ILUSTRADO: The first Bayani Serye in Philippine Primetime
Some people only know the stories of others
tell them, but for the first time in Philippine television history, GMA News
and Public Affairs brings one of the nation's heroes to a new light - one that
portrays him as human, someone people could understand, and most of all, love
once again.
Ilustrado takes a step back and shows the
man that embodied the positive qualities that Filipinos aim to be. The series
showcases Jose Rizal's journey from his childhood, his colourful travels in
Europe, his adventures in love, and most of all - the sacrifices he made for
the love of his country.
What makes this series interesting is the
incorporation of a variety of fictional characters that assist in highlighting
and bring more life into the original storyline, making it more beautiful than
it already is; for what is the hero without a villain? Though they are
fictional, they are just as real as humans can be: capable of hurting other
people, but at the same time showing that even people born into bad
circumstances are worthy of redemption. That it is in the human spirit to learn
and change for the good.
Top billing this momentous series is one of
the most promising actors today, Alden Richards as Jose Rizal, Kylie Padilla as
Leonor Rivera, together with Solenn Heussaff and Max Collins as her European
lovers Nellie Bousted and Consuelo Ortiga. What gives the production an even
higher quality is the presence of top–calibre actors including this year's Cinemalaya's
best actress Eula Valdes playing the role of Rizal's mother Teodora Alonzo,
three-time Urian best actress Jaclyn Jose as Conchita Monteverde, Ricardo
Cepeda as Francisco Mercado, Freddie Webb as Don Jose Alberto, Polo Ravales as
Venchito Monteverde, Mailes Kanapi as Donya Teodora Formoso, among
others.
Behind this production is the same team who
made the award-winning series Katipunan, and is filmed using the sophisticated
Arri Alexa camera, along with equally high-end lenses provided by CMB Film Services
Inc. To achieve the grandeur of the 19th-century Europe that Jose Rizal knew
and had adventures in, modern visual effects will be used to show the never
forgotten decadence of the places where he completed his two most famous
novels--the Noli Me Tangere, and El Filibusterismo.
Ilustrado, ang kauna-unahang bayani serye
sa Philippine primetime is set to make history this October 2014 on GMA
Telebabad.
Jose Rizal
Alden Richards
One of the nation's heroes, Jose Rizal's
humble beginnings and deep roots of love for his family shaped him to become
the man that inspired a nation. A man as passionate for his country as he was
with the women in his life, he sought for reforms for the country due to the
injustices done to his fellow countrymen and women. What cemented his name into
history was the two books he published that woke the nation from oblivion. He
is a writer, an artist, a lover, and a nationalist. He is Jose Rizal.
Leonor Rivera
Kylie Padilla
Called by some as Jose Rizal's true love,
Leonor Rivera is often overlooked in history and is known as the inspiration
for Maria Clara. Steadfast despite the distance between her and Jose, Leonor
shows that no matter what, the heart never gives up, even when his letters
stopped coming from Europe. Wed to an Englishman named Charles Henry Kipping,
the ashes of the letters between her and her beloved Jose were sewn into the
hem of her wedding dress, scattering the lost sweet words exchanged between
Jose and his 'Taimis'.
Teodora Alonzo/Donya Lolay
Eula Valdez
An intelligent and empowered woman ahead of
her time, Donya Lolay is the epitome of the unbreakable and resilient human
spirit. Unjustly arrested twice in her life, she was made to walk from Calamba,
Laguna to Sta. Cruz, Manila as part of her punishment. And yet it was in her
quiet suffering that she gathered her strength--not only for her, but for her
family. Most importantly, she was the sole reason for shaping Jose Rizal into
the man who became the hero of a nation.
Conchita Monteverde
Jaclyn Jose
She is the snake that lays hidden in the
grass, ready to strike. Her venom is deadly and in her path lays the
destruction of all who stand in her way. Conchita Monteverde, a woman with
spite as blood that flows through her veins and envy that pulses in her heart.
Selfish, heartless, and conceited, she would do anything in her power to stay
on top, even if it means not fighting fair.
Nellie Bousted
Solenn Heussaff
Daughter of a wealthy British businessman,
Nellie Bousted received the affections of Jose Rizal quickly after he learned
of Leonor Rivera's marriage to Charles Henry Kipping. It was also because of
Nellie that Jose Rizal and Antonio Luna almost had a deadly duel that
unfortunately did not push through. The beautiful Nellie and Jose spent time
together and she made his stay in Biarritz memorable as well as helped him
finish his second novel. However, their relationship did not last due to
differences in religion, as well as Rizal's unwillingness to convert. The
parting between them was far from bitter, and the two remained good friends
afterwards.
