Galema, Ang Anak ni Zuma
Encyclopedia
Galema, Ang Anak ni Zuma (lit. "Galema, The Daughter of Zuma" in Filipino/Tagalog) is an upcoming fantasy
series on ABS-CBN
in the Philippines
.
in the 1980s. It was first published by Aliwan Comics from 1976 to 1984, making it one of the longest running series in Philippine komiks.
as his kind-hearted daughter named Galema. Max reprised his role in the follow-up film titled Anak ni Zuma. Zuma (Max Laurel) was entombed in a buried Aztec pyramid but he was unearthed by an archaeological expedition team. The demigod wrecks havoc in the world but he is buried again in an avalanche. Years later, he resurfaces and faces his offspring (played by then child star Snooky Serna).
will set the title role. But early June, 2011 it was reported that Andi left the role due to her early pregnancy. The creator submit a delay production during the press conference of ABS-CBN
presentation. The show is pick up for 2011-2012 season. It was reported that the show is being recast for some consider actresses including Melissa Ricks
, Empress Schuck
, Megan Young
, and Paw Diaz
. Mac Alejandre
reported that he will be the director of the pilot episode.
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
series on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.
Comics
Galema, Ang Anak ni Zuma was a comic created by Jim FernandezJim Fernandez
Jim M. Fernandez is a Filipino comic book artist best known for his works on Aztec and Aliwan Komiks. He also popularized the fictional character, Zuma in his novels. Apart from being an editor, illustrator, cartoonist, and writer for Philippine comics, Fernandez was also a certified public...
in the 1980s. It was first published by Aliwan Comics from 1976 to 1984, making it one of the longest running series in Philippine komiks.
Film
This comic was debut in film version in 1985, the film Zuma was shown to the public with Max Laurel cast as the evil Zuma and Snooky SernaSnooky Serna
Snooky Serna is a Filipina film and television actress.-Early life:Being the daughter of actors Von Serna and Mila Ocampo, she started acting early in life via her 1970 landmark debut Wanted: Perfect Mother, where she immediately captured the hearts of Filipino audience as a cute, sweet and...
as his kind-hearted daughter named Galema. Max reprised his role in the follow-up film titled Anak ni Zuma. Zuma (Max Laurel) was entombed in a buried Aztec pyramid but he was unearthed by an archaeological expedition team. The demigod wrecks havoc in the world but he is buried again in an avalanche. Years later, he resurfaces and faces his offspring (played by then child star Snooky Serna).
Production
In January 2011, It was reported that Andi EigenmannAndi Eigenmann
Andrea Nicole Guck Eigenmann, popularly known as Andi Eigenmann, is a Filipina actress and model. Eigenmann is currently a contract artist under ABS-CBN's Star Magic.-Biography:Eigenmann is of Kapampangan, American, German, and Spanish descent...
will set the title role. But early June, 2011 it was reported that Andi left the role due to her early pregnancy. The creator submit a delay production during the press conference of ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
presentation. The show is pick up for 2011-2012 season. It was reported that the show is being recast for some consider actresses including Melissa Ricks
Melissa Ricks
Melissa Marie Ricks is a Filipina actress of Filipino-American descent. She was a runner-up in the reality talent search Star Circle Quest on ABS-CBN.-Background:...
, Empress Schuck
Empress Schuck
Empressita Karen Schuck , sometimes credited only as Empress, is a Filipina actress and commercial model who is currently a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic...
, Megan Young
Megan Young
Megan Lynne Young is a Filipina-American actress who is a member of Star Magic Batch 15. She is best known for being a former celebrity housemate on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition 2 . Megan is an alumnus of ABS-CBN's rival television station GMA's StarStruck and also a member of GMA Artist...
, and Paw Diaz
Paw Diaz
Paw Diaz is an actress, model and TV host in the Philippines. Born on March 1987 in San Pedro, Laguna came to mainstream attention when she joined ABS-CBN’s reality artist search, Star Circle Quest, where she emerged as a finalist....
. Mac Alejandre
Mac Alejandre
Mac Alejandre is a Filipino film and television director.-Television:*Amaya *Endless Love *The Last Prince *Totoy Bato *Joaquin Bordado *MariMar...
reported that he will be the director of the pilot episode.