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| Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang | |
|---|---|
| Format | fantasy |
| Created by | GMA Network |
| Starring | Manilyn Reynes |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| No. of episodes | airs every Sunday |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
| Camera setup | multi-camera set up |
| Running time | 1 hour |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original run | April 2007 – July, 2007 |
| External links | |
| [[1] Official website] | |
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang (The Stories of Grandma Basyang) is a compilation of stories written by Severino Reyes under the pen name "Lola Basyang". There were about 500 stories written and its themes center on silly kings, brave adventurers, kind peasants, strange people, places and treasures. All of which contained moral lessons that the readers could ponder on. It was translated into komiks, radio shows, movies, theatre plays and even on television. In fact, Lola Basyang has become a legend and a Filipino icon synonymous with storytelling.
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Lola Basyang came about purely by accident. The first story entitled "Plautin ni Periking" was actually intended only as a filler because they didn’t have enough materials to fill up a small space in one of the magazine’s pages. Being the magazine's editor-in-chief, he had to come up with a story to fill the space in time. At the age of 75, he wrote the story "Plautin ni Periking" and signed it "Lola Basyang". He thought that it would be unethical if he put his name on it. He then remembered an old lady from Quiapo, Manila named Gervacia Guzman de Zamora. She is popularly known as Tandang Basyang and every afternoon, children would flock around her rocking chair and listen to her stories. The story was published in 1925. No article followed since it was only intended as a filler. But after two weeks, avid readers sent requests for a reprint of the first story and to publish more Lola Basyang stories. The rest is history.
The Lola Basyang stories published in Liwayway Magazine were in prose. In 1949, Binoy (Severino Reyes' pet name)'s son, Pedrito Reyes, decided to revive the "Lola Basyang" stories. During that time, komiks was in its golden age in the Philippines, thus, working on the original scripts of his father, Pedrito transformed Lola Basyang's stories into komiks form, appearing in the earliest isuues of the Tagalog Klasiks. The illustrations were done by Maning De Leon, Jesus Ramos, and later on Ruben Yandoc and Jess Jodloman.
From 1946 to 1972, the Golden Age of Komiks and Movies in the Philippines coincided. Since Komiks was a popular form of entertainment in the Philippines during that time, movie producers created some of the greatest box-office blockbusters from komiks materials. Translating komiks stories into films/movies became a trend in the local cinema during that time, thus, "Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang" was produced by Sampaguita Pictures in 1958 . This movie is a twinbill of two Lola Basyang stories.
Dolphy, the Philippines' King of Comedy starred in "Si Pedrong Walang Takot" (Fearless Pedro).This is about a cowardly man named Pedro who gains courage by means of an enchanted bell that he used to scare away the kapre (a hairy giant).
The second one is "Ang Prinsesang Naging Pulubi" (The Princess Who Became a Beggar). A princess from a faraway land (portrayed by the glamorous Gloria Romero) rejected all of her high-profile suitors, believing that material riches cannot provide genuine happiness. Her act of constantly spurning her suitors provoked the ire of his father, the King. He decreed that she be given to the first beggar who finds his way to the royal garden. From this beggar (Juancho Gutierrez), she found true love.
In 1985, almost three decades later, Regal Films reincarnated Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang on the big screen. The trilogy starred Chichay as the lovable Lola Basyang. In fact, the character Lola Basyang is attached to Chichay up to date. This movie was directed by Maryo J. delos Reyes. The three stories features three of the most popular loveteams of that circa: Gabby Concepcion & Snooky Serna, William Martinez & Maricel Soriano, and Nora Aunor & Tirso Cruz III.
The first story is entitled "Nahihimbing na Kagandahan" (Sleeping Beauty) which is inspired by the classic fairy tale Sleeping Beauty. Gabby Concepcion and Snooky Serna makes stars in this Sleeping Beauty-inspired episode. This also stars Lani Mercado, Nova Villa and Gretchen Barreto.
