Joaquin Bordado
A 2008 Philippine action fantasy series based on a comic book.
Joaquin Bordado is a Philippine television action-fantasy drama that aired on GMA Network in 2008. The show adapts a comic book serial of the same name by Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Argel Joseph, it features Robin Padilla as the main character. The series premiered on February 11, 2008, as part of the network's Telebabad block, and ended on July 11, 2008, after 108 episodes. A behind-the-scenes special, *Ang Mundo ni Joaquin Bordado*, aired three days before the premiere.
The cast includes Robin Padilla as Joaquin Bordado, also known as Joaquin Apacible, with supporting, recurring, and guest actors rounding out the ensemble.
Principal photography began on December 13, 2007. For his role, Padilla underwent six hours of body makeup to apply his character’s tattoos. On May 6, 2008, ten crew members were injured when their L-300 van crashed near the Valenzuela exit of the North Luzon Expressway. Those injured were taken to various hospitals: Ronaldo Godoy to the Orthopedic Hospital; Demetrio Macaraig, stuntman Danny Bragais, Abnel Severino, Alfredo Manzanares, Steve Esguerra, and Ronnie Santos to Karuhatan Hospital; and Alvin Tercena, Francisco Minarag, and Rogelio Elgacio to Monte Clara Montefalco Hospital in Meycauayan.
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines’ Mega Manila household ratings, the pilot episode scored 36.6%, while the finale achieved 40.8%.
- Network
- GMA Network
- Premiere date
- February 11, 2008
- Finale date
- July 11, 2008
- Number of episodes
- 108
- Lead actor
- Robin Padilla
- Directors
- Mac Alejandre and Argel Joseph
- Based on
- Philippine comic book serial by Carlo J. Caparas
Lore & Background
The series is based on a Philippine comic book serial by Carlo J. Caparas with the same title. Directed by Mac Alejandre and Argel Joseph, it stars Robin Padilla in the title role as Joaquin Bordado / Joaquin Apacible. It premiered on February 11, 2008 on GMA Network's Telebabad line up and concluded on July 11, 2008, with a total of 108 episodes. A behind-the-scenes special titled Ang Mundo ni Joaquin Bordado aired on February 8, 2008.
Reader's Guide
Joaquin Bordado is significant as a television adaptation of a popular Philippine comic book serial by Carlo J. Caparas, airing on GMA Network in 2008. The series starred Robin Padilla, a prominent Filipino actor, and ran for 108 episodes. Its production involved notable events, including a van crash on May 6, 2008 that injured ten crew members. According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode earned a 36.6% rating and the final episode scored a 40.8% rating, indicating strong viewership. The series remains a reference point in Philippine television history for its action fantasy genre and comic book origins.
Did You Know?
- Robin Padilla endured six hours of body make-up for his tattoos in the series.
- Ten crew members were injured after their L-300 van crashed along the North Luzon Expressway Valenzuela exit on May 6, 2008.
- The pilot episode earned a 36.6% rating and the final episode scored a 40.8% rating according to AGB Nielsen Philippines.
- A behind-the-scenes special titled Ang Mundo ni Joaquin Bordado aired on February 8, 2008.
More in Philippine fantasy television series 1-24
Spotted an error? Know more?
This is a living reference — every entry is fact-audited, and reader corrections feed straight into our audit queue. Suggest an edit · See this site's audit record