Tiagong Akyat (TV series)
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Agimat Presents: Tiagong Akyat, more popularly known as simply Tiagong Akyat ("Tiago the Climber") was the first installment of the Philippine
weekly mini-series Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla
("Amulet: The Legendary Chronicles of Ramon Revilla") aired by ABS-CBN
August 15, 2009. The character of Tiagong Akyat is portrayed by Gerald Anderson
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Best Actor trophy. "Tiagong Akyat" was the alias of Santiago Ronquillo, a notorious thief who looted homes in Manila and nearby provinces in the 1920s.
about the amulet called Pangil ng Kidlat is true when he meets Castro, the owner of the amulet.
Castro gives his amulet to Tiago, and before dying, he asks the young man to use the amulet to prove his innocence. Tiago, together with his newfound friends inside the prison, then successfully escape. Tiago intends to force Vincent to admit the truth. Cornelia hears from Vincent that he did murder Mayor Mariano, Cornelia's father. Tiago and Vincent struggle for the gun, and they accidentally shoot Cornelia. Before dying, Cornelia tells Tiago that she loves him, and that they have a son named Martin. Vincent tells the police and Martin that it was Tiago who killed Cornelia. With the help of his fellow fugitive, Tiago takes his son from Vincent. Nardo goes to the house of his sister Norma, and there Tiago tries to convince his son that he is a good man. Norma is worried that Tiago will only bring trouble, but she eventually understands his desire to win his son. She befriends Martin and helps the boy trust his own father. Tiago lets Martin hear the voice recording wherein Vincent admitted it was he who murdered Mayor Mariano.
Vincent asks Red's help in finding Tiago and getting Martin, and Red promises to use his influence. Meanwhile, Tiago and his friends decide to help their poor neighbors by stealing from the wealthy and the corrupt. Tiago also develops a special relationship with Norma.
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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...
weekly mini-series Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla
Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla is a series based on the movies of Ramon Revilla Sr. of the 90's and 00's, which features the Filipino cultural belief in the powers of an agimat or amulet...
("Amulet: The Legendary Chronicles of Ramon Revilla") aired by 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 ...
August 15, 2009. The character of Tiagong Akyat is portrayed by Gerald Anderson
Gerald Anderson
Gerald Anderson is a Filipino American actor who was a former housemate on the first season edition of the Philippine reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition...
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1973 film
Agimat: Ang mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Sr. presents Tiagong Akyat is a TV adaptation of a film entitled Huhulihin si... Tiagong Akyat ("Arrest Tiagong Akyat"), a 1973 film which gave Ramon Revilla, Sr. a FAMASFilipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards
The Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards are the annual honors given by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences , an organization composed of prize-winning writers and movie columnists, for achievements in the Philippine cinema for a calendar year...
Best Actor trophy. "Tiagong Akyat" was the alias of Santiago Ronquillo, a notorious thief who looted homes in Manila and nearby provinces in the 1920s.
Synopsis
The story follows the life of unconventional hero Santiago Ronquillo. Tiago is a streetwise orphan who, after acquiring the amulet known as the Pangil ng Kidlat ("Fang of Lightning"), gains superhuman strength, speed and the ability to climb high walls. He then uses his gift to steal from the corrupt to help the poor.Plot
After many years, Tiago meets Cornelia and gets a chance to profess his love for her. Cornelia's suitor Vincent becomes jealous of Tiago. Meanwhile, Cornelia's father Mayor Mariano is against his daughter's relationship with the impoverished Tiago. Cornelia decides to elope with Tiago and they plan to get married. One night, Cornelia tells Tiago that her father wants to meet him. Tiago goes to Mayor Mariano's house where he found him bloody and unconscious. Vincent arrives and tells the guards to arrest Tiago. After killing Mayor Mariano, Vincent frames Tiago for the murder. The court finds Tiago guilty and sentences him to life imprisonment. In jail, Tiago befriends Big Max, Nardo, and Pablo. After learning that Cornelia had married Vincent, Tiago makes several attempts to escape but miserably fails. Years pass and Tiago discovers that the urban legendUrban legend
An urban legend, urban myth, urban tale, or contemporary legend, is a form of modern folklore consisting of stories that may or may not have been believed by their tellers to be true...
about the amulet called Pangil ng Kidlat is true when he meets Castro, the owner of the amulet.
Castro gives his amulet to Tiago, and before dying, he asks the young man to use the amulet to prove his innocence. Tiago, together with his newfound friends inside the prison, then successfully escape. Tiago intends to force Vincent to admit the truth. Cornelia hears from Vincent that he did murder Mayor Mariano, Cornelia's father. Tiago and Vincent struggle for the gun, and they accidentally shoot Cornelia. Before dying, Cornelia tells Tiago that she loves him, and that they have a son named Martin. Vincent tells the police and Martin that it was Tiago who killed Cornelia. With the help of his fellow fugitive, Tiago takes his son from Vincent. Nardo goes to the house of his sister Norma, and there Tiago tries to convince his son that he is a good man. Norma is worried that Tiago will only bring trouble, but she eventually understands his desire to win his son. She befriends Martin and helps the boy trust his own father. Tiago lets Martin hear the voice recording wherein Vincent admitted it was he who murdered Mayor Mariano.
