Inday Bote
A 2015 Philippine fantasy comedy-drama series based on a comic book.
Inday Bote is a Philippine fantasy comedy-drama series that aired on ABS-CBN in 2015. It was adapted from a comic book of the same name by Pablo S. Gomez. The show was helmed by directors Malu L. Sevilla, Jon S. Villarin, and Manny Q. Palo, with a cast led by Alex Gonzaga, Alonzo Muhlach, Matteo Guidicelli, and Kean Cipriano. It ran on the network's Primetime Bida block and was available internationally via TFC from March 16 to May 29, 2015. The series is also available for streaming on YouTube.
The main cast includes Alex Gonzaga as Inday Catacutan / Kristal Delgado, Alonzo Muhlach as Entoy, Matteo Guidicelli as Greg Navarro, and Kean Cipriano as Jerome Santiago. Supporting roles are played by Nikki Valdez, Smokey Manaloto, and Nanding Josef, among others. The supporting cast features Aiko Melendez, Alicia Alonzo, Malou Crisologo, Jeffrey Santos, Izzy Canillo, Alora Sasam, Tart Carlos, Arlene Tolibas, Michael Conan, Mico Palanca, and Jerry O'Hara. Special appearances include Mutya Orquia, Gabrielle Nagayama, Bryce Viray, Steven Ocampo, Amy Nobleza, Isabel Oli, Carla Humphries, Bobby Andrews, and Biboy Ramirez.
The show's soundtrack includes "Eh Di Wow!" by Vice Ganda, "Panaginip Lang" by Alex Gonzaga, and "Nag-iisa Lang" by Angeline Quinto.
*Inday Bote* was cut short due to low ratings. Its pilot episode scored 18.4%, a significant drop from its predecessor *Bagito*, which had a 27.2% pilot rating. The network decided to end the series after 53 episodes, airing for just two months and two weeks. It concluded on May 29, 2015, and was replaced by *Pasión de Amor*, a Philippine adaptation of the Colombian telenovela *Pasión de Gavilanes*, which performed better in the ratings during its eight-month run.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Comedy drama / Fantasy / Romance
- Creator
- ABS-CBN Studios / Keiko A. Aquino
- Creative Director
- Johnny delos Santos
- Developer
- ABS-CBN Studios / Roldeo T. Endrinal / Julie Anne R. Benitez / Rondel P. Lindayag
- Director
- Malu L. Sevilla / Jon S. Villarin / Manny Q. Palo
- Based On
- Inday Bote (Komiks) · Pablo S. Gomez
- Writer
- Danica Mae S. Domingo / David Franche Diuco / Hazel Karyl A. Madanguit / Robert P. Raz
- Executive Producer
- Carlo L. Katigbak / Cory V. Vidanes / Laurenti M. Dyogi / Roldeo T. Endrinal / Cathy Magdael-Abarrondo
- Producer
- Ethel Manaloto-Espiritu
- Editor
- Marion Bautista
- Starring
- Alex Gonzaga / Alonzo Muhlach / Matteo Guidicelli / Kean Cipriano
- Open Theme
- "Eh Di Wow!" by Vice Ganda
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
Inday Bote was a television adaptation of a local comic book created by Pablo S. Gomez. The series centered on the character Inday Catacutan, played by Alex Gonzaga, and featured a main cast including Alonzo Muhlach, Matteo Guidicelli, and Kean Cipriano. The show aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida block and was also streamed online on YouTube.
Reader's Guide
Inday Bote is notable as a short-lived primetime series that was cancelled due to low ratings. Its pilot episode garnered an 18.4% rating, significantly lower than its predecessor Bagito's 27.2% pilot rating. The network cut the story short, ending the series after 53 episodes over two months and two weeks. It was replaced by Pasión de Amor, a Philippine remake of the Colombian telenovela Pasión de Gavilanes, which achieved higher ratings during its eight-month run. The series remains an example of a comic book adaptation that failed to sustain audience interest in a competitive timeslot.
Did You Know?
- Inday Bote is based on a local comic book of the same title created by Pablo S. Gomez.
- The series aired for only 2 months and 2 weeks, totaling 53 episodes.
- Its pilot episode received an 18.4% rating, lower than its predecessor Bagito's 27.2%.
- The show was replaced by Pasión de Amor, the Philippine remake of the Colombian telenovela Pasión de Gavilanes.
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