Budoy
Budoy ⓘ is a Philippine drama television series broadcast by ABS-CBN.
| Budoy | |
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Title card | |
| Genre | Melodrama, Drama, Family, Advocacy |
| Created by | ABS-CBN Studios |
| Written by | Philip T. King Arlene Tamayo |
| Directed by | Ruel S. Bayani Claudio "Tots" Sanchez-Mariscal IV |
| Starring | Gerald Anderson Jessy Mendiola Enrique Gil |
| Opening theme | "Saan Darating Ang Umaga?" by Angeline Quinto |
| Composer | George Canseco |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 110 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Eileen Angela T. Garcia |
| Producer | Jonathan Manalo |
| Cinematography | Eli Balce Roland Besa Neil Daza |
| Editor | Froilan Francia |
| Running time | 30–45 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | October 10, 2011 – March 9, 2012 |
It tackles the story of Budoy, who is mentally challenged, and his family, relationships and social issues. It topbills Gerald Anderson, Jessy Mendiola and Enrique Gil. The theme song was "Saan Darating Ang Umaga" sung by Angeline Quinto produced by Jonathan Manalo.
It is the third Philippine television series to be shot in high definition format after Rounin and Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.
The show premiered from October 10, 2011 to March 9, 2012, replacing Guns and Roses with the new primetime drama series Dahil sa Pag-ibig taking its place the following week. The show is notable for the main character's catchphrases such as "Hello, ako Budoy!" (Hello, I'm Budoy) and "Jackie, gusto mo BJ?" (Jackie, you like BJ?), with the latter phrase being mistaken as a double-meaning line.