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Galema: Anak ni Zuma (transl. Galema: Child of Zuma) is a 2013 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based of the comic book Zuma created by Jim Fernandez and the 1987 Philippine film of the same name. Directed by Wenn V. Deramas, Toto Natividad and Alan Chanliongco, it stars Andi Eigenmann, Matteo Guidicelli, Bryan Santos, Meg Imperial, Derick Hubalde and Sheryl Cruz. It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from September 30, 2013 to March 28, 2014, replacing Dugong Buhay and was replaced by Moon of Desire.
The series was streaming on YouTube.




Synopsis


Galema: Anak ni Zuma began with Galela (Sheryl Cruz), who was raped by Zuma (Derick Hubalde), which resulted in the child Galema (Andi Eigenmann). Galela thought that her child was dead. But, Isabel (Sunshine Cruz), Galela's sister, had decided to take her in as her own child.
Galema has a normal childhood despite carrying twin snakes on her neck. She hid them with her hair. Even though she is Zuma's daughter, she supports the police in trying to defeat Zuma.
Isabel tries to ask Galela whether she supports Zuma and whether, if her child with Zuma had survived, would she accept her? Galela says no, devastating Galema.
Morgan (Matteo Guidicelli), Galema's long time friend, proposes to Galema, and she accepts. Gina (Meg Imperial), Galema's "sister" (she is really Galema's cousin), tries to seduce Morgan one night before the wedding. But, Morgan's loyalty for Galema prevails so he pushes Gina away.
When Morgan and Galema are almost officially husband and wife, they face a big obstacle because Galema's half-brother Dean (Kit Thompson), Zuma's son from another girl, and Zuma, go to the wedding to get Galema's twin snakes, because he thinks that he will become a normal person if he gets Galema's snake, unaware that he is just another pawn in Zuma's game.
Galela is shocked when she sees Galema's twin snakes, learning that her child survived. Despite Galela's treatment of her, Galema, longing for her mother's acceptance, does anything her mother wants, including leaving the house.
Galema soon learns that she's pregnant. The doctor says that the fetus has a mysterious long creature surrounding the baby's neck. Galema gives birth to a baby boy and a female snake, whom she names Ethan and Sophia, respectively. Morgan loves Ethan but struggles to accept Sophia as his daughter.
Meanwhile, Joseph (Bodie Cruz), proposes to Gina. Gina arranges a party at their house. Joseph, not knowing Galema has a snake child, believes the snake is venomous. When he reacts violently, Sophia bites him to defend herself and he dies as a result. Gina, grief-stricken, tries to kill Sophia and to burn her.
Galela is slowly accepting Galema in her life. But, Zuma's poison in her body prevailed, and she becomes Galema's biggest enemy.
At the end, Galema defeats Zuma (but not kill him because Zuma can't die), by putting all her poison in Zuma's body before returning it to him (she managed to behead Zuma in the past). After that, Galema still needs to face her mom. Galela swallows Galema, until Galema can't breathe in her stomach. But, Galela's love for her child Galema prevails. She stabs herself to let Galema out, dying from the blood loss
An amulet can make Galema a normal person. However, she gives it Sophia.
Years later, Galema and Morgan's children grow up. At the swimming pool, Zuma appears to get Ethan (Lance Lucido), but before that, Galema shows up and challenges Zuma for a fight.




Cast and characters






= Main cast

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Andi Eigenmann as Galema Carriedo-Villalobos/ Galema Castillo-Villalobos
Matteo Guidicelli as Morgan Villalobos
Bryan Santos as Lt. William Barredo
Meg Imperial as Gina Castillo
Derick Hubalde as Zuma




= Supporting cast

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Sheryl Cruz as Galela Carriedo
Sunshine Cruz as Isabel Carriedo-Castillo / Malena
Carlos Morales as Philip Castillo
Cris Villanueva as Richard Alvarez
Dante Ponce as Gen. Roger Barredo
Divina Valencia as Rosalinda Carriedo
Lito Legaspi as Agustin "Gustin" Carriedo
Joey Paras as Teacher Karlo
Kit Thompson as Dean Evangelista




= Extended cast

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Karla Estrada as Bettina Barredo
Tess Antonio as Yaya Deborah
Rubi Ruiz as Emma "Lola Ems" Villalobos
Boom Labrusca as Louie Villalobos
Carmen del Rosario as Yaya Bebang




= Recurring cast

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Tippy Dos Santos as Mindy
Shey Bustamante as Karen
Carla Valderrama as Beatrice
Bodie Cruz as Joseph
Frank Garcia as Bruce
Lance Serrano as Steve
Ronie "Atak" Araña as Bonjing
Pia Moran as Pacita
Rochelle Barrameda as Elena
Eagle Riggs as Juni
DJ Durano as Frederick Kazumi
Ya Chang as Ken




= Cameo appearances

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Max Laurel as Tatang Entong
Bing Davao
Dionne Monsanto as Jessica
Simon Ibarra as Pepito Villalobos
Lance Lucido as kid Ethan (finale episode)
Patricia Coma as kid Sophia (finale episode)




= Special participation

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Ejay Falcon as Sgt. Alexander Pagaran
Hideo Muraoka as Taizo Orochi / Emperador Tenok
Brenna Garcia as teen Galema Castillo
Kazumi Porquez as young Galema Castillo
Rhed Bustamante as young Gina Castillo




Reception


Galema: Anak ni Zuma charmed TV viewers when it premiered last September 30, 2013, with a 16.6% national TV rating according to data of Kantar Media Philippines, beating Pyra: Babaeng Apoy of GMA Network which only rated 8.3%. It peaked 20.0% on its fifth episode on October 4, 2013.




See also


List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series




References






External links


Galema: Anak ni Zuma at IMDb

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Annaliza
• Super Inggo
• FlordeLiza
• Dyesebel (seri televisi 2014)
• Daftar seri drama orisinal ABS-CBN
• Galema: Anak ni Zuma
• Sheryl Cruz
• Zuma (comics)
• Meg Imperial
• Karla Estrada
• Matteo Guidicelli
• Andi Eigenmann
• Dugong Buhay
• Moon of Desire
• Brenna Garcia