Joaquin Bordado
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It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel
Graphic novel
A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format...

 by Carlo J. Caparas
Carlo J. Caparas
Magno "Carlo" Jose Caparas , widely known as Carlo J. Caparas, is a Filipino comic strip creator/writer-turned director and producer, who is best known for creating Filipino superheroes and comic book characters such as Panday, Bakekang, Totoy Bato, Joaquin Bordado, Kamagong, Kamandag, Elias...

. It stars Robin Padilla
Robin Padilla
Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla better known by his stage name Robin Padilla is a Filipino film and television action star. He is the younger brother of actors BB Gandanghari, Rommel Padilla and Royette Padilla...

 in the title role. The series ended on July 11, 2008.

Origin

Based on the graphic novel
Graphic novel
A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format...

s of novelist Carlo J. Caparas
Carlo J. Caparas
Magno "Carlo" Jose Caparas , widely known as Carlo J. Caparas, is a Filipino comic strip creator/writer-turned director and producer, who is best known for creating Filipino superheroes and comic book characters such as Panday, Bakekang, Totoy Bato, Joaquin Bordado, Kamagong, Kamandag, Elias...

, Joaquin Bordado was published as a serial throughout the late '70s to early '80s. The graphic novel was turned into a live-action movie on 1988 by its creator Caparas, with veteran actor, and former senator, Ramon Revilla, Sr. in the title role.

Primer

A special behind the scenes of the making of the series titled "Ang Mundo ni Joaquin Bordado" was aired on Friday February 8, taking over the timeslot of Coffee Prince after MariMar
MariMar (Philippine TV series)
MariMar was a Philippine drama previously being broadcast in GMA Network, starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes.Though a remake-adaptation of a Mexican telenovela the setting and some of the storylines were altered. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, the series premiered on August...

 for that night.

This special "making" episode also rated well with 27.0% against 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 ...

's Palos
Palos (TV series)
Palos is a Philippine primetime action and drama television series of ABS-CBN. The series debuted on January 28, 2008, as part of the network's Primetime Bida line-up....

' 18.8% and Maging Sino Ka Man's 14.9%.

Reaction

The series premiered with 33.6%, placing 3rd that day, against 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 ...

's Kung Fu Kids
Kung Fu Kids
Kung Fu Kids is the first locally produced live-action fantasy series which tell the story of seven kids of different personalities united by a prophecy. The program is also the first TV series to use "Motion Capture Animation Effects" in the history of Philippine television. The series used the...

' 21.4%. On its pilot week, the show had an average viewership rating of 37.92%.

As of February 28, the series reached its peak on its twelfth episode with 42.2%, placing third on February 26 after MariMar
MariMar (Philippine TV series)
MariMar was a Philippine drama previously being broadcast in GMA Network, starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes.Though a remake-adaptation of a Mexican telenovela the setting and some of the storylines were altered. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, the series premiered on August...

's 47.8% and Kamandag
Kamandag
Kamandag, also known as Venom in English, is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from November 19, 2007 to April 25, 2008. Based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas, it starred Richard Gutierrez.-Origin:...

's 43.6%.

The finale episode has received 40.8% in the ratings beating Lobo
Lobo (TV series)
Lobo is Philippine supernatural–fantasy horror TV series produced by ABS-CBN that premiered January 28, 2008 and ran through July 2008...

's finale episode with 24.4%.

Premise

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
Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...

) and son Jimboy (Renz Valerio
Renz Valerio
Renz Michael Valerio in , Antipolo City, Philippines) also known as Renz Valerio, is a Filipino child actor. He began acting in a TV commercial when he was 3-years-old. He is under of GMA-7 Artist Center. He took part in the drama series Noel aired on GMA Network...

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

), 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.

Main cast

Cast |Summary
Robin Padilla
Robin Padilla
Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla better known by his stage name Robin Padilla is a Filipino film and television action star. He is the younger brother of actors BB Gandanghari, Rommel Padilla and Royette Padilla...


