Panday (fictional character)
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The Panday whose real name is Flavio, is a fictional Philippine
comics character created by writer Carlo J. Caparas
and artist Steve Gan. His adventures were serialized in the series Ang Panday in Filipino Komiks in the 1970s. The character took his place in Philippine pop culture
when the comics were adapted to film
, starring Fernando Poe Jr. as Flavio and Max Alvarado
as his archenemy Lizardo. The film spawned three direct sequels as well as other more loosely connected films.
falls from the sky, Flavio, a noble blacksmith, forges its ore into a dagger (balaraw in Filipino), which magically turns into a sword when he raises it and points to the sky. He uses this sword to fight the evil Lizardo and his supernatural
minions who are oppressing his hometown, and other evil forces.
Flavio is a normal human and has no special powers or skills, except for his swordsmanship
. He uses his magical blade to fight his supernatural enemies. The blade hums when danger is near and can cut through anything without resistance. He uses a shield on occasion, which is likewise forged from a meteorite. Flavio wears a distinctive costume, composed of a red vest and dark pants.
Besides Flavio's love interest, supporting characters in the series include a boy sidekick and an old hermit-like adviser.
original film series consisted of four films: Ang Panday ("The Blacksmith", 1981), Ang Pagbabalik ng Panday ("The Return of the Blacksmith", 1982), Ang Panday Ikatlong Yugto ("The Blacksmith, Part Three", 1983), and Panday IV: Ikaapat na Aklat ("Blacksmith IV: The Fourth Book", 1984). These films all starred Fernando Poe Jr. as Flavio and Max Alvarado as Lizardo. After four films starring Poe, other Panday films continuing the storyline of the original series were produced. However, they are independent sequels and do not share the same continuity.
Pandoy, Ang Alalay ng Panday ("Pandoy, the Assistant of the Blacksmith", 1988) is a parody of and homage to the series, starring comedy actor Joey de Leon
. In the absence of the genuine article, stable boy Pandoy serves as the Panday, forging a magic sword out of a meteorite and fighting pirates and white slavers. The film features a subplot of Pandoy having to choose between two romantic interests.
Dugo ng Panday ("Blood of the Blacksmith", 1993) stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. as a descendant and namesake of the original Flavio and Edu Manzano
as the villain. Centuries after the first Flavio's death, his descendant finds the balaraw because of his pure heart, and takes up his mantle as the Panday. Meanwhile, Lizardo's brain
has been transplanted to an alien
robot
body (played by Manzano), while his head (still played by Alvarado) is preserved in a tank. Eventually, the new Panday destroys the robot and kills the head. In addition to the traditional Panday garb, this Flavio bears a medallion bearing an image of a meteorite.
Hiwaga ng Panday ("Magic of the Blacksmith", 1998) stars Jinggoy Estrada
as Guiller, a gunsmith
, and Kris Aquino
as Emily, his love interest. As Flavio, the original Panday (depicted as fighting Japanese invaders in World War II) dies, he plants his magic sword in a wall, and only one with a clean heart and noble intentions may pull it out. In the present day, Guiller, an expert gunsmith and protector of the poor, meets Emily after both are taken hostage by criminals. Guiller becomes the new Panday after he retrieves the balaraw and fights a kidnap-for-ransom gang. The sword is melted and reforged into a shotgun which fires bullets and stun rays. It magically turns back to a sword when needed. Unlike all other incarnations of the Panday, Guiller wears contemporary casual clothes.
Ang Panday
, a 2009 reboot of the series, stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. as Flavio and Philip Salvador as Lizardo.
aired an animated
Ang Panday television series based on Poe's character.
In 2005, ABS-CBN aired a live-action Ang Panday
television series. It features a young new Panday named Tristan, played by Jericho Rosales
, Heart Evangelista
as Eden, his love interest, and Victor Neri as Lizardo. Philip Salvador plays a version of Poe's character who appears in the introductory episodes. In this version Flavio forges his dagger and a church bell for his community from the meteoritic ore, and has a personal grudge against Lizardo, who murders his wife. After beheading his enemy, Flavio plants his weapon into the bell, and is taken up into the heavens. However, Lizardo's brain is still alive, and Tristan, a man from the present time, becomes the Panday in Flavio's stead.
In 2010, after its MMFF movie, starred by Bong Revilla Jr., was released, GMA Network
has already planned to have the biggest project, Panday Kids
. Panday Kids is a spin-off from the classic novel of Carlo J. Caparas, which is about the three young descendants prophesied to combat evil and preserve the Panday spirit. It stars Robert Villar
, Sabrina Man, Julian Marcus Trono, Jackie Rice
, Polo Ravales
and JC de Vera
. Marvin Agustin
is playing the main nemesis of Flavio, Lizardo, played recently by Philip Salvador from its MMFF movie. Iza Calzado
, who is from the recent movie, is reprising the role of Maria Makiling.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
comics character created by writer Carlo J. Caparas
Carlo J. Caparas
Magno "Carlo" Jose Caparas , widely known as Carlo J. Caparas, is a Filipino comic strip creator/writer-turned director and producer, who is best known for creating Filipino superheroes and comic book characters such as Panday, Bakekang, Totoy Bato, Joaquin Bordado, Kamagong, Kamandag, Elias...
