This May 1, exciting adventures await Kapuso viewers as the bearer of the powers of an enchanted eagle sets off on a journey to protect the environment and to battle evil forces on GMA Network’s action-packed fantasy drama series, “Agimat ng Agila.”
The original series is the television comeback of well-loved and versatile actor Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. as Major Gabriel Labrador, the valiant head of Task Force Kalikasan who is wrongfully accused of his family’s death and is chosen as the bearer of the agimat.
Following his five-year hiatus from acting, Bong shares that he is both glad and blessed to be doing what he loves again, “Acting is an integral part of my life, and I owe who I am today to the industry. Hindi ko talaga maiiwan ang industriya. Na-miss ko rin ‘yung camaraderie and ‘yung collective creativity with my co-workers — from co-actors to the writers, the directors, the crew, and the staff. All in all, na-miss ko ‘yung buong experience, and I am blessed to be doing it again.”
Bong also wishes to instill environmental awareness to the viewers and encourage them to be proactive stewards of nature, “Napakaganda ng Pilipinas at punong-puno ito ng likas na yaman. Agimat ng Agila shows this — the rich ecosystem and biodiversity in the country.
Ipinakita rin namin dito ang epekto nito sa mga tao — the good and bad. Kung maipapaalala lang namin sa mga tao ang kagandahan ng ating kalikasan at ang mga simpleng pwedeng gawin para huwag nang lalo pa masira ito, then we have imparted a meaningful message.”
Completing the powerhouse cast are Sanya Lopez as Maya Lagman, the adopted daughter of Nanay Berta; Elizabeth Oropesa as Nanay Berta, who will assist Gabriel on his journey as the tagapagligtas; Roi Vinzon as Alejandro Dominguez, a feared businessman and crime lord; Benjie Paras as Sgt. Wesley Dimanahan, Gabriel’s right-hand man; Allen Dizon as Capt. Gerry Flores, second-in-command of the task force; Michelle Dee as Serpenta, an evil shadow creature who acts as an oracle for Alejandro; EA Guzman as Julian, earnest man who secretly Maya; Miggs Cuaderno as Bidoy, a smart-aleck who eventually becomes close to Gabriel; Ian Ignacio as Malvar, deputy henchman of Alejandro.
The series also features the special participation of Sheryl Cruz as Dr. Myrna Labrador, the wife of Gabriel, King Gutierrez as Timon, acting head of Alejandro’s henchmen; Jhong Cuenca as Mulong, the enchanted eagle that is actually an engkanto cursed to be a bird; Mike Lloren as Lt. Col. Roman Abdilla, the commander of Task Force Kalikasan who dislikes Gabriel. Also starring are Althea Ablan as young Maya, Dentrix Ponce as young Julian, Yuan Francisco as Wacky Labrador, Seth Dela Cruz as Buknoy.
After accepting a military assignment in Task Force Kalikasan, Major Gabriel Labrador (Bong) and his wife, Myrna (Sheryl), decide to settle down in San Jacinta where they plan to raise their son Wacky (Yuan). Together with his faithful sergeant Wes (Benjie) and deputy Capt. Gerry (Allen), Gabriel eventually becomes an integral part of the community for his commendable actions to protect the forest and wildlife.
However, Gabriel’s efforts have incurred the ire of Alejandro Dominguez (Roi Vinzon), a local crime lord. Fortunately an enchanted eagle has witnessed Gabriel’s heroism and the eagle sets him off on a journey aided by the mysterious but motherly Nanay Berta (Elizabeth), and her headstrong adopted daughter Maya (Sanya).
When Alejandro puts a hit on Gabriel and his family, the eagle swoops in to save his life which leads to him being the recipient of its bertud. Gabriel has now been granted the abilities of the enchanted eagle. However, his arch-nemesis Alejandro is also allied with a wicked shadow whisperer named Serpenta (Michelle).
“Agimat ng Agila” is under the supervision of the GMA Entertainment Group headed by SVP for Entertainment Group Lilybeth G. Rasonable, FVP for Drama Redgie A. Magno, SAVP for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Senior Program Manager Ali Marie Nokom-Dedicatoria, and Executive Producer Joy Lumboy-Pili.
Based on the film concept by Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr., the series is under the helm of Rico Gutierrez and airs every Saturday, 7:15 p.m. on GMA-7.
Viewers abroad can also watch the series via GMA’s flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV.