Marky Cielo
Marky Cielo
Mark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo , better known as Marky Cielo, was a Filipino actor, dancer, and the first known Igorot in Philippine showbiz. He is notable for his win in the reality talent competition StarStruck...

Joaquin Bordado
Joaquin Apacible
The eldest of the Apacibles is an assassin for a secret service group. He masquerades as a traveling sales agent. But after he is betrayed by his cohorts, caught by the police and murdered by a jail mate, Joaquin's life begins to change—helped further along by him inheriting the magical tattoos of a Bordado.
Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...

 
Sofia Apacible/Carol Aguila Sofia is the loving wife of Joaquin who only wants for her family to be safe and happy. But when she begins to discover hidden facets in the life of her husband, Sofia must learn to become strong—for herself and for her son. Revealed to be the heiress of Xelvarria.
Eddie Garcia
Eddie García
Eddie Garcia popularly known as Manoy is a Filipino film actor and film director.- Biography :...

 
General Russo General Russo is the head of a secret service group who has sworn to protect the country no matter the cost. But unbeknown to most people, the country needs more protection against him than from him. He is grandfather of Cecile and Kevin.
Ian Veneracion
Prince Stefan
Prince Stefan
Stephan Andrei Anlocotan, who is better known by his screen name Prince Stefan , is a Filipino actor of Arabian-Filipino descent. He appeared on StarStruck: The Next Level, and on several GMA Network shows including the telefantasya Mga Mata ni Anghelita and SOP Rules...

 
Jerome Apacible/Miguel Aguila The middle Apacible brother is a successful businessman, hiding quite a lot from his family. For starters his business isn't very legal.
Mark Herras
Mark Herras
Mark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...

 
Jason Apacible/Andre The youngest of the Apacibles, Jason is a rebellious teen who has a problem with falling in love—it's always with the wrong girls. The death of his parents may have scarred him, but Jason uses it more as an excuse to get out of trouble than anything else.
John Regala  Cefiro Cefiro is the guardian of Xelvarria, a magical chest that contains beasts and other evil warriors whose only goal is to kill Bordados. To destroy the chest means one must destroy Cefiro first.
Antonio Aquitania  Kevin Kevin is a bully whose only purpose in life is to make Jason's life miserable. But there is something more sinister hiding behind Kevin's already rough persona. He's Cecile's brother. Later becomes Jason's ally.
Renz Valerio
Renz Valerio
Renz Michael Valerio in , Antipolo City, Philippines) also known as Renz Valerio, is a Filipino child actor. He began acting in a TV commercial when he was 3-years-old. He is under of GMA-7 Artist Center. He took part in the drama series Noel aired on GMA Network...

 
Jimboy Jimboy is Joaquin's only son with Sofia. Though Jimboy is a nice kid, he always gets into trouble because of the nature of his father's work.
Iwa Moto
Iwa Moto
Aileen Iwamoto popularly known by her screen name Iwa Moto, is a Filipino Japanese actress, model and teen star. She was one of the Final Four in the 2nd season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines and finished as first runner up...

 
Diane Diane works as a dancer for a sleazy bar which Jason frequents. The youngest Apacible falls in love with her, but she only has eyes for one man: the eldest Apacible - Joaquin himself. Killed by Russo.
Ryza Cenon
Ryza Cenon
Rhiza Ann Cenon Simbulan , better known by her screen name Ryza Cenon, is a Filipina actress.-Television shows:-Movies:-References:...

 
Cecile Cecile is a young woman whose life was upended by an accident that took away her sight. And while she is angry at the person who caused her blindness, she cannot help but still see the good in people: especially in André. But how will she react once she learns that André and Jason, the person who responsible for her blindness, are one and the same? She's General Russo's granddaughter and Kevin's sister.
Pen Medina
BJ Forbes
Bj Forbes
Bernard Joseph Forbes in Morong, Rizal, Philippines) also known as BJ "Tolits" Forbes, is a Filipino child actor. He first appeared on TV as a contestant in That’s My Boy; however, he didn't win.-Career:...