and artist Steve Gan. His adventures were serialized in the series Ang Panday in Filipino Komiks in the 1970s. The character took his place in Philippine pop culture
Culture of the Philippines
Philippine culture is related to Micronesian, Bornean, Mexican and Spanish cultures. The people today are mostly of Malayo-Polynesian origin, although there are people with Spanish, Mexican, Austro-Melanesian and Chinese blood. Geographically, the Philippines is considered part of Southeast Asia...
when the comics were adapted to film
Ang Panday (film)
Ang Panday was a popular Filipino action-fantasy film starring the late Fernando Poe, Jr.. The movie is based on the fictional comics character of the same name, which was created by Carlo J...
, starring Fernando Poe Jr. as Flavio and Max Alvarado
Max Alvarado
Max Alvarado was a FAMAS award-winning Filipino film actor known mainly by his portrayals of villains in a career that spanned 6 decades.-Biography:Max Alvarado was born as Gavino Maximo Teodosio in Manila...
as his archenemy Lizardo. The film spawned three direct sequels as well as other more loosely connected films.
Overview
After a meteoriteMeteorite
A meteorite is a natural object originating in outer space that survives impact with the Earth's surface. Meteorites can be big or small. Most meteorites derive from small astronomical objects called meteoroids, but they are also sometimes produced by impacts of asteroids...
falls from the sky, Flavio, a noble blacksmith, forges its ore into a dagger (balaraw in Filipino), which magically turns into a sword when he raises it and points to the sky. He uses this sword to fight the evil Lizardo and his supernatural
Supernatural
The supernatural or is that which is not subject to the laws of nature, or more figuratively, that which is said to exist above and beyond nature...
minions who are oppressing his hometown, and other evil forces.
Flavio is a normal human and has no special powers or skills, except for his swordsmanship
Swordsmanship
Swordsmanship refers to the skills of a swordsman, a person versed in the art of the sword. The term is modern, and as such was mainly used to refer to smallsword fencing, but by extension it can also be applied to any martial art involving the use of a sword...
. He uses his magical blade to fight his supernatural enemies. The blade hums when danger is near and can cut through anything without resistance. He uses a shield on occasion, which is likewise forged from a meteorite. Flavio wears a distinctive costume, composed of a red vest and dark pants.
Besides Flavio's love interest, supporting characters in the series include a boy sidekick and an old hermit-like adviser.
Films
The Ang PandayAng Panday (film)
Ang Panday was a popular Filipino action-fantasy film starring the late Fernando Poe, Jr.. The movie is based on the fictional comics character of the same name, which was created by Carlo J...
original film series consisted of four films: Ang Panday ("The Blacksmith", 1981), Ang Pagbabalik ng Panday ("The Return of the Blacksmith", 1982), Ang Panday Ikatlong Yugto ("The Blacksmith, Part Three", 1983), and Panday IV: Ikaapat na Aklat ("Blacksmith IV: The Fourth Book", 1984). These films all starred Fernando Poe Jr. as Flavio and Max Alvarado as Lizardo. After four films starring Poe, other Panday films continuing the storyline of the original series were produced. However, they are independent sequels and do not share the same continuity.
Pandoy, Ang Alalay ng Panday ("Pandoy, the Assistant of the Blacksmith", 1988) is a parody of and homage to the series, starring comedy actor Joey de Leon
Joey de Leon
José María Ramos de León, better known as Joey de Leon is a Filipino comedian, actor, and television presenter. He hosts the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows...
. In the absence of the genuine article, stable boy Pandoy serves as the Panday, forging a magic sword out of a meteorite and fighting pirates and white slavers. The film features a subplot of Pandoy having to choose between two romantic interests.
Dugo ng Panday ("Blood of the Blacksmith", 1993) stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. as a descendant and namesake of the original Flavio and Edu Manzano
Edu Manzano
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as the villain. Centuries after the first Flavio's death, his descendant finds the balaraw because of his pure heart, and takes up his mantle as the Panday. Meanwhile, Lizardo's brain
Brain
The brain is the center of the nervous system in all vertebrate and most invertebrate animals—only a few primitive invertebrates such as sponges, jellyfish, sea squirts and starfishes do not have one. It is located in the head, usually close to primary sensory apparatus such as vision, hearing,...
has been transplanted to an alien
Extraterrestrial life
Extraterrestrial life is defined as life that does not originate from Earth...
robot
Robot
A robot is a mechanical or virtual intelligent agent that can perform tasks automatically or with guidance, typically by remote control. In practice a robot is usually an electro-mechanical machine that is guided by computer and electronic programming. Robots can be autonomous, semi-autonomous or...
body (played by Manzano), while his head (still played by Alvarado) is preserved in a tank. Eventually, the new Panday destroys the robot and kills the head. In addition to the traditional Panday garb, this Flavio bears a medallion bearing an image of a meteorite.
