging production of Katipunan.
Anak ng Bayan: The Katipunan Primer and Katipunan Unang Kabanata: Teresa were uploaded in GMA Public Affairs' official YouTube account and has thousands of views. The videos are only available for viewing in Philippine territories.
In 2014, Katipunan was rerun on GMA News TV.
Crossover
Sid Lucero, Glaiza de Castro and Benjamin Alves reprised their roles as Andres Bonifacio, Gregoria de Jesus and Sebastian in the finale episode of GMA Network's 2014 BayaniSerye Ilustrado.