Hiwaga ng Kambat
Hiwaga ng Kambat (lit. 'Mystery of the Twin Bat') is a 2019 Philippine drama television series starring Edward Barber and Grae Fernandez.[1][2] The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Yes Weekend! Sunday block from April 21 to August 25, 2019, replacing Wansapanataym.
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| Creative director(s) | Rondel P. Lindayag |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 19 (list of episodes) |
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| Production location(s) | Philippines |
| Editor(s) | Mark Segubience |
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| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | April 21 – August 25, 2019 |
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Plot
Melissa gives birth to Twins: 1 looks normal baby boy & 1 looks different is baby batboy. Oryang puts a curse on Zandro Baron so, his children will become bats. Iking became a bat because of curse when he wished to become normal when Mother Nature heard his wish & granted it. So, the curse transferred to Iking’s older Brother; Mateo whose became Batboy during the Twins’ Birthday party; Iking became normal & Mateo turned into a bat because they’re both cursed. The curse was transferred one of Zandro’s children because of the spell can never be broken unless their Father could ask forgiven his Sons for his sins. Zandro begged Lord for his Sons return normal when the spell is broken. Melissa & Iking took DNA test that confirmed that Iking is actually Michael; Melissa’s long lost Son. The Baron Family finally complete.
Synopsis
A twin was born in a partner who was cursed so that their child will turn into bats. The curse came true, as baby Twins were born. One looks normal, but inherited the hot-blooded and impatience traits of a bat, another looks literally a bat, complete with blind eyes and strong sonar and enhanced hearing. The bat-shaped baby was abandoned in a farming town, while keeping the human baby. Many years later, the twins grew differently. Iking being kind to his family, despite being cursed to transform into a bat on night. While Mateo inherited his father's vile attitude, matching his impatience and hot-bloodedness. Their fates and rivalry got intertwined when Iking goes to Mateo's school.
Cast
Main cast
- Edward Barber as Michael E. Baron / Francisco "Iking" Castro
- Grae Fernandez as Mateo E. Baron
Supporting cast
- Maymay Entrata as Sarah Pamintuan
- Chantal Videla as Loraine Maniquis
- Sunshine Cruz as Melissa Enriquez-Baron
- Epi Quizon as Zandro Baron
- Malou de Guzman as Epifania "Panying" Castro
- Johnny Revilla as Jaime Enriquez
- Michael Rivero as Tomas Pamintuan
- Ruby Rubi as Delia Pamintuan
- Antonette Garcia as Oryang
- Manuel Chua as Berting
Guest cast
- JJ Quilantang as young Iking
- Robert “Robbie” Irving Wachtel as young Mateo
- Lawrence Roxas as Dodong
- Dolly de Leon
- Kale Aguilar
- Allen Cecilio
- Bea Borres
- Ruby Ruiz
Reception
| Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average |
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| 24.4% April 21, 2019[3] |
33.9% August 25, 2019[4] |
33.9% August 25, 2019[4] |
24.3% |
References
- "LOOK: Maymay, Edward to topbill new teleserye". ABS-CBN News. August 1, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- Hiwaga ng Kambat Full Trailer: This April 21 on ABS-CBN!. ABS-CBN Entertainment. April 17, 2019.
- "National TV Ratings (April 17 – 22, 2019)". ABS-CBN Corporate. April 23, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
- "'THE VOICE KIDS' BLIND AUDITIONS CONTINUES TO LEAD WEEKENDS; 'HIWAGA NG KAMBAT' ENDS WITH A BANG". LionhearTV. August 27, 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2019.