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My Super D

My Super D is a 2016 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Frasco Mortiz, Lino S. Cayetano and Claudio Tots Sanchez Mariscal IV, it stars Dominic Ochoa, Marco Masa, Bianca Manalo,Marvin Agustin, Sylvia Sanchez, Nonie Buencamino and Ronaldo Valdez.[1][2][3] It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from April 18 to July 15, 2016, replacing My Love Donna and Game ng Bayan and was replaced by Minute to Win It: Last Man Standing.[4][5][6]

My Super D
Title card
Genre
Created by
Developed by
  • ABS-CBN Studios
  • Roldeo T. Endrinal
  • Julie Anne R. Benitez
Written by
  • Shugo Praico
  • John Anthony Rodulfo
Directed by
Creative directorJohnny delos Santos
Starring
Opening theme"Andito Lang Ako" by Jugs Jugueta and Teddy Corpuz
Original languages
  • Filipino
  • English
No. of episodes64 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerJennifer Soliman-Bolalin
Production locationQuezon City, Philippines
EditorRommel Malimban
Running time30-45 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseApril 18 (2016-04-18) –
July 15, 2016 (2016-07-15)

A special weekly marathon of episodes entitled My Super D: Super Marathon was also aired every Saturday nights on Yey! channel from April 23 to July 16, 2016.

Synopsis

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See also: List of My Super D episodes

Super D (Richard Yap), a being from another planet who draws his power from a blue gem, is a superhero who saves the lives of many people, including a barangay captain named Dado (Ronnie Lazaro), who was inspired by the heroism of Super D and dedicates his life in serving others. Dado's wife Belen (Sylvia Sanchez) has a son named Dodong (Marc Santiago), who considers Super D his idol during his childhood, and met Nicole and Tony with whom he befriended.

Don Zulueta (Ronaldo Valdez), a crime lord who knows about Super D's secret, used a woman (Precious Lara Quigaman) to take Super D down. The superhero fell in love with the woman, without both of them knowing the crime lord's plan. Don Zulueta's criminal group manages to kill Super D, and to prove the superhero's death, the criminals led by his henchmen Fredo (Simon Ibarra) bombed a shopping mall, where Dado is among the casualties of the bombing.

Dodong (Dominic Ochoa) grew up as a hard-working man and ends up marrying Nicole (Bianca Manalo). They have a family with their only son Dennis (Marco Masa). One day, Dodong got involved into an accident at the construction site he was working in. Tony (Marvin Agustin) betrays Dodong by hiring a lawyer to arrest him and tries to take advantage of Nicole and Dennis for himself. Pablo (Nonie Buencamino), a graphic artist and trusted friend of the original Super D, comes to help Dodong become a real superhero, in order to save his son Dennis from a group of kidnappers. With Pablo's help, Dodong succeeds in finding the blue gem and transforms into the new Super D. After Super D defeats the kidnappers and rescues Dennis, Dodong will face the responsibilities of reuniting his own family and his duty as a superhero.

Cast and characters

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Main cast

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Supporting cast

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Guest cast

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Ratings

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Kantar Media National TV Ratings
(5:45pm PST)
Pilot Episode Finale Episode Peak Average
13.2%
April 18, 2016[7] 		16.1%
July 15, 2016[8] 		17.8%
July 7, 2016[9] 		15.7%


Production

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My Super D is a superhero fantasy drama directed by Frasco Mortiz and Lino Cayetano. The series is Cayetano's comeback project after his three-year break from directing.[10]

The concept behind My Super D according to the production staff is that "everyone can be a superhero regardless of physicality." According to Mortiz, My Super D is produced as a series "for all ages" citing that there are superhero-themed series aimed only for mature audience. Commenting on what constitutes a hero in context of the drama's production "When we say superhero, what instantly comes to mind is the conventional kind — strong and muscled body — but we must not forget that a superhero possesses a good heart, too, not just all muscles." He also remarked that there are action scenes yet these have very light treatment. Before the airing of pilot episode, Mortiz expressed his enthusiasm on the opportunity to teach values to children viewers through the show such as the importance of not forgetting to pray.[11]

Promotion

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This show has been developed by Mga Anghel na Walang Langit, Princess Sarah, May Bukas Pa, Agua Bendita, Momay, Noah, Mutya, 100 Days to Heaven, Budoy, Ikaw ay Pag-Ibig, Dahil sa Pag-ibig, Lorenzo's Time, Juan dela Cruz, My Little Juan, Honesto, and Nathaniel, due to genre of family, fantasy and religious-oriented drama series where Dreamscape Entertainment released these type of series since 2005. It was succeeded by My Dear Heart.

Casting

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The drama marks the very first protagonist role for Dominic Ochoa after having played numerous supporting roles in teleseryes. The telenovela also includes Marco Masa who was best known for his lead role in the fantasy drama Nathaniel, and Bianca Manalo who was also known for her role as Tiffany in the romantic comedy On the Wings of Love. Marvin Agustin and veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez also starred as the main antagonists. Meanwhile, Sylvia Sanchez plays a special role in this series before she eventually played her very first protagonist role in the afternoon telenovela The Greatest Love for which Nonie Buencamino was also part of.

Scheduling

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My Super D was reported to replace Pasión de Amor on February 29, 2016, but was postponed because of We Will Survive and moved to summer season. The telenovela finally premiered on April 18, 2016, on a pre-primetime slot, replacing the Korean drama My Love Donna.[12] In addition, the short-lived game show Game ng Bayan got cancelled on April 15, 2016, and thus We Will Survive moved to Kapamilya Gold afternoon block on April 18, 2016.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "DOMINIC READY TO BATTLE EVIL FORCES IN "MY SUPER D"" (Press release). ABS-CBN Social Media Newsroom. May 3, 2016. Archived from the original on August 10, 2016.{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ Martinez-Belen, Crispina (April 15, 2016). "Dominic Ochoa to give all on 'My Super D'". The Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  3. ^ "Dominic Ochoa gets first title role in 'My Super D'". ABS-CBN News. April 12, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  4. ^ My Super D Trailer 1: Starting April 18 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida!
  5. ^ My Super D Trailer 2: Starting April 18 on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida!
  6. ^ "Richard Yap takes flight as 'Super D'". ABS-CBN News. April 6, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
  7. ^ "National TV Ratings (April 18, 2016 – Monday)". abscbnpr.com. April 19, 2016. Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  8. ^ "NATIONAL TV RATINGS (JULY 15-17, 2016)". abscbnpr.com. July 18, 2016. Archived from the original on July 21, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  9. ^ "NATIONAL TV RATINGS (JULY 7, 2016 - THURSDAY)". abscbnpr.com. July 8, 2016. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  10. ^ "Lino Cayetano takes a break from politics, returns to directing". Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 14, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  11. ^ Gloriosa, Bot (April 18, 2016). "How My Super D made the stars cry". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  12. ^ WATCH: ABS-CBN releases "My Super D" teaser trailer
  13. ^ Bautista, Mario (April 17, 2016). "Why Bianca cried during presscon?" (in English and Filipino). Journal Online. Archived from the original on April 25, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
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