Beki Boxer is a 2014 Philippine comedy-drama series broadcast by TV5. Directed by Jade Castro and Monti L. Parungao, it stars Alwyn Uytingco, Vin Abrenica, Joross Gamboa and Claire Ruiz. The series was considered as the 2nd gay-themed drama series on the primetime block after the success of My Husband’s Lover. It aired on the network’s primetime block from March 31 to July 4, 2014, replacing Let’s Ask Pilipinas and was replaced by Bride of the Century.[1]
Cast
- Alwyn Uytingco as Rocky “The Tsunami” Ponciano
- Vin Abrenica as Renato “Atong” Villaflor/Marlon Villafor
- Danita Paner as Chloe
- Joross Gamboa as Madonna
- Claire Ruiz as Venus
- Christian Vasquez as Max
- Candy Pangilinan as Consuelo
- Cholo Barretto as Elorde
- Kristel Moreno as Jessa
- Onyok Velasco as Onyok
- John Regala as Dalmacio
- Alizon Andres as Gardo
- Jerald Napoles as Toto
Guest stars
- Aubrey Miles as Yvette
- Albie Casiño as Eric Ibañez
- Ryan Yllana as Beber
- Tina Monasterio as Clarissa
- Rain Prince Allan Quite as Young Rocky
- Elijah Maguindayao as Young Elorde
- Nonong “Bangkay” de Andres as Adonis
- Bekimon as Leyla
- Brent Manzano as James
- Ram De Leon as Sushmita
- Bong Uytico Jr. as Barang
- Alvin Anson as Antonio
- Denver Cuello as Marvin “The Hammerhead” Ortega[2]
- Michael Farenas as Leonardo “Matador” Gonzales[3]
- Juan Martin Elorde as Mike “Pitbull” Traje
- Edgar Gabejan as Bobby “The Silent Assassin” Delgado
- Aldred Gatchalian as Charles
- Buboy Fernandez as himself
- Dennis Laurente as Gordon Berdugo
- Luke Jickain as Dyanggo
- Danton Remoto as himself
- Rex Tso as Zhang “The Chameleon” Shin
- Isabelle de Leon as Isabelle Raymundo of Trenderas
- Katrina Velarde as Diva Salambangon of Trenderas
- Lara Maigue as Lara San Miguel of Trenderas
- Aaron Hewson as himself
- Ed Picson as himself
Rocky’s Professional Fight Results
- vs. Marvin “The Hammerhead” Ortega – Won via decision.
- vs. Leonardo “Matador” Gonzales – Won via knockout.
- vs. Mike “Pitbull” Traje – Won via disqualification.
- vs. Bobby “The Silent Assassin” Delgado – Lose via knockout.
- vs. Gordon Berdugo – Won via disqualification.
- vs. Renato “Atong” Villaflor – Won via decision.
- vs. Zhang “The Chameleon” Shin – Won via knockout.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Award/Recognition | Category | Nominee | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Entertainment Press Society | 6th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Drama Program | Alwyn Uytingco | Nominated | [4] |
References
- ^ “Alwyn Uytingco downplays comparisons of Beki Boxer with My Husband’s Lover | Guide | PEP.ph”. pep.ph. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ^ “Real-life boxing champ Denver Cuello guest stars in TV5’s “Beki Boxer” -InterAksyon.com – Sports5″. interaksyon.com. Archived from the original on November 25, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ^ “‘Beki Boxer’ faces WBPF titlist Michael Farenas | Malaya Business Insight”. malaya.com.ph. Archived from the original on November 24, 2016. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ^ “6th Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared; Angel Locsin, Marian Rivera snubbed for Best Actress”. Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 6, 2015. Retrieved April 27, 2015.