Kamandag

Philippine television drama series

R.J. Nuevas
Suzette Doctolero
Jules Katanyag
Tina Velasco

Directed by

Mark A. Reyes
Topel Lee

StarringRichard GutierrezTheme music composerEric TorralbaOpening theme"Kamandag" by First CircleCountry of originPhilippinesOriginal languageTagalogNo. of episodes113 + 1 specialProductionExecutive producers

Carol Reyes
Angie Castrence

Camera setupMultiple-camera setupRunning time30–45 minutesProduction companyGMA Entertainment TVOriginal releaseNetworkGMA NetworkReleaseNovember 19, 2007 (2007-11-19) –
April 25, 2008 (2008-04-25)

Kamandag (International title: Venom) is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas.^[1] Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Topel Lee, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on November 19, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on April 25, 2008 with a total of 113 episodes. It was replaced by Dyesebel in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

Cast

Richard Gutierrez

Eula Valdez

Ariel Rivera

Lead cast

Richard Gutierrez as Vergel / Kamandag^[2]

Supporting cast

Mark Anthony Fernandez as Lucero Serrano / Talim
Jewel Mische as Jenny^[3]
Maxene Magalona as Lily
Ehra Madrigal / Anne Chennette T. Rodriguez as Ditas / Denise / Lady Kamandag
Eula Valdez^[4] / Glaiza de Castro as Alicia
Johnny Delgado as Budol
Zoren Legaspi as Gulag
Ariel Rivera as Abdon Serrano
Ronaldo Valdez / Ramon Christopher Gutierrez (young) as Pepe
Francine Prieto as Kuran^[5]
Rainier Castillo as Ikoy
Francis Magundayao as Boyong / Dagok
Melissa Mendez as Elena
Benjie Paras as Dinggol
Elvis Gutierrez as Agol
Pekto as Doro
Gardo Versoza as Saban
Emilio Garcia as Domeng
Sunshine Dizon as Ragona

Guest cast

Afi Africa as Afie
Rhea Nakpil as Bea
Renz Valerio as younger Vergel
Alessandra de Rossi as Eleanor
Glydel Mercado as Vivian
Michelle Madrigal as Eliza
Bryan Revilla as Adlak^[6]
Ram Revilla as Harn
Maureen Larrazabal as Cathy
Michael Flores as Sahir
Dominic Roco as Pigo
Karylle as Spectra
Alyssa Alano as Baba
Ynez Veneracion as Jaimee
Saab Magalona as Eleanor's friend
Kevin Santos as Randy
Anne Chennette T. Rodriguez as younger Ditas
Sam Bumatay as younger Baya

Production

Principal photography commenced in September 2007.^[2]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Kamandag earned a 42.7% rating.^[7] While the final episode scored a 38.1% rating.^[8]

References

^ "Kamandag". International Catalogue of Superheroes. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
^ ^a ^b Miralles, Nitz (September 6, 2007). "GMA-7 announces the cast of new action series Kamandag". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ Mendoza, Ruel J. (April 23, 2008). "Jewel Mische and other Kamandag stars clueless about show's ending". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ "Eula, Kapuso na!". Journal. Retrieved October 24, 2007.
^ "Rufa Mae, mahal pa rin si Erik". Abante. Retrieved September 6, 2007.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 11, 2022). "Click Batch 2: Where are they now?". PEP. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
^ Godinez, Bong (November 20, 2007). "TV Ratings (Nov. 19): Richard Gutierrez's Kamandag is off to a good start". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
^ Santiago, Erwin (April 29, 2008). "TV Ratings (April 25–28): Dyesebel pilot episode swims its way to the top". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.

External links

Kamandag at IMDb

Mark A. Reyes filmography

Feature films

T.G.I.S.: The Movie (1997)
Mulawin: The Movie (2005)
Moments of Love (2006)
Till I Met You (2006)
Angels ("Angel of Love" segment, 2007)
Tiyanaks (2007)
Resiklo (2007)
My Best Friend's Girlfriend (2008)
I.T.A.L.Y. (2008)
You to Me Are Everything (2010)
Tween Academy: Class of 2012 (2011)
Trip Ubusan: The Lolas vs. Zombies (2017)

Television series

T.G.I.S. (1995–99)
Pintados (1999)
Love to Love (2003–06)
Hanggang Kailan (with Jose Javier Reyes, 2004)
Forever in My Heart (2004–05)
Philippine Idol (2006)
Kamandag (with Topel Lee, 2007–08)
Codename: Asero (with Mike Tuviera, 2008)
Zorro (with Dominic Zapata, 2009)
Full House (2009–10)
Ilumina (with Topel Lee, 2010)
Party Pilipinas (with Rico Gutierrez, Treb Monteras, Rommel Gacho and Louie Ignacio, 2010-13)
Bagets: Just Got Lucky (with 2011–12)
Time of My Life (with Andoy Ranay, 2011)
Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? (2012)
Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa (2012–13)
Teen Gen (2012–13)
Love & Lies (2013)
Genesis (with Joyce Bernal, 2013)
The Half Sisters (2014–15)
Because of You (2015–16)
My Korean Jagiya (2017–18)
The Cure (2018)
Cain at Abel (with Don Michael Perez and Toto Natividad, 2018–19)
Inagaw na Bituin (2019)
Beautiful Justice (2019)
Voltes V: Legacy (2023)
The Missing Husband (2023)