Totoy Bato
Totoy Bato logo
Format	Action, Adventure, Drama, Sports, Romance, Thriller
Created by	Carlo J. Caparas
Developed by	Suzette Doctolero
Directed by	Mac Alejandre Don Michael Perez
Starring	Robin Padilla and Regine Velasquez with Eddie Garcia and Manny Pacquiao
Theme music composer	Ogie Alcasid
Opening theme	"Ako'y sa 'Yo" by Regine Velasquez
Country of origin	Philippines
Language(s)	Filipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes	98 (total)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Wilma Galvante
Location(s)	Philippines
Running time	30-45 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	GMA Network
Picture format	480i SDTV
Original run	February 23, 2009 – July 3, 2009

Totoy Bato is a boxing-themed Philippine drama from GMA Network, based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas, that depicts the remarkable story of an ordinary person named Totoy Magtanggol, played by Robin Padilla, becoming a skillful boxer and conquering injustice with bravery and compassion.^[1] The series premiered on February 23. This is considered to be the first Indie Television Show for Robin's own crew in the production and blocking the powers of the management to control the show.

Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Cast and characters 2.1 Main cast 2.2 Supported cast 2.3 Extended cast 3 Soundtracks 4 Trivia 5 See also 6 References 7 External links

[edit] Synopsis

Anna Molina (Regine Velasquez) dreams to be a popular and successful singer someday. Her friend Arturo "Totoy Bibo" Magtanggol (Robin Padilla), 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 (Ronnie Lazaro) 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, breaks her promise when her materialistic mother Matilda (Deborah Sun) 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 (Ara Mina). 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.^[2]

[edit] Cast and characters

[edit] Main cast

• Robin Padilla as Arturo "Totoy Bato" Magtanggol
• Ara Mina as Elena Magtanggol
• Regine Velasquez as Ms. Anna Molina
• Eddie Garcia as Coach Fredo
• Manny Pacquiao as Himself
• Ehra Madrigal as Trixie Altamirano-Magtanggol

[edit] Supported cast

• Ian Veneracion as Miguel Velarde
• Caridad Sanchez as Concha Velarde
• Joonee Gamboa as Mauro Magtanggol
• Ronnie Lazaro as Podong Magtanggol
• Rommel Padilla as Manuel Velarde
• Deborah Sun as Matilda Molina
• Jolo Revilla as Andong
• LJ Reyes as Gilette Molina
• Tuesday Vargas as Connie
• Mon Confiado as Turko Manzano
• Sweet Ramos as Cecilia Magtanggol
• Ralph Padilla as Steve Altamirano
• Queenie Padilla as Heather Hernandez

[edit] Extended cast

• Menggie Cobarrubas as Mayor of Barrio Grapas
• BJ Forbes as Bogart
• Martin delos Reyes as Bogart's Brother
• Kirby de Jesus as Sakrestan
• Val Iglesias Sr. as Temi
• Val Iglesias Jr. as Ruben
• Joseph Bitangcol as Doctor
• Jun Hidalgo as Berong
• 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 News Reporter
• John Apacible
• Dido dela Paz
• Ricardo Cepeda
• Michael Flores

[edit] Soundtracks

All of the theme songs of this show performed by Regine Velasquez

• Akoy Sayo (Main Theme Song)
• Sa Piling Mo
• Pangako
• Kailangan Koy Ikaw
• Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka

[edit] Trivia

Lists of miscellaneous information should be avoided. Please relocate any relevant information into appropriate sections or articles. (March 2009)

• This is Manny Pacquiao's first primetime in GMA Network.
• This is Ara Mina's first role on her comeback to GMA Network.

[edit] See also

• List of programs previously aired by GMA Network
• Carlo J. Caparas

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Totoy Bato at the Internet Movie Database