Totoy Bato


Totoy Bato is a 2009 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Don Michael Perez, it stars Robin Padilla in the title role. It premiered on February 23, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Gagambino. The series concluded on July 3, 2009 with a total of 93 episodes. It was replaced by Rosalinda in its timeslot.
The series was released on DVD by GMA Records.

Premise

Anna Molina dreams to be a popular and successful singer someday. Her friend Arturo "Totoy Bato" Magtanggol, on the other hand, only dreams of being with his father. After his mother died, Totoy's wish comes true when his father comes home after serving his sentence, Podong turns out to be an abusive and cruel dad. Totoy's only comfort is Anna, his best friend and true love, who promised never to leave his side, but breaks her promise when her materialistic mother Matilda decides to live in Manila, she leaves Totoy with a promise that she will come back for him.
Years pass, Anna is now a famous singer in the country, and the quiet life of Totoy will be disturbed when a land grabber appears and kills his loving wife Elena. Madness and revenge engulfs Totoy and he promises to fight the manipulative haciendero no matter what. Totoy decides to start a new life in Manila — where faces more fights, this time in the boxing arena where he will be known as Totoy Bato.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast
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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Totoy Bato earned a 36.7% rating. While the final episode scored a 30.4% rating.

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