''Zaido: '' ( / international title: ''Zaido: The Space Sheriff'') is a

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'' is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television), and "''se ...

science fiction action series broadcast by

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. The series is a

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of the Japanese

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' ''

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''. Directed by

Dominic Zapata Dominic Zapata (born February 14, 1971), is a Filipino television and film director. He is a graduate of the De La Salle University and Don Bosco Technical Institute-Makati. He took up AB Communication Arts and BSC Marketing Management (CAM-MMG ...

, it stars

Dennis Trillo Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born May 12, 1981), known professionally as Dennis Trillo (), is a Filipino actor. He is known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the first ever gay-themed series on Philippine TV, '' My Husband's Lover'', Juan C ...

Marky Cielo Mark Angelo "Marky" Cadaweng Cielo (May 12, 1988 – December 7, 2008) was a Filipino actor and dancer. The first known Igorot in Philippine showbiz, he rose to prominence after winning the third season of the reality talent competition '' S ...

and

Aljur Abrenica Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''.. He was the former husband of Kyline Padilla not later also separated. Early and personal ...

. A special ''Zaido: Ang Bagong Alamat'' () – ''The Making of Zaido'' aired on September 22, 2007. It premiered on September 24, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on February 8, 2008 with a total of 100 episodes. The series is streaming online on

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Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Gallian Magdalion / Zaido Blue *

as Alexis Lorenzo / Zaido Green *

as Cervano Torres / Zaido Red ;Supporting cast *

Lorna Tolentino Victoria Lorna Perez Aluquin-Fernandez (born December 23, 1961), better known by her stage name Lorna Tolentino, sometimes known as ''L.T.'', an abbreviation of her screen name, is a Filipino actress, model, film producer and television persona ...

as Helen Lorenzo / Shanara *

Raymart Santiago Raymond Alan Martin Legaspi-Santiago (born July 20, 1973) is a Filipino actor, comedian and host. Career After making his movie debut in Viva Films' youth comedy ''Estudyante Blues'' (''Student Woes''), Santiago became a Viva contract artis ...

as Alvaro Lorenzo / Azur / Gamma *

Tirso Cruz III Tirso Silvano Cruz III (; born April 1, 1952) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and singer. He was the Chairperson of the Film Development Council of the Philippines after one year and seven months for personal reasons. Regarded as a "matinee ido ...

as Ramiro *

Diana Zubiri Rosemarie Joy Garcia-Smith (born April 15, 1985), better known by her stage name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipina actress. She began her acting career in the early 2000s when she starred in various erotic movies produced by Seiko Films. She is widely ...

as Carmela Langit / Arianna *

Jay Manalo Jay Manalo (January 30, 1973) is a Vietnamese-born Filipino actor and model. Early life Jay Manalo was born on January 30, 1973, in Vietnam but was raised in Tondo, Manila, Philippines. He was born to Eustaquio Manalo and a Vietnamese mother ...

as Drigo * Ian de Leon as Zion *

Paolo Ballesteros Paolo Elito Macapagal Ballesteros IV (born November 29, 1982) is a Filipino actor, comedian and drag queen. He has appeared in films and several TV shows, he is one of the co-hosts of longtime noontime show ''Eat Bulaga!'' since 2001, and he i ...

as Ida *

Lovi Poe Lourdes Virginia "Lovi" Moran Poe (born February 11, 1991) is a Filipino actress and recording artist. She is the daughter of action star Fernando Poe Jr. Poe is known for starring in two popular GMA drama series: '' Bakekang'' (2006) as Kr ...

as Mona Langit *

Dion Ignacio Dion Joseph Ignacio (born March 28, 1986) is a Filipino actor and musician. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera '' Saan Darating ang Umaga?'', a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond ...

as Thor Mentor *

Karel Marquez Karla Ysabel Marquez-Fariñas (born December 21, 1986), professionally known as Karel Marquez-Fariñas, is a Filipina actress, model, singer, and TV host who's currently signed under manager, Becky Aguila since July 2017. Before she joined GMA ...