 
Jilco Jilco is the only remaining Bordado from the olden times. He meets Joaquin in jail, where he decides that it is time to pick an heir for his magical tattoos.
Rommel Padilla
Rommel Padilla
Rommel Padilla is an actor, businessman and current vice governor of Nueva Ecija. He is the part of the Padilla clan.-Political Life:Padilla ran for the vice governorship of Nueva Ecija in 2010, but he was defeated by Gay Padiernos-TV Shows:-Movies:...

 
Alfredo Alfredo is one of General Russo's minions who will do his master's every bidding. But what the general doesn't know is that his right-hand man hides the ability to grant other people with powers from the Xelvarria.
Maverick Relova
& Ariel Villasanta 
Tom & Jerry Joaquin's inmates who became friends. They become sidekicks to Joaquin later on.
Jun Hidalgo  Hugo Joaquin's friend, inmate and initiate against Russo & Cefiro's bad influences, he later became Joaquin's butler.
Kylie Padilla
Kylie Padilla
Kylie Nicole Padilla, , is a Filipina actress. The daughter of Filipino action star Robin Padilla, she is a GMA Network contract star known for playing the role of Erenea in Joaquin Bordado...

 
Erenea A young girl warrior who serves and gives advices to Joaquin. She's also one of magical tattoos of Joaquin.

Extended Cast

  • Ralph Padilla as Mico
  • Gloria Sevilla as Lolit
  • John Feir as Johnny
  • Gene Padilla as Franco
  • July Hidalgo as Preston
  • Lex Lopez
  • Melissa Avelino as Andeng
  • Bea Binene
    Bea Binene
    Beanca Marie Landero Binene , is a Filipina actress. She was a finalist in StarStruck Kids and has played the role of Natalie Dimaculangan in First Time...

     as Liza
  • Jake Vargas as Baloy
  • Mon Confiado as Warden Gomez
  • Maggie Wilson as Brianna
  • Gina Alajar
    Gina Alajar
    Regina Alatiit also known as Gina Alajar was born on in Manila, she is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipino film actress and television director.-Present Career and Issue:...

  • Kevin Santos
    Kevin Santos
    Kevin Santos is a Filipino actor and was discovered in the Philippine over-all talent competition, StarStruck.- Starstruck :Kevin Santos was included in the Final 14 of StarStruck wherein Ryza Cenon and Mike Tan won as the Ultimate Survivors. He was eliminated contestant that was followed by the Bb...

     as TBA He kill by Queen Elexeria

Guest Cast

  • Timothy Chan
    Timothy Chan
    Timothy Chan is a Filipino child actor. He took part in the comedy film Sakal Sakali Saklolo aired on 2008 and May Bukas Pa aired on ABS-CBN in 2009-2010.-Television:*Joaquin Bordado as young Joaquin....2008*Palos as Franco Canavarro ....2008...

     as young Joaquin
  • Stefano Mori as Teen Joaquin
  • Noni Buencamino as Mr. Apacible
  • Ella V. as Alcera
  • Anna Leah Javier as Vexus
  • Diana Menezes as Ivarna
  • Jenny Miller
    Jenny Miller
    Jenny Miller is a Filipina actress. She is known on her role as Beverly Castro in the TV remake of the 1986 film Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita that aired on GMA Network in 2008.-Career:...

     as Queen Elixera
  • Leila Kuzma as Queen Agoria
  • Rez Cortez as Chief Mendoza
  • Tyron Perez
    Tyron Perez
    Tyron Perez is a model, actor and TV host and former alumni of reality based talent search StarStruck. He become famous after joining StarStruck in 2003 and started the leading role as Dwight in the 2006 movie Twilight Dancers.-Early life:Jojo Perez was born in Brgy. Alfonso, Concepcion Tarlac...