Hiwaga ng Panday ("Magic of the Blacksmith", 1998) stars Jinggoy Estrada
Jinggoy Estrada
Jose Pimentel Ejercito, Jr. , better known as Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, is a Filipino politician and former film actor who has been a member of the Senate of the Philippines since 2004...
as Guiller, a gunsmith
Gunsmith
A gunsmith is a person who repairs, modifies, designs, or builds firearms. This occupation is different from an armorer. The armorer primarily maintains weapons and limited repairs involving parts replacement and possibly work involving accurization...
, and Kris Aquino
Kris Aquino
Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino , commonly known as Kris Aquino, is a Filipino television and movie personality who gained prominence from her talk shows, game shows, and numerous endorsements. Known as the Queen of All Media and Philippines' Queen of Talk, she is the youngest daughter of...
as Emily, his love interest. As Flavio, the original Panday (depicted as fighting Japanese invaders in World War II) dies, he plants his magic sword in a wall, and only one with a clean heart and noble intentions may pull it out. In the present day, Guiller, an expert gunsmith and protector of the poor, meets Emily after both are taken hostage by criminals. Guiller becomes the new Panday after he retrieves the balaraw and fights a kidnap-for-ransom gang. The sword is melted and reforged into a shotgun which fires bullets and stun rays. It magically turns back to a sword when needed. Unlike all other incarnations of the Panday, Guiller wears contemporary casual clothes.
Ang Panday
Ang Panday (2009 film)
Ang Panday is a 2009 Filipino fantasy film that adapts Carlo J. Caparas' Panday comics. Directed by Rico Gutierrez and Mac Alejandre, the film adaptation stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. as the title character...
, a 2009 reboot of the series, stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. as Flavio and Philip Salvador as Lizardo.
TV series
In 1986, RPNRadio Philippines Network
Radio Philippines Network, Inc. is a broadcast television network in the Philippines co-owned by the Government Communications Group, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Far East Managers and Investors Inc., and private sectors. This station studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol...
aired an animated
Animation
Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement. The effect is an optical illusion of motion due to the phenomenon of persistence of vision, and can be created and demonstrated in several ways...
Ang Panday television series based on Poe's character.
In 2005, ABS-CBN aired a live-action Ang Panday
Ang Panday (TV series)
Ang Panday or simply Panday is a fantaserye television series that was aired in the Philippines by ABS-CBN. The pilot episode of the first book aired on November 7, 2005 and ended with its last episode on December 9, 2005...
television series. It features a young new Panday named Tristan, played by Jericho Rosales
Jericho Rosales
Jericho Vibar Rosales, is a Filipino cinema and television actor, singer, and songwriter....
, Heart Evangelista
Heart Evangelista
Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco , better known by her screen name Heart Evangelista, is a Chinese-Filipino actress, TV show host, singer, VJ, and an endorser.-Biography:...
as Eden, his love interest, and Victor Neri as Lizardo. Philip Salvador plays a version of Poe's character who appears in the introductory episodes. In this version Flavio forges his dagger and a church bell for his community from the meteoritic ore, and has a personal grudge against Lizardo, who murders his wife. After beheading his enemy, Flavio plants his weapon into the bell, and is taken up into the heavens. However, Lizardo's brain is still alive, and Tristan, a man from the present time, becomes the Panday in Flavio's stead.
In 2010, after its MMFF movie, starred by Bong Revilla Jr., was released, GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
has already planned to have the biggest project, Panday Kids
Panday Kids
Panday Kids is a fantasy Philippine drama spin-off from the novel of Carlo J. Caparas. It is produced by GMA Network. This is a television sequel of the 2009 film, Ang Panday which was starred by Bong Revilla. The cast is led by three child stars, Buboy Villar, Julian Trono, and Sabrina Man...
. Panday Kids is a spin-off from the classic novel of Carlo J. Caparas, which is about the three young descendants prophesied to combat evil and preserve the Panday spirit. It stars Robert Villar
Robert Villar
Robert Villar, Jr. August 16, 1999, better known simply as Robert "Buboy" Villar, is a Philippine actor. His first Television appearance is when he auditioned in ABS-CBN'S Little Big Star,He is also a member of the youngest boy band in the Philippines, the Mak and the Dudes. Villar's breakthrough...
, Sabrina Man, Julian Marcus Trono, Jackie Rice
Jackie Rice
Jackie Rice is a Filipina actress, television personality and commercial model.-Career and personal life:...
, Polo Ravales
Polo Ravales
Paul Patrick Rodil Gruenberg or simply called Polo Ravales, born June 27, 1982 in Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino actor and model with German descent.-Career:...
and JC de Vera
JC de Vera
John Carlo de Vera, better known by his screen name J.C. de Vera , is a Filipino actor and model.-Biography and career:...
. Marvin Agustin
Marvin Agustín
Marvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur.-Showbiz career:...
is playing the main nemesis of Flavio, Lizardo, played recently by Philip Salvador from its MMFF movie. Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado
Iza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...
, who is from the recent movie, is reprising the role of Maria Makiling.