| Genre | Drama |
|---|---|
| Developer | R.J. Nuevas |
| Writer |
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| Director |
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| Starring | Sunshine Dizon |
| Theme music composer | Tata Betita |
| Open theme | "Ang Mundo Ko'y Ikaw" by Jonalyn Viray |
| End theme | "Tayong Dalawa" by Aicelle Santos |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog |
| Num episodes | 145 + 2 specials |
| Executive producer | Mona Coles-Mayuga |
| Camera | Multiple-camera setup |
| Runtime | 30–45 minutes |
| Company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Network | GMA Network |
| First aired | September 11, 2006 |
| Last aired | March 30, 2007 |
Bakekang is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr. and Khryss Adalia, it stars Sunshine Dizon in the title role. It premiered on September 11, 2006 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 30, 2007 with a total of 145 episodes.
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Sunshine Dizon as Jacoba "Bakekang" Maisog[1]
- Supporting cast
- Lovi Poe as Kristal Maisog[2]
- Yasmien Kurdi as Charming Maisog / Lokresha / Karisma
- Sheryl Cruz as Valeria Arevalo
- Manilyn Reynes as Marta
- Jay Manalo as Kristof Arevalo
- Gladys Reyes as Deborah Yokohama
- Nadine Samonte as Lorraine Arevalo
- Dion Ignacio as Aldrin Sandoval
- Iwa Moto as Jenny
- Arci Muñoz as Nicole
- Recurring cast
- Victor Neri as Herman
- Cogie Domingo as Johnny
- Julia Clarete as Georgia
- Tyron Perez as Paolo
- Hero Angeles as Daniel Lozano
- Vangie Labalan as Mameng
- Marky Cielo as Michael
- Marky Lopez as Paking
- Rainier Castillo as Joshua
- Lotlot de Leon as Rita
- Soxie Topacio as Vincent
- Sheila Marie Rodriguez as Izzy
- Jennifer Sevilla as Stella
- Dionne de Guzman as Otik
- Ailyn Luna as Rea
- Guest cast
- Eunice Lagusad as younger Charming
- Krystal Reyes as younger Kristal
- Joy Folloso as younger Lorraine
- Renzo Almario as younger Michael
- Romnick Sarmenta as Francis
- Luz Valdez as Maria
- Evangeline Pascual as Valeria's mom
- Marcus Madrigal as Manfred
- Chinggoy Alonzo as Rod
- Maritoni Fernandez as Elsa
- Isko Moreno as Victor
- Kenneth Ocampo as Romy
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Primetime Drama Series | Bakekang | [3] | |
| Best Drama Actress | Sunshine DizonManilyn Reynes | ||||
| Best New Female Personality | Lovi Poe | ||||
| 3rd USTv Students Choice Awards | Best Drama Mini-Series | Bakekang |
References
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 26, 2019). "Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies". PEP. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 16, 2021). "Lovi Poe thanks GMA-7 for believing in her: "Hindi po biro ang 15 years."". PEP. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
- ^ "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". PEP. October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
External links
- Bakekang at IMDb