     as Mon

Production

The series marks the third time 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...

 adapts a Caparas
Carlo J. Caparas
Magno "Carlo" Jose Caparas , widely known as Carlo J. Caparas, is a Filipino comic strip creator/writer-turned director and producer, who is best known for creating Filipino superheroes and comic book characters such as Panday, Bakekang, Totoy Bato, Joaquin Bordado, Kamagong, Kamandag, Elias...

 graphic novel - previous ones Bakekang
Bakekang
Bakekang was a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from September 11, 2006, and ended on March 30, 2007. It aired internationally with a three-week delay on GMA Pinoy TV, which made Bakekang a success to viewers abroad....

 and Kamandag
Kamandag
Kamandag, also known as Venom in English, is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from November 19, 2007 to April 25, 2008. Based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas, it starred Richard Gutierrez.-Origin:...

 soared high in television ratings and had gained critical praises.

Actress' Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...

 and Cristine Reyes
Cristine Reyes
Ara Maria Cristine Reyes , better known as Cristine Reyes, is a Filipina Actress. She became a contestant of GMA-7's reality TV program, StarStruck. She is presently managed by Viva Artists Agency and a contract artist of ABS-CBN...

 were initially tapped to play important roles in the series. Due to Mercado's pregnancy, she had to be replaced by actress Ryza Cenon
Ryza Cenon
Rhiza Ann Cenon Simbulan , better known by her screen name Ryza Cenon, is a Filipina actress.-Television shows:-Movies:-References:...

, while Reyes had some problems with the production and is quickly replaced by Iwa Moto
Iwa Moto
Aileen Iwamoto popularly known by her screen name Iwa Moto, is a Filipino Japanese actress, model and teen star. She was one of the Final Four in the 2nd season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines and finished as first runner up...

.

Robin Padilla
Robin Padilla
Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla better known by his stage name Robin Padilla is a Filipino film and television action star. He is the younger brother of actors BB Gandanghari, Rommel Padilla and Royette Padilla...

, the lead star, had to endure six hours of body make-up every day for his tattoo. His tattoo includes a cherubim, rat
Rat
Rats are various medium-sized, long-tailed rodents of the superfamily Muroidea. "True rats" are members of the genus Rattus, the most important of which to humans are the black rat, Rattus rattus, and the brown rat, Rattus norvegicus...

, snake
Snake
Snakes are elongate, legless, carnivorous reptiles of the suborder Serpentes that can be distinguished from legless lizards by their lack of eyelids and external ears. Like all squamates, snakes are ectothermic, amniote vertebrates covered in overlapping scales...

, kris
Kris
The kris or keris is an asymmetrical dagger or sword nowadays most strongly associated with the culture of Indonesia, but also indigenous to Malaysia, Southern Thailand and Brunei. It is known as kalis in the southern Philippines. The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade , but many have...

, eagle
Eagle
Eagles are members of the bird family Accipitridae, and belong to several genera which are not necessarily closely related to each other. Most of the more than 60 species occur in Eurasia and Africa. Outside this area, just two species can be found in the United States and Canada, nine more in...

, jaguar
Jaguar
The jaguar is a big cat, a feline in the Panthera genus, and is the only Panthera species found in the Americas. The jaguar is the third-largest feline after the tiger and the lion, and the largest in the Western Hemisphere. The jaguar's present range extends from Southern United States and Mexico...

, dragon
Dragon
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that feature in the myths of many cultures. There are two distinct cultural traditions of dragons: the European dragon, derived from European folk traditions and ultimately related to Greek and Middle Eastern...

 and a warrior girl.

Crew

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...

's EVP for Entertainment Wilma Galvante hired director 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...

 and new-comer director Argel Joseph to direct the fantasy series under production manager Redgie Acuna Magno, who also did Padilla
Robin Padilla
Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla better known by his stage name Robin Padilla is a Filipino film and television action star. He is the younger brother of actors BB Gandanghari, Rommel Padilla and Royette Padilla...

