Alamat (TV program)
Alamat (transl. Folklore) is a Philippine television drama fantasy animated anthology broadcast by GMA Network. It premiered on July 12, 2015. While the second season premiered on May 15, 2016. The show concluded on June 19, 2016 with a total of 12 episodes. It was replaced by Conan, My Beautician in its timeslot.
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Created by | Jeffrey John Imutan |
Directed by | Jeffrey John Imutan |
Composers | Ann Margaret Figueroa Joshua Gapasin Lev Calvo Neil Marvin Chua Andrew Florentino Roxxane Fabian Adriane Louies M. Macalipay |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 12 |
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Production locations | Quezon City, Philippines |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 30-45 minutes |
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Original network | GMA Network |
Original release | July 12, 2015 – June 19, 2016 |
Production
The first season was directed by Jeffrey John Imutan and features the voices of Pen Medina, Mike Tan, Louise delos Reyes, Tonipet Gaba, Betong Sumaya, Kylie Padilla, Pekto, John Feir, Glaiza de Castro, Gabby Eigenmann, Jeric Gonzales, Bea Binene and Roi Vinzon.[2]
In February 2016, it was announced that it would return for a second season. Jeffrey John Imutan returned as director. Season two's voice actors included Leo Martinez, RJ Padilla, Bianca Umali, Love Añover, Miggs Cuaderno, John Feir, LJ Reyes, Benjamin Alves, Frencheska Farr, Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Tonipet Gaba, and Zymic Jaranilla. It premiered on May 15, 2016.[3]
Episodes
- Season 1
- Alamat ng Bayabas[4] (Date: July 12, 2015)
Voice Cast: Pen Medina as Haring Barabas, Jaster Harvey Almoneda as Bunsoy
Additional Voice Cast: Rocky Vil Diga, Charmaine Cordoviz, Ronald Laylo, Marj Dumont - Ang Kuwento ni Juan Tamad[5] (Date: July 19, 2015)
Voice Cast: Mike Tan as Juan Tamad, Louise delos Reyes as Mariang Masipag, Love Añover as Maria's Mother, Maey Bautista as Juan's Mother
Additional Voice Cast: Rocky Vil Diga - Ang Langgam at ang Tipaklong[6] (Date: July 19, 2015)
Voice Cast: Tonipet Gaba as Larry Langgam, Betong Sumaya as Tony Tipaklong, Milkcah Nacion as Lala, Joshua Uy as Lemuel, Ruth Guhit as Gamu-gamo
Accolades
Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2015 | Anak TV Awards | Anak TV Seal | Alamat | Won | [7] |
2016 | US International Film and Video Festival | Best of Festival Award | Won | [8] | |
Gold Camera Award in the Entertainment: Children category | “Alamat ng Bayabas (The Legend of the Guava)” | Won |
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Alamat earned a 16.2% rating.[9] While the final episode scored a 15.4% rating.[10]
References
- "Alamat (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- "Alamat opens a new chapter this May on GMA". www.gmanetwork.com. November 8, 2020 [April 26, 2016]. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- Alcaraz, Owen (February 23, 2016). "Frencheska Farr and Rafa Siguion-Reyna's voices featured in 'Alamat' Season 2". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- "Alamat: Ang Alamat ng Bayabas (Full Episode 1)". YouTube. July 12, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- "Alamat: Ang Kuwento ni Juan Tamad (Full Episode 2)". YouTube. July 19, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
- "Alamat: Ang Langgam at ang Tipaklong (Full Episode 3)". YouTube. July 26, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- Noguera, Al Kendrick (February 23, 2016). "Kapuso stars and shows win at 2015 Anak TV Awards". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- "Kapuso wins US Intl. Film and Video Festival top award". Manila Standard. October 26, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- Ching, Mark Angelo (July 20, 2015). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Ratings (July 10-15, 2015): Marian Rivera's appearance on Celebrity Bluff beats MMK episode of Julia Montes". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- Mia, Ron (July 2, 2016). "AGB Nielsen: Mega Manila TV Ratings – June 18 & 19, 2016". LionhearTV. Retrieved March 12, 2018.