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Lastikman (TV series)
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Lastikman is an action
, dramedy fantaserye based on Mars Ravelo
's comic book character bearing the same name. The show initially aired on ABS-CBN
on September 24, 2007. Vhong Navarro
played the title role. The story follows Miguel (Vhong Navarro) who transforms into a superhero who came from another planet. His love interest was named Yellena White (Iya Villania).
Action/Drama/Comedy Fantaserye based on Mars Ravelo
's comic book character of the same name, featured in Mango Comics. The series stars Vhong Navarro
as Lastikman and Iya Villania
as his love interest, Yellena. The character has also appeared in comics and a movie adaptation.
Lastikman is a superhero
who possesses the ability to stretch and distort his body, and takes his alias from the word "elastic". He is a half-human/half-alien named "Eskappar" (Jarius Aquino) from an extragalactic planet, though he was named Miguel when he came to Earth. Lastikman spends much of the series fighting against monsters created by Agaddon (Ian Veneracion), a Harraian scientist, while searching for his mother, Ruth (Dawn Zulueta).
While living on Earth, Miguel lives with his foster family, Caloy, Dolores, and Madonna. He also becomes friends with Chikoy and Sandy, and falls in love with Yellena. Later on, he discovers his powers of elasticity, and becomes "Lastikman". Lastikman spends much of the series fighting against Jared Evilone's monsters, but eventually the Harraian Medallion he wears reveals that Cynthia Evilone is in fact his mother, Ruth.
When the Council determines that Ruth must be executed, Irroian seeks the help of his friend Agaddon in returning her to Earth, but a Council spy named Maraam learns that Ruth is with Irroian and arrests him. Meanwhile, Agaddon escapes with Ruth to Earth, and is determined by the Council to be the "actual" traitor.
Once released, Irroian continues to raise Eskappar in Harraio, but because Eskappar assumes human form, Irroian eventually attempts to escape with him to Earth for fear for his son's life. Irroian is shot by Maraam's guards during the attempt, but he manages to send Eskappar to Earth with Butao, a robot containing a recording of Irroian with instructions for Eskappar to search for Ruth.
After Eskappar lands on Earth, he sees a man, Caloy, and follows him. However, when Caloy falls into a surging river, Eskappar uses his elasticity to save Caloy's life. Caloy eventually assumes that Eskappar is a lost foreigner, and takes him home, where he names him "Miguel" and raises him. Several years later, Miguel witnesses the death of his foster father, and decides to become Lastikman.
," a moth-like monster that spreads respiratory illnesses and manipulates men. She later appears in a park, where she infects passersby and kills them. A photographer named Albert chances upon the scene and is left alive by Mothra to spread the story of the virus outbreak. Later that evening, Susan's mother recognizes her as Mothra from a photograph in a newspaper and wonders if this is a punishment for her relationship with Danny. At the same time, Evilone Pharmaceutical offers to find a cure for Mothra's victims.
Meanwhile, Miguel is depressed because Yellena is planning to reconcile with Ken. He avoids his friends and takes a day off to take his mind off Yellena. When his friends check on him that evening, Miguel announces that he wants to drop out of school. However, his friends dissuade him from his rash decision. The next day, Miguel returns to school and is again attracted to Yellena. Though Yellena is still intent on reconciling with Ken, he is busy practicing sports, and Miguel sees the situation as an opportunity to be close to Yellena by consoling her.
He was weakened upon the removal of his completed stone, Liwata, but as he was left for dead, Toto listened to his instructions and brought about Elemento's final transformation.
and can be found on their album, Solid The love theme is called Maging Anupaman Para Sa'yo (I'll Be Anything For You) performed by Martin Nievera
for Miguel & Yellena (Vhong & Iya).
, Bea Alonzo
, Anne Curtis
, and John Lloyd Cruz
. ABS-CBN also made a teaser program entitled, Lastikminutes. It showed how Lastikman was created and conceptualized. It was aired a week before the show kicked-off on Primetime Bida.
. The highest ratings it garnered was 30.9%, while the lowest was the New Year's Eve episode, which only got 15.1%. The final episode garnered a 41.4% Nationwide rating.
Lastikman will be also part of Komiks Presents: Isang Lakas. Together with Mars Ravelo
's different comic characters, like Kapitan Boom, Varga, Tiny Tony, Dragonna and Flash Bomba. The show will be shown in 2010.
Action genre
The word action has more than one meaning in fiction. Action is one of the fiction-writing modes authors use to present fiction. The term is also used to describe an exiting event or circumstance.-Action as a fiction-writing mode:...