The second story is a horror-comedy flick entitled "Zombie". It starred the love-team of Maricel Soriano and William Martinez with Manilyn Reynes. The three, gets lost while en route to a camping trip. They enter an eerie house, manned by the even creepier albeit funny Palito and while chugging down the soup filled with human entrails they still managed to accept the offer to sleep over at the decrepit house. They did manage to stay alive, while screaming their heads off in the process.
The third episode is a semi-musical entitled "Kerubin". It is about a group of child laborers working for three mean old ladies headed by Bella Flores, and how Kerubin (played by Chuckie Dreyfuss), an angel sent by God to free these kids from the clutches of evil. Nora Aunor stars as the niece of the mean old ladies, who happens to be the good one. Tirso Cruz III, Lou Veloso, Sheryl Cruz and Tina Paner were also in the cast.
In 1997, Tahanan Books has gathered together a literary dream team to produce a landmark collection of twelve Lola Basyang tales. Poet and literary critic Bienvenido Lumbera sifted through hundred of manuscripts to select the best of Reyes' tales. Acclaimed author and publisher Gilda Cordero-Fernando delivered the original English translation and renowned children's book illustrator Albert Gamos rendered over 30 unforgettable illustrations. The result, the Gintong Aklat Award Winner for Children's Literature and National Book Award for Best Anthology recipient "The Best of Lola Basyang by Severino Reyes".
In 2006, Anvil Publishing, Inc. relaunched "Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang," a series of picture books based from the tales written by Severino and was retold by Christine Bellen.
The 10 picture books available are: "Ang Alamat ng Lamok," (which was originally entitled "Ang Parusa ng Higante") "Mahiwagang Biyulin," "Parusa ng Duwende," "Plautin ni Periking," "Rosa Mistica," "Ang Binibining Tumalo sa Hari," "Ang Prinsipe ng mga Ibon," "Ang Prinsipeng Duwag," "Si Pandakotyong," and "Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong."
All books were illustrated by Frances Alcaraz, Albert Gamos, Elbert Or, Liza Flores and Ruben de Jesus.
Lola Basyang stories are also subject of theatre acts and stage plays.
In 2006, The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) produced a theatrical version of Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang. Christine Bellen (the same person who have retold Lola Basyang stories for Anvil) and PETA chose three stories to be staged.
These were "Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong," which is the story of a prince who was cursed with a nose as long as an elephant’s; "Binibining Tumalo sa Mahal na Hari," a story about a maiden who earns the ire of the king of Tondo and endures three challenges that test her cleverness; and "Ang Prinsipeng Duwag", which is about a prince who is ridiculed for his refusal to fight wars.
GMA Network bought the rights for a TV serialization of Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang. This airs every Sunday night. The show is directed by Argel Joseph and Don Michael Perez
Mga Kuwento Ni Lola Basyang gives a fresh take to the traditional rocking chair storytelling by introducing a younger character who will continue the legacy of Lola Basyang. Singer-actress Manilyn Reynes stars as Gervacia Zamora Reyes a.k.a. Herbie, Lola Basyang's compassionately strong-willed and high-spirited granddaughter who has made it her personal advocacy to disseminate Lola Basyang's unforgettable stories. Together with her eight-year-old son Efren (Paul Salas), she drives around in a "rolling library" van packed with Lola Basyang's books and goes to various places to spread Lola Basyang's classic tales and golden values.
