[TV Series] IMORTAL

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LizQuen

(unofficial poster)

Teaser 1




International Emmy-nominated Angel Locsin is coming back to primetime television via the fantasy series “Imortal” opposite the Box Office King, John Lloyd Cruz.

“Imortal” is said to be the second book of the fantaserye “Lobo” which earned for Angel her very first Best Actress nomination in the International Emmy Awards. The upcoming series will perhaps become the first Vampire Series on Philippine television.

It’s interesting to note that “Vampires” have been receiving excellent reception from viewers lately. With the success of the Twilight novels which turned to box-office hit film franchise, the HBO series “True Blood”, and the CW series “The Vampire Diaries,” the bloodsucking brands are surefire hits.

ABS-CBN is bringing the fever in the country with a twist. “Imortal”, as the title suggests, could tackle the myth about the undying night creatures with a Filipino flavor in it.

Directing the fantasy series “Imortal” is Chito Roño, the writer/director of horror box-office films “Sukob” and Feng Shui. It’s not yet confirmed if the series will use the vampire theme as Angel Locsin keeps mum about what her role is going to be. She only said that it’s similar to “Lobo” so she might be returning as “werewolf.”

In the monster hit movie “The Twilight Saga,” werewolves and vampires are mortal enemies. I have a feeling that “Imortal”, just like in the Twilight films, will tackle the vampires versus werewolves thingy. What makes it even more exciting is that it could have the classic “Romeo and Juliet” twist into it. So if Angel is a werewolf, she will fall in love with an enemy, John Lloyd Cruz, who could play the role of a Vampire.

Joining the cast of “Imortal” are Maricar Reyes (replacing Impostor star Maja Salvador whose supposed to be in the show.) and singer/songwriter Rico Blanco. Jomari Yllana also joins the cast as he'll be the one to open the story of IMORTAL, Justin Cuyugan whose last drama (Only You TV Series) was along with Angel Locsin and Sam Milby, he confirmed himself that he's part of the cast of the said series. The two stars joined Angel and John Lloyd under an acting workshop being conducted by Laurice Guillen.


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here's the Official Lobo Trailer, it aired last 2008. Opposite partner, Piolo Pascual. if others are speculating that Imortal is the continuation of Lobo.
 

kriskhil

sarNie Egg
I'm looking forward to watching this show. I did not really get to watch Lobo but I heard it was a good drama...I will try and watch it on DVD.

Hehe more vampires and I'm currently hooked on the True Blood Series. Hehe I like Sam Merlot, I don't know why :rolleyes:
 

nikki1786

LizQuen
SCAPS from TV Patrol's Star Patrol of Phoemela Baranda's report.

















around 1:03, Angel Locsin and John Lloyd's comeback in Primetime drama
Angel Locsin's interview: there are lot of scenes to watch out for. the story is welled written.
 

nikki1786

LizQuen

FULL TRAILER:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mEeP_FWlb0

WEBSITE:
http://imortal.abs-cbn.com/index.html​

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Synopsis:
Three hundred years ago, a group of powerful beings arrived in our shores. Known as vampires, drinkers of human blood, their menace quickly spread throughout the land. But unknown to them, a powerful clan also lived in the islands, a group of beings who can transform themselves into powerful wolves - the Taong Lobos. The Taong Lobos were the humans' protectors and they immediately formed an army to destroy the vampires. The blood drinkers were no match to the Taong Lobos. One by one, they fell. Those who survived were driven into hiding. What followed was peace among the humans and taong lobos, and the memory of the vampires started to fade. But the vampires are only lying in wait – organizing and fortifying their numbers until they are ready. They are holding a secret – a prophecy that foretells of an epic battle between them and the Taong Lobos that will finally decide the one blood that shall rule all. The battle shall be led by a powerful vampire and a powerful taong lobo who are each others nemesis and downfall. The vampires believe they have found their prophesied savior and now they are preparing to come out and start the war. The Taong Lobos have grown complacent, and they know nothing about the prophecy. With the stage set for an epic battle, two individuals, Mateo and Lia, find themselves drawn to each other, unsuspecting that as they grow closer together, they are awakening the powers that are lying dormant in both of them – the same powers that will inevitably tear them apart.
 

nikki1786

LizQuen


IMORTAL: The Characters that will launch this MONDAY!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po-ZW5TRekg​

* Angel Locsin as Lia Ortega - Honor was taken away from her when her heroic mother(Lyka Ortega of LOBO) was branded a traitor by the whole of Lobo kind. Now, bearing the mark of her mother's shame and treated like a slave, Lia is doing everything she can to clear her mother's name and restore her standing in the powerful world of Taong Lobos. But to do this, she must first unleash the power that is sleeping inside her.

