My Favorite TV Show - FPJ's "Ang Probinsyano" (The Man from the Province)
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Short Introduction
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano (The Man from the Province) is a 2015 Philippine action-drama television series. It was based in the 1997 Fernando Poe, Jr's film with the same title, courtesy of FPJ Productions. The TV series, directed by Malu Sevilla and Avel Sumpongco, is featuring Coco Martin, together with an ensemble cast. The series was premiered locally on ABS-CBN and internationally via The Filipino Channel on September 28, 2015, thus replacing Nathaniel. It is aired 5 days a week Monday-Friday.
This is the "Ang Probinsyano" film's cover. This film is one of the masterpieces of Fernando Poe, Jr.
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Video - Ang Probinsyano (1997) Theatrical Trailer
This is a 5 minute trailer of the original "Ang Probinsyano" film of Fernando Poe, Jr.
(video source: youtube.com, credits to Tagalog Movie THEATRICAL TRAILER)
Video - FPJ's: Ang Probinsyano Teaser
This trailer shows Fernado Poe Jr and introduces his masterpiece film "Ang Probinsyano" to be adapted into TV series and Coco Martin to take the role.
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The Synopsis
Let's watch the journey of the twins Ador and Cardo (both played by Coco Martin), who were away from each other because of financial reasons even as they followed the same path of law enforcement. Ador is a celebrated PNP police officer, with a very loving family as his source of strong moral support. On the other hand, Cardo loves the solitude of the mountains as a SAF Trooper. Their lives take a dramatic turn after Ador gets himself trapped in a syndicate which got him killed. To cover for his death, Cardo was ordered to pretend as his brother, family and all, and be re-united with his grandmother whom he hates for abandoning him when he was still young. In this difficult situation, how will Cardo face the life of his dead brother, Ador, which is an entirely different world from the world he used to live? Will he ever get the satisfying opportunity to avenge his brother's death and all the loss the syndicate dealt to the family?
Video - FPJ's: Ang Probinsyano Trailer One
This trailer shows Ador's life until the time he was killed by the syndicate.
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Video - FPJ's: Ang Probinsyano Trailer Two
This trailer shows Cardo's life and his preparations for his mission to pretend as his twin brother, Ador.
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The Main Cast
Coco Martin takes the role as Police Senior Inspector Dominador "Ador" de Leon and his twin brother PO3 Ricardo "Cardo" Dalisay.
Maja Salvador as PO3 Glenda "Glen" Corpuz, childhood friend and love interest of Cardo.
Arjo Atayde as Police Chief Inspector Joaquin Tuazon, a member of the child trafficking syndicate, Ador's rival in the police academy and the one who killed him.
Bela Padilla as Carmen Guzman-de Leon, Ador's loving wife.
Agot Isidro as Verna Tuazon, Joaquin's mother who is tolerating his bad actions.
Jaime Fabregas as Police Chief Superintendent Delfin S. Borja, the brother of "Flora" or "Lola Kap" who is Cardo and Ador's grandmother.
Albert Martinez as Tomas Tuazon (Papa Toms), Joaquin's father and one of the leaders of the child trafficking syndicate.
Susan Roses as Kapitana Flora "Lola Kap" Borja-Gonzales, Cardo and Ador's loving grandmother.
Supporting and Extended Cast
Joey Marquez as Nanding Corpuz, Glen's Father.
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Malou de Guzman as Lolit Corpuz, Glen's Mother.
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Dennis Padilla as Edgar Guzman, Carmen's Father.
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Malou Crisologo as Yolly.
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Belle Mariano as Rachel Tuazon, Joaquin's little sister.
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Ana Roces as Nora Guzman, Carmen's mother.
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Marvin Yap as Elmo.
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Brace Arquiza as Ryan Guzman, Carmen's little brother.
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Xymon Ezekiel Pineda as Onyok, Cardo's so called "partner" in action.
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Marc Acueza as one of Police Senior Inspector/Joaquin's allies.
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Art Acuña as Police Senior Superintendent Carreon.
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Oliver Aquino as Lawrence Gabriel.
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Rino Marco as another ally of Police Senior Inspector/Joaquin.
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Pepe Herrera as Benny, Ador's friend.
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Michael Roy Jornales as Police Senior Inspector Chikoy Rivera.
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Lester Llansang as Police Senior Inspector Vargas.
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John Medina as Police Senior Inspector Avel "Billy" Guzman, Carmen's older brother.
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Ping Medina as Diego, one of the members of the child trafficking syndicate.
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Lei Andre Navarro as Dominador "Junior" de Leon, Jr., Ador and Carmen's one and only son.
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Eda Nolan as Brenda Corpuz.
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Beverly Salviejo.
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Guest and Cameos
Richard Yap as Philip Tang, the syndicate's Dragon.
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Iza Calzado as Col. Olivia Buenaventura, helped prepare Cardo for his mission.
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Izzy Canillo as young Ador de Leon/Cardo de Leon.
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Nash Aguas as adolescent Ador de Leon/Cardo Dalisay.
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Sharlene San Pedro as adolescent Glen.
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Zaijan Jaranilla as Cocoy.
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Marco Alcaraz as Police Officer/Dr. Ramon Dalisay.
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Nadine Samonte as Rose Dalisay.
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Richard Quan as SPO4 Nestor Defra.
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Baron Geisler as Syndicate In-charge.
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Julio Diaz as Julian, the holdaper on the train.
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Tess Antonio as Train Passenger Mom.
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Raikko Mateo as Train Passenger Son.
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Gloria Sevilla as Purificación Moreno.
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Jao Mapa as PO1 Salas.
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Ramon Christopher Gutierrez as SPO1 Ramos.