as Lyka *

LJ Reyes Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes-Evangelista (born December 25, 1987), known professionally as LJ Reyes, is a Filipino actress. She is best known as one of the Final Four in the second season of the widely acclaimed GMA reality TV show, '' StarStr ...

as Lila / Debbie *

Iwa Moto Aileen Quimado Iwamoto (born August 29, 1988), known by her stage name , is a Japanese–Philippine actress, model and reality television personality. She is the first runner up in the third season of '' StarStruck'', a reality-based talent s ...

as Itim / Sonia Tamano *

Kris Bernal Kristine Ann Tan "Kris" Bernal-Choi (born May 17, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became known for winning the fourth season of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. Bernal rose to fame as the other half in her lov ...

as Amy Maltayra * Melissa Avelino as Rosas / Marla *

Arci Muñoz Ramona Cecilia "Arci" Datuin Muñoz (born January 12, 1989) is a Filipino actress, singer, beauty queen and Air Force reservist. She is the vocalist of the Filipino rock band Philia and currently serving in the Philippine Air Force as a Sergea ...

as Puti / Stacy *

Vaness del Moral Martha Vanessa Antonio del Moral-Kier, better known by her screen name Vaness del Moral-Kier (born May 23, 1988), is a Filipino actress, dancer, and singer. She started her showbiz career through the interactive reality television show, '' S ...

as Kahel / Rhea *

Tiya Pusit Tiya Pusit (born Myrna Villanueva; March 23, 1948 – October 2, 2014) was a Filipino actress and comedian. She is best known for her role in the 1980s sitcom ''Eh, Kasi Babae''. She is acclaimed as one of the best local comediennes of her gener ...

as Angge Mentor *

Spanky Manikan Manuel S. Manikan (March 22, 1942 – January 14, 2018), known professionally as Spanky Manikan, was a Filipino theater, film and television actor. In 1981, Manikan won as the Metro Manila Film Festival Best Supporting Actor and the Catholic Ma ...

John Feir John Feir (born December 26, 1968) is a Filipino comedian and actor. He is notable for his appearances in television comedy programs such as '' Nuts Entertainment'' (2003) and '' Pepito Manaloto'' (2010–present). He also works as an exclusive ...

as Eng *

Pinky Amador Pilar Cristina "Pinky" Roxas Amador (born March 16, 1966) is a Filipino actress, singer, commercial model and TV host. She was in the original London cast of the Cameron Mackintosh musical ''Miss Saigon''. She is seen mostly on GMA Network and ...

as Armida * Ricardo Cepeda as Nalax King * Richard Quan as Danny Torres *

Lovely Rivero Gineb Macalinao (born May 15, 1969) known as Lovely Rivero, is a Filipino actress An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the tra ...

as Elaine Torres ;Guest cast *

Chariz Solomon Charyze Solomon Pagotan (born August 22, 1989), professionally known as Chariz Solomon, is a Filipino actress and comedian known for her work on various programs produced by GMA Network. She has been a regular cast member of '' Bubble Gang'' s ...

as Gayke *

Jacob Rica Jacob David R. Clayton (born November 28, 2000), also known by his stage name, Jacob Rica, is a former Filipino/British child actor. He is half British. He is currently under GMA Artist Center (now Sparkle GMA Artist Center) until 2016 handled ...

as Gelo Torres / Zaido Kid Red *

Pauleen Luna Marie Pauleen Javier Luna-Sotto (born November 10, 1988) is a Filipino actress. She was a regular host of the long-running Philippine noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' since 2005, where she portrays the child-woman character Baby Poleng. C ...

as Lyvia *

Isabel Granada Isabella Villarama Granada (; March 9, 1976 – November 4, 2017) was a Filipino actress and singer. Early life and education Isabel Granada was the daughter of Humberto Ortiz Granada, a Filipino chief marine engineer and Isabel Villarama, a ...

