Galema: Anak ni Zuma

*Galema: Anak ni Zuma*
Galema: Anak ni Zuma
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Genre	Action; Fantasy; Horror; Romance;
Created by	ABS-CBN Studios
Based on	Zuma; by Jim Fernandez
Developed by	ABS-CBN Studios ; Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo
Written by	Jaja Amarillo; Honey Hidalgo; John Roque; Julius Villanueva;
Directed by	Wenn V. Deramas; Toto Natividad; Alan Chanliongco;
Creative director	Johhny delos Santos
Starring	Andi Eigenmann; Matteo Guidicelli; Bryan Santos; Meg Imperial; Derick Hubalde;
Opening theme	"Huwag Ganyan" by Laarni Lozada
Composer	Vincent de Jesus
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	130
Production
Executive producers	Carlo Katigbak ; Cory Vidanes ; Laurenti Dyogi ; Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo
Production location	Philippines
Cinematography	Elmer H. Despa
Editor	Emerson G. Torres
Running time	28-35 minutes
Production company	GMO Entertainment Unit
Original release
Network	ABS-CBN
Release	September 30, 2013 –; March 28, 2014

Galema: Anak ni Zuma (transl. Galema: Child of Zuma) is a 2013 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based of the comic book Zuma created by Jim Fernandez and the 1987 Philippine film of the same name. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, Toto Natividad and Alan Chanliongco, it stars Andi Eigenmann, Matteo Guidicelli, Bryan Santos, Meg Imperial, Derick Hubalde and Sheryl Cruz.^[1] It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from September 30, 2013 to March 28, 2014, replacing Dugong Buhay and was replaced by Moon of Desire.

The series was streaming on YouTube.^[2]

Synopsis

Galema: Anak ni Zuma began with Galela (Sheryl Cruz), who was raped by Zuma (Derick Hubalde), which resulted in the child Galema (Andi Eigenmann). Galela thought that her child was dead. But, Isabel (Sunshine Cruz), Galela's sister, had decided to take her in as her own child.

Galema has a normal childhood despite carrying twin snakes on her neck. She hid them with her hair. Even though she is Zuma's daughter, she supports the police in trying to defeat Zuma.

Isabel tries to ask Galela whether she supports Zuma and whether, if her child with Zuma had survived, would she accept her? Galela says no, devastating Galema.

Morgan (Matteo Guidicelli), Galema's long time friend, proposes to Galema, and she accepts. Gina (Meg Imperial), Galema's "sister" (she is really Galema's cousin), tries to seduce Morgan one night before the wedding. But, Morgan's loyalty for Galema prevails so he pushes Gina away.

When Morgan and Galema are almost officially husband and wife, they face a big obstacle because Galema's half-brother Dean (Kit Thompson), Zuma's son from another girl, and Zuma, go to the wedding to get Galema's twin snakes, because he thinks that he will become a normal person if he gets Galema's snake, unaware that he is just another pawn in Zuma's game.

Galela is shocked when she sees Galema's twin snakes, learning that her child survived. Despite Galela's treatment of her, Galema, longing for her mother's acceptance, does anything her mother wants, including leaving the house.

Galema soon learns that she's pregnant. The doctor says that the fetus has a mysterious long creature surrounding the baby's neck. Galema gives birth to a baby boy and a female snake, whom she names Ethan and Sophia, respectively. Morgan loves Ethan but struggles to accept Sophia as his daughter.

Meanwhile, Joseph (Bodie Cruz), proposes to Gina. Gina arranges a party at their house. Joseph, not knowing Galema has a snake child, believes the snake is venomous. When he reacts violently, Sophia bites him to defend herself and he dies as a result. Gina, grief-stricken, tries to kill Sophia and to burn her.

Galela is slowly accepting Galema in her life. But, Zuma's poison in her body prevailed, and she becomes Galema's biggest enemy.

