Carlo J. Caparas' Ang Panday, or simply Ang Panday, is a 2016 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by TV5. Based on the fictional comics character of the same title, created by Carlo J. Caparas and illustrated by Steve Gan. Directed by Mac C. Alejandre, it stars Richard Gutierrez, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Bangs Garcia and Sam Pinto. It aired on the network's evening line up and worldwide on Kapatid TV5 from February 29 to June 2, 2016, replacing Movie Max 5 and was replaced by Smallville. The series received low viewership due to its continuously shifting timeslot, and after its conclusion, the creative partnership between Viva Communications and TV5 ended in June 2016.
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Cast
Main cast
Richard Gutierrez as Flavio/Miguel/Juro/Panday
Jasmine Curtis-Smith as Alex
Bangs Garcia as Ida/Venus Virus
Sam Pinto as Steph F. Yambao
Christopher de Leon as Lizardo
Supporting cast
Alonzo Muhlach as Alfonso
Carlos Agassi as Ador/Berdugo
Jack Reid as Mark
Ella Cruz as Phoebe
Ranz Kyle as Joseph
Ara Mina as Carmen
John Regala as David
Epy Quizon as Ledge
Empoy Marquez as Kadyo
Regine Tolentino as Inang Morgana
Lilia Cuntapay as old Morgana
Bodjie Pascua as Apo Simeon
Andrew Muhlach as Teenage Damian
Fabio Ide as Adult Damian
Menggie Cobarrubias as Old Damian
Extended cast and special participation
Oliver Posadas as Benjie
Tony Mabesa as Padre Lucas
Elvis Gutierrez as Hugo
Rocky Gutierrez as Ramon
Cindy Miranda as Sylvia
CJ Caparas as Anton
Ali Peek as Phantom
Mon Confiado as Amang
Francine Prieto as Rosanna F. Yambao
Raquel Montesa as Tiya Flor
Jericka Martelle as Michelle
Production
Scenes from the series were shot in Kalayaan, Laguna.
Reception
According to AGB Neilsen, the pilot episode gained 5% national ratings, becoming the most watched show on TV5 Network. The series performed poorly in the ratings afterwards due to a shifting timeslot caused by the network prioritizing the live broadcast of PBA games.