Captain Barbell

Captain Barbell

2011 · 1 season · 88 eps · Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

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Captain Barbell is a 2011 superhero Philippine drama adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superhero of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and developed by Jake Tordesillas. It is the second series based on the graphic novels by Mars Ravelo. It stars Richard Gutierrez, who reprises the role of the title role and its alter-ego Enteng, after playing him in the 2006 series. The show premiered on March 28, 2011. The show premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on March 30, 2011, two days after its original premiere. The show is set to end on July 29, 2011 to be replaced by Time of My Life.

Created by Mars Ravelo

Network: GMA Network

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Cast

Richard Gutierrez Potenciano "Teng" Magtanggol / Captain Barbell
Jillian Ward Lelay / Super Tiny
Lovi Poe Althea
Isabel Oli Melanie Ocampo
Christopher de Leon Nero
Michelle Madrigal Anita / Cyclone
Frencheska Farr Celina / Sonica
Sam Pinto Sammy
Solenn Heussaff Janna Esquivel
Ellen Adarna Katrina "Kat" Lazatin / Fuega
Jake Vargas Alden / Spin
Bea Binene Misha / Blade

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