At the end, Galema defeats Zuma (but not kill him because Zuma can't die), by putting all her poison in Zuma's body before returning it to him (she managed to behead Zuma in the past). After that, Galema still needs to face her mom. Galela swallows Galema, until Galema can't breathe in her stomach. But, Galela's love for her child Galema prevails. She stabs herself to let Galema out, dying from the blood loss

An amulet can make Galema a normal person. However, she gives it Sophia.

Years later, Galema and Morgan's children grow up. At the swimming pool, Zuma appears to get Ethan (Lance Lucido), but before that, Galema shows up and challenges Zuma for a fight.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Andi Eigenmann as Galema Carriedo-Villalobos/ Galema Castillo-Villalobos
Matteo Guidicelli as Morgan Villalobos
Bryan Santos as Lt. William Barredo
Meg Imperial as Gina Castillo
Derick Hubalde as Zuma

Supporting cast

Sheryl Cruz as Galela Carriedo
Sunshine Cruz as Isabel Carriedo-Castillo / Malena
Carlos Morales as Philip Castillo
Cris Villanueva as Richard Alvarez
Dante Ponce as Gen. Roger Barredo
Divina Valencia as Rosalinda Carriedo
Lito Legaspi as Agustin "Gustin" Carriedo
Joey Paras as Teacher Karlo
Kit Thompson as Dean Evangelista

Extended cast

Karla Estrada as Bettina Barredo
Tess Antonio as Yaya Deborah
Rubi Ruiz as Emma "Lola Ems" Villalobos
Boom Labrusca as Louie Villalobos
Carmen del Rosario as Yaya Bebang

Recurring cast

Tippy Dos Santos as Mindy
Shey Bustamante as Karen
Carla Valderrama as Beatrice
Bodie Cruz as Joseph
Frank Garcia as Bruce
Lance Serrano as Steve
Ronie "Atak" Araña as Bonjing
Pia Moran as Pacita
Rochelle Barrameda as Elena
Eagle Riggs as Juni
DJ Durano as Frederick Kazumi
Ya Chang as Ken

Cameo appearances

Max Laurel as Tatang Entong
Bing Davao
Dionne Monsanto as Jessica
Simon Ibarra as Pepito Villalobos
Lance Lucido as kid Ethan (finale episode)
Patricia Coma as kid Sophia (finale episode)

Special participation

Ejay Falcon as Sgt. Alexander Pagaran
Hideo Muraoka as Taizo Orochi / Emperador Tenok
Brenna Garcia as teen Galema Castillo
Kazumi Porquez as young Galema Castillo
Rhed Bustamante as young Gina Castillo

Reception

Galema: Anak ni Zuma charmed TV viewers when it premiered last September 30, 2013, with a 16.6% national TV rating according to data of Kantar Media Philippines, beating Pyra: Babaeng Apoy of GMA Network which only rated 8.3%. It peaked 20.0% on its fifth episode on October 4, 2013.

KANTAR MEDIA NATIONAL TV RATINGS
(4:15PM PST)
PILOT EPISODE	FINALE EPISODE	PEAK	AVERAGE	SOURCE
16.6%	15.7%	20.0%	TBA	^[3]

References

^ Umbao, Ed (September 10, 2014). "Galema Featuring Andi Eigenmann Premieres Sept. 30 on Kapamilya Gold". philnews.ph. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
^ Galema: Anak ni Zuma Full Episodes. YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
^ "GALEMA" PILOT CHARMS AFTERNOON VIEWERS

External links

Galema: Anak ni Zuma at IMDb

[1] Umbao, Ed (September 10, 2014). "Galema Featuring Andi Eigenmann Premieres Sept. 30 on Kapamilya Gold". philnews.ph. Retrieved September 17, 2013.

[2] Galema: Anak ni Zuma Full Episodes. YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved December 28, 2018.

[3] "GALEMA" PILOT CHARMS AFTERNOON VIEWERS

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