Bayan Ko (TV series)
Bayan Ko (International title: The Politician / transl. My Town) is a 2013 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA News TV. Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr., it stars Rocco Nacino. It premiered on March 10, 2013. The series concluded on April 21, 2013 with a total of 7 episodes.
| Bayan Ko | |
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| Also known as | The Politician |
| Genre | Political drama |
| Developed by | Nessa Valdellon |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Adolfo Alix, Jr. |
| Starring | Rocco Nacino |
| Opening theme | "Bayan Ko" by Johnoy Danao |
| Composer | Constancio de Guzmán |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Eliza Zamora Solis |
| Cinematography | Albert Banzon |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 35–46 minutes |
| Production company | GMA News and Public Affairs |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA News TV |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | March 10 – April 21, 2013 |
Premise
Lagros' newly elected mayor, Joseph Santiago, discovers that a bunch of wayward employees have turned the municipal hall into a boarding house and, worse, have been making under the table deals. His efforts to fight corruption are blocked by a political dynasty led by Governor Antonio Rubio and Congressman Anton Rubio.[2]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Rocco Nacino as Joseph Santiago[3]
- Supporting cast
- Pen Medina as Antonio Rubio
- Ping Medina as Anton Rubio
- LJ Reyes as Karen Canlas
- Angeli Bayani as Nena Santiago
- Ma. Isabel Lopez as Sylvia Rubio
- Betong Sumaya as Betong
- Mercedes Cabral as Eliza Bauer
- Love Añover as Liway
- Recurring cast
- Bembol Roco as Ernesto Santiago
- Cecille Adefuin as Ophie
- Simon Ibarra as the chief of police
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Inherited Problems" | March 10, 2013 |
| 2 | "Corruption" | March 17, 2013 |
| 3 | "Education" | March 24, 2013 |
| 4 | "Jueteng" | March 31, 2013 |
| 5 | "Illegal Logging" | April 7, 2013 |
| 6 | "The Aftermath" | April 21, 2013 |
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12th Quill Awards | Quill Award for Excellence | Bayan Ko | Won | [4] |
| 35th Catholic Mass Media Awards | Best Drama Series | Won | [5][6] | ||
| 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Supporting Actor | Pen Medina | Nominated | [7] | |
| 2014 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Original Drama Program | Bayan Ko | Nominated | [8] |
| Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series | Rocco Nacino | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Program | Pen Medina | Nominated |
References
- "Bayan Ko Full Episodes YouTube Super Stream - YouTube". Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- "Series Zeroes In On Good Governance". Manila Bulletin. March 10, 2013. Archived from the original on April 16, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- "Rocco on the campaign trail". Philstar. The Philippine Star. March 9, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- "'Bayan Ko' wins Quill Award for Excellence". GMA News Online. November 13, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- "GMA News TV bags six CMMA trophies". Philstar. The Philippine Star. November 19, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- "GMA News TV wins big at the 2013 Catholic Mass Media Awards". GMA News Online. November 19, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- "ABS-CBN dominates nominations for 27th Star Awards for Television". PEP.ph. November 8, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- Calderon, Ricky (February 12, 2014). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees revealed; German Moreno will receive Gawad Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
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