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FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano is still the favourite and most watched action dramas in the Philippines’ today. Check out 25 cool facts about Ang Probinsyano below:
Ang Probinsyano 25 Facts
1. Ang Probinsyano is the longest running teleserye on ABS-CBN Network.
2. The TV show Ang Proninsyano is based on a film goes with the same name originally released in 1997.
3. Ang Probinsyano is the most-watched telenovelas in the Philippines that garnered the highest ratings of all time on the pilot episode with 41.6% in the year 2015
4. The record ratings of the series were consistent for two years straight. They were broken on the 782nd episode.
5. The original production of Ang Probinsyano was carried out by FPJ Productions which is now produced by Dreamscape.
6. The lead actor of the series Coco Martin originally proposed the idea of making a television show of the film Ang Probinsyano by Fernando Poe Jr.
7. Coco Martin says the idea of creating a TV series Ang Probinsyano was inspired by his childhood memories watching the films of his favourite hero Fernando Poe Jr. with his grandmother.
8. Coco Martin has played the roles of Ador and Cardo.
9. Coco Martin is also the consultant for the show.
10. Coco Martin uses his original name Rodel Nacianceno in the credits.
11. Coco Martin performs most of the stunts himself.
12. The actors went through boot camp training at the Philippine National Police Academy in order to perform the policemen roles better. They also cut their hair like the real policemen even when they were not required to do that.
13. Coco Martin says being considered as a Role Model is the most touching comment.
14. Coco Martin has been awarded by a certificate of appreciation by Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on its 63rd anniversary for his portrayal of a devoted Police officer in the show.
15. So far the TV series has tackled issues as prostitution dens, illegal drug trade, and child abuse and has achieved a lot of praise for the show’s efforts in boosting awareness and prevention of the crime in the Philippines.
16. The show is critically acclaimed and has earned various awards including KBP Golden Dove Award, PMPC Star Award, PEP List Awards, etc.
17. The show has been praised by local authorities like House of Representatives, PNP chief Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Ismael Sueno (former Government Secretary).
18. The House of Representatives has endorsed Coco as a Celebrity Advocate for a Drug-free Philippines.
19. Because of the regular more rating of the show, it has been extended several times and has passed its third anniversary.
20. Show’s multiple extensions have become a subject of Social Media Memes. The lead actor of the show Coco Martin has shown his sporting nature by posting his own meme stating the show will end around the year 2048.
21. The shows recent plot has got the show on the bad side of the Philippine National Police and Interior Department. They claimed that the new plot of the show is offensive and damaging to the department’s reputation. Coco Martin has apologized to the Police department in response.
22. The creative team of the show had denied any explanation to the Public Attorney’s Office in the Philippines on their objection regarding a character in the show.
23. MTRCB summoned the team of the show in July 2016 over a scene in the Girl in the Rain’ episode claiming the scene has a sexually suggestive themes’.
24. The unauthorized usage of the family pictures of Rivera and Dantes caused an uproar in the fans that the creative team had to put forth an explanation followed by a public apology.
25. The original Fpj’s Pinoy movie does not include the character of Grandmother of Ador and Cardo. While in TV series the role is played by Susan Roces who is the widow Fernando Poe Jr.
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