The 2022 primetime action-adventure series “Lolong,” featuring Ruru Madrid, returns to television as “Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan.” Ruru reprises his role as Lolong, joined by a star-studded cast, with GMA Public Affairs confirming the lineup on October 25.
Returning to the series are Shaira Diaz, Rochelle Pangilinan, Paul Salas, Mikoy Morales, Alma Concepcion, Maui Taylor, and Jean Garcia. New additions to the cast include John Arcilla, Rocco Nacino, Martin del Rosario, Klea Pineda, and Tetchie Agbayani.
The ensemble also features Victor Neri, Nikki Valdez, Bernadette Allyson, Boom Labrusca, Jan Marini, Gerard Pizarras, Archi Adamos, Nicco Manalo, Nikko Natividad, John Clifford, Waynona Collings, Shamaine Buencamino, Rubi Rubi, Inah Evans, Barbiengot Forteza, Joe Vargas, Karenina Haniel, and Leo Martinez. Child actors Ryrie Sophia and Drey Lampago join the cast as well.
A crocodile-themed action-adventure drama series, “Lolong” centers on a man’s extraordinary friendship with a giant crocodile named Dakila. In “Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan,” viewers can look forward to Lolong’s journey in facing new challenges and unanticipated twists after he successfully united the people of Tumahan with the mysterious Atubaws. With its inspiring and impactful storyline suitable for viewers of all ages, “Lolong” was 2022’s most-watched Philippine television series. It was hailed as “Best Primetime Serye” at the Gawad Pilipino Icon of the Year 2022 and was the Philippines’ National Winner for Best Visual/Special Effects at the 2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards. Directing “Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan” are King Mark Baco and Rommel Penesa.
