Bantatay (international title: The Guardian) is a Philippine television drama comedy fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series was inspired by the 1995 film Fluke and 1999 sitcom 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd. Directed by Don Michael Perez, it stars Raymart Santiago in the title role. It premiered on September 20, 2010 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Langit sa Piling Mo. The series concluded on February 25, 2011 with a total of 115 episodes. It was replaced by Magic Palayok in its timeslot.

Bantatay
The series title is displayed on the center of the image, over a bone shaped object.
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Also known asThe Guardian
Genre
Directed byDon Michael Perez
Creative directorJun Lana
StarringRaymart Santiago
Theme music composer6 Cycle Mind
Opening theme"Biglaan" by Jay Perillo
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes115
Production
Executive producerJoseph T. Aleta
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time17–27 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseSeptember 20, 2010 (2010-09-20) –
February 25, 2011 (2011-02-25)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Cast and characters

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Elmo Magalona portrays Artie Enriquez.
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
Voice cast

Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of Bantatay earned a 12.5% rating.[5] While the final episode scored an 8.8% rating.[6]

Accolades

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Accolades received by Bantatay
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2010 Lingkod TV Awards Most Entertaining Child Friendly Show Bantatay Won [7]

References

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  1. ^ "Bantatay (Full Episode) | Super Stream - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Calderon, Ricky L. (September 24, 2010). "Raymart Santiago shows off dramatic chops in Bantatay". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "Bantatay airs today". SunStar. September 20, 2010. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (October 26, 2010). "Camille Prats learns to love her villain character in Bantatay". PEP. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Santiago, Erwin (September 22, 2010). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Sept. 17-20): Bantatay skips past Kokey@Ako". PEP. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  6. ^ Santiago, Erwin (March 1, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Feb. 25-28): The Baker King threatens to dethrone Mara Clara as primetime leader". PEP. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  7. ^ "Bantatay is Lingkod TV's Most Entertaining Child Friendly Show". GMA Network. January 12, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
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