, dramedy fantaserye based on Mars Ravelo
Mars Ravelo
Mars Ravelo was a Filipino graphic novelist who created the characters Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman, Bondying, Varga, Wanted: Perfect Mother, Hiwaga, Maruja, Mariposa, Roberta, Rita, Buhay Pilipino, Jack and Jill, Flash Bomba, Tiny Tony, and Dragonna among others.-Biography:Mars...
's comic book character bearing the same name. The show initially aired on ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
on September 24, 2007. Vhong Navarro
Vhong Navarro
Vhong Navarro is a Filipino actor, comedian, dancer, singer, and host at ABS-CBN. He is part of the dance group Streetboys in the Philippines.-Career:...
played the title role. The story follows Miguel (Vhong Navarro) who transforms into a superhero who came from another planet. His love interest was named Yellena White (Iya Villania).
Synopsis
Lastikman is a FilipinoPhilippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
Action/Drama/Comedy Fantaserye based on Mars Ravelo
Mars Ravelo
Mars Ravelo was a Filipino graphic novelist who created the characters Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman, Bondying, Varga, Wanted: Perfect Mother, Hiwaga, Maruja, Mariposa, Roberta, Rita, Buhay Pilipino, Jack and Jill, Flash Bomba, Tiny Tony, and Dragonna among others.-Biography:Mars...
's comic book character of the same name, featured in Mango Comics. The series stars Vhong Navarro
Vhong Navarro
Vhong Navarro is a Filipino actor, comedian, dancer, singer, and host at ABS-CBN. He is part of the dance group Streetboys in the Philippines.-Career:...
as Lastikman and Iya Villania
Iya Villania
Raelene Elaine Ebaler Villanía , better known as Iya Villania, is a Filipino-Australian actress, host, singer, dancer, and model. She has hosted on TV shows like ASAP Mania, Us Girls and as a VJ for MYX music channel.-Early life:Villanía was born in Camperdown, Australia but grew up in Sydney...
as his love interest, Yellena. The character has also appeared in comics and a movie adaptation.
Lastikman is a superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
who possesses the ability to stretch and distort his body, and takes his alias from the word "elastic". He is a half-human/half-alien named "Eskappar" (Jarius Aquino) from an extragalactic planet, though he was named Miguel when he came to Earth. Lastikman spends much of the series fighting against monsters created by Agaddon (Ian Veneracion), a Harraian scientist, while searching for his mother, Ruth (Dawn Zulueta).
While living on Earth, Miguel lives with his foster family, Caloy, Dolores, and Madonna. He also becomes friends with Chikoy and Sandy, and falls in love with Yellena. Later on, he discovers his powers of elasticity, and becomes "Lastikman". Lastikman spends much of the series fighting against Jared Evilone's monsters, but eventually the Harraian Medallion he wears reveals that Cynthia Evilone is in fact his mother, Ruth.
Prologue: The Adventure Begins
Amon Labao, the matriarch of the planet Igbao in the galaxy Harraio, orders her subjects to conduct extensive experiments upon humans, their first being the abducted Ruth Abelgas. However, one scientist, Irroian, aids in her escape, and the pair fall in love, leading to Ruth giving birth to Eskappar.When the Council determines that Ruth must be executed, Irroian seeks the help of his friend Agaddon in returning her to Earth, but a Council spy named Maraam learns that Ruth is with Irroian and arrests him. Meanwhile, Agaddon escapes with Ruth to Earth, and is determined by the Council to be the "actual" traitor.
Once released, Irroian continues to raise Eskappar in Harraio, but because Eskappar assumes human form, Irroian eventually attempts to escape with him to Earth for fear for his son's life. Irroian is shot by Maraam's guards during the attempt, but he manages to send Eskappar to Earth with Butao, a robot containing a recording of Irroian with instructions for Eskappar to search for Ruth.
After Eskappar lands on Earth, he sees a man, Caloy, and follows him. However, when Caloy falls into a surging river, Eskappar uses his elasticity to save Caloy's life. Caloy eventually assumes that Eskappar is a lost foreigner, and takes him home, where he names him "Miguel" and raises him. Several years later, Miguel witnesses the death of his foster father, and decides to become Lastikman.
Chapter 1: The Seductive Moth
Susan Navarro, an ex-beauty queen and interior decorator, is kidnapped by Agaddon and transformed into "MothraMothra
is a kaiju, a type of fictional monster who first appeared in the serialized novel The Luminous Fairies and Mothra by Takehiko Fukunaga, Shinichiro Nakamura, and Yoshie Hotta...
