Captain Barbell (2011 TV series)

Captain Barbell (International title: Captain Barbell: The Return) is a 2011 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine fictional superhero of the same title by Mars Ravelo. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on March 28, 2011 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Machete. The series concluded on July 29, 2011 with a total of 88 episodes. It was replaced by Time of My Life in its timeslot.

Cast and characters

 * Lead cast
 * Richard Gutierrez as Potenciano "Teng" Magtanggol / Captain Barbell


 * Supporting cast
 * Jillian Ward as Lelay / Super Tiny
 * Lovi Poe as Althea
 * Isabel Oli as Melanie Ocampo
 * Christopher de Leon as Nero
 * Michelle Madrigal as Anita / Cyclone
 * Frencheska Farr as Celina / Sonica
 * Sam Pinto as Sammy
 * Solenn Heussaff as Janna Esquivel
 * Ellen Adarna as Katrina "Kat" Lazatin / Fuega
 * Jake Vargas as Alden / Spin
 * Bea Binene as Misha / Blade
 * Mike Tan as Teban / Anino
 * Eddie Gutierrez as Armando Chavez
 * TJ Trinidad as Gregor Javier / Metal Man
 * Akihiro Sato as Bruno / Higante
 * Paolo Paraiso as Rodel / Buhangin
 * Ervic Vijandre as Ricky Alejandre / Kidlat
 * Jon Hall as Robert
 * Stef Prescott as Eva
 * Elvis Gutierrez as Gaston / Black Angel


 * Recurring cast
 * Ces Quesada as Liya
 * Ryan Yllana as Bobby Santos
 * Jaya Ramsey as Dolores Fernandez
 * Marky Lopez as Hekki
 * Lloyd Samartino as Manuel Javier
 * Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino as Evie
 * Christine Joy De Guzman as Angelina
 * Saab Magalona as Kristel
 * Nina Ricci Alagao as Corrinne Lumibao
 * Joko Diaz as Bong
 * Fayatollah as Wifey
 * Jade Lopez as Melanie's officemate
 * Jaime Fabregas as the president


 * Guest cast
 * Rhian Ramos as Leah Lazaro-Magtanggol
 * Jennylyn Mercado as Rose
 * Tin Arnaldo as Ofelia Concepcion
 * Dino Guevarra as Fernando
 * Jennica Garcia as Linda / Aswang
 * Bubbles Paraiso as Aswang
 * Lilia Cuntapay as Faustina
 * Rox Montealegre as Edith / Aswang
 * Maxene Magalona as Dalisay
 * Bianca King as Lary Gempez

Production
Principal photography commenced on December 15, 2010.

Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode earned a 25% rating. While the final episode also scored a 25% rating.