Meet the Characters of Carlo J. Caparas’ ‘Bangis’
“A wild animal with a tamed heart” – this will set Bangis, a 30-foot almost prehistoric-like crocodile, apart from his species. He shares a nearly brotherly like friendship with his master Eboy, a young local boy together with his family who raised Bangis to be one of their own in a peaceful town were crocodile farming is a way of living…until a series of killings that is apparently done by a giant crocodile placing Bangis as the prime suspect.
This attracted the attention of Leon, a world famous hunter, to capture the giant crocodile. And the adventure begins.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Bangis – a giant but gentle crocodile who has become a member of the family of Eboy. He is very playful croc and very protective of Eboy. This character will be talking to Eboy through his thoughts ala “look who’s talking.”
BJ Go as Eboy – best friend of Bangis
Oyo Sotto as Leon – a famous wild animal hunter haunted by his past
Rodjun Cruz as Musang – a crocodile trainer and notorious rival of Leon
Felix Roco as Alamid – a nice local boy, friend of Tweety, Lolo Wago & Maya; aspiring to be a hunter like Leon.
Danita Paner as Maya – an environmentalist and love interest of Leon
Wendy Valdez as Savannah – a sultry model and scheming wife of main villain Don Serpente.
(from l to r): Bayani Agbayani, Jazz Ocampo and Marissa Sanchez.
Bayani Agbayani as Chairman Shepperd – head of town Talim and husband of Bb. Tiririt.
Jazz Ocampo as Tweety – sweet & innocent daughter of Shepperd & Tiririt
Marissa Sanchez as Bb. Tiririt – teacher of Eboy and wife of Shepperd
CJ Caparas as Falcon – the constant ally and companion of Leon
Mav Lozano as Puma – brother of Don Serpente, bratty rival of Alamid to Tweety’s heart
Junyka Santarin as Katkat – daughter of Dominador and Savanna; friend of Eboy.
Miriam Quiambao as Josie – the mother of Eboy and “Bangis”
Yul Servo as Don Serpente – main villain, crocodile farm owner, enemy of Leon’s family
Tessie Tomas as Mama Mia – the loving nanny of Leon
Danny Javier as Lolo Wago, the town’s old wise man and grandfather of Maya who wears the secret of the town
“Bangis” is set to premiere on TV5 this July 4.
Images courtesy of TV5