Robin Padilla's Joaquin Bordado Kicks-Off Today on GMA-7

After his explosive adventure in Asian Treasures (2007), first-rate action star Robin Padilla returns to GMA Telebabad to bring to life the incessant battle of good and evil in the adventures of a famous comic character with powerful tattoos – Joaquin Bordado.

Robin says the audience will definitely see something new from him, since Joaquin is completely different from his former character Elias in


Asian Treasures.

“Malayo po! Ang character ni Elias, hinahanap pa lang niya ang pagkatao niya. Dito sa Joaquin Bordado, una pa lamang, kilala na ni Joaquin kung sino siya at ano siya. Siya ang gumagawa ng kanyang kapalaran. Kasi doon sa Asian Treasures, iba yun -- siya yung sumusunod sa dumarating. Happy-go-lucky si Elias; ito hindi. Character talaga. Mabigat."

Joaquin Bordado boasts of a powerhouse cast and an emotionally gripping storyline highlighted with death-defying and never before seen action scenes. Joining Robin in this breathtaking program are Mark Herras, Pen Medina, comedians Ariel and Maverick, Ryza Cenon, Iwa Moto, BJ Forbes, and Renz Valerio.

Robin’s leading lady is sought-after actress and recent international success Iza Calzado, whose last primetime show was Impostora with Sunshine Dizon.

Iza shares that she’s excited to work with Robin again after their short stint in the indie flick Blackout (2007). “Hopefully, Robin and I will deliver beyond expectations," she says, and adds that she’s looking forward to Joaquin Bordado’s great story which has a lot of heart.

Also included are the newest additions to the roster of Kapuso talents: Ralph Padilla as the best friend of Joaquin’s brother Jason (Mark Herras), and Kylie (Padilla) in her first ever special role as Erenea, the mighty warrior girl tattoo of Joaquin Bordado. Kylie is gifted with skills in various disciplines of martial arts and will be built up by GMA-7 to be the newest action princess. She is now a contract star of GMA Artist Center.

Making Joaquin’s life miserable are the villains who are both human and non-mortals headed by multi-awarded artist Eddie Garcia, Ian Veneracion, Rommel Padilla, John Regala, Mon Confiado, Rez Cortez, and Antonio Aquitania.

The story

Joaquin Bordado, which was originally created by comics maverick Carlo J. Caparas in the late 70s, is about the adventures of Joaquin Apacible (Robin Padilla), a sales agent cum police asset-assassin whose life and death changes when he becomes the chosen heir of powerful tattoos.

When asked if this will be a telefantasya, Robin replies that even if it will have a lot of whimsical elements, viewers should treat it differently. “Mabigat po [ang] aral nito. Yan po ang aming binabantayan ni direk Mac [Alejandre]. Ayaw namin ng para lang makagawa ng fantasy. Gusto ko, storya."

Joaquin Bordado’s powerful tattoos originated from the land of the witches hundreds of years ago. An evil witch named Elixera wanted to seize all the powers of the good witches. To do so, she sought the help of witch goddess Ivanna who gave Elixera the Xelvarria, a magical chest that contains the most evil forces known to man. Elixerra uses the Xelvarria to send out all the beasts and evil warriors to kill the good witches and seize their powers.

Elixera was able to conquer all the good witches in the land except for one – Jilco (BJ Forbes), a powerful young boy who was able to summon all his tattoos to kill Elixera. But the young warlock fails to destroy the powerful chest of Xelvarria.

Decades later, a man named Joaquin Bordado discovers a secret that totally changes his life. A series of unfortunate events lead him behind bars and introduce him to Jilco (Pen Medina), the warlock who almost destroyed the Xelvarria years before. With the help of this mysterious new friend, Joaquin will be able to defy death and take on a new identity and mission.

“I think [people] should watch out for the tattoos coming alive – I’m really excited [for that]!" Iza enthuses. “Sana may ganoon din ako – magpapatato rin ako, pero parang scary!" As Sofia Apacible, Joaquin’s devoted wife, Iza imparts that her character will go through the test of accepting Joaquin’s fate and ultimately prove that her love is enough to hold on to what they have as a family.

Joaquin Bordado will premiere on February 11, replacing the Zaido slot. With well-renowned directors Mac Alejandre and Argel Joseph at the helm together with the creative team headed by Suzette Doctolero, Joaquin Bordado boasts of a world-class production.

See the impressive costume design by Noel Flores, the state of the art set by Richard Somes, the remarkable production design by Roy Red, and the stunning visual effects by Larger Than Life. Furthermore, be swept away the breathtaking adventures Joaquin Bordado with its theme song titled “Wag Kang Matakot" performed by Shamrock.

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Iwa Moto as G.R.O. in GMA-7's Joaquin Bordado

Inilabas na nang tuluyan ni Iwa Moto ang kakikayan niya at mukhang palaban na ito sa paseksihan. Dumating sa press launch ng Joaquin Bordado last Monday night, February 4, si Iwa na naka-super-plunging neckline, na halos lumuwa ang kanyang boobs.

"Natsa-challenge naman ako sa ganitong image," sabi ni Iwa sa

PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal). "Wala lang. Gusto ko lang patunayan na kakayanin ko ito. Baka nga sa ganitong paraan, I could get better roles.

"Masaya ako sa ginagawa ko. Hindi totoong napipilitan lang ako. GRO at sexy dancer ako sa Joaquin Bordado na may lihim na pagtingin kay Robin [Padilla], pero mai-involve ako sa nakababata niyang kapatid sa bagong series na ito, si Mark [Herras].

