Zorro (Philippine TV series)

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.

Zorro
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GenreAction drama
Based onZorro
by Johnston McCulley
Developed byDon Michael Perez
Directed by
StarringRichard Gutierrez
Theme music composerTats Faustino
Ending theme"Zorro" by Janno Gibbs
Country of originPhilippines
Original languages
  • Tagalog
  • Spanish
No. of episodes98
Production
Executive producerAngie C. Castrence
Production locationsLas Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Heritage Village, Bagac, Bataan, Philippines
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time18–41 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMarch 23 (2009-03-23) –
August 7, 2009 (2009-08-07)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Cast and characters

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Cast
Richard Gutierrez
Jaclyn Jose
Michelle Madrigal
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Production

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

Ratings

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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]

References

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