Best-Selling graphic novel TABI PO, now a TV Adaptation on Cignal TV via Sari Sari Channel
Aj Muhlach Saturday, October 21, 2017
When I was a kid, I was hearing a lot of stories about "multo" and "aswang" and the elders will always tell us kids, "wag kang lalabas, kukunin ka ng aswang!".
It was a threat that seemed to be very believable that it actually worked and even until this millennial generation, when you get the chance to go to the province, you will still hear stories about the so-called folklores and the flesh eating beasts, but the question is - are they really for real?
It was a threat that seemed to be very believable that it actually worked and even until this millennial generation, when you get the chance to go to the province, you will still hear stories about the so-called folklores and the flesh eating beasts, but the question is - are they really for real?
Cignal TV, through its SARI SARI Channel, brings you a brave and bold TV series about the lives of aswangs in “Tabi po”.
This series is a TV adaptation of Mervin Malonzo’s best-selling graphic novel series with the same title that won the National Book Awards for Graphic Literature. Directed by award-winning director Paul Basinilio, Tabi Po stars a powerhouse cast led by Luis Alandyas Tasyo, Phoebe Walker as Sabel, Jourdanne Castillo as Salome, and AJ Muhlachas Elias.
Tabi Po tells the story of Elias, a neophyte aswang. Born from a tree during the country’s Spanish era.
Elias embarks on a journey with two older aswangs: Tasyo (Luis now Adrian Alandy) and Sabel (Phoebe Walker), in the quest to understand their true nature. Along the way, Elias meets Salome, a sex slave of the friars, and falls in love with her. In the middle of a rising revolution, Elias is forced to face his own battles – his love for Salome versus his hunger for flesh, the growing rift between himself and Tasyo, the society's stigma with aswangs, and the battle with his own inner demons.
During the Grand Presscon of "Tabi Po - The Series", the media got the chance to meet the cast and the people behind the best-selling graphic novel now turned into a series.
Check out the message of Mervin Malonzo, the man behind the
best-selling graphic novel Tabi Po
Check out the message of the director and some of the cast
Unlike anything on TV now, Tabi Po shows love, beauty, amidst the horrific lives of these creatures called aswang. Where did they come from? What is their purpose? Is there more to the massive killing, gore and bloodshed typically associated with them? Know the untold stories behind the aswangin this new cinematic tv masterpiece.
During the Media Launch, we were able to watch the sneak preview of the first episode of Tabi Po - The Series and I was wondering why was this series aired just now? Most of us have been really hungry as well for something to watch that is raw and unique not the usual teleseryes we watch over and over again. This is something really worth watching plus the effects and cinematography is just priceless. It felt like I was watching a Hollywood film! I just hope they will be able to maintain this kind of thrill till the end of the series.
AJ Muhlach is also a revelation. His acting prowess evolved over the years, if you think he is did well in Double Barrel as an action star well, in Tabi Po- The Series, he is someone you should really watch out. You'll never look at "vampires" the same way again because of his role plus, the graphic scenes make it more appealing together with the sound effects.
I also love the OST of "Tabi Po- The Series
Find out which side will prevail, Elias’ true bloodthirsty nature or his deep feelings for the girl he loves the most. This epic tale premieres on October 27, 2017, and will air every Friday at 8:00 PM until December 1, 2017. Catch it on the SARI-SARI Channel, brought to you by the Philippines' premier pay TV provider, Cignal TV.
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