Joaquin Bordado is a 2008 Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine comic book serial by Carlo J. Caparas with the same title. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Argel Joseph, it stars Robin Padilla in the title role. It premiered on February 11, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on July 11, 2008, with a total of 108 episodes.
A behind the scenes special of the series Ang Mundo ni Joaquin Bordado (transl. the world of Joaquin Bordado) was aired on February 8, 2008.
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Cast and characters
Lead cast
Robin Padilla as Joaquin Bordado / Joaquin Apacible
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
Guest cast
Production
Principal photography commenced on December 13, 2007. Actor Robin Padilla had to endure six hours of body make-up for his tattoos in the series. Ten crew members of the series were injured after their L-300 van crashed along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Valenzuela exit on May 6, 2008. Rushed to the Orthopedic Hospital was Ronaldo Godoy; to the Karuhatan Hospital were Demetrio Macaraig, stuntman Danny Bragais, Abnel Severino, Alfredo Manzanares, Steve Esguerra, and Ronnie Santos; and to the Monte Clara Montefalco Hospital in Meycauayan were Alvin Tercena, Francisco Minarag, and Rogelio Elgacio.
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Joaquin Bordado earned a 36.6% rating. The final episode scored a 40.8% rating.