," a moth-like monster that spreads respiratory illnesses and manipulates men. She later appears in a park, where she infects passersby and kills them. A photographer named Albert chances upon the scene and is left alive by Mothra to spread the story of the virus outbreak. Later that evening, Susan's mother recognizes her as Mothra from a photograph in a newspaper and wonders if this is a punishment for her relationship with Danny. At the same time, Evilone Pharmaceutical offers to find a cure for Mothra's victims.
Meanwhile, Miguel is depressed because Yellena is planning to reconcile with Ken. He avoids his friends and takes a day off to take his mind off Yellena. When his friends check on him that evening, Miguel announces that he wants to drop out of school. However, his friends dissuade him from his rash decision. The next day, Miguel returns to school and is again attracted to Yellena. Though Yellena is still intent on reconciling with Ken, he is busy practicing sports, and Miguel sees the situation as an opportunity to be close to Yellena by consoling her.
Chapter 2: The Revenge of the Lonely Lizard
Ines Samantela, a teacher at POPU college, is found by Agaddon and voluntarily transformed into "Beautiki (Byutiki)", a lizard-like creature that can use acid to melt her victims away. She uses her new-found power to destroy those who she believed had hurt her, including one of her relatives.Chapter 3: The Malodorous Monster
A paparazzo named Albert Langitan is tasked to tail Lastikman and secretly photograph him. However, he is found by Agaddon and transformed into "Alingasaw", manipulator of insects and worms.Chapter 4: The Rise of the Manipulative Morpher
Mang Ninoy, a sari-sari store owner in Bgy. Bagong Unlad, is found by Agaddon and talked into being transformed into "Morphino". He can transform to resemble others, and uses this ability to impersonate and discredit Lastikman.Chapter 5: The Wrath of a Smoldering Flame
Ryan White, Yellena's older brother, was angry at Miguel, blaming him for her death and his mother Ayessa's stroke. Jared convinced him to turn into "Lagablab", controller of fire. Jared had also turned the rest of the Foremen into Ryan's minions to destroy Lastikman. Still, Lastikman managed to defeat the Foremen. Infuriated, Jared had other plans in mind in order to acquire his ultimate soldier.Chapter 6: Vengeance Of A Cold-Hearted Mother
After witnessing the murder of her son Ryan in Lastikman's hands, the half-dead Ayessa White allowed herself to be under Jared's command. Jared turns her into a manipulator of ice and heals her paralysis. She calls herself "Frosta".Chapter 7: The Master of the Elements
Because his stone, Liwata, was completed, Jared Evilone was able to use it to unlock the powers of fire, wind, earth, and water. He turns into "Elemento", master of the elements, in order to battle Lastikman for Ruth's attention and love as well as to finish his empire's completion.He was weakened upon the removal of his completed stone, Liwata, but as he was left for dead, Toto listened to his instructions and brought about Elemento's final transformation.
Main cast
From left to right, the cast as they appear in the image above.- James Blanco as Albert Langitan/Alingasaw
- Saicy AguilaSaicy AguilaSaicy Abucejo Aguila is a dancesport and samba instructor in Bacolod City and former reality show contestant who joined Pinoy Big Brother . She is currently a dancer for the Filipino variety noontime show, Pilipinas Win Na Win.-Filmography:-References:...
as Ines Samantela/Beautiki - Jomari YllanaJomari YllanaJomari Yllana is a Filipino actor, model, concert producer and promoter....
as Mang Ninoy/Morphino - Sunshine CruzSunshine CruzSunshine Cruz-Manhilot or Sunshine Cruz-Montano is a Filipina female actress and singer. She is the part of the Cruz family clan.-Early life:She was born on July 28, 1977...
as Susan Navarro/Mothra - Enchong DeeEnchong DeeErnest Lorenzo Velasquez Dee, known as Enchong Dee is a Filipino actor, model, and swimmer. Dee is currently part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic group of contract artists. He played John Joseph "Jojo" Wenceslao in the 2009 TV series Katorse....
as Rafael "Raffy" Gipit - Jake CuencaJake CuencaJuan Carlos "Jake" Leveriza Cuenca is a Spanish-Filipino actor and model. He started as a GMA talent center artist, and later transferred to ABS-CBN's talent center, Star Magic.-Early life:...
as Kenneth "Ken" Madrigal - Zsa Zsa PadillaZsa Zsa PadillaZsa Zsa Padilla is a Filipina singer and actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actresses.-Biography:Padilla was born as Esperanza Padilla in 1964, the daughter of actor and sportsman Carlos “Sonny” Padilla, Jr. who served as the referee in the Ali-Frazier world heavyweight boxing...