as Luna *

Robert Villar Robert "Buboy" Tamayo Villar, Jr. (born March 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor, comedian, host and singer. In 2024, he was formerly one of the main presenters of a Philippine noontime show, '' Tahanang Pinakamasaya!''. Villar is signed under GMA ...

as Oggy Lorenzo / Zaido Kid Green * JM Reyes as Aqualia / Zaido Kid Blue * Charisse Hermoso as Ave / Zaido Kid Yellow * Charlotte Hermoso as Vea / Zaido Kid Pink *

Nicole Dulalia Maria Nicole Jeremiah Dulalia (born October 20, 1997) is a Filipino television actress. She entered showbiz when she was chosen to play the role of Sha-sha in the telefantasya, Super Twins.

as Ida Dida * Patricia Ysmael as Fasullo / Inday *

Paulo Avelino Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and film producer. He has starred in multiple hit television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), '' Bridges of Love'' (2015), and '' The General's D ...

as Cervano's buddy * Ken Punzalan as Cervano's buddy * Vivo Ouano as Cervano's buddy *

Karen delos Reyes Karen De los Reyes (born Glomirose Delos Reyes on September 29, 1984) is a Filipino actress and comedian. Karen became famous because of a McDonald's ad. She started her acting career when she joined the cast of ''Click'' on GMA Network. She was k ...

as Ederlyn * Lifernand as Dodong *

Gio Alvarez Giorgio Pietro Verano Alvarez (born November 18, 1976), better known as Gio Alvarez, is a Filipino actor in movies and television shows. He was an original member of '' Ang TV'', a youth-oriented variety show in the Philippines. Career He pl ...

as Giggle / Giga-wiga *

Sandy Talag Sandra Ann Rivera Talag (born June 11, 1998) is a Filipina actress, singer, radio host and model. She rose to fame through the television talent search show '' StarStruck Kids''. Career Talag entered showbiz through '' StarStruck Kids'' in 2 ...

as younger Sharina * Gian Carlos as Toby Mendoza / Zaido Gold Shadow *

Dexter Doria Dexter Doria is a Filipino veteran actress. She has appeared in more than 175 films and several television programs from ABS-CBN and GMA Network, often in supporting roles. Early life Doria graduated with a degree in AB Humanities from the U ...

as Selma *

Jana Roxas Joanna Bangis-Falcon (born August 22, 1990), simply known as the stage name, Jana Roxas, is a Filipina former actress. She was known as Starstruck Batch 3 Avenger along with Chuck Allie, Iwa Moto, Gian Carlos and the Ultimate Survivors Jacki ...

as Sharina, younger Helen Lorenzo * Ryan Yllana as Tabatino *

Alex Crisano Alex Vincent Crisano (born February 26, 1976) is a Filipino-American former professional basketball player. First Years Crisano was undrafted in 2000 but he was signed and directly hired by the Barangay Ginebra Kings. However, his stay with the ...

as Vola * Mura as Buboy * Louie Alejandro as Izcaruz *

Al Tantay Alfredo Tantay (born March 15, 1957), professionally known as Al Tantay, is a Filipino actor, comedian, writer, and director. He was discovered by Joey Gosiengfiao and was launched through the Regal Films movie, ''Iskandalo'', starring Lorna To ...

as Alberto Lorenzo * Tai Tomoyuki as Shigeki ;Voice cast *

as Kuuma Le-ar * Vincent Gutierrez as Shaider * Noel Urbano as Ulla * Jeffrey Tam as Robix

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Zaido: '' earned a 34.6% rating. The final episode scored a 32.3% rating.

References

External links

* {{Metal Hero Series 2007 Philippine television series debuts 2008 Philippine television series endings Fictional police officers Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Martial arts television series Metal Hero Series Philippine action television series Philippine science fiction television series Philippine television series based on Japanese television series Television series directed by Dominic Zapata