Lupin (Philippine TV series)
{{Short description|2007 Philippine television drama series}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=September 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Lupin title card.jpg
| alt = An image of Richard Gutierrez, wearing a white suit and black gloves. The series title is displayed on the left side of the image.
| caption = Title card
| genre = Action drama
| based_on = {{Based on|Arsène Lupin|Maurice Leblanc}}
| developer = Suzette Doctolero
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Jules Katanyag
- Zita Garganera
- Tina Samson
- Kit Villanueva-Langit}}
| director = {{Plainlist|
- Mike Tuviera
- Lore Reyes}}
| starring = Richard Gutierrez
| theme_music_composer = Janno Gibbs
| open_theme = "Lupin" by Janno Gibbs and Ara Mina
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 95 episodes + 1 special
| executive_producer = Helen Rose Sese
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 22–44 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment TV
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2007|4|9}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2007|8|17}}
}}
Lupin is a 2007 Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is loosely based on a series of French fictional crime novels featuring the Arsène Lupin by Maurice Leblanc. Directed by Mike Tuviera and Lore Reyes, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on April 9, 2007, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on August 17, 2007, with a total of 95 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrbrU-ImqxqFY3A5knh-gdWH |title=Lupin (Stream Together) - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=November 12, 2024}}
Overview
{{main|Arsène Lupin}}
Created by Maurice Leblanc, Arsène Lupin first appeared in a series of short stories serialized in 1905 and published in book form as Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur in 1907{{cite web|url=http://www.coolfrenchcomics.com/arsenelupin.htm |title=Cool French Comics - "Arsène Lupin" |website=Cool French Comics |access-date=April 29, 2007}} (translated into English as The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar).{{Cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/451/gma-7s-lupin-not-based-on-the-anime-series-lupin-iii |title=GMA-7's Lupin not based on the anime series Lupin III |author=Erece, Dinno |date=March 29, 2007 |website=PEP |access-date=July 20, 2017}}
Born in the late 19th century, Lupin is a gentleman thief, a master of disguise, and an amateur detective. While operating on the wrong side of the law, he is still a force for good. Those who Lupin defeats are worse villains than he. Other characters in the stories include Lupin's faithful accomplice Grognard and his lawman adversary Inspector Justin Ganimard. In some stories Lupin faces Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes (called "Herlock Sholmès" for copyright reasons).
The Lupin stories have been adapted for television (including animation), cinema, and comics.{{cite web|url=http://www.coolfrenchcomics.com/arsenelupin2.htm |title=Cool French Comics - "Arsène Lupin in the Media" |website=Cool French Comics |access-date=April 29, 2007}}
Cast and characters
{{multiple image
| header = Cast
| align = center
| direction = horizontal
| total_width = 750
| image1 = Richard Gutierrez in Madrid, Spain (June 18, 2023).jpg
| caption1 = Richard Gutierrez
| alt1 = An image of Richard Gutierrez.
| image2 = Katrina Halili in New Jersey.jpg
| caption2 = Katrina Halili
| alt2 = An image of Katrina Halili.
| image3 = FDCP - Tirso Cruz III.jpg
| caption3 = Tirso Cruz III
| alt3 = An image of Tirso Cruz III.
| image4 = Lani Mercado - 2011 (cropped).jpg
| caption4 = Lani Mercado
| alt4 = An image of Lani Mercado.
| image5 = Ara Mina (cropped).jpg
| caption5 = Ara Mina
| alt5 = An image of Ara Mina.
}}
;Lead cast
- Richard Gutierrez as André Lupin / Lupin De Dios / Xedric Apacer{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/983/the-master-thief-lupin-ends-his-exploits-this-friday-august-17 |title=The master thief Lupin ends his exploits this Friday, August 17 |author=Dimaculangan, Jocelyn |date=August 14, 2007 |website=PEP |access-date=November 11, 2024}}
;Supporting cast
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- Ehra Madrigal as Brigitte Maisog
- Boy2 Quizon as Castor
- Katrina Halili as Veronica Arkanghel / Ashley Calibre
- Rhian Ramos as Avril Legarda
- Janno Gibbs as Clavio Angeles
- Tirso Cruz III as Fundador "Duroy" De Dios
- Ricky Davao as Moon Raven
- Lani Mercado as Cecilia Lupin
- Ara Mina as Anna Nicole
- Polo Ravales as Josh Apacer
- Bearwin Meily as Danggoy
- Alicia Alonzo as Nelia
- Ramon Christopher Gutierrez as Perez
- Almira Muhlach as Victoria Apacer
- LJ Reyes as Elaine
- Sandy Talag as Angela
- Abby Cruz as Angeli Villavicer
- John Apacible as Maskardo
- Gerard Pizzaras as Ernie
- Tyron Perez as Agent X-J
- Rea Nakpil as Trixie
- Melissa Mendez as Edith Legarda
- Debraliz as Guring
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;Guest cast
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- Michael de Mesa as Minggoy Buang / Miguel Apacer
- Elvis Gutierrez as Sundance Raven
- Alyssa Alano as Marry
- Dick Israel as Jouquin Bagbag
- Benjie Paras as Generoso / Jenny
- Andrew Wolfe as Adonis Angeles
- Dante Rivero
- Bing Davao
- Patricia Ysmael as Christa
- Neil Ryan Sese as Lopez
- Sheree as Virgin
- January Isaac as Jorja
- Tuesday Vargas as Magdalene
- Roy Alvarez as Ybrahim Santiago
- Nonie Buencamino as Arsenio Lupin
- Joyce Jimenez as Courtney Amor
- Giselle Sanchez as Sanaita
- Rez Cortez as Milyones
- Kier Legaspi as Katas
- Paul Alvarez as Uno
- Mang Enriquez as Enriquez
- Gary Estrada as Rosas
- Joyce Ching as younger Brigitte
- Mon Confiado
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References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|1018841}}
{{Arsène Lupin}}
Category:2007 Philippine television series debuts
Category:2007 Philippine television series endings
Category:Television shows based on Arsène Lupin
Category:Filipino-language television shows
Category:GMA Network drama series
Category:Philippine action television series
Category:Television shows set in the Philippines
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