Francisco Mercado/Don Kikoy
Ricardo Cepeda
The rock of the family; Francisco Mercado
remained strong for his family despite their tragic circumstances. Intelligent
and wise, he took care of his family singlehandedly throughout Donya Teodora's
arrest; something that is no easy task to do. Determination was the key
to keeping his family together; along with the already existing deep
relationship between him and his children.
Jose Alberto
Freddie Webb
Jose Rizal would not be the confident man
he was if it were not for his namesake--Jose Alberto. Brother of Donya Teodora,
he taught his young nephew to wrestle as well as ride a horse to boost Pepe's
confidence. An educated man from Europe, he was learned in many things.
However, even he was not spared from bad luck when his own wife accused his
sister for poisoning her.
Venchito Monteverde
Polo Ravales
Taught on from an early age to be better
than everyone, Venchito Monteverde is a man who is the opposite of who Jose
is--spiteful, smug, and filled with nothing but hate. His appearance is cruelly
deceptive; behind that sweet smile lays malicious motives, and his words are a
silent venom that bring nothing but harm.
Paciano Mercado
Marco Alcaraz
He is the steady lighthouse against the
strong beat of the waves against the rocks; the ever faithful brother who never
gave up until the very end. Paciano Mercado is proof that family is important
and always comes first. Blessed with emotional strength, he endured banishment
and torture at the expense of his brother, accepting pain instead of surrender.
Perhaps the most enigmatic of all the Mercado siblings, Paciano however is
eponymous with the words strength, but most of all--love.
Padre Amado
Lito Legazpi
Padre Amado is a friar who resents those
beneath him and treats them even far worse. Sharp-tongued and domineering;
people respect him not because of the good he has done but the fear he has
instilled to the people.
Young Rizal/Pepe
Jhiz Deocareza
Curious and imaginative, Young Rizal's
world was filled with nothing but a sense of wonder for the world that was just
waiting for him to discover. His education started from his own mother, who
filled his world with wonderful stories that had lessons in them and instilled
the values that he carried on throughout his life.
Young Venchito
Sean Ross
Raised to be the best, Venchito Monteverde
knew from an early age that he is superior to everyone else. The rival of the
young Rizal, he was drilled from boyhood to be exactly like his mother--rotten
to the core with a heart full of envy and eyes blinded with the false promise
of victory against his archenemy from Calamba.
ILUSTRADO PRODUCTION TEAM
Marissa L. Flores
Senior Vice-President for News and Public
Affairs
Nessa Valdellon
Head, GMA NewsTV
First Vice-President for News and Public
Affairs
Nowell M. Cuanang
Program Manager
Jayson Bernard B. Santos
Executive Producer
King Mark P. Baco
Director
Eleazar L. Del Rosario
Production Manager/ Associate Producer
Mary Honeylyn Alipio
Writer
Norberto 'Nor' Domingo, FCS
Director of Photography
Ericson Navarro
Production Designer
Jhoalyn Nieva
Production Administrator
Michael Charleston 'Xiao' Chua
Victor Torres, PhD
Lars Ubaldo, PhD
Historical Consultants
Marjorie Darunday
Assistant Director
Maita Lupac
Second Unit Director
Victoria Mostoles
Second Unit Assitant Director
Regina Valenzuela
Script Continuity Director
Noel Solis
Production Manager for Art Department
Lady Alias
Mark Jason Jose
Art Directors
Patrick 'Pong' Ignacio
Mico Manalaysay
Juan Lorenzo 'Pao' Orendain
Samantha Sabrina Palomares
Second Unit Cinematographers
Gibson Gordola
Camera Operator
Margie Sorio
Wardrobe Supervisor
Georginna Desuasido
Head Make-up Artist
Marinette Zara Unson
Researcher
Ana Martha Zamora
Annalyn San Pedro
Production and Logistics Support
Lexter Tarriela
Location Manager
Marichu Ibarrientos
Talent Coordinator
Carlos Barrios
Assistant Camera Operator
Jericho Paul Abalona
Post Production Supervisor
Emmanuel Payumo
Master Editor
Jackriz Cabanayan
Eric Fernandez
Alelie De Guzman
Linear Editors
Dianne Delgado
Jed Allen Macaraya
Mark Kevin Reyes
Mark Louis Sayat
Production Assistants
Maria Lourdes Geronimo
Assistant Location Manager
Martin Aaron Castro
Assistant Talent Coordinator
Dhalia Galvan Onath Cruz Michael Munoz John
Glen Aquino Boombee bartolome Chrystal cotibar Abbet Soriano Raymond Miguel
Celia Aninao
Make-up Artists
Asiana Mago
Wardrobe Coordinator
Veron Malana
Billy Jean
Wardrobe Continuity
Hazel Ocampo
Mark Anthony Zambra
Mary Ann Antonio
Rodel
Wardrobe Assistants
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