as Cynthia "Cindy" Evilone - Roxanne GuinooRoxanne GuinooRoxanne Guinoo-Yap is a Filipina actress. She is currently under contract with ABS-CBN.-Career:In 2004, Guinoo joined the popular reality search Star Circle Teen Quest via ABS-CBN and made it to the Top 5 finalist or much known as the "Magic Circle of 5", along with co-questors Hero Angeles,...
as Cassandra "Sandy" Evilone - John EstradaJohn EstradaJohn Estrada is a Filipino movie and TV actor, starred in a number of roles as a leading man, comedian and villain.He is currently part of ABS-CBN contract actors.-Life and career:...
as Dr. Jared Evilone/Elemento - Empress SchuckEmpress SchuckEmpressita Karen Schuck , sometimes credited only as Empress, is a Filipina actress and commercial model who is currently a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic...
as Madonna Puntawe - Carmi Martin as Dolores Puntawe
- Vhong NavarroVhong NavarroVhong Navarro is a Filipino actor, comedian, dancer, singer, and host at ABS-CBN. He is part of the dance group Streetboys in the Philippines.-Career:...
as Eskappar/Miguel "Migz" Asis/Lastikman - Jason GainzaJason GainzaJayson Gainza is a Filipino comedian, actor, impersonator and former reality show contestant. Gainza was the first runner-up in Pinoy Big Brother. He garnered 312,258 votes, equal to 27.5% of the total votes...
as Carlos "Caloy" Asis - Cherie GilCherie GilCherie Gil is a Filipino actress of Swiss German American, Spanish, and Filipino descent.-Biography:Cherie Gil is the daughter of Filipino actors Eddie Mesa and Rosemarie Gil and sister to actors Mark Gil and Michael De Mesa .She was formerly married to Rony Rogoff, an internationally-renowned...
as Ayessa White/Frosta - Iya VillaniaIya VillaniaRaelene Elaine Ebaler Villanía , better known as Iya Villania, is a Filipino-Australian actress, host, singer, dancer, and model. She has hosted on TV shows like ASAP Mania, Us Girls and as a VJ for MYX music channel.-Early life:Villanía was born in Camperdown, Australia but grew up in Sydney...
as Yellena White - Danilo Barrios as Ryan White/Lagablab
- Archie AlemaniaArchie Alemania-Early life:Alemania has appeared in several television commercials such as Chippy, San Miguel, Globe and Pop Cola. He is a talent of ABS-CBN and a member of Big Brother's Dance Group, Big Men Dance Group, and the Big Men Singers...
as Chikoy Gipit - Ian Veneracion as Agaddon
- Tonton GutierrezTonton GutierrezTonton Gutierrez is a Filipino film actor.-Early life:Tonton Gutierrez was born to Eddie Gutierrez and his first wife, actress Liza Lorena. He is the half-brother of Ramon Christopher, with second wife and actress Pilita Corrales...
as Irroian - Dawn ZuluetaDawn ZuluetaDawn Zulueta born on March 4, 1969 is a Filipino film and television actress.She studied at Colegio de Santa Rosa. She married businessman Anton Lagdameo...
as Ruth Abelgas - Jairus AquinoJairus AquinoJairus Reuel Balagtas Aquino is a Filipino child actor and commercial endorser. He appeared in several Television advertisements before joining the cast of ABS-CBN's TV Series Super Inggo. The series became a nationwide success earning him the household name “Pareng Jomar”...
as Young Eskappar/Miguel - Gloria RomeroGloria Romero (actress)Gloria Romero is a Filipino actress appearing in film and television. Her career spans 60 years and includes award winning performances in the films Tanging Yaman , Nagbabagang Luha and 1955's Dalagang Ilocana...
as Amon Labao - Alex Cortez as Maaram
Extended cast
- Toni GonzagaToni GonzagaCelestine Cruz Gonzaga , better known as Toni Gonzaga, is a Filipino singer, television host and actress. She started her career with GMA Network, then later moved to ABS-CBN Network...
as Gemma Dela Rosa - TV News Reporter - Louissa Pressman as Young Yellena
- Jairus AquinoJairus AquinoJairus Reuel Balagtas Aquino is a Filipino child actor and commercial endorser. He appeared in several Television advertisements before joining the cast of ABS-CBN's TV Series Super Inggo. The series became a nationwide success earning him the household name “Pareng Jomar”...
as Young Miguel|Eskappar - Camille PratsCamille PratsCamille Prats is a Filipina actress. Her full name is Sheena Patricia Camille Quiambao Prats. After her pregnancy, she came back on her Home Network GMA-7 to play Lily Cervantes in the drama series Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?...
