''Rakista'' is a Philippie television

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series broadcast by TV5. Directed by Quark Henares and Mihk Vergara, it stars

Carlo Aquino Carlo Jose Liwanag Aquino (born September 3, 1985) is a Filipino actor and musician known for being the lead singer of the band Kollide and formerly of JCS with John Prats and Stefano Mori. Aquino achieved critical recognition for his perform ...

, Charles Christianson,

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, Alcris Galura, Rhea Nakpil, Marco Morales, Wincy Aquino Ong and Jewelyn Block. It aired from August 14, 2008, to November 20, 2008, replacing ''PBA Classics'' and was replaced by '' Rescue Mission''. It was among the new shows unveiled by the network (formerly known as ABC) upon its relaunch on August 9, 2008. ''Rakista TV Series'' was created by filmmaker Quark Henares and Diego Castillo, co-founder and guitarist of the rock band ''

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''. Apart from Henares and Castillo, writers for the show have included

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director King Palisoc,

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-winning author Yvette Tan and ''

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'' columnist Erwin Romulo. Each episode also features a narration by poet and vocalist for ''

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. Mikey Amistoso of ''Ciudad (band)''Independent Music and Digital Technology in the Philippines - Page 117 1315403250 Monika E. Schoop - 2017 The albums Follow the Leader (2012), Bring Your Friends (2008), It's Like a Magic (2005) and Is That Ciudad? Yes ... (Mikey Amistoso, September 24, 2013) Currently, Ciudad sells the most recent release, the album Follow the Leader (2012), ... and Diego Mapa of '' Cambio'' are credited with the original music for the series.

Synopsis

''Rakista'' features a behind-the-scenes look at the on-campus and off-campus adventures of a struggling newly formed rock band named ''The Love Team''. Its soundtrack is rock music-intensive, showcasing compositions from many Filipino bands. The story starts when Caloy (Carlo Aquino) practices his guitar and his brother, also a musician but a frustrated one, but no longer following his dream and told Caloy to do what his heart follows but make priorities first.

Cast

Critical reception

The TV series has been lauded uniquely "

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" style and for its "twisted sense of humor that has never been present in hilippinetelevision." Critics have attributed as among the show's influences,

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films, ''

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'', and the

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film ''

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''.

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