Iglot (TV series)
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Iglot is a Philippine television drama series
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...

 created by GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

. It premiered on GMA Telebabad and GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV, incorporated in February 2004 by GMA Network and its subsidiaries GMA International & GMA Worldwide and launched in 2005 primarily in Japan and USA, is a 24-hour international Filipino television station. The channel is targeted towards Overseas Filipino and their families in the...

 on August 29, 2011 and August 31, 2011, respectively. The shows stars Claudine Barretto
Claudine Barretto
Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...

, Marvin Agustin
Marvin Agustín
Marvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...

, Jolina Magdangal
Jolina Magdangal
-Filmography:Pasan ko ang Daigdig-Television:-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-2007:* FAMAS Awards - Golden Artist Awardee* PMPC Star Awards for TV - Favorite Female Host Starstruck: The Next Level* UNICEF Ambassadres of Goodwill...

, Luis Alandy
Luis Alandy
Adrian Louis Alandy , better known as Luis Alandy is a Filipino actor and model. Alandy started his career as a model. He first appeared in a print magazine and was soon discovered to do acting...

, Patrick Garcia
Patrick Garcia
Patrick Garcia is a Filipino actor, best known for his role as Ryan in the acclaimed Philippine movie, Madrasta and Nathanael Cordero in the TV series "Darating ang Umaga".-Early life:...

, Pauleen Luna
Pauleen Luna
Marie Pauleen J. Luna is a Filipina actress and television personality. She appears on the GMA Network, particularly as one of the regular hosts of the long-running Philippine variety show Eat Bulaga! where she portrays the humorous child-woman character Baby Poleng.-Career:Luna began her show...

, and newcomer Milkcah Wynne Nacion.

Synopsis

The legend of the Unggiko tells of the odd, funny and healing creatures who are pets of the human-birds Mulawin
Mulawin
Mulawin is a speculative fiction Television drama series about two races of winged humanoids. The Mulawin must fight the Ravena to protect the mortals from its wrath. It tells the story of Aguiluz portrayed by Richard Gutierrez and Alwina which was portrayed by Angel Locsin.It was originally aired...

. In the middle of the war, the Ravenas attacked and killed the Unggiko except for one egg which Aviona saved. This egg is hidden inside a volcano and will only go out when the volcano erupts. This volcanic eruption led to the separation of Mariella and her daughter Isabella, who ended up in the hands of Lola Idang. The little girl found a peculiar egg which she named Iglot. On the other hand, Mariella was made to believe that her daughter is dead, though in her heart she knows she is not.

Cast and characters

Main Cast
  • Claudine Barretto
    Claudine Barretto
    Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...

     as Mariella Dacera-Rivera†
  • Marvin Agustin
    Marvin Agustín
    Marvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...

     as Anton Marco
  • Jolina Magdangal
    Jolina Magdangal
    -Filmography:Pasan ko ang Daigdig-Television:-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-2007:* FAMAS Awards - Golden Artist Awardee* PMPC Star Awards for TV - Favorite Female Host Starstruck: The Next Level* UNICEF Ambassadres of Goodwill...

     as Ramona Sebastian/Ramona Salvador
  • Luis Alandy
    Luis Alandy
    Adrian Louis Alandy , better known as Luis Alandy is a Filipino actor and model. Alandy started his career as a model. He first appeared in a print magazine and was soon discovered to do acting...

     as Juancho Rivera
  • Pauleen Luna
    Pauleen Luna
    Marie Pauleen J. Luna is a Filipina actress and television personality. She appears on the GMA Network, particularly as one of the regular hosts of the long-running Philippine variety show Eat Bulaga! where she portrays the humorous child-woman character Baby Poleng.-Career:Luna began her show...

     as Vesta Santana
  • Patrick Garcia
    Patrick Garcia
    Patrick Garcia is a Filipino actor, best known for his role as Ryan in the acclaimed Philippine movie, Madrasta and Nathanael Cordero in the TV series "Darating ang Umaga".-Early life:...

     as Aldo
  • Milkcah Wynne Nacion as Luningning/Isabella

Extended Cast
  • Eddie Garcia
    Eddie García
    Eddie Garcia popularly known as Manoy is a Filipino film actor and film director.- Biography :...

