Bakekang

Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang
Genre Drama
Based on Carlo J. Caparas' Bakekang
Developed by RJ Nuevas
Written by
Directed by
  • Gil Tejada Jr.
  • Khryss Adalia
Starring Sunshine Dizon
Theme music composer Tata Betita
Opening theme "Ang Mundo Ko'y Ikaw" by Jonalyn Viray
Ending theme "Tayong Dalawa" by Aicelle Santos
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Tagalog
No. of episodes 145 +2 specials
Production
Executive producer(s) Mona Coles-Mayuga
Production location(s) Philippines
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 30-45 minutes
Production company(s) GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original network GMA Network
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
Original release September 11, 2006 (2006-09-11) – March 30, 2007 (2007-03-30)

Bakekang is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and Khryss Adalia, it stars Sunshine Dizon. It premiered on September 11, 2006 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing I Luv NY and worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on March 30, 2007 with a total of 145 episodes.

The network acquired the rights to Bakekang, a popular graphic novel by Carlo J. Caparas about an ugly girl who succeeds despite the difficulties and discrimination she encounters in life. The TV series was said to have created a so-called "Bakekang syndrome", in which champions women's rights and causes.[1]

Overview

Bakekang was serialized in Bondying Komiks at the same time that Panday was serialized in Pilipino Komiks in the early and middle 1970s.[2]

The comic novel was written by Carlo J. Caparas. It was his first novel with a woman as lead character, as his novels then all starred men like Panday and Totoy Bato, both filmed by the late Fernando Poe, Jr.

Bakekang was adapted into a film in 1978. It was starred by Nora Aunor and directed by F.H. Constantino.[3]

In the film version, Bakekang is an ugly woman who begets a very beautiful girl from a foreigner. A movie fan as she is, she compels her daughter, named Crystal (spelled Kristal in the TV version), to join show business. Her daughter becomes a big star and Bakekang, a stage mother.

Accolades

At the 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television, which was held on November 18, Bakekang received four nominations:[4]

Winning two awards for "Best New Female Personality" and "Best Drama Actress" for Sunshine Dizon, it did not manage to win the "Best Primetime Drama Series", which went to Maging Sino Ka Man.[5]

The series was also nominated for Best Drama Mini-Series for the 3rd USTv Students Choice Awards but lost out to Maging Sino Ka Man, again.[6]

Synopsis

Jacoba "Bakekang" Maisog (Sunshine Dizon) is a woman who has been deprived of affection and has only experienced mockery and scorn since childhood because of her ugly face. But she is not one to wallow in pity and be forever trampled upon: She is a strong-willed fighter who can rise above the odds. Determined to change the course of her life, she aims to be impregnated by a Caucasian man in the hopes of bearing a beautiful child.

She gives birth to twin daughters who unfortunately do not look alike. One turns out to be the beautiful child Bakekang has dreamed of and the other one turns out to be ugly. Bakekang becomes a doting mother to her beautiful daughter Kristal (Lovi Poe), whom she later pushes to become an actress, while the other daughter Charming (Yasmien Kurdi) grows up ignored and unloved by her mother.

She is a loving heart trapped beneath an ugly facade, ignored and unappreciated by those who fail to see beyond what is skin-deep. Bakekang is a woman whose only desire is to feel a little affection from the world that has deprived her of everything she has always longed for.[7] Through Kristal, Bakekang will feel the kind of attention she longs for.

The unusual face of an unlikely heroine will emerge to present a riveting story of an ugly woman’s rise from a sorry state of ridicule to the pedestal of triumph and coveted fame.

Original TV series plot

  • A love square between Johnny, Lorraine, Aldrin and Kristal. Kristal and Lorraine likes Johnny, Aldrin likes Lorraine and is willing to do anything for her, Aldrin then falls for Kristal, Johnny is torn between Kristal and Lorraine.
  • Charming wasn't supposed to go abroad, thus the characters Rita and the others never existed.
  • Michael and Charming were meant to be lovers, with Jenny as the evil third wheel.
  • Georgia was supposed to be Kristal's manager, putting her directly in between the intense rivalry of Valeria and Bakekang.

Finale

Bakekang's finale was aired on March 30 in the Philippines. There was a showdown concert between the sisters-now-rivals Kristal and Charming/Karisma.