's previous series Asian Treasures
Asian Treasures
Asian Treasures is an action-adventure Philippine drama aired and produced by GMA Network starred by Angel Locsin and Robin Padilla, and was directed by Eric Quizon.This show is all about Asian History....

. Writer Suzette Doctolero
Suzette Doctolero
Suzette Doctolero is a Filipino television writer and film writer. She is a resident writer of GMA Network.Her most famous work is the Encantadia Saga.- Television :* 2011 Amaya...

 was chosen to head the adaptation of the Carlo J. Caparas
Carlo J. Caparas
Magno "Carlo" Jose Caparas , widely known as Carlo J. Caparas, is a Filipino comic strip creator/writer-turned director and producer, who is best known for creating Filipino superheroes and comic book characters such as Panday, Bakekang, Totoy Bato, Joaquin Bordado, Kamagong, Kamandag, Elias...

 graphic novel, with co-writers Tina Velasco and Dode Cruz, and creative consultants Jun Lana
Jun Lana
Jun Lana , born as Rodolfo R. Lana, Jr., is a Filipino playwright and two-time FAMAS award-winning screenwriter. The winner of 11 Palanca Awards for Literature, he became the youngest member of the Palanca Hall of Fame in 2006....

, creator Caparas and GMA Films
GMA Films
GMA Network Films, Inc. is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines....

 president Annette Gozon-Abrogar.

Accidents

10 of 13 crew members of Bordado were injured after their L-300 van (TSJ-518) from Subic
Subic
Subic can mean any of the following:*House of Šubić, a noble clan from Dalmatia.*Subic Bay, in the Philippines.*Subic, Zambales, a municipality in the Philippines.*Subic Bay Freeport Zone , an economic free trade area in the Philippines....

 to Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...

 crashed along the Valenzuela
Valenzuela
Valenzuela may refer to:*Valenzuela, Paraguay*Valenzuela, Philippines*Valenzuela, Spain*Valenzuela, LouisianaValenzuela Spanish surname :* Alfred Valenzuela - Mexican-American United States Army general...

 exit, North Luzon Expressway
North Luzon Expressway
The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...

 (NLEX) 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
Robin Padilla
Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla better known by his stage name Robin Padilla is a Filipino film and television action star. He is the younger brother of actors BB Gandanghari, Rommel Padilla and Royette Padilla...

 suffered minor fracture injuries while taping a motorcycle stunt in Joaquin Bordado, at Subic Bay
Subic Bay
Subic Bay is a bay forming part of Luzon Sea on the west coast of the island of Luzon in Zambales, Philippines, about 100 kilometers northwest of Manila Bay. Its shores were formerly the site of a major United States Navy facility named U.S...

, Olongapo City.

Soundtrack

The music for the series was composed Tata Betita.

The official theme song of the TV series sung and arranged by band Shamrock
Shamrock
The shamrock is a three-leafed old white clover. It is known as a symbol of Ireland. The name shamrock is derived from Irish , which is the diminutive version of the Irish word for clover ....

, and is composed by its band front man Marc Tupaz, and Sam Santos titled "Wag Kang Matakot" (lit. Don't Be Afraid) and its love theme song, "Ikaw Lang" (lit. Only You) is sung and arranged by Shamrock.

See also

  • List of programs previously aired by GMA Network
  • Kamandag
    Kamandag
    Kamandag, also known as Venom in English, is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from November 19, 2007 to April 25, 2008. Based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas, it starred Richard Gutierrez.-Origin:...

     - another series based on a Caparas
    Carlo J. Caparas
    Magno "Carlo" Jose Caparas , widely known as Carlo J. Caparas, is a Filipino comic strip creator/writer-turned director and producer, who is best known for creating Filipino superheroes and comic book characters such as Panday, Bakekang, Totoy Bato, Joaquin Bordado, Kamagong, Kamandag, Elias...

     graphic novel
    Graphic novel
    A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format...

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