     as Celso Samar
  • Lexi Fernandez
    Lexi Fernandez
    Alexia Maria Moynihan Fernandez Alvarez, better known by her screen name Lexi Fernandez , is a Filipina actress...

     as Danielle
  • Hiro Magalona as Luis Bustamante
  • Celia Rodriguez as Lola Idang Salvador
  • Jaime Fabregas as Dr. Petrovsky†
  • Mel Martinez as Rica
  • Perla Bautista as Ester
  • Sylvia Sanchez as Betty
  • Romnick Sarmienta as Father Ruben
  • Nicky Castro as Bal
  • Veyda Inoval as Joan

Guest Cast
  • Bianca King
    Bianca King
    Bianca Charlotte King is a Filipina-Canadian actress. She is known in her role as Noemi Manansala in the thriller drama series Sinner or Saint aired on GMA, replacing Nita Negrita. She went to San Beda College Alabang during her grade school and high school years. She proceeded to take up AB...

     as Aviona
  • Richard Quan as Gardo
  • Sheree as Gardo's wife
  • Sharmaine Santiago as young Idang
  • Angeli Nicole Sanoy as brat girl
  • Jao Mapa as mall officer
  • Alvin Aragon as Nomer

Production Team

  • Created by: GMA Entertainment TV Group
  • Head Writer/Creator: Renato Custodio
  • Episode Writers: Tina Samson Velasco
    Des Garbes Severino
    Luningning Interio Ribay
  • Production Designer: Chito Sumera
  • Lighting Director: Lito Mempin
  • Creative Consultant: Dode Cruz
  • Creative Head: Jake Tordesillas
  • Creative Director: Jun Lana
  • Associate Producer: Ma. Theresa Monica David
  • Supervising Producer: Lilybeth Rasonable
  • Assistant Vice President for Drama: Redgie Acuña Magno
  • Creative Consultant: Dode Cruz
  • Executive In-Charge of Production: Wilma V. Gavante
  • Directed by: Gil Tejada, Jr.

Trivia

  • Claudine Barretto
    Claudine Barretto
    Claudine Margaret Castelo Barretto-Santiago , popularly known as Claudine Barretto, is a film and television actress in the Philippines.-Television roles:...

    , Jolina Magdangal
    Jolina Magdangal
    -Filmography:Pasan ko ang Daigdig-Television:-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-2007:* FAMAS Awards - Golden Artist Awardee* PMPC Star Awards for TV - Favorite Female Host Starstruck: The Next Level* UNICEF Ambassadres of Goodwill...

    , Marvin Agustin
    Marvin Agustín
    Marvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...

    , Patrick Garcia
    Patrick Garcia
    Patrick Garcia is a Filipino actor, best known for his role as Ryan in the acclaimed Philippine movie, Madrasta and Nathanael Cordero in the TV series "Darating ang Umaga".-Early life:...

    , Pauleen Luna
    Pauleen Luna
    Marie Pauleen J. Luna is a Filipina actress and television personality. She appears on the GMA Network, particularly as one of the regular hosts of the long-running Philippine variety show Eat Bulaga! where she portrays the humorous child-woman character Baby Poleng.-Career:Luna began her show...

     and Luis Alandy
    Luis Alandy
    Adrian Louis Alandy , better known as Luis Alandy is a Filipino actor and model. Alandy started his career as a model. He first appeared in a print magazine and was soon discovered to do acting...

     were former 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 ...

    /Star Magic
    Star Magic
    Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...

     artists.
  • Romnick Sarmienta, who played Father Ruben, previously portrayed Habagat from Mulawin
    Mulawin
    Mulawin is a speculative fiction Television drama series about two races of winged humanoids. The Mulawin must fight the Ravena to protect the mortals from its wrath. It tells the story of Aguiluz portrayed by Richard Gutierrez and Alwina which was portrayed by Angel Locsin.It was originally aired...

    .
  • The Iglot stuff toy was inspired by Furby
    Furby
    A Furby was a popular electronic robotic toy resembling a hamster/owl-like creature which went through a period of being a "must-have" toy following its launch in the holiday season of 1998, with continual sales until 2000...

    .
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