Filipino Fantasy Movie: “Captain Barbell” Soars High in Ratings

Captain Barbell
Captain Barbell in his costume.

Playing the lead role for Captain Barbell is the famous actor Richard Gutierrez which seemingly catches everyone’s attention through his actions scenes that eventually bring satisfaction to the viewers.

The fictional story of the Pinoy superhero called Captain Barbell flows as he conquers the wicked forces who try to deliver destruction to the busy city of Metro Manila.

Gutierrez as Captain Barbell wears a fitted costume making him appear to be sturdier and more energetic. The villains are obviously tough but it does not hinder Captain Barbell to fulfil his mission to save the people.

Filipinos love to embrace stories that involve superheroes fighting for victory just to deliver men from captivity. And since Captain Barbell possesses this ever-wanted storyline, its ratings continue to soar high in the Philippine television. Thus, Gutierrez is very much proud doing it.

According to Gutierrez, when you look back to the previous storyline, the setting was noted to take place in a small town similar to that of Batangas. However, the new Captain Barbell episode had chosen Metro Manila as the setting. As a result, the scene will appear to be in a wider area and becomes more crowded.

When the lead actor was interviewed on what to expect for the upcoming episodes, he answered that there is a lot of exciting sceneries to be watched out for. Viewers must take time to follow the love story Teng known to be Captain Barbell’s alter-ego.

Also, they must have to wait for Jennylyn Mercado who will try to take Lelay from Teng. The role of Lelay is played by Jillian Ward.

Gutierrez admits that the series is a bit difficult yet he finds it exciting especially talking about Teng’s love story.

The 22-year-old neophyte Ellen Adarna opens her way to Captain Barbell. As a men’s magazine favorite cover girl, she is now turns into a heroine for an interesting action episode.

On the another hand, another newcomer to take a role in the show known as Bea Binene said that she will not be accepting suitors for the meantime so she could somewhat  concentrate on her career in the showbiz. Bea personally believes that she is too young for to a relationship.

There will be lots of famous local artists that will complete the cast of the Captain Barbell episode.

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