Richard Gutierrez lifts heavy AND our expectations in this chaotic Pinoy superhero soap.
Season 1 • Episode 88
LatestCaptain Barbell is a 2011 superhero Philippine drama adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superhero of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and developed by Jake Tordesillas. It is the second series based on the graphic novels by Mars Ravelo. It stars Richard Gutierrez, who reprises the role of the title role and its alter-ego Enteng, after playing him in the 2006 series. The show premiered on March 28, 2011. The show premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on March 30, 2011, two days after its original premiere. The show is set to end on July 29, 2011 to be replaced by Time of My Life.
Practical Effects
Charming low-budget effects that age like tropical fruit.
Costume
That muscle suit deserves its own billing.
Creator
Mars Ravelo
Richard Gutierrez
Potenciano "Teng" Magtanggol / Captain Barbell
Jillian Ward
Lelay / Super Tiny
Lovi Poe
Althea
Isabel Oli
Melanie Ocampo
Christopher de Leon
Nero
Michelle Madrigal
Anita / Cyclone
Solenn Heussaff
Janna Esquivel
Jake Vargas
Alden / Spin
Bea Binene
Misha / Blade
Mike Tan
Teban / Anino
Eddie Gutierrez
Armando Chavez
TJ Trinidad
Gregor Javier / Metal Man
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mars Ravelo's Captain Barbell predates Marvel's MCU dominance in the Philippines by decades; this 2011 version was GMA Network's attempt to reclaim the character after the 2006 hit.
Richard Gutierrez reportedly performed many wire stunts himself despite the notorious Manila humidity wearing down that muscle suit daily.
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