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Channel: GMA
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
Running time: 30-45 minutes
Languages: Filipino, English
Started: April 9, 2007
Status: Running
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Lupin is a prime time television
series in the Philippines, airing on the GMA Network.
It is loosely based on the French crime fiction
series of books featuring the character Arsène
Lupin and the Japanese manga and anime series Lupin
III, in turn loosely based upon the original works.
A compelling story of trials, tragedy, success,
and love unfolds on Lupin. With sleek and luxurious
sports cars, vehicles, and sets, breath-taking and
action-packed scenes, and swoon-worthy romance,
Lupin would surely beguile viewers and get pulses
racing. Witness the adventures of a young man trapped
in his past but whom love has yet to free.
Richard Gutierrez as
André Lupin |
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The compelling misadventures of Lupin begin when
his rich businessman father is found dead. His father's
best friend — a former thief who is now also
a businessman — is the primary suspect to
the crime. Cecilia Lupin would be able to escape
with her young son, but are separated along the
way. While Cecilia is believed to be dead, the young
Lupin is found by Duroy who raises him but also
teaches him how to steal.
The only heir to the wealth of his late father,
Andre Lupin will grow up to become the best thief
in town, this time known as Lupin de Dios. He has
quick hands and reflexes, but he thinks even quicker,
and while he is only a high school graduate, he
is extremely intelligent. A business tycoon by day
and a master thief by night, this playboy opts use
his wit and charm as his weapons.
Lupin has three sidekicks who help him in heists:
Ashley, a military school graduate who is a sharp-shooter,
a mistress of disguise, and whose lethal beauty
is unrivaled; Brigette, Lupin's lookout, a college
dropout from a computer school where she gained
her skill in hacking, and who is skilled in using
knives as weapons; and Castor, known as the King
of Small Time Con who used to be Lupin's nemesis.
Meanwhile, two women will capture Lupin's heart:
Angeli Villavicer, for whom Lupin wanted to turn
his back on his dark life as a thief but a tragedy
would disrupt their wedding day; and Avril Legarda,
the orphaned daughter and sole heir of the rich
businessman who was killed.
[ BACKGROUND
]
Created by Maurice Leblanc, Arsène Lupin
first appeared in a series of short stories serialized
in 1905 and published in book form as Arsène
Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur in 1907 (translated
into English as The Extraordinary Adventures of
Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar).
Born in the late 19th century, Lupin is a gentleman
thief, a master of disguise, and an amateur detective.
While operating on the wrong side of the law, he
is still a force for good. Those whom Lupin defeats
are worse villains than he. In some stories he faces
Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes (called "Herlock
Sholmès" for copyright reasons).
The Lupin stories have been adapted for television
(including animation), cinema, and comics.
Lupin III
Lupin III was created by Kazuhiko Kato in 1967
(without permission from the estate of Maurice Leblanc)
and has starred in several manga series, television
series, and films. GMA had previously aired a dubbed
version of the television series.
The world's most skillful and most wanted thief,
this Lupin is the grandson of the original. Sometimes
he just steals whatever he wants, and at other times
he prefers to steal from disreputable people. Often
he will take it upon himself and his gang to foil
other criminals engaged in more serious crimes.
He often appears incompetent, but it is mostly a
disguise. While he has been arrested and thrown
in jail on a number of occasions he has always managed
to escape. He also has a fondness for fancy gadgets
from time to time.
[ CAST
]
Richard Gutierrez as Lupin de Dios / André
Lupin
Rhian Denise Ramos as Avril Legarda
Ehra Madrigal as Brigette
Katrina Halili as Ashley Calibre (Veronica Arcanghel)
Janno Gibbs as Inspector Clavio Angeles
Ara Mina Sister Anna Nicole
Ramon Christopher as Perez
LJ Reyes as Elaine
Polo Ravales as Josh Apacer
Tirso Cruz III as Fernando "Duroy" De
Dios
Ricky Davao as Master Moon Raven
Sheree as Virgie
Tuesday Vargas as Magdalene
Alyssa Alano as Marry
Alicia Alonzo as Tiya Nelia
Abigail Cruz as Angeli Villavicer
Lani Mercado as Cecilia
Bearwin Mailey as Danggoy
Boy2 Quizon as Castor
Sandy Talag as Angela
Almira Muhlach as Victoria
Rea Nakpil as Trixie
[ TRIVIA
]
Ryza Cenon had to leave the project to be part of
Fantastikman. She was replaced by LJ Reyes.
Although the series was based on both the Japanese
and French series, the pronunciation of the name
was made wrong by the Filipinos. It must be "Lu-Paan",
instead of "Lu-Pin."
In Episode 4 of the series, Officer Perez' nameplate
actually reads "Domingo".
The theme song for this series is titled "Lupin"
sung by Janno Gibbs and Ara Mina. The song is composed
by Janno Gibbs. The song pays homage to the original
anime theme song of Lupin III.
