Bakekang

Bakekang is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel by Carlo J. Caparas.^[1] 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.

Bakekang
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Genre	Drama
Based on	Bakekang by Carlo J. Caparas
Developed by	R.J. Nuevas
Written by	Suzette Doctolero Denoy Narro-Punto Renato Custodio Tina Velasco Dode Cruz
Directed by	Gil Tejada Jr. Khryss Adalia
Starring	Sunshine Dizon
Theme music composer	Tata Betita
Opening theme	"Ang Mundo Ko'y Ikaw" by Jonalyn Viray
Ending theme	"Tayong Dalawa" by Aicelle Santos
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	145 + 2 specials
Production
Executive producer	Mona Coles-Mayuga
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	30–45 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	September 11, 2006 (2006-09-11) – March 30, 2007 (2007-03-30)

Cast and characters

Cast

Lovi Poe

Yasmien Kurdi

Gladys Reyes

Nadine Samonte (left)

Iwa Moto

Lead cast

• Sunshine Dizon as Jacoba "Bakekang" Maisog^[2]

Supporting cast

• Lovi Poe as Kristal Maisog^[3]
• 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

Accolades received by Bakekang

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2007	21st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Primetime Drama Series	Bakekang	Nominated	[4]
		Best Drama Actress	Sunshine Dizon Manilyn Reynes	Won
				Nominated
		Best New Female Personality	Lovi Poe	Won
	3rd USTv Students Choice Awards	Best Drama Mini-Series	Bakekang	Won