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| Epi # | Title | Starring | Writer | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ang Mahiwagang Kuba" | Patrick Garcia as Prinsipe Jorge, Jennylyn Mercado as Feli, Desiree Del Valle as Prinsesa Lucinda, Eddie Gutierrez as Haring Enrico, Bing Davao as Haring Teoderico, Raquel Montesa as Ludriya, Jaime Fabregas as Ministro ni Haring Enrico | Agnes de Guzman | February 4, 2007 |
| 2 | "Ang Prinsipeng Unggoy" | Mark Herras as Huwan, Katrina Halili as Prinsesa Ameris, Cherry Pie Picache as Binday, Joel Torre as Tinong | February 11, 2007 | |
| 3 | "Ang Parusa ng Duwende" | Bearwin Meily as Empoy, Francis "Iking" Magundayao as Tias, Joey Marquez as Mang Dencio, Jean Garcia as Aling Tona, Boy Alano as Ka Huling | Adrian Ho | February 18, 2007 |
| 4 | "Ang Binibining Tumalo sa Hari" | Rhian Ramos as Sharay, Eddie Garcia as Haring Abdul, Paolo Contis as Prinsipe Arando, Menggie Cobarrubias as Tasan, Simon Ibarra as Lamukoy, Megan Young as Fairy | Agnes de Guzman | February 25, 2007 |
| 5 | "Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin" | Ogie Alcasid as Rodrigo, Leo Martinez as Ahab, Dino Guevarra as Diyunyor, Perla Bautista as Tandang Epang, Benj Pacia as Silvestre, Tommy Abuel as Tulome, Ces Quesada as Toyang | Dinno Erece | March 4, 2007 |
| 6 | "Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong" | Alfred Vargas as Benito, Iza Calzado as Prinsesa Isabela, Ian Veneracion as Haring Arturo, Emilio Garcia as Haring Anselmo, Jennifer Sevilla as Reyna Elyana, Arthur Solinap as Prinsipe Kael | Dinno Erece | March 11, 2007 |
| 7 | "Ang Sumpa ni Higanteng Hamok" | JC de Vera as Prinsipe Mansino, Isabel Oli as Selinda, BJ Forbes as Almion, Benjie Paras as Higanteng Amok, JM Reyes as Higanteng Bata, Webster Villanueva as Mahala | March 18, 2007 | |
| 8 | "Ang Walong Bulag" | Luis Alandy as Bulag 1, Caloy Alde as Bulag 2, Mang Enriquez as Bulag 3, Andrew Schimmer as Bulag 4, John Feir as Bulag 5, Coco Martin as Bulag 6, Gene Padilla as Bulag 7 and Epi Quizon as Bulag 8, Mike ‘Pekto’ Nacua as Pilay, Dick Israel as Kapitan Chimo, Dwight Gaston as Ginoong Lucio | March 25, 2007 | |
| 9 | "Ang Prinsepeng Duwag" | Boy2 Quizon as Prinsipe Mark, Marianne Rivera as Prinsesa Maria, Gabby Eigenmann as Prinsipe Gandor, Dolphy Jr. as Haring Leon, Maita Soriano as Reyna Celia, Archie Adamos as Hari | Agnes de Guzman | April 1, 2007 |
| 10 | "Akong Ikit" | Marky Cielo as Akong Ekit, Glaiza de Castro as Prinsesa Zelma, Nanding Josef as Tandang Selo, Chanda Romero as Aling Gloria, Juan Rodrigo as Sultan ng Jolo, Al Tantay as Sultan ng Borneo, Chris Martin as Prinsipe ng Borneo, Dillan Maris Yraola as Jef Jef Pilagagay | April 15, 2007 | |
| 11 | "Maria Alimango" | Lovi as Maria Alimango, Prince Stefan as Sancho Ga-el | April 22, 2007 | |
| 11 | "Si Sultan Saif" | Mark Anthony Fernandez as Sultan Saif, Vandolph Quizon, Victor Neri, Gigeth Reyes, Berting Labra | Agnes de Guzman | April 29, 2007 |
| 12 | "Ang Prinsipe Ng Mga Ibon" | Dion Ignacio as Prinsipeng Ibon, Iwa Moto as Prinsesa Singsing, Pen Medina as Hari ng Tongkiang, Anton Bernardo as Tesurero | May 6, 2007 | |
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