Suntok sa Buwan
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| Suntok sa Buwan | |
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| Genre | Sports drama |
| Written by | Antoinette Jadaone |
| Directed by | Geo Lomuntad |
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| Opening theme | "Sa Ngalan Ng Pag-Ibig" by December Avenue |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 65 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Robert Galang |
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| Production location | Baguio |
| Running time | 45-60 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | TV5 |
| Release | July 18 – December 8, 2022 |
Suntok sa Buwan (transl. punch in the moon) is a 2022 Philippine television sports drama series broadcast by TV5. Directed by Geo Lomuntad, it stars Aga Muhlach and Elijah Canlas. It aired on the network's Todo Max Primetime Singko line up from July 18 to December 8, 2022, replacing Dear God.
Jimmy Boy (Muhlach), a retired boxer who currently works as a taxi driver, has Stage 3 cancer. This diagnosis deeply affects his son, Dos (Canlas), who dreams of becoming a professional boxer like his father. The two will face conflicts and life-challenging experiences that would lead one of them to make sacrifices and strengthen their bond as father and son.[1][2]
Cast and characters
- Main cast
- Aga Muhlach[3] as Jaime "Jimmy Boy" Laurente
- Elijah Canlas[3] as Jaime "Dos" Laurente II
- Supporting cast
- Maris Racal[3] as Trina "Tinay"
- Pewee O'Hara as Apung
- Matet de Leon[3] as Nesthy
- Albie Casiño[3] as Pistol
- Rez Cortez[3] as Magnum / Migs
- Awra Briguela[4] as Orange
- Paulo Angeles[4] as Barok
- Bianca Manalo[4] as Joy
- Ronnie Lazaro as Mr. Seng
- Bobby Andrews as Benj
- Teejay Marquez as Carlton Saavedra
- Ketchup Eusebio as Tonio
- Gio Alvarez as Arthur
Production
The series marks Aga Muhlach's first series in a decade since M3: Malay Mo Ma-develop in 2010. He stated that he would accept an offer as long as it takes place in Baguio.[5]
This series had a 5-night special on September 12 to 16.