Kamandag

Kamandag (International title: Venom) is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Topel Lee, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on November 19, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on April 25, 2008 with a total of 113 episodes. It was replaced by Dyesebel in its timeslot.

Kamandag
Title card
Also known asVenom
Genre
Based onKamandag
by Carlo J. Caparas
Written by
  • RJ Nuevas
  • Suzette Doctolero
  • Jules Katanyag
  • Tina Velasco
Directed by
StarringRichard Gutierrez
Theme music composerEric Torralba
Opening theme"Kamandag" by First Circle
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes113 + 1 special
Production
Executive producers
  • Carol Reyes
  • Angie Castrence
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30-45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Picture format480i (SDTV)
Original releaseNovember 19, 2007 (2007-11-19) –
April 25, 2008 (2008-04-25)

Pre-production

The first project of Eula Valdez under GMA Network.[1] This is also a comeback for veteran actor Johnny Delgado. Bong Revilla, Jr. declined the offer of the role of Saban, due to his busy schedule. The role then went to Gardo Versoza.

For Richard Gutierrez's preparation for the series, he trained under Ultimate Fighting Championship's Brandon Vera to master Muay Thai and Brazilian Jujitsu.[2] The cast went to acting workshops at University of the East.[3]

Cast and characters
Richard Gutierrez portrays Vergel.
Eula Valdez portrays Alicia.
Ariel Rivera portrays Abdon Serrano.
Main cast
Supporting cast

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Kamandag earned a 42.7% rating.[9] While the final episode scored a 38.1% rating.[10] The series had its highest rating on February 26, 2008 and March 7, 2008 with a 43.6% rating.[11][12] The special, Ang Bagsik ni Kamandag garnered a 29.0% rating.[13]

References
  1. Actress Eula Valdes is now a Kapuso star Accessed last November 12, 2007.
  2. UFC hotshot Brandon Vera weighs options on whether to take acting seriously Accessed last November 12, 2007.
  3. Francine Prieto is comfortable playing contravida roles Accessed last November 12, 2007.
  4. Richard Gutierrez and Dingdong Dantes star in horror film "Dagao", pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last July 23, 2007.
  5. GMA-7 announces the cast of new action series "Kamandag", pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last September 6, 2007.
  6. Eula, Kapuso na!, journal.com.ph, n.d. Accessed last October 24, 2007.
  7. Rufa Mae, mahal pa rin si Erik, abante-tonite, n.d. Accessed last September 6, 2007.
  8. Rainier Castillo shows some skin in his costume as human monkey in "Kamandag", pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last November 12, 2007.
  9. Godinez, Bong (November 20, 2007). "TV Ratings (Nov. 19): Richard Gutierrez's "Kamandag" is off to a good start". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  10. Santiago, Erwin (April 29, 2008). "TV Ratings (April 25–28): "Dyesebel" pilot episode swims its way to the top". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  11. TV Ratings (Feb. 26-28): "Daisy Siete" and "Eat Bulaga!" engage in seesaw battle
  12. Philippine Entertainment Portal | Television | TV Ratings (March 7-10): "Marimar" fever reaches the daytime race
  13. TV Ratings (Nov. 16–18): "Marimar" achieves new milestone while "Kamandag" primer spews venom, pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last November 19, 2007.
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