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Cris Villanueva as Priest Police Officer.
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Gio Alvarez as Arabas.
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Mymy Davao as Lena.
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Liza Diño as Hostaged Reporter.
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Jett Pangan as Mr. Lee.
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Epy Quizon as Rebel Commander.
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Felix Roco as the holdaper in the mall.
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Alvin Anson as Cardo's SAF Superior.
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Zeppi Borromeo as Cardo's SAF Commando colleague.
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Sandino Martin.
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Tony Mabesa.
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Marc Solis as Glen's SPO1 partner and also likes her.
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Hyubs Azarcon as Senior Police Officer
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Ratings
| No. | Title | Original Air Date | Kantar Media Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ang Simula (The Beginning) | Sept. 28, 2015 | 41.6% - Pilot Episode |
| 2 | Tungkulin (Responsibility) | Sept. 29, 2015 | 39.8% |
| 3 | Buhay (Life) | Sept. 30, 2015 | 39.4% |
| 4. | Traydor (Traitor) | Oct. 1, 2015 | 37.3% |
| 5. | Cardo | Oct. 2, 2015 | 39.7% |
| 6. | Tagaligtas (Savior) | Oct. 5, 2015 | 40.7% |
| 7. | Misyon (Mission) | Oct. 6, 2015 | 41.2% |
| 8. | Unang Hakbang (First Step) | Oct. 7, 2015 | 39.6% |
| 9. | Paghahanda (Preparation) | Oct. 8, 2015 | 42.6% |
| 10. | Katauhan (Character) | Oct. 9, 2015 | 40.2% |
| 11. | Pagbabalik (The Return) | Oct. 12, 2015 | 41.1% |
| 12. | Bagong Buhay (New Life) | Oct. 13, 2015 | 41.2% |
| 13. | Onyok in Manila | Oct. 14, 2015 | 41.6% |
| 14. | Jump | Oct. 15, 2015 | 42.9% - Highest Rating so far |
| 15. | Help Onyok | Oct. 16, 2015 | 41.4% |
| 16. | Cardo To The Rescue | Oct. 19, 2015 | 36.9% |
| 17. | CarYok (Cardo and Onyok) | Oct. 20, 2015 | 36.0% |
| 18. | Partner | Oct. 21, 2015 | 35.4% - Lowest Rating so far |
| 19. | Glen in Manila | Oct. 22, 2015 | 37.7% |
| 20. | Pagtatanggi (Denial) | Oct. 23, 2015 | 39.7% |
| 21. | Sugod (Attack) | Oct. 26, 2015 | 38.5% |
| 22. | Hinala (Suspicion) | Oct. 27, 2015 | 37.2% |
| 23. | Alaala (Memory) | Oct. 28, 2015 | 38.5% |
| 24. | Patunay (Proof) | Oct. 29, 2015 | 38.7% |
| 25. | Katotohanan (The Truth) | Oct. 30, 2015 | 37.7% |
| 26. | Kaarawan (Birthday) | Nov. 2, 2015 | TBA |
| 27. | Dalamhati (Sorrow) | Nov. 3, 2015 | TBA |
| 28. | Hamon (Challenge) | Nov. 4, 2015 | TBA |
| 29. | TBA | Nov. 5, 2015 | TBA |
| 30. | Target | Nov. 6, 2015 | TBA |
(credits to wikipedia.org for this ratings table)
Video - FPJ's Ang Probinsyano: Pilot Episode
This is the first episode and it got 41.6 % rating which is really a great start! This episode shows Ador's life. His police academy days, his courageous acts especially against a holdaper on a train, and meeting his soon to be wife.
(video source: youtube.com, credits to ABS-CBN Entertainment)
Video - FPJ's: Ang Probinsyano October 15, 2015 Teaser
This is just a teaser of the episode that got the highest rating of 42.9%. In this episode, Onyok is in danger and Cardo pretending as Ador still has a hard time adapting to his brother's actions, attitude and character.
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Video - FPJ's: Ang Probinsyano October 21, 2015 Teaser
This is also a teaser of the lowest rating episode of "Ang Probinsyano" that got 35.4% rating but when compared to other TV series it is still a good rating. Onyok and Cardo are reunited in this episode. They really are partners in action!
(video source: youtube.com, credits to ABS-CBN Entertainment)
What Some Facebook Users Say About "Ang Probinsyano"
Jhay Lastimosa says: "ang galing.panalo talaga the best." (It's good. It's really a winner, the best.)
Rai Millano: "Very well executed production and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano continues to dominate the ratings in its timeslot. Slashing the Rival's Marimar to only a piece."
Anika Mharditte Aninon: "Heart touching eksena kagabi sa probinsyano!. Ang galing nla lahat!" (Heart touching scene in "Ang Probinsyano" last night! They are all good[actors/actresses]!)
Kathleen Llanes: "Hanip talaga ang teleserye the best ang kapamilya." (The series is really great/cool, kapamilya[referring to ABS-CBN] is the best.)
Meriam Colangoy: "Malufet talaga ang dos lahat ng teleserye ja abang abang." (Channel 2/ABS-CBN is really great, all of their tv series are a must watch.)
My Short Feedback
What I really like about "Ang Probinsyano" is that even though it is an action-drama series there are a lot of scenes that really make me smile and laugh! This is mostly because of Onyok and Cardo. If you ever find time to watch this TV series, I'm sure you will also find yourself laughing while watching these two characters! Onyok's expression "Hay, naku!"(an Filipino slang expression similar to but does not exactly mean "Oh my God" or "Oh my gosh") is also one of the things I love in this series.
Well, that's all I can say about my favorite TV show or series. I'm pretty sure you will also love this series! Cheers!
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