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| Joaquin Bordado (2008) GMA-7, the country's leading network, continues to intensify the evening block with the grand premiere of Joaquin Bordado, the most breathtaking and action-packed comics-turned primetime TV series of Carlo J. Caparas. After his explosive adventure in Asian Treasures, first-rate action star Robin Padilla returns to GMA Telebabad to bring to life the incessant battle of good and evil in the adventures of a famous comic character with powerful tattoos -- Joaquin Bordado. Joining Robin in this breathtaking program are Iza Calzado, Mark Herras, Pen Medina, comedians Ariel and Maverick, Ryza Cenon, Iwa Moto, BJ Forbes and Renz Valerio. Also introducing the newest addition to the roster of Kapuso talents, Ralph Padilla as the best friend of Joaquin's brother, Jason (Mark Herras), and Kylie in her first-ever special role as Erenea, the mighty warrior girl tattoo of Joaquin Bordado. Making Joaquin's life miserable are the villains who are both human and non-mortals headed by multi-awarded artist Eddie Garcia, Ian Veneracion, Rommel Padilla, John Regala, Mon Confiado, Rez Cortez, and Antonio Aquitania. Joaquin Bordado, which was originally created by comics maverick Carlo J. Caparas in the late 70s, is about the adventures of Joaquin Apacible (Robin Padilla), a sales agent cum police asset-assassin whose life and death changes when he becomes the chosen heir of the powerful tattoos to continue the mission of defending the good from evil. The story of Joaquin Bordado begins when the assassin gets a new mission to kill the head of an illegal arms dealer group. Joaquin vows that this will be his last mission. He wants to leave behind his dark secret of being an assassin of a special military service and live a peaceful life with his family and be a loving husband to his wife (Iza Calzado) who is unaware of his secret identity. Unknown to Joaquin, the truth is bound to unveil and his last mission will lead him to a series of unfortunate events. Joaquin is set to fulfill his mission when he discovers a secret that totally changed his life and all his plans. Then he finds himself behind bars. Yet despite what happened, he continues to hope that someday he will live a happy and peaceful life with his family. Inside the jail, Joaquin will meet Jilco (Pen Medina), an old mysterious man whose body is filled with tattoos. But while he meets new comrades in prison, he also meets new enemies to fight -- one of whom would be the cause of his death. But Joaquin won't die for long. Jilco, who comes from the land of the witches, will resurrect Joaquin -- the chosen heir who will continue the mission to defend the good from all evil with the help of powerful tattoos -- Miguela (cherubim), Aratu (rat), Asaru (snake), Kris (sword), Lamina (eagle), Jihasu (jaguar), Orago (dragon), and warrior girl Erenea (Kylie). With his new power, Joaquin faces a new life with a new mission. How will he be able to deal with his powers? And how long will Joaquin stand this new mission when his family is slowly drifting away from him? Will Joaquin be able to find his way back to the arms of his beloved wife or will his new mission lead him to a new love? With well-renowned directors Mac Alejandre and Argel Joseph at the helm together with the creative team headed by Suzette Doctolero, Joaquin Bordado boasts of a world-class production, from the awe-inspiring story to the impressive costume designs by Noel Flores, state of the art set design by Richard Somes and remarkable production design by Roy Red as well as stunning visual effects by Larger Than Life. Further, feel the breathtaking adventures Joaquin Bordado with its theme song titled 'Wag Kang Matakot' performed by Shamrock.
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