Monday, September 24, 2007 First Pinoy metal hero series on GMA primetime
GMA Network, the prime maker of "telefantasies," will break boundaries once again as it brings viewers to a galactic outer space adventure, when it premieres Zaido, Pulis Pangkalawakan on primetime telebabad block tonight.
Based on the highly-popular Shaider of the 80s, Zaido takes from the heroics of Shaider, a born-warrior from outer space who defeated and thwarted the universal invasion of Le-ar, king of the Kuuma and bringer of endless suffering to all he conquers.
Under the protection of the great Shaider, peace and security was restored all over the galaxy. Yet many years later, the special elite protectors of the entire universe called the Galactic Force received information that Le-ar has returned to power.
It will now be up to Shaider's descendants, in whom his skills and bravery live on, to defeat Le-ar once and for all. So begins another chapter in this story of valor, and a new generation of "Pulis Pangkalawakan" (space sheriff) will be introduced.
Dennis Trillo top bills this new primetime blockbuster as Gallian, who was the first to become a Zaido, the highest rank of "Pulis Pangkalawakan." Gallian lost his parents because of Le-ar's evil conquests and was then adopted by the Galactic Force.
He has extraordinary skills in combat because he has the blood of a hero, and as Blue Zaido, head of the Zaido, he was tasked to look for other Zaido all over the world to help him fight for the safety of the universe.
Here he meets Alexis (Marky Cielo), who comes from a poor family. He witnessed the tragic death of his father, and has since vowed to help destroy evil. He became a policeman, just and dedicated to bringing peace and order, yet is often ridiculed by his more corrupt colleagues.
When Gallian finds him, Alexis shall become Green Zaido. Gallian also comes upon Cervano (Aljur Abrenica), who grew up surrounded by wealth. In spite of being proud, conceited, and short-tempered, he is a winner among the girls because he is a champion swimmer.
Yet something will happen that would test just what he is made of. When Gallian locates him, Cervano will become Red Zaido. Together, Gallian, Alexis, and Cervano shall form the Zaido, Pulis Pangkalawakan.
The three Zaido will engage in intensive training under the leadership of Commander Zion (Ian de Leon), head of the Galactic Force. Also joining them in the Galactic Force Academy are Lyka (Karel Marquez), Commander Zion's daughter who teaches in the Galactic Force Academy and assistant to Gallian, with whom she shares a forbidden relationship; and Amy (Kris Bernal), a Galactic Force Academy student whose affection will be fought over by Alexis and Cervano.
Will these brave warriors be able to save not just their loved ones but the whole world from the powerful evil that threatens them?
The cast of Zaido features a powerhouse ensemble of the best and most respected names in television, led by Raymart Santiago, Tirzo Cruz III, Diana Zubiri, Dion Ignacio, Lovi Poe, Robert Villar and Ms Lorna Tolentino, in a very special role as Helen, loving mother to Alexis, Alvaro, and Oggy who protects a dark secret involving one of his sons that would change the destiny of the Zaido.
Making this incredible and awe-inspiring series even more colorful are the stars who play the cunning and formidable villains, led by Jay Manalo, Paolo Ballesteros, LJ Reyes, Iwa Moto, Melissa Avelino, Arci Muñoz, and Vanessa del Moral.
Directed by Dominic Zapata, Zaido boasts of a world-class production, from the exciting cosmic story to the state-of-the-art props, costumes, and set design by Rodel Cruz and the Creative Native studio; stunning visual effects by Riot, Inc.; and awe-inspiring stunts.
GMA-7's production group went to galactic lengths just to bring to life the new Pulis Pangkalawakan that everyone would look up to.
