Totoy Bato

Totoy Bato is a 2009 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Don Michael Perez, it stars Robin Padilla in the title role. It premiered on February 23, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Gagambino. The series concluded on July 3, 2009 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by Rosalinda in its timeslot.

Totoy Bato
Title card
GenreDrama
Based onTotoy Bato
by Carlo J. Caparas
Developed bySuzette Doctolero
Directed by
StarringRobin Padilla
Theme music composerOgie Alcasid
Opening theme"Ako'y sa 'Yo" by Regine Velasquez
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes93
Production
Executive producerWilma Galvante
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30-45 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Picture format480i (SDTV)
Original releaseFebruary 23 (2009-02-23) –
July 3, 2009 (2009-07-03)

The series was released on DVD by GMA Records.

Premise

Anna Molina dreams to be a popular and successful singer someday. Her friend Arturo "Totoy Bato" Magtanggol, on the other hand, only dreams of being with his father. After his mother died, Totoy's wish comes true when his father comes home after serving his sentence, Podong turns out to be an abusive and cruel dad. Totoy's only comfort is Anna, his best friend and true love, who promised never to leave his side, but breaks her promise when her materialistic mother Matilda decides to live in Manila, she leaves Totoy with a promise that she will come back for him.

Years pass, Anna is now a famous singer in the country, and the quiet life of Totoy will be disturbed when a land grabber appears and kills his loving wife Elena. Madness and revenge engulfs Totoy and he promises to fight the manipulative haciendero no matter what. Totoy decides to start a new life in Manila — where faces more fights, this time in the boxing arena where he will be known as Totoy Bato.[1]

Cast and characters
Robin Padilla portrays Totoy Bato.
Regine Velasquez portrays Anna Molina.
Eddie Garcia portrays Coach Fredo.
Manny Pacquiao portrays himself.
Ian Veneracion portrays Miguel Velarde
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
  • Menggie Cobarrubas as mayor of Barrio Grapas
  • BJ Forbes as Bogart
  • Martin Delos Santos as Boyet
  • Kirby de Jesus as Sakrestan
  • Val Iglesias Sr. as Temi
  • Val Iglesias Jr. as Ruben
  • Joseph Bitangcol as a doctor
  • Jun Hidalgo as Berong
  • Jessy Mendiola as Maurice / Light Milton
  • Bela Padilla as Rain
  • Carlo Aquino as teen Totoy
  • Camille Prats as teen Anna
  • July Hidalgo as Millton / Dark Milton
  • Ernie Garcia as Cecillia's doctor
  • Gay Balignasay as a news reporter
  • John Apacible
  • Dido dela Paz
  • Ricardo Cepeda
  • Michael Flores

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Totoy Bato earned a 36.7% rating.[3] While the final episode scored a 30.4% rating.[4]

Accolades
Accolades received by Totoy Bato
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2009 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best New Female TV Personality Queenie Padilla Nominated [5]

References
  1. Totoy Bato fights his battles on GMA-7 starting Feb 23 pep.ph
  2. Robin Padilla lines up "Ang Tatay Kong Hoodlum" and "Totoy Bato" among his future projects pep.ph
  3. Santiago, Erwin (February 24, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 20-23): "Totoy Bato" rocks the competition". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  4. Santiago, Erwin (July 7, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (July 3-6): Rosalinda does well, but falls short of expectations". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  5. Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". Retrieved May 3, 2020.
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