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Everything to Know About “Batang Quiapo”

The trending teleserye is a tribute to Fernando Poe, Jr. and is a modern adaptation of his 1986 movie

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Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

<div><br/></div><div class="youtube-iframe"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/A1ibTNJoUqk" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><br/><p>Setting the Philippine screen ablaze is the action-packed primetime series <strong><em>Batang Quiapo</em></strong>. Starring <a href="https://metro.style/people/digital-covers/jodi-sta-maria-coco-martin-2022-mmff-movie/34527" target="_blank">Coco Martin</a> and <a href="https://metro.style/people/digital-covers/flower-of-evil-starring-piolo-pascual-and-lovi-poe/33296" target="_blank">Lovi Poe</a>, the modern adaptation of Fernando Poe, Jr.’s 1986 movie is an homage to the latter’s legacy as a household name in the country’s cinema and as National Artist.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div class="youtube-iframe"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZFJTdmg3gQI" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><br/><div><br/></div><p>The adventure begins as Coco Martin brings another FPJ classic to the audience, making it one of the most-awaited ABS-CBN <em>teleseryes</em> in 2023. Apart from it being top-billed by Coco, the show has an all-star cast and a captivating story that will surely turn a monotonous night into a marvelous one.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Here’s a fact and history check of the series and its cast:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>1. Coco Martin’s “Batang Quiapo” is a remake of FPJ’s 1986 film with the same title. </strong></div><p>The series follows the reinvention of the classic <strong>Baldomero “Baldo” Dimaguiba</strong>, whose nickname is now changed to <strong>Tanggol (Coco Martin)</strong>. Tanggol was born and brought up in the slums of Quiapo, Manila, where his street shenanigans started to unfold.</p><div><br/></div><p>Some of the stars who were in the original film include Maricel Soriano (Maria), Johnny Delgado (Rigor) along with  Sheryl Cruz (Sonea), Manilyn Reynes (Mona), Kristina Paner (Caring), Chuckie Dreyfus (Dodong), Mel Martinez (Totoy), Anita Linda (Iska), Rez Cortez (Tikboy), Dencio Padilla (Momoy), Paquito Diaz (Kits), Bomber Moran (Rading), Bayani Casimiro (Mang Paquito), and Bella Fores (Mila). </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b5bfb96c-cd8f-4c27-a463-23ce05281cc4_batang quiapo 1986.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Everything to Know About “Batang Quiapo”"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>2. “Batang Quiapo” is Coco Martin’s first time to film a teleserye as a co-producer, co-director, and actor. </strong></div><p>Produced under <strong>Dreamscape Entertainment</strong> and Coco Martin’s <strong>CCM Film Productions</strong>, the action-drama “Batang Quiapo” serves as an instrument for Coco to show more of his multitude of talents. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e27b2a8b-96e4-4c90-82fd-367f5d511021_batang quiapo 2023.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Everything to Know About “Batang Quiapo”"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>3. Lovi Poe has always wanted to act alongside coveted actor Coco Martin.</strong></div><p>While it is not really necessary for “Batang Quiapo” leading lady <strong>Lovi Poe</strong> to star in the series, it has always been her aspiration to work with Coco. Lovi also revealed that among his father’s films, the 1986 classic is her <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/09/23/was-lovi-poe-required-to-star-in-batang-quiapo-series" target="_blank">top choice</a>.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/76ef9052-2b4f-4e7f-84db-173d72e617bc_lovi and coco.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Everything to Know About “Batang Quiapo”"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>4. “Batang Quiapo is teeming with industry veterans and venerable icons of showbiz.</strong></div><p>Seasoned names such as <strong>Christopher De Leon</strong>, <strong>Cherry Pie Picache</strong>, <strong>John Estrada</strong>, <strong>Charo Santos</strong>, <strong>Pen Medina</strong>, <strong>Irma Adlawan</strong>, <strong>Lito Lapid</strong>, <strong>Susan Africa</strong>, <strong>Tommy Abuel</strong>, and <strong>Alan Paule</strong> are swarming the show.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e9d0a7fb-4c47-45a7-8bc9-e88eba64fbe3_bq cast.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Everything to Know About “Batang Quiapo”"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>5. Miles Ocampo, who played the young Marites (Cherry Pie Picache), was praised for her stellar performance in the series.</strong></div><p><strong>Miles Ocampo</strong> became an instant <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/14/23/watch-miles-ocampos-trending-batang-quiapo-performance" target="_blank">talk-of-the-town</a> for her brief yet important appearance in “Batang Quiapo.” Playing the young Marites, Miles portrayed her role as a rape victim with versatility and superb acting skills. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/dedfc15f-0528-42f3-b878-53926abc8a68_miles.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Everything to Know About “Batang Quiapo”"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>6. The series’ pilot scored a total of more than 340,000 simultaneous views via YouTube streaming.</strong></div><p>The pilot episode of “Batang Quiapo,” which premiered last February 13 on Philippine primetime, landed Twitter’s trending topics and is valued at <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo/articles-news/fpjs-batang-quiapos-historic-debut-marked-with-a-huge-watch-party-in-plaza-miranda-and-more-than-340k-concurrent-viewe-19037" target="_blank">340,000+ concurrent viewers</a> on <strong>Kapamilya Online Live</strong> alone. Awesome!</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2ae69015-402b-48a7-85b4-8901471ef3a9_views.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Everything to Know About “Batang Quiapo”"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>7. The teleserye’s live telecast gathered an audience of great numbers, making it the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo/articles-photos/photos-cast-huge-crowds-gathered-at-plaza-miranda-for-batang-quiapo-viewing-party-16152" target="_blank">biggest meeting for a primetime show</a> since the pandemic.</strong></div><p>Hosted by <strong>Eric Nicolas</strong> and <strong>Melai Cantiveros</strong>, the “Batang Quiapo” concert happened last February 13 at <strong>Plaza Miranda, Quiapo, Manila</strong>. Attended by prominent actors, the live watch party was a whole new experience for the Quiapo neighborhood.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/59bc1e7c-112c-466c-9818-364ec050c3c8_plaza miranda.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Everything to Know About “Batang Quiapo”"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>8. “Batang Quiapo” captures the lives of the common people in the Philippines.</strong></div><p>Since ABS-CBN’s newest series is mostly shot in the streets of Quiapo, the main subject of the show, Tanggol Dimaguiba, is representative of how the regular Filipino operates in the face of poverty and social problems.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6450019f-0482-4288-9c7b-687b0190d26a_coco &amp; co..png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Everything to Know About “Batang Quiapo”"/></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/batang-quiapo-tv-series-abs-cbn-dreamscape/34897" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">“Batang Quiapo” Premieres on Philippine Primetime</a></div><div><br/></div><p>Tune in to the action <em>teleserye</em> from Monday to Friday at 8 P.M. on <strong>Kapamilya Channel,</strong> <strong>Kapamilya Online Live</strong>, <strong>Cinemo</strong>, <strong>A2Z</strong>, <strong>TV5</strong>, <strong>iWantTFC</strong>, and <strong>TFC</strong>. </p><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>IMDb</strong> and <strong>ABS-CBN Entertainment</strong></p>