''Katipunan'' () is a 2013 historical

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebi ...

series broadcast by

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. The series is based on the history of the Philippine society

Katipunan The Katipunan, officially known as the Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan or Kataastaasan Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK; en, Supreme and Honorable Association of the Children of the Nation ...

. Directed by King Mark Baco, it stars

Sid Lucero Timothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann (; born March 12, 1983), better known by his stage name Sid Lucero (), is a Filipino television and film actor and model. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in ''Selda''. Career Tim's ...

. It premiered on October 19, 2013. The series concluded on December 28, 2013 with a total of 10 episodes. The series is streaming online on

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Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

Andres Bonifacio Andres or Andrés may refer to: *Andres, Illinois, an unincorporated community in Will County, Illinois, US *Andres, Pas-de-Calais, a commune in Pas-de-Calais, France *Andres (name) *Hurricane Andres * "Andres" (song), a 1994 song by L7 See also ...

;Supporting cast *

Glaiza de Castro Glaiza Castro Galura-Rainey (born January 21, 1988), known by her stage name Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipino actress, recording artist and advocate. She is recognized as the industry's "''Drama Royalty''" for her acting prowess and versatility ...

as Gregoria de Jesus *

Roi Vinzon Mark Angelo David Vinzon (born September 20, 1953), professionally known as Roi Vinzon, is a Filipino action star, film and television actor, and a film director, better known for his villain roles and lead role films like ''Lucas Abelardo'', ''A ...

as Villalon *

Benjamin Alves Benjamin Sapida (born March 31, 1987), whose previous screen name was Vince Saldaña and current screen name is Benjamin Alves, is a Filipino actor and model under the management of GMA Network. Biography Early life Alves was born Benjamin Quiam ...

as Sebastian *

Dominic Roco Ricardo Dominic Artadi Roco (born April 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor. Personal life Roco is a son of actor Bembol Roco and the twin brother of actor Felix Roco Teodoro Felix Artadi Roco (born 12 April 1989 in Cebu), professionally known ...

as Pacquing *

Nico Antonio Jerico Antonio (born May 24, 1983), commonly known as Nico Antonio, is a Filipino actor, producer and singer. Biography Antonio is the eldest of four siblings, to Reynerio Antonio and Joji Alonso is a film producer. After graduating with a deg ...

as Emilio Aguinaldo ;Guest cast * Jill Palencia as Juanita *

Mercedes Cabral Mercedes Cabral (born August 10, 1986) is a Filipino actress. She is best known for starring in Philippine arthouse and independent films, notably those by Brillante Mendoza such as '' Serbis'', '' Kinatay'', ''Captive'', and '' Thy Womb''. She ...

Teresa Magbanua Teresa Magbanua y Ferraris (October 13, 1868 – August 1947), better known as Teresa Magbanua and dubbed as the "Visayan Joan of Arc", was a Filipino schoolteacher and military leader. Born in Pototan, Iloilo, Philippines, she retired from edu ...

* Nasser as

Jose Rizal Jose is the English transliteration of the Hebrew and Aramaic name ''Yose'', which is etymologically linked to ''Yosef'' or Joseph. The name was popular during the Mishnaic and Talmudic periods. * Jose ben Abin * Jose ben Akabya *Jose the Gali ...

* Christian Villete as Crispulo Aguinaldo * Gexter Abad as

Baldomero Aguinaldo Baldomero Aguinaldo y Baloy (February 27, 1869 – February 4, 1915) was a leader of the Philippine Revolution. He was the first cousin of Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippines, as well as the grandfather of Cesar Virata, a ...

* RJ Agustin as

Emilio Jacinto Emilio Jacinto y Dizon (; December 15, 1875 – April 16, 1899) was a Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution. He was one of the highest-ranking officers in the Philippine Revolution and was one of the highest-ranking officers of the ...

Jerald Napoles Jerald Napoles (born March 2, 1983) is a Filipino theater actor and comedian known for his role as Tolits in the musical stage play ''Rak of Aegis''. He is a talent of Triple A Management and has worked in the GMA Network as a host in the weekly ...

Macario Sakay Macario Sakay y de León (March 1, 1878 – September 13, 1907) was a Filipino general who took part in the 1896 Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Empire and in the Philippine–American War. After the war was declared over by the Un ...

* Earle Figuracion as Daniel Tirona * Raffy Atar as Troadio Bonifacio * Alchris Galura as Procopio Bonifacio * John Prinz Strachan as

Deodato Arellano Deodato Arellano y de la Cruz (July 26, 1844 – October 7, 1899) was a Filipino propagandist and the first president of the Katipunan, which was founded at his home in Azcarraga Street ( Claro M. Recto Avenue today), Manila. He was first to be ...

* Bernard Carritero as Deogratias Fojas * VJ Mendoza as

Aurelio Tolentino Aurelio Tolentino y Valenzuela (October 15, 1869 – July 5, 1915) was a Filipino playwright, poet, journalist, and revolutionary. His works at the turn of the 20th century depicted his desire to see Philippine independence from its colonizers. He ...

* Jack Love Pacis as

Mariano Álvarez Mariano M. Álvarez ( : March 15, 1818 – August 25, 1924) was a Filipino revolutionary and statesman. Pre-war life Álvarez was born in Noveleta, Cavite. He received formal schooling at the San José College in Manila, and obtained a tea ...

* Allen Edzfar as Santiago Alvarez * Giovanni Baldesseri as Figueroa * Justin Candado II as

Artemio Ricarte Artemio Ricarte y García (October 20, 1866 – July 31, 1945) was a Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine–American War. He is regarded as the ''Father of the Philippine Army'', and the first Chief of Staff ...

* Raul Morit as Nicolas de Jesus * Yuwin Cruz as

Pío Valenzuela Pío Valenzuela y Alejandrino (July 11, 1869 – April 6, 1956) was a Filipino physician and revolutionary leader. At the age of 23, he joined the society of Katipunan, a movement which sought the independence of the Philippines from Spanish col ...

* John Relucio as Sancho Valenzuela * Lourdes Serrano as Trinidad Fojas * Celeste dela Cruz as

Trinidad Rizal Trinidad Rizal y Alonso (June 6, 1868 – May 9, 1951), commonly known as Trinidad Rizal, was a Filipina feminist leader and co-founder of the Philippines' first feminist organization, the ''Asociación Femenista Filipina''. She was the younger ...

* Vic Romano as Tata Pinong * Angelita Loresco as

Tandang Sora Melchora Aquino de Ramos (January 6, 1812 – February 19, 1919) was a Filipino revolutionary. She became known as "Tandang Sora" because of her age during the Philippine Revolution. She was known as the "Grand Woman of the Revolution" an ...

* Edgar Ebro as Raymundo Mata * Gio Emprese as Tagausig *

Juan Rodrigo José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model. Personal life and career Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, ...

as older Sebastian

Episodes

A primer episode, ''Anak ng Bayan: The Katipunan Primer'' aired on October 12, 2013.

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Katipunan'' earned a 13.7% rating. While the final episode scored a 13.4% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

* * 2013 Philippine television series debuts 2013 Philippine television series endings Cultural depictions of Andrés Bonifacio Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs shows Television series set in the 19th century Television shows set in the Philippines {{Philippines-tv-prog-stub