Lolong (TV series)
2022 Philippine television drama series
Lolong Title card
Also known as Crocodile Whisperer Genre Created by Directed by Rommel P. Penesa Starring Ruru Madrid Theme music composer Ending theme Country of origin Philippines Original language Tagalog No. of episodes65 Executive producers
Eunice F. Mandia
Mark Anthony B. Norella
John Gary Criel J. Candelaria
Production locations Quezon , PhilippinesEditors
Tricia Senia
Jhoan Longboy
Kim Badayos
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup Running time 25–43 minutes Production company GMA Public Affairs Network GMA Network Release July 4 (2022-07-04 ) – September 30, 2022 (2022-09-30 )
Lolong (International title: Crocodile Whisperer ) is a 2022 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network . Directed by Rommel P. Penesa, it stars Ruru Madrid in the title role. It premiered on July 4, 2022 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing First Lady . The series concluded on September 30, 2022 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by Maria Clara at Ibarra in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube .[2]
Cast and characters
Ruru Madrid portrays Rolando Candelaria.
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast
Episodes
Lolong: Bagong Yugto
Development
Broadcast journalist Jessica Soho came up with the series' concept of conflict between humans and a crocodile, which was featured in her show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho .[74] Lolong is named after a crocodile of the same name , which was known as the world's largest crocodile in captivity.[75] A 6.7 meters (22 ft) long animatronic , enhanced by computer-generated imagery was used to depict the crocodile "Dakila".[76]
Casting
In October 2020, Philippine actress Sanya Lopez left the series due to joining the drama series First Yaya .[77] Kim Domingo was also initially attached to appear in the series.[78]
Production
Principal photography commenced in July 2021 in Quezon .[79] It was halted in August 2021 due to the enhanced community quarantine in National Capital Region caused by the COVID-19 pandemic .[80]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines ' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Lolong earned a 17.7% rating.[81]
Accolades
Accolades received by Lolong
Year
Award
Category
Recipient
Result
Ref.
2022
Gawad Pilipino Awards
Best Primetime Series
Lolong
Won
[82]
Asian Academy Creative Awards
Best Visual or Special FX (TV or Feature Film)
Won
[83]
References
^ "Jeremiah Tiangco sings Rivermaya's "214" for Lolong " . GMA Network . Retrieved July 29, 2022 .
^ "Lolong Full Episodes (PH Exclusive) - YouTube" . YouTube . Retrieved May 5, 2024 .
^ Policarpio, Allan (March 23, 2021). "Ruru and Shaira out to prove love teams need not have real lovers to succeed" . Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved May 31, 2021 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k Solis, Lolit (July 18, 2021). "Direk Andoy, maraming pinatamaan sa 'basura' " . The Philippine Star . Retrieved July 19, 2021 .
^ "In Photos Lolong full cast revealed" . GMA Network . July 16, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021 .
^ "Ruru Madrid, Shaira Diaz's upcoming series Lolong awaits kick-off" . MSN . May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021 .
^ Wang, Nickie (April 8, 2021). "Why is Ruru feeling deeply honored and ecstatic these days?" . Manila Standard . Retrieved May 31, 2021 .
^ Viernes, Franchesca (July 19, 2021). "Lolong will be an 'eye-opener' to viewers amid pandemic, says Shaira Diaz" . GMA Network . Retrieved October 14, 2021 .
^ "Premiere" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong and Elsie" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong and Madam Dona" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong and Daks" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong and Karina" . Facebook .
^ "Sunog" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong Meets Bella" . Facebook .
^ "Atubaw" . Facebook .
^ "Palaban" . Facebook .
^ "Hostage" . Facebook .
^ "Bayani" . Facebook .
^ "Distance" . Facebook .
^ "Pasabog" . Facebook .
^ "Justice for Narsing" . Facebook .
^ "Palayain si Narsing" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong, Arman and Dona" . Facebook .
^ "Dona Cares" . Facebook .
^ "Bati Tayo" . Facebook .
^ "Huli Ka, Lolong" . Facebook .
^ "Laban, Tiya Ninang" . Facebook .
^ "Laglagan" . Facebook .
^ "Sakripisyo" . Facebook .
^ "Karina, Get Get Out" . Facebook .
^ "Chicken" . Facebook .
^ "Bagong Mayor" . Facebook .
^ "Takas" . Facebook .
^ "Atubaw Reveal" . Facebook .
^ "Dakila vs. Armando" . Facebook .
^ "Daks, Tago" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong, Save Dakila" . Facebook .
^ "Bagong Yugto" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong and the Tinago" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong vs. Diego" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong and Martin Kidnap" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong vs. Armando" . Facebook .
^ "Tinago Battle" . Facebook .
^ "Atubaw vs. Armando" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong vs. Elsie" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong Reveal" . Facebook .
^ "One Has To Die" . Facebook .
^ "Martin vs. Armando" . Facebook .
^ "Bagong Kakampi" . Facebook .
^ "Atu Bros" . Facebook .
^ "Sugod Bahay" . Facebook .
^ "Escape Plan" . Facebook .
^ "Wanted: Atubaw" . Facebook .
^ "Lucas is Back" . Facebook .
^ "Celia For Sale" . Facebook .
^ "A Betrayal" . Facebook .
^ "Kapatid Reveal" . Facebook .
^ "Martin vs. Lucas" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong vs. Victor" . Facebook .
^ "Timebomb" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong's Return to Tinago" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong or Martin" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong, Save Elsie" . Facebook .
^ "Punong Buwaya" . Facebook .
^ "Huling Atubaw" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong and Armando Face Off" . Facebook .
^ "Truth or Lie" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong to the Rescue" . Facebook .
^ "Laban, Karina" . Facebook .
^ "Lolong Returns" . Facebook .
^ "Halimaw" . Facebook .
^ "Season Finale" . Facebook .
^ "Did the idea for action series Lolong come from Jessica Soho?" . GMA Network . June 2, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021 .
^ "GMA Network raises the bar with nearly 100 new, cutting-edge programs" . Manila Bulletin . April 14, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2021 .
^ "Watch: Lolong teaser introduces its 'highest paid actor,' the crocodile 'Dakila' " . GMA Network . May 31, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2021 .
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (October 13, 2020). "Sanya Lopez pulled out of Lolong to replace Marian Rivera in First Yaya " . PEP . Retrieved May 31, 2021 .
^ Anarcon, James Patrick (October 8, 2020). "Shaira Diaz chosen as Ruru Madrid's leading lady; what happened to Sanya Lopez, Kim Domingo?" . PEP . Retrieved May 31, 2021 .
^ Gacura, TJ (October 3, 2021). "10 upcoming GMA Network shows already started their lock-in tapings this last quarter of 2021" . LionhearTV . Retrieved October 14, 2021 .
^ "Lolong at Voltes V: Legacy , tigil-taping dahil sa ECQ" . PEP . August 1, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021 .
^ "Top-rating Lolong maintains a 16%-17% rating for its pilot week!" . LionhearTV . July 14, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2024 .
^ "Lolong won Best Primetime Series at Galad Pilipino Awards 2022" . GMA Network . September 16, 2022.
^ "GMA's Lolong won at 2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards National Winner for Best VFX/Special Effects" . Manila Bulletin . September 16, 2022.
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