Totoy Bato

2009 Philippine television drama series

Mac Alejandre
Don Michael Perez

StarringRobin PadillaTheme music composerOgie AlcasidOpening theme"Ako'y sa 'Yo" by Regine VelasquezCountry of originPhilippinesOriginal languageTagalogNo. of episodes93ProductionExecutive producerJoseph BuncalanCamera setupMultiple-camera setupRunning time30–45 minutesProduction companyGMA Entertainment TVOriginal releaseNetworkGMA NetworkReleaseFebruary 23 (2009-02-23) –
July 3, 2009 (2009-07-03)

Totoy Bato is a 2009 Philippine television drama sports series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Don Michael Perez, it stars Robin Padilla in the title role. It premiered on February 23, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Gagambino. The series concluded on July 3, 2009 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by Rosalinda in its timeslot.

The series was released on DVD by GMA Records.

Cast and characters

Cast

Robin Padilla

Regine Velasquez

Eddie Garcia

Manny Pacquiao

Ara Mina

Ian Veneracion

Lead cast

Robin Padilla as Arturo "Totoy Bato" Magtanggol^[1]

Supporting cast

Regine Velasquez as Anna Molina^[2]
Eddie Garcia as Fredo^[3]
Manny Pacquiao as himself
Ehra Madrigal as Trixie Altamirano-Magtanggol
Ara Mina as Elena Magtanggol
Ian Veneracion as Miguel Velarde
Caridad Sanchez as Concha Velarde
Joonee Gamboa as Mauro Magtanggol
Ronnie Lazaro as Podong Magtanggol
Rommel Padilla as Manuel Velarde
Deborah Sun as Matilda Molina
Jolo Revilla as Andong
LJ Reyes as Gilette Molina
Tuesday Vargas as Connie
Mon Confiado as Turko Manzano
Sweet Ramos as Cecilia Magtanggol
Ralph Padilla as Steve Altamirano
Queenie Padilla as Heather Hernandez

Recurring cast

Menggie Cobarrubas as a mayor
BJ Forbes as Bogart
Martin Delos Santos as Boyet
Kirby de Jesus as Sakrestan
Val Iglesias Sr. as Temi
Val Iglesias Jr. as Ruben
Joseph Bitangcol as a doctor
Jun Hidalgo as Berong
Jessy Mendiola as Maurice / Light Milton
Bela Padilla as Rain
Carlo Aquino as teenage Totoy
Camille Prats as teenage Anna
July Hidalgo as Millton / Dark Milton
Ernie Garcia as Cecillia's doctor
Gay Balignasay as a news reporter
John Apacible
Dido dela Paz
Ricardo Cepeda
Michael Flores

Production

Principal photography commenced in January 2009.^[4]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Totoy Bato earned a 36.7% rating.^[5] While the final episode scored a 30.4% rating.^[6]

Accolades

Accolades received by *Totoy Bato*
Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2009	23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best New Female TV Personality	Queenie Padilla	Nominated	^[7]

References

^ Calderon, Nora (May 10, 2008). "Robin Padilla lines up Ang Tatay Kong Hoodlum and Totoy Bato among his future projects". PEP. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
^ Francisco, Butch (March 19, 2009). "Working with Regine in Totoy Bato". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (June 21, 2019). "Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ "Robin Padilla benefits from Marky Cielo's past efforts". GMA Network. January 26, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
^ Santiago, Erwin (February 24, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (Feb. 20-23): Totoy Bato rocks the competition". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
^ Santiago, Erwin (July 7, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (July 3-6): Rosalinda does well, but falls short of expectations". PEP. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
^ Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 3, 2020.