as Teen Yellena - John PratsJohn PratsJohn Paulo Quiambao Prats is a Filipino actor, comedian, dance icon, TV host, model and entrepreneur. He started as a child star in year 1992 and he's now on his 17th years in the entertainment industry. He is the older brother of actress and former child-star Camille Prats...
as Teen Miguel|Eskappar - Jacob Dionisio as Young Chikoy
- Sophia BaarsSophia BaarsSophia Marie Tecson Baars, better known as Sophia Baars, is a half Filipino-Danish child actress. She first appeared on a TV commercial when she was 5 years old. Later, she auditioned in Star Circle Quest where she was one of the top 5 finalist and started to work in ABS-CBN in 2007...
as Young Sandy - Andrew Muhlach as Young Ryan
- Carlo LacanaCarlo LacanaCarlo Lacana in Laoag City, Philippines)is a Filipino child actor. He is under of Freelance Talent agency.Carlo's first immersion in the world of make-believe was at the age of six. Competing with dozens of cute aspiring models, he was able to best them and eventually, was awarded the role in his...
as young Ken - Paulo Sadist as Reden White
- Claire Lim as Kristia
- CJ Jaravata as Eva
- Peewee O'Hara as Aling Mathod
- Gilette Sandico as Judith
- Georgia Ortega as Choleng
- Khaycee Aboloc
- Quintin Alianza
- Basty Alcanses as Cyruss
- Eva Darren as Susan's Mother
- Marvin Raymundo as Don
- Jordan Castillo as Toto
- Nonie Buencamino as Danny
- Paolo Ramirez as Jerson
- Niña DolinoWazzup WazzupWazzup Wazzup was a comedic-news program which was previously aired on Philippine television network Studio 23. The show features Vhong Navarro, Toni Gonzaga, and Archie Alemania as news anchors who introduce segments that are delivered by 'tadjocks' .In the show's first season, the news anchors...
as Jane - Kimberly Diaz as Susana Geronimo
Lastikman OST
The main theme song is called Lastikman. It is performed by Parokya ni EdgarParokya ni Edgar
Parokya ni Edgar is a Filipino band that was formed in 1993 by a group of college students. The band is famous and most lauded for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of popular songs...
and can be found on their album, Solid The love theme is called Maging Anupaman Para Sa'yo (I'll Be Anything For You) performed by Martin Nievera
Martin Nievera
Martin Ramon Razon Nievera is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN-Early life:...
for Miguel & Yellena (Vhong & Iya).
Primer
A primer was made entitled, Lastikmania: The Making of Lastikman. It was aired on September 22, 2007. It was hosted by Piolo PascualPiolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...
, Bea Alonzo
Bea Alonzo
Phylbert Angellie Ranollo Fagestrom , popularly known as Bea Alonzo, is a Filipino film and television actress, and singer. She is currently part of ABS-CBN contract talents.-Early life:...
, Anne Curtis
Anne Curtis
Anne Ojales Curtis-Smith, also known as Anne Curtis is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, singer and VJ currently active in the Philippines....
, and John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Cruz
John Lloyd Espidol Cruz is an award-winning Filipino actor, Box-Office King, model, and occasional TV host.His father is Luisito Llora Cruz. His career started with appearances in numerous teen-oriented movies and TV shows. He is a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumni member of...
. ABS-CBN also made a teaser program entitled, Lastikminutes. It showed how Lastikman was created and conceptualized. It was aired a week before the show kicked-off on Primetime Bida.
Reception
Lastikman debutied with 30.3% according to AGB Nielsen in Mega ManilaMega Manila
Mega Manila is the term used for the regions of Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA and Metro Manila. It is frequently used in the press, advertising, television and radio...
. The highest ratings it garnered was 30.9%, while the lowest was the New Year's Eve episode, which only got 15.1%. The final episode garnered a 41.4% Nationwide rating.
Lastikman will be also part of Komiks Presents: Isang Lakas. Together with Mars Ravelo
Mars Ravelo
Mars Ravelo was a Filipino graphic novelist who created the characters Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman, Bondying, Varga, Wanted: Perfect Mother, Hiwaga, Maruja, Mariposa, Roberta, Rita, Buhay Pilipino, Jack and Jill, Flash Bomba, Tiny Tony, and Dragonna among others.-Biography:Mars...
's different comic characters, like Kapitan Boom, Varga, Tiny Tony, Dragonna and Flash Bomba. The show will be shown in 2010.
Award
The said TV series won Silver World Medal (Action/ Adventure category) from the prestigious 2009 New York Festivals.See also
- ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
- List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
- LastikmanLastikmanLastikman is a fictional character and superhero created by Filipino comics artist Mars Ravelo. Lastikman debuted in comics format - certainly in Aliwan Komiks .-Early years:...