Zorro (Philippine TV series) explained

Genre:	Action drama
Developer:	Don Michael Perez
Director:	Mark A. Reyes Dominic Zapata
Starring:	Richard Gutierrez
Theme Music Composer:	Tats Faustino
End Theme:	"Zorro" by Janno Gibbs
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog Spanish
Num Episodes:	98
Executive Producer:	Angie C. Castrence
Location:	Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Heritage Village, Bagac, Bataan, Philippines
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	18–41 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment TV
Network:	GMA Network

Zorro is a 2009 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the Zorro character created by Johnston McCulley. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Dominic Zapata, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on March 23, 2009, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on August 7, 2009, with a total of 98 episodes. It was replaced by Darna in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

Richard Gutierrez as Antonio de la Cruz Pelaez / Zorro^[2]

Supporting cast

Rhian Ramos as Lolita Pulido^[3]
Eddie Gutierrez as Luis Aragon
Jaclyn Jose as Chiquita Pelaez^[4]
Joel Torre as Roberto Pelaez / Rosso
Sandy Andolong as Maria Manalo
Ricky Davao as Felipe Gomez
Gloria Sevilla as Zita
TJ Trinidad as Ramon Pelaez
Maureen Larrazabal as Bella de la Cruz
Epy Quizon as Shihong / Tahong
Leo Martinez as Carlos Pulido
Pinky Marquez as Catalina Pulido
Bianca King as Cara
Michelle Madrigal as Juana Manalo / Caballera
Bobby Andrews as Pedro Gonzales
Antonio Aquitania as Bernardo
Sheena Halili as Lena
Bubbles Paraiso as Magda
Buboy Villar
Elvis Gutierrez as Silverio
Bodie Cruz as Agustin Manalo
Robert Villar as Pepe Alugbati
Shiela Marie Rodriguez as Lisa
Sugar Mercado as Anna

Guest cast

Lani Mercado as Marcela de la Cruz
Mark Gil as Horacio Pelaez
Jomari Yllana as Diego de la Vega
Jacob Rica as younger Antonio
Gail Lardizabal as younger Lolita
Dante Rivero as magistrate of Angeles
Chanda Romero as Aguida
Dick Israel as Jumal
Jen Rosendahl as Jumal's assistant
Isabel Granada as Minerva
Edwin Reyes as Tomas
Daria Ramirez as Aswang
Yul Servo as Samurai
Suzette Ranillo as Chiquita's assistant
Nonie Buencamino as De los Reyes
Richie Paul Gutierrez as Sebastian
Rocky Gutierrez as Baltazar
Alfred Vargas as Lima Wong
Felix Roco as Diego
Dominic Roco as Daniel
Bearwin Meily as a pirate
LJ Reyes as Sandy
Paloma Esmeria as Paquita Pakwan

Production

Principal photography commenced in February 2009.^[5] Filming concluded in July 2009.^[6]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Zorro earned a 35.8% rating.^[7] The final episode scored a 32% rating.^[8]

Notes and References

Web site: Zorro (Stream Together) - YouTube . . May 7, 2024.
Web site: Richard Gutierrez promises overwhelming Zorro Pinoy adaptation . Garcia, Rose . March 16, 2009 . PEP . April 9, 2024.
Web site: Cover: Rhian Ramos, redux . Dizon, Irish Christianne . December 24, 2016 . . April 9, 2024.
Web site: Award-winning actress Jaclyn Jose returns to Kapuso via Zorro . Mendoza, Ruel J. . March 19, 2009 . PEP . April 9, 2024.
Web site: PEP: Rhian Ramos reunites with Richard Gutierrez in Zorro . February 3, 2009 . . March 25, 2024.
Web site: PEP: Rhian Ramos to play the role of Jodi in Stairway To Heaven? . April 9, 2024 . . July 29, 2009.
Web site: AGB & TNS Mega Manila TV Ratings (March 20–23): Zorro zooms to No. 1 . Santiago, Erwin . March 24, 2009 . PEP . September 2, 2024.
Web site: AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Aug. 7-10): Darna flies high on its pilot episode . Santiago, Erwin . August 11, 2009 . PEP . September 2, 2024.