Mga Batang Riles
| Mga Batang Riles | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | Action drama[1] |
| Created by | Jake Somera |
| Based on | Jesus dela Cruz at ang mga Batang Riles (1992) by Deo Fajardo Jr. |
| Written by |
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| Directed by |
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| Creative director | Aloy Adlawan |
| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Rina Mercado |
| Opening theme | "Batang Riles" by Zephanie and Hero[5] |
| Composer | Marvin Chua[3] |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Erwin Manzano Hilado |
| Cinematography | Erwin Cruz |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 31–38 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | January 6, 2025 – present |
Mga Batang Riles (transl. railway kids) is a 2025 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the 1992 film of the same title. Directed by Richard Ibasco Arellano and Laurice Guillen, it stars Miguel Tanfelix, Kokoy de Santos, Bruce Roeland, Raheel Bhyria and Antonio Vinzon. It premiered on January 6, 2025 on the network's Prime line up.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[7]
Premise
[edit]A group of young men gets wrongfully accused of a crime, sending them to a juvenile center. As they seek to clean their names for a crime they didn't commit, the group should protect themselves to find the real perpetrator.[8]
Cast and characters
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- Lead cast
- Supporting cast
- Ronnie Ricketts[14] as Bayani Salvacion[10]
- Diana Zubiri[15] as Mariana "Maying" Asuncion[10]
- Roderick Paulate[16] as Pol Alhambra[10]
- Jay Manalo[17] as Rendon Victor[10]
- Desiree del Valle[18] as Scarlett Riego-Victor[10]
- Eva Darren[19] as Ima Hana Salvacion[10]
- Jeric Raval as Argus[10]
- Zephanie[20] as Yumi "Mutya" Bitangcol[10]
- Dave Bornea as Ssob[16]
- Faye Lorenzo as Georgina[16]
- Migs Villasis as Max[21]
- Miggy Tolentino as Jasper[21]
- Seb Pajarillo as Tata[21]
- Krissha Viaje[16]as Missy Cuevas[10]
- Jomar Yee[21] as Lala Alhambra[10]
- Spencer Serafica[16] as Lulu Alhambra[10]
- Leandro Baldemor as Lando[16]
- Lara Morena as Reina[21]
- Ynes Veneracion as Dolor Moreno[16]
- Jenine Desiderio as Joyce[16]
- Ian Ignacio as Vergel[21]
- Renzo Cruz as Mayor Sicat[3]
- Beatrice Luigi Gomez as Olga[16]
- Recurring cast
- Chuckie Dreyfus as Ferdie Canlas[16]
- Cris Villanueva as Carlos "Caloy" Asuncion[21]
- Tina Paner as Lilian Canlas[16]
- Bodjie Pascua as Apo Kano[21]
Casting
[edit]During the series' story conference on July 18, 2024, Philippine actors Miguel Tanfelix, Kokoy de Santos, Raheel Bhyria, Bruce Roeland and Antonio Vinzon were announced to headline the series. Several cast members were also announced including Zephanie Dimaranan, Diana Zubiri, Jay Manalo, Eva Darren, Desiree del Valle and Ronnie Ricketts.[22] The cast members underwent into an acting workshop, prior to the filming of the series.[23]
Production
[edit]Principal photography commenced on September 21, 2024.[24]
Ratings
[edit]According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Mga Batang Riles earned a 10.4% rating.[25]
References
[edit]- ^ "Upcoming TV shows that promise to keep you glued on local television". LionhearTV. September 10, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Miralles, Nitz (May 16, 2024). "Anak ni Kiko at Shawie may fundraising para sa Gaza". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Mga Batang Riles: The woman who protects the land of Sitio Liwanag! (Episode 1 - Part 3/3)". YouTube. January 6, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
- ^ Vibas, Danny (December 31, 2024). "GMA 7 welcomes the new year with Mga Batang Riles". Daily Tribune. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
- ^ "Mga Batang Riles: "Batang Riles" by Zephanie and Hero (Music Video)". GMA Network. December 23, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
- ^ a b "Mga Batang Riles: Istorya ng Sitio Liwanag (Primer)". YouTube. December 27, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ^ "Mga Batang Riles (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
- ^ "Miguel Tanfelix to star in Mga Batang Riles after Voltes V: Legacy". LionhearTV. July 25, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Miguel Tanfelix, bibida sa Mga Batang Riles". The Philippine Star. July 20, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "GMA Network kickstarts 2025 with action-packed drama series Mga Batang Riles". GMA Network. January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ Anadia, Sanden J. (July 20, 2024). "Chad nakadaog". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Santiago, Ervin (July 22, 2024). "Miguel bida sa Mga Batang Riles; AOS lalaban sa ContentAsia Awards 2024". Inquirer Bandera (in Tagalog). Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (August 3, 2024). "Diana Zubiri, one-month vacation na-extend dahil sa projects". PEP. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Miguel tinuruan ni Ronnie sa 'bugbugan'". Abante. September 12, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Fernando, Jeff Brennt (August 5, 2024). "Diana Zubiri returns to TV with new projects, endorsements". Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Mga Batang Riles: Meet the All-Star cast (Online Exclusive)". GMA Network. December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Amoyo, Aster (July 22, 2024). "Kylie umamin na sa bagong relasyon". People's Journal. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Escuardo, Kiko (July 20, 2024). "Diana Zubiri, Desiree Del Valle to team up in new project". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Eva Darren may serye na". Abante. July 28, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Sermino, Dondon (July 22, 2024). "Miguel Tanfelix ayaw patalbog kay Ruru Madrid". Abante. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (December 13, 2024). "All-star cast ng Mga Batang Riles, ipinakilala na". GMA Network. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (July 22, 2024). "Miguel Tanfelix, at iba pang bida sa Mga Batang Riles, ipinakilala na!". GMA Network. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (August 13, 2024). "Miguel Tanfelix, Kokoy de Santos, at iba pang bida ng Mga Batang Riles, sumabak sa acting workshop bago mag-taping". GMA Network. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt (September 22, 2024). "Miguel Tanfelix, sinorpresa sa taping ng Mga Batang Riles". GMA Network. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "TV Ratings: Mga Batang Riles, kumasa ba sa Batang Quiapo?". PEP. January 7, 2025. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
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