Tuesday, April 10, 2007 Lupin to steal viewers' hearts on GMA Telebabad
IN LINE with its commitment to continuously bring innovative and superior quality entertainment and as part of its First Quarter Explosion, GMA Network started airing its newest teledrama that is expected to steal viewers' hearts: Lupin.
An exhilaratingly different series catapults to primetime television. Jampacked with action, drama, romance, and even comedy, this primetime blockbuster also boasts of a stellar cast that includes the best veteran actors and the hottest young stars on television Tuesday.
Richard Gutierrez will once again captivate viewers as he topbills GMA's newest series as Lupin. With this challenging new role, Richard will certainly prove his versatility as an actor and how much he has grown in his craft.
After doing a series of telefantasyas, Richard shows a different side to his acting as the master thief Lupin, which also marks his forage into more difficult, more mature roles.
The compelling misadventures of Lupin (whose real name is Andre Lupin) begins when his rich businessman father was found dead when he was only a child. His father's best friend, a former thief who is now also a businessman, is the primary suspect to the crime.
Cecilia Lupin (Lani Mercado) would be able to escape with her young son, Andre, but they will be separated along the way.
While Cecilia is believed to be dead, the young Lupin was found by Duroy (Tirzo Cruz III), who would raise him but would also teach him how to steal.
The only heir to the wealth of his late father, Andre Lupin will grow up to become the best thief in town, this time known as Lupin de Dios. He has quick hands and reflexes, but he thinks even quicker, and while he is only a high school graduate, he is extremely intelligent.
A business tycoon by day and a master thief by night, this playboy prefers to use his wit and charm as his weapons.
Lupin has three sidekicks who help him in heists: Ashley (Katrina Halili), a military school graduate who is a sharp-shooter, a mistress of disguise, and whose lethal beauty is unrivaled; Brigette (Ehra Madrigal), Lupin's lookout, a college dropout from a computer school where she gained her skill in hacking, and who is skilled in using knives as weapons; and Castor (Boy II Quizon), known as the King of Small Time Con who used to be Lupin's nemesis but would eventually become his ally.
Meanwhile, two women will capture Lupin's heart: Angeli Villavicer (Abby Cruz), for whom Lupin wanted to turn his back on his dark life as a thief but a tragedy would disrupt their wedding day; and Avril Legarda (Rhian Ramos), the orphaned daughter and sole heir of the rich businessman who was killed.
What would become of Lupin and Avril's love story when she finds out that he is the prime suspect in her father's murder?
Also part of Lupin's powerhouse cast are Ara Mina as Sister Anna, Lupin's friend and spiritual adviser; Ramon Christopher as Perez, Clavio's partner; Ricky Davao as Master Moon Raven, the mysterious businessman who seems to have an evil plan against Lupin; Polo Ravales as Josh, Avril's long-time suitor; LJ Reyes as Elaine, Avril's best friend; Bearwin Meily as Boy, Lupin's friend from the province; Almira Mulach as Victoria, Josh's mother; Sandy Talag as Angela, Duroy's adopted child whom Lupin would consider as his real sister; Alicia Alonzo as Tiya Nelia, who acts is Avril's second mom; and Janno Gibbs, in his first time to join a blockbuster soap in GMA's primetime block, as Inspector Clavio, the police officer who is keen on capturing Lupin in spite of his Houdini skills.
With director Mike Tuviera at the helm, a compelling story of trials, tragedy, success, and love unfolds on Lupin.
With sleek and luxurious sports cars, vehicles, and sets, breath-taking and action-packed scenes, and swoon-worthy romance, Lupin would surely beguile viewers and get pulses racing. Witness the adventures of a young man trapped in his past but whom love has yet to free.
Lupin airs weeknights, after Super Twins on GMA Telebabad.
