Panday (2005 TV series)
Carlo J. Caparas' Panday or simply Panday (transl. Blacksmith) is a Philippine fantasy television series on ABS-CBN. The pilot episode of the first book (Panday: Unang Yugto) aired on November 7, 2005 replacing Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin and ended with its last episode on December 9, 2005. The second book (Panday: Ang Ikalawang Yugto) aired its pilot episode on April 3, 2006 and ended with the series finale on May 26, 2006. The series is based on the fictional comics character of the same name, which was created by Carlo J. Caparas and illustrated by Steve Gan.
| Carlo J. Caparas' Panday | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Fantaserye, Drama, Action |
| Created by | ABS-CBN |
| Based on | Ang Panday by Carlo J. Caparas and Steve Gan |
| Written by | Rechie Del Carmen Toto Natividad |
| Directed by | Romilla Balmaceda Toto Natividad |
| Starring | Jericho Rosales Heart Evangelista |
| Theme music composer | Jimmy Antiporda and Cymbee Antiporda |
| Ending theme | "Makita Kang Muli" by Sugarfree |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 143 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Grace Ann Casimsiman |
| Editor(s) | Roy Francia Rommel Malimban Jesus Mendoza Jr. Dennis A. Salgado |
| Running time | 40 minutes |
| Production company(s) | FPJ Productions Star Creatives |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABS-CBN |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | November 7, 2005 – May 26, 2006 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Ang Panday (2016 TV series) |
Background
Panday literally means "the blacksmith". Ang Panday is the TV adaptation of the Fernando Poe Jr. film series Ang Panday from the early 1980s. It is about a blacksmith who made an enchanted sword that gives him special powers to battle the dark forces.
Some of the location shots were taken in a remote town in Bohol, where the beach is white. Locals called it "colgate-white".
Plot
A meteor crashes into the desert of Sto. Sepulcro. The town blacksmith, Flavio, forges a dagger and a churchbell from the remains of the meteor. He uses the dagger to fight off the evil Sombra Oscura, who constantly attacks the town. By some mystical power, the dagger transforms into a great sword every time Flavio wields it.
In his final battle against evil, the Panday faces off against Lizardo, the son of Rodgin and the leader of the Sombras. The battle is intense, but Flavio prevails in the end, vanquishing Lizardo.
Having saved Sto. Sepulcro, Flavio decides to give up his sword. He goes to the church and casts his fabled weapon into the bell he also made. A white light then shoots out from the sky, and it lifts up Panday into the heavens.
The people of Sto. Sepulcro rejoice now that Panday has brought them peace. Unbeknownst to them, the Sombras discover that there is a part of Lizardo that is still alive — his brain.
To bring him back to life, they must transcend time and space to look for the girl who can resurrect their master. In that time, Tristan, (played by Jericho Rosales) as the town's blacksmith, forges another sword with the same Flavio created.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Jericho Rosales as Tristan/Panday
- Heart Evangelista as Eden/Camia
Supporting cast
- Victor Neri as Lizardo
- Nante Montreal as Tata Selo
- Julio Pacheco as Utoy
Unang Yugto characters
World 1
- Phillip Salvador as Flavio/Panday
- Marianne dela Riva as Esmeralda
- Nante Montreal as Tata Selo
- Roldan Aquino as Mang Emong
- Chris Vertido as Padre Damian
- Shyr Valdez as Lolita
- Michael Rivero as Diego
- Ian de Leon as Domingo
- Christopher Roxas as Julio
- Neri Naig as Florentina
- Eva Darren as Nana Selo
- Bea Nicolas as Henia
- Joe Gruta as Misteryosong Matanda
- Joshua Dionisio as Boyet
- Mico Palanca as Alfred
- Mike Austria as Mr. Roxas
- Vivian Foz as Mrs. Roxas
- Mikaela Monteverde as Danica
Ikalawang Yugto characters
World 2
- Derek Ramsay as Kahimu
- Monsour del Rosario as Kaupay
- Levi Ignacio as Kahuyo
- Dan Fernandez as Kabuog
- Apreal Tolentino as Suruguon
- Jeni Hernandez as Madalagan
- Ashley Silverio as Mabaysay
- Vanessa Gomez as Masayawon
- Maricar Fernandez as Makantahon
- Diana Dayao as Matawahon
World 3
- Kristine Hermosa as Camia
- Paw Diaz as Dahlia
- Anna Larrucea as Magnolia
- Tanya Gomez as Violeta (past)
- Erich Gonzales as Violeta (present)
- Rafael Rosell as Calyptus
- Eric Fructuoso as Gumma
- Ketchup Eusebio as Orkido
Villains
Unang Yugto villains
World 1
- Rommel Montano as Socur
- Mon Confiado as Magnus
- Levi Ignacio as Feirrus
- Paul Guzman as Rusticus
- Aleck Bovick as Lady Feirrus
Ikalawang Yugto villains
World 2
- Dimples Romana as Manaram
- Michelle Bayle as Andam
World 3
- Victor Neri as Jiamondo
- Carlos Agassi as Jaffir
- Jeremiah Rosales as Emer
- Bernard Palanca as Kamatayan
Production
Casting
In June 2005, Heart Evangelista was cast as Eden, the love interest of Tristan, after a two-month-long auditioning process was conducted by ABS-CBN.[1]
See also
- Fantaserye and telefantasya
- List of shows previously aired by ABS-CBN
- List of dramas of ABS-CBN
- Ang Panday (2016 TV series)
- Ang Panday (2017 film)
References
- "Heart is Jericho's leading lady in Panday". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. June 11, 2005. Retrieved August 11, 2020.