* John Lloyd Cruz as Mateo Rodriguez - Trying to forget the painful bits of his past, Mateo is determined to succeed as his adoptive mentor's righthand man in the world of business. But when strange things start happening to him, he seeks to find answers from his mysterious past. Unknown to him, he is destined for greatness and power only he can possess. But in order to obtain them, he must thread the very thin line between darkness and light, and risk losing his heart and soul forever

Secondary cast

* Maricar Reyes as Samantha Imperial- A famous eventologist by day, Sam is a vampire who hides in the shadows of the night. All her life, she has only known one thing – the sacred mission that she must fulfill of leading the vampires out of the Taong Lobo's iron rule. As she lays out her intricate plan for war, she must also battle the doubts that plague her and decide who she really is in the end.

* Rico Blanco as Lucas Teodoro- He is the heir to a huge real estate empire but Lucas wants nothing to do with the life that is already waiting for him. Instead, he stumbles into the world of Taong Lobos and vampires where he fights to gain the love of a lifetime. But as he starts to see his humanity as his weakness, he gets sucked into a war that will test just how human he is in the end.

* Jake Roxas as Magnus Imperial- An old and powerful vampire, Magnus wants a world where vampires live free from the terror of being hunted by the Taong Lobos. To attain this dream, he wants to win the war against both humans and taong lobos. His powerful weapon is his daughter, Samantha, whom he believes will lead their kind to victory.

* Jaime Fabregas as Abraham Villamor - Among the most powerful and influential Waya, Abraham has been a loyal ally of the former Punong Bantay Lyka. Even up to this day, he remains to be a loyalist to her, supporting Lyka’s daughter, Lia, against the wishes of the present leadership of the taong lobos. But his criticism against the leaders have caused him enemies.

* Vivian Velez as Lucille Zaragosa - To everyone else, Lucile is the CEO of the influential business group, Waya Incorporated. But in real life she is also the Punong Bantay, the most powerful leader of the Taong Lobos. Ruling the Taong Lobos with an iron hand, she holds on to the power no matter what. She will put down all those who wanted to get her thrown especially if it turns out to be Lia - the daughter of the woman she loathes the most.

* Johnny Revilla as Simon Teodoro - A real estate mogul. Simon is an ambitious person. The father of Lucas but never showed his loved for his son. Instead, he favored Mateo, an orphan he picked up from the streets. For Simon, the most important thing is to be on top whatever it takes - one belief that he successfully put into the mind of Mateo.

* Jomari Yllana as Roman Rodriguez - He is a 300 year old vampire who dreams of peace between his kind, the humans and the Taong Lobos. He has controlled his thirst for blood to prove that vampires can survive without hurting anyone. He believes he holds the key to peace but his journey to make everyone else listen brings tears and tragedy to many.

* Niña Dolino as Clarisse Zaragosa - Daughter of the most powerful woman in the Taong Lobo world and being groomed to take over the reins of the Lobo leadership, Clarisse is used to getting her own way but love shows her that there are just some things she cannot force and manipulate.

* Bugoy Carińo as Young Mateo

* Nicole Uysiuseng as Lena
 

nikki1786

LizQuen
IMORTAL (english subs) in Viikii: http://www.viikii.net/channels/goto/imortal


Episode 1
Part 1- http://www.viikii.net/videos/watch/106346/0/imortal-episode-1-part-1.html
Part 2- http://www.viikii.net/videos/watch/106347/0/imortal-episode-1-part-2.html
Part 3- http://www.viikii.net/videos/watch/106355/0/immortal-episode-1-part-3.html
Part 4- http://www.viikii.net/videos/watch/106356/0/imortal-episode-1-part-4.html
Part 5- http://www.viikii.net/videos/watch/106413/0/imortal-episode-1-part-5.html


Episode 2
Part 1- http://www.viikii.net/videos/watch/106504/0/immortal-episode-2-part-1.html
Part 2- http://www.viikii.net/videos/watch/106505/0/immortal-episode-2-part-2.html
Part 3- http://www.viikii.net/videos/watch/106506/0/immortal-episode-2-part-3.html
Part 4- http://www.viikii.net/videos/watch/106507/0/immortal-episode-2-part-4.html

*this post will be edited for upcoming episodes of WEEK 1*
 

nikki1786

LizQuen
i like how the series started, but it saddens me how this whole week episodes showcased the end Lyka and Noah's lives.

the LOBO series where Lyka and Noah' story belonged. white wolves and black wolves used to be enemies, they showcase their battle during this series.

however, this is the start of Lia(Lyka and Noah's daughter) and Mateo's story. whereas they're showcasing the vampire-wolf story.
 
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