Vincent asks Red's help in finding Tiago and getting Martin, and Red promises to use his influence. Meanwhile, Tiago and his friends decide to help their poor neighbors by stealing from the wealthy and the corrupt. Tiago also develops a special relationship with Norma.
Main cast
- Gerald AndersonGerald AndersonGerald Anderson is a Filipino American actor who was a former housemate on the first season edition of the Philippine reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition...
as Santiago Ronquillo - Jason AbalosJason AbalosJason Jimenez Abalos is a Filipino actor. He was also a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Batch 2003 at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology....
as Vincent Fajardo - Maxene Eigenmann as Norma Muñoz Ronquillo
- Ryan EigenmannRyan EigenmannRyan Jonathan Villa Eigenmann is a Filipino actor known for his villain roles. He often plays as a bad guy in the shows.-Early life:Ryan Eigenmann was born on October 3, 1978. He is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddie Mesa and actress...
as Big Max - Jayson Gainza as Father Baste
- Danilo Barrios as Nardo Muñoz
- Joseph BitangcolJoseph BitangcolJoseph Bitangcol is a Filipino television and film actor. He is one of the first batch of the reality talent search Star Circle Quest on ABS-CBN.-Career:...
as Pablo Reyes - Carlo GuevarraCarlo GuevarraCarl Guevarra born in Pasay City, Philippines) is a Filipino actor and model. He is the winner of the Be Bench / The Model Search.Guevarra started his career when he and his brother Paolo joined the Be Bench / The Model Search where he won along with Regine Angeles...
as Buboy Arnaiz - Arron VillaflorArron VillaflorArron Villaflor is an actor and talent of ABS-CBN. He's currently managed by Star Magic.-TV series:-Movies:-External Links:...
as Jigo Manuson - Nova Villa as Aling Marta
- Daniel FernandoDaniel FernandoDaniel Fernando is the Vice Governor of Province of Bulacan.Fernando formerly worked as a film actor.-Television:-Movies:-External links:*http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0273075/...
as Red Capulong - Bugoy CariñoBugoy CarinoBugoy Cariño is Filipino child actor. He joined Star Circle Kid Quest: Search for the Next Kiddie Idol in 2009 and placed in first place. He is set to star on his own televesion series titled E-Boy....
as Martin Mariano Ronquillo
Special participation
- Erich GonzalesErich GonzalesErika Chryselle Gonzales Gancayco known as Erich Gonzales, is a Filipina actress and one of ABS-CBN's Star Magic artists.-Biography:...
as Cornelia Verde - Bing Davao as Mariano Verde
- Pen Medina as Castro "Kastrong Bato" Manangkil
- Neil Ryan Sese as Albert "Abet" Ronquillo - Tiago's father
- Elaine Quemuel as Anabel Ronquillo - Tiago's mother
- Francis MagundayaoFrancis MagundayaoFrancis Elmer C. Magundayao is a Filipino actor who was a top commercial model. He was first known for lpaying as Iking in the series, Darna. He was best known for portraying as a young Gerald Anderson, in Sana Maulit Muli, Tayong Dalawa and Tiagong Akyat...
as young Tiago - Cheska Billiones as young Cornelia
- Basty Alcanses as young Buboy
- Carlo LacanaCarlo LacanaCarlo Lacana in Laoag City, Philippines)is a Filipino child actor. He is under of Freelance Talent agency.Carlo's first immersion in the world of make-believe was at the age of six. Competing with dozens of cute aspiring models, he was able to best them and eventually, was awarded the role in his...
as young Vincent - Andrei GarciaJoseph Andre GarciaJoseph Andre Garcia is a Filipino child actor. At his young age, he already started his career in showbiz. He first appeared on television when he was 5 years old. During summer vacation, he started as a product endorser and commercial model and made several commercials...
as young Jigo - Joshua DionisioJoshua DionisioRalph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio, better known as Joshua Dionisio, is a Filipino child actor working in television.Born on December 14, 1994 in Quezon City, he has a younger brother, Jacob, his co-star on Super Inggo. Joshua Dionisio began his career as a commercial model at the age of 8. He was...
as young Baste - Mikee LeeMikee LeeMikee Lee is an actor and a model from the Philippines. He was a second placer in the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition.- Biography :Michael Vincent Lee was born on January 14, 1990 in Manila, Philippines...
as Badong