''Lupin'' is a 2007

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 ...

action series broadcast by

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. The series is loosely based on a series of French fictional crime novels featuring the

Arsène Lupin Arsène Lupin () is a fictional gentleman thief and master of disguise created in 1905 by French writer Maurice Leblanc. The character was first introduced in a series of short stories serialized in the magazine '' Je sais tout''. The first ...

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. Directed by

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and Lore Reyes, it stars

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in the title role. It premiered on April 9, 2007, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on August 17, 2007, with a total of 95 episodes. The series is streaming online on

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Overview

Created by

, Arsène Lupin first appeared in a series of short stories serialized in 1905 and published in book form as ''Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur'' in 1907 (translated into English as ''The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar''). Born in the late 19th century, Lupin is a

gentleman thief A gentleman thief, gentleman burglar, lady thief, or phantom thief is a stock character in fiction. A gentleman or lady thief is characterised by impeccable manners, charm, courtesy, and the avoidance of physical force or intimidation to stea ...

, a master of

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, and an amateur

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. While operating on the wrong side of the law, he is still a force for good. Those who Lupin defeats are worse villains than he. Other characters in the stories include Lupin's faithful accomplice Grognard and his lawman adversary Inspector Justin Ganimard. In some stories Lupin faces

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(called "Herlock Sholmès" for copyright reasons). The Lupin stories have been adapted for television (including animation), cinema, and comics.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as André Lupin / Lupin De Dios / Xedric Apacer ;Supporting cast * Ehra Madrigal as Brigitte Maisog * Boy2 Quizon as Castor *

Katrina Halili Maria Katrina Iren Pe Halili (born January 4, 1986) is a Filipino actress. She began her career after finishing as a finalist on the reality talent search '' StarStruck'' (2003). She was the first Filipina to be named by '' FHM Philippines'' as ...

as Veronica Arkanghel / Ashley Calibre *

Rhian Ramos Rhian Denise Ramos Howell (born October 3, 1990), known as Rhian Ramos (), is a Filipino actress, commercial model, singer, host and race car driver. Life and career Rhian Denise Ramos Howell was born in Makati on October 3, 1990 to Gareth H ...

as Avril Legarda * Janno Gibbs as Clavio Angeles *

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as Fundador "Duroy" De Dios *

Ricky Davao Frederick Charles Abiera Davao (May 30, 1961 – May 1, 2025) was a Filipino actor and television director. Career Davao began his career in the entertainment industry in 1978 as a dancer for the Vicor Crowd group. Later in the year, he had h ...

as Moon Raven *

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as Cecilia Lupin *

Ara Mina Hazel Pascual Reyes Klenk Mathay-Almarinez (born May 9, 1979), professionally known as Ara Mina-Almarinez, is a Filipino actress, singer, endorser, and entrepreneur. Recognized as the "Millennium Goddess", Mina is a recipient of a FAMAS Awar ...

as Anna Nicole * Polo Ravales as Josh Apacer * Bearwin Meily as Danggoy * Alicia Alonzo as Nelia * Ramon Christopher Gutierrez as Perez * Almira Muhlach as Victoria Apacer * LJ Reyes as Elaine * Sandy Talag as Angela * Abby Cruz as Angeli Villavicer * John Apacible as Maskardo * Gerard Pizzaras as Ernie * Tyron Perez as Agent X-J * Rea Nakpil as Trixie * Melissa Mendez as Edith Legarda * Debraliz as Guring ;Guest cast *

Michael de Mesa Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (; born May 24, 1960), known professionally as Michael de Mesa (), is a Filipino actor and director. Early life Born as Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann to performer Eddie Mesa and actress Rosemarie Gil, he and his si ...

as Minggoy Buang / Miguel Apacer * Elvis Gutierrez as Sundance Raven * Alyssa Alano as Marry * Dick Israel as Jouquin Bagbag * Benjie Paras as Generoso / Jenny * Andrew Wolfe as Adonis Angeles *

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* Bing Davao * Patricia Ysmael as Christa * Neil Ryan Sese as Lopez * Sheree as Virgin * January Isaac as Jorja * Tuesday Vargas as Magdalene *

Roy Alvarez Leandro Delantar Alvarez (March 23, 1950 – February 11, 2014), better known by his screen name Roy Alvarez, was a Filipino actor, director and screenwriter for film, television and theater in the Philippines. Biography He was born on March ...

as Ybrahim Santiago *

Nonie Buencamino Anthony Buencamino, known professionally as Nonie Buencamino, is a Filipino character actor known for his television and theater work. He is strongly associated with Philippine New Wave Cinema, playing roles such as Mayor Bartolome in Jun La ...

as Arsenio Lupin * Joyce Jimenez as Courtney Amor * Giselle Sanchez as Sanaita * Rez Cortez as Milyones * Kier Legaspi as Katas * Paul Alvarez as Uno * Mang Enriquez as Enriquez *

Gary Estrada Gary Jason Bocaling Ejercito (; born May 16, 1971), better known as Gary Estrada, is a Filipino actor and politician. He was a former talent of Viva Films during his early years, starring in action and drama films. He is also a politician, ha ...

as Rosas * Joyce Ching as younger Brigitte *

Mon Confiado Ramon Veroy Confiado (born March 19, 1968), professionally known as Mon Confiado, is a Filipino character actor, stage (theatre), theater actor and businessman who has appeared in both mainstream and independent films. He is the son of late vet ...

References

External links

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