The showdown between Karisma and Kristal was filmed with a live audience in the AFP Theatre on March 30.[8]

In the finale episode, Karisma announced that she and Kristal are indeed sisters. Herman (Victor Neri) saw Valeria (Sheryl Cruz)'s henchman, who was about to kill Charming, and stopped him. Bakekang went up to the stage to beg for forgiveness from her daughters for her sins but Valeria came out to shoot her. Kristal tried to stop her but ended up getting shot. Kristal dies.

While visiting Kristal's grave, with Bakekang, Marta (Manilyn Reynes) and Paking (Marky Lopez) saw a child named "Michael." They took the boy in to live under their wing. Kristof left to visit Valeria in the US, after finding out that she is dying. Joshua (Rainier Castillo) confessed his love for Charming. The ending ends with the wedding of Bakekang and Herman.

During the special finale live show, the special guest was the creator of Bakekang, Carlo J. Caparas.

Cast and characters

Lovi Poe portrays Kristal Maisog.
Yasmien Kurdi portrays Charming Maisog.
Gladys Reyes portrays Deborah Yokohama.
Nadine Samonte (left) portrays Loraine Arevalo.
Iwa Moto portrays Jenny.
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Extended cast
Guest cast

Soundtrack

There is no definitive soundtrack for Bakekang, but the following songs have been credited and played in the series:

  • "Ang Mundo Ko'y Ikaw" (You Are My World)
    • Performed by Jonalyn Viray
    • Composed by Tata Betita and Sherwin Castillo
  • "Tayong Dalawa" (The Two of Us)
  • "Dakilang Movie Fan" (Avid Movie Fan)
  • "Ngayong Wala Ka Na" (Now That You're Gone)
    • Performed by Yasmien Kurdi
    • Composed by Tata Betita and Sherwin Castillo

Popularity

Bubble Gang

Bubble Gang, GMA Network's gag show, spoofed Bakekang and renamed it as "Bakokang" and changing the names of the cast into Bakokang (Bakekang) played by Michael V., Marte (Marta) played by Ogie Alcasid, Pistof (Kristof) played by Wendell Ramos and Mebra (Deborah) played by Antonio Aquitania.

Replay

Due to the high rating of Bakekang on its finale, the highest in the series with 39.7%.[10] The replay also received high ratings.

Super Twins

Many episodes in the GMA's Super Twins shows many scenes where characters were watching Bakekang in their television screens. This was last highlighted in the second to last episode of Super Twins.[11]

Film

Bakekang creator Carlo J. Caparas and his wife-producer Donna Villa has already started production for the new movie version of Bakekang. The story will be about Bakekang and her childhood days. It will be produced by GMA Network's film outfit GMA Films, and Villa's Golden Lion Films.

Caparas was so impressed of Sunshine Dizon's performance, he wants her to play the role of Bakekang once more on the silver screen. If the script is approved by the MMFF committee, the movie will be screened for the 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival. The movie did not push through due to unknown reasons.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Sunshine, bida sa 'Bakekang' movie", journal.com.ph, n.d. Accessed last March 26, 2007.
  2. ↑ "Marky Cielo gets acting break via ‘Bakekang’", mb.com.ph, n.d. Accessed last March 6, 2007.
  3. ↑ "Bakekang (1978)", imdb.com , n.d. Accessed last March 6, 2007.
  4. ↑ PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television, pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last October 21, 2007.
  5. ↑ FIRST READ ON PEP: ABS-CBN named Best TV Station at 21st Star Awards for TV, pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last November 19, 2007.
  6. ↑ 3rd USTv Choice Awards Nominations, pinoyexchange.com, n.d. Accessed last October 28, 2007.
  7. ↑ "Bakekang - About the Show", igma.tv, n.d. Accessed last March 6, 2007.
  8. ↑ "Yasmien Kurdi almost finished with her second album", pep.ph, n.d. Accessed last March 23, 2007.
  9. ↑ "Bakekang - Cast", igma.tv, n.d. Accessed last March 6, 2007.
  10. ↑ "Bakekang Finale Week Replay", philstar.com, n.d. Accessed last April 2, 2007.
  11. ↑ Super Twins: Eliazar’s message to the people of Laro, igma.tv, n.d. Accessed last May 31, 2007.
  12. ↑ http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2007/02/11/ENTR2007021186832.html "Donna Villa to produce ‘Bakekang’ the movie", mb.com.ph, n.d. Accessed last March 12, 2007.
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