"Ibang klaseng role ito na ngayon ko lang gagampanan, kaya simula na sana ito ng pagtitiwala sa akin ng GMA-7 sa mas naiiba pang roles in the future," banggit ng young actress.

Pero nilinaw ni Iwa na hanggang pa-sexy lang siya. Hindi raw niya kakayanin ang magpakita ng boobs o very private parts.

"Konting skin lang diyan, why not?" kikay na sabi pa ni Iwa. "Sexy lang. Hindi ko kakayanin yung paninindigang mag-bold o maghubad-hubad. Puwede ka namang maging sexy without exposing too much skin, o yung todo-hubad na.

"Basta hanggang ganoon lang. May konting pagiging wholesome pa rin. Besides, lagi akong napapanood sa TV kaya mahirap mawalan ng kontrol sa limitations."

Gusto lang ni Iwa na flexible ang dating niya sa mga tao. For one thing, kaya naman daw niyang panindigan ang pagpapa-sexy.

"Kahit paano siguro, naipo-project ko nang tama. Hindi naman ako papayagan ng GMA-7 na mag-project ng ganitong image kung hindi ko kakayanin," ani Iwa.

SEXIER THAN KRISTINE?
Binansagan na ng ibang press people si Iwa bilang pinakaseksing bida-kontrabida ng GMA-7. Mukhang talbog na raw niya si Katrina Halili.

"Naku, intrigahin ba kami ni Katrina?!" natawa na lang nang malakas si Iwa. "Hindi ko kaya si Katrina. Ilang taon na bang adjudged sexiest si Katrina sa FHM?"

Pero ang maipagmamalaki lang daw ni Iwa, walang ginalaw sa katawan niya.

"Walang retoke sa akin, especially my boobs. Lumiit na nga. Kasi pumayat ako. Yun ang hirap sa akin, kapag pumayat, kasama pati ang boobs, kaya medyo lawlaw 'yan, at hindi rin kasi ako nagba-bra kasi," napaka-candid na sabi ni Iwa.

Ang size ng boobs ni Iwa ay 34, cup C. Okay na sa kanya 'yon, pero mas malaki nga lang dati.

SECOND CHOICE.
Blessing para kay Iwa ang pagtanggi ni Cristine Reyes sa role na naipagkatiwala sa kanya sa Joaquin Bordado.

Ayon kay Iwa, "May reasons si Cristine kung bakit niya tinanggihan, and I have no right naman to comment on that. Basta itong role na ito, finally, ibinigay sa akin, happy ako.

"Naroroon ang tiwala ng GMA-7 sa akin kaya ayokong sayangin. As with Cristine, hindi rin natin alam kung ano 'yung kapalit ng pagtanggi niya. Wala akong masasabi."

Hindi mahalaga kay Iwa kung second or third choice lang siya. Basta ang importante, siya ang last and final choice, sa kanya napunta ang role at pagbubutihan na lang daw niya para maging karapat-dapat dito.

"Masaya ako kapag may trabaho ako,"sabi ni Iwa. "Yun lang ang gusto ko sa buhay. Ang feeling ko, napansin din siguro ako dahil maganda yung feedback sa ginawa ko sa Mahawi Man ang Ulap. Yun ang sinasabi ni Direk Mac Alejandre sa akin kaya finally, nang tumanggi si Cristine, sa akin na lang ipinagkatiwala ang role."

MANHATER? Kung tatanungin naman kay Iwa ang tungkol sa dating boyfriend na si Yexel Sebastian, parang may kung anong bitterness na maaaninag sa mukha ng young actress. Pero naidaraan pa rin niya ito sa biro.

"Hindi naman sa naging manhater ako," paglilinaw niya. "E, kasi, hindi pa ako nakakatiyempo ng lalaking seseryosohin ko at seseryoso rin sa akin. Parang pare-pareho lang sila.

"Sa halip na 'yan ang intindihin ko, ito na munang trabaho. Parang ang dami ko rin kasing haharapn, 'tapos mawiwindang ang schedule ko dahil lang sa lalaki. Masaya ako sa ginagawa ko, kaya rito na lang muna ako," pahayag pa ni Iwa.

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Robin Padilla's Joaquin Bordado starts February 11 on GMA-7

Robin Padilla's Joaquin Bordado starts February 11 on GMA-7 replacing the top rater Zaido. Originally Based on the graphic novels of novelist Carlo J. Caparas, Joaquin Bordado was published as a serial throughout the late '70s to early '80s. The graphic novel was turned into a

live-action movie on 1988 by its creator Caparas, with veteran actor, and former senator, Ramon Revilla, Sr. in the title role.
The series marks the third time GMA Network adapts a Caparas graphic novel - previous ones Bakekang and Kamandag soared high in television ratings and had gained critical praises.

Actress' Jennylyn Mercado and Cristine Reyes were initially tapped to play important roles in the series. Due to Mercado's pregnancy, she had to be replaced by actress Ryza Cenon, while Reyes had some problems with the production and is quickly replaced by Iwa Moto.

Robin Padilla, the lead star, had to endure six hours of body make-up every day for his tatoo. His tatoo includes a rat, a snake, a kris, an amazon, a wild cat, a dragon, an eagle and a fiend.

Main cast

* Robin Padilla as Joaquin Bordado
* Iza Calzado
* Mark Herras as Jason
* Iwa Moto as Dianne
* Eddie Garcia

[edit] Extended cast

* Ryza Cenon
* Renz Valerio
* Ian Veneracion as Jerome
* Maverick Relova
* Ariel Villasanta
* Lex Lopez
* Carlos Morales
* Mon Confiado
* Kylie Padilla
* Rommel Padilla
* Gene Padilla
* Anton Bernardo
* Gino dela Pena
* Tai Tomoyuki

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