Beki Boxer is a 2014 Philippine comedy-drama series created by TV5 and released on March 31, 2014. It stars Alwyn Uytingco, Vin Abrenica, Joross Gamboa and Claire Ruiz. It is considered as the 2nd gay-themed drama series on the primetime block after the success of My Husband's Lover. It premiered on the network's primetime block, replacing Let's Ask Pilipinas.[1]
| Beki Boxer | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Comedy drama |
| Written by | Renato L. Custodio, Jr. |
| Directed by | Jade Castro Monti L. Parungao |
| Starring | Alwyn Uytingco Vin Abrenica Joross Gamboa Claire Ruiz Christian Vasquez Candy Pangilinan Kristel Moreno |
| Opening theme | "Can This Be Love" by Smokey Mountain |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 68 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Nelson L. Alindongan |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | TV5 |
| Release | March 31 – July 4, 2014 |
Cast edit
- Alwyn Uytingco as Rocky "The Tsunami" Ponciano
- Vin Abrenica as Renato "Atong" Villaflor/Marlon Villafor
- Danita Paner as Chloe
- Joross Gamboa as Madonna
- Claire Ruiz as Venus
- Christian Vasquez as Max
- Candy Pangilinan as Consuelo
- Cholo Barretto as Elorde
- Kristel Moreno as Jessa
- Onyok Velasco as Onyok
- John Regala as Dalmacio
- Alizon Andres as Gardo
- Jerald Napoles as Toto
Guest stars edit
- Aubrey Miles as Yvette
- Albie Casiño as Eric Ibañez
- Ryan Yllana as Beber
- Tina Monasterio as Clarissa
- Rain Prince Allan Quite as Young Rocky
- Elijah Maguindayao as Young Elorde
- Nonong "Bangkay" de Andres as Adonis
- Bekimon as Leyla
- Brent Manzano as James
- Ram De Leon as Sushmita
- Bing Uytinco Jr. as Barang
- Alvin Anson as Antonio
- Denver Cuello as Marvin "The Hammerhead" Ortega[2]
- Michael Farenas as Leonardo “Matador” Gonzales[3]
- Juan Martin Elorde as Mike "Pitbull" Traje
- Edgar Gabejan as Bobby "The Silent Assassin" Delgado
- Aldred Gatchalian as Charles
- Buboy Fernandez as himself
- Dennis Laurente as Gordon Berdugo
- Luke Jickain as Dyanggo
- Danton Remoto as himself
- Rex Tso as Zhang "The Chameleon" Shin
- Isabelle de Leon as Isabelle Raymundo of Trenderas
- Katrina Velarde as Diva Salambangon of Trenderas
- Lara Maigue as Lara San Miguel of Trenderas
- Aaron Hewson as himself
- Ed Picson as himself
Rocky's Professional Fight Results edit
- vs. Marvin "The Hammerhead" Ortega - Won via decision.
- vs. Leonardo "Matador" Gonzales - Won via knockout.
- vs. Mike "Pitbull" Traje - Won via disqualification.
- vs. Bobby "The Silent Assassin" Delgado - Lose via knockout.
- vs. Gordon Berdugo - Won via disqualification.
- vs. Renato "Atong" Villaflor - Won via decision.
- vs. Zhang "The Chameleon" Shin - Won via knockout.
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Association | Award/Recognition | Category | Nominee | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Entertainment Press Society | 6th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Program | Alwyn Uytingco | Nominated | [4] |
References edit
- ^ "Alwyn Uytingco downplays comparisons of Beki Boxer with My Husband's Lover | Guide | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". pep.ph. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ^ "Real-life boxing champ Denver Cuello guest stars in TV5's "Beki Boxer" -InterAksyon.com - Sports5". interaksyon.com. Archived from the original on November 25, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ^ "'Beki Boxer' faces WBPF titlist Michael Farenas | Malaya Business Insight". malaya.com.ph. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ^ "6th Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared; Angel Locsin, Marian Rivera snubbed for Best Actress". Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 6, 2015. Retrieved April 27, 2015.