Mars Ravelo (Writing)
Little is known about Mars Ravelo, a figure with a modest footprint in Writing. Stay tuned for updates as more details become available.
Works
Dyesebel
Release Date:2014-03-17
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Vote Count:1
Captain Barbell
Captain Barbell is a 2011 superhero Philippine drama adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superhero of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and developed by Jake Tordesillas. It is the second series based on the graphic novels by Mars Ravelo. It stars Richard Gutierrez, who reprises the role of the title role and its alter-ego Enteng, after playing him in the 2006 series. The show premiered on March 28, 2011. The show premiered on GMA Pinoy TV on March 30, 2011, two days after its original premiere. The show is set to end on July 29, 2011 to be replaced by Time of My Life.
Release Date:2011-03-28
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Trudis Liit
Trudis Liit is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network, and part of that station's Sine Novela series. Trudis Liit marks the 21st and final installment of the Sine Novela series based on the works by Mars Ravelo. Like all Sine Novela installments, Trudis Liit is based on a movie; this one made in 1963, starring Lolita Rodriguez, Luis Gonzales, Bella Flores and Vilma Santos. It was also remade in 1996 starring Marijoy Adorable, Agatha Tapan, Julio Diaz, Amy Austria, Jean Garcia and Jackie Aquino. The series premiered June 21, 2010 and ended October 22, 2010. Free Replay premiered September 21, 2011 apetitzer aired in December 7, 2011 and re-ended December 14 & 15, 2011. It began airing internationally via GMA Pinoy TV on July 2, 2010. On September 21, 2010, GMA Network ordered additional 45 episodes of the show. On December 8, 2010 Basahang Ginto Ended Finale.
Release Date:2010-06-21
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Basahang Ginto
Mars Ravelo's Basahang Ginto or Golden Heart is a Philippine drama and a Sine Novela offering produced by GMA Network starring Carla Abellana and Geoff Eigenmann. It premiered on May 24, 2010 on GMA Network's Dramarama sa Hapon and on May 28, 2010 worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV. It is a TV remake of the 1951 film which was based on the comic by Mars Ravelo. From February 4, 2013 until May 10, 2013, GMA Life TV aired its English-dubbed version worldwide.
Release Date:2010-05-24
Department:Writing
Job:Original Story
Episode Count:90
Vote Count:1
Komiks Presents: Nasaan ka Maruja?
Cristy dreams of Maruja and Gabriel as she uses her paranormal abilities to help troubled spirits. Unbeknownst to her, she and her sister's fiancé are the reincarnated souls of the ill-fated lovers.
Release Date:2009-05-02
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba
A young man paralyzed after an encounter with a half-human, half-horse creature manages to strengthen his upper body through physical training. He challenges the supernatural being to a duel, wherein he earns superpower and turns to a superhero.
Release Date:2009-02-07
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Komiks Presents: Dragonna
A half-human, half-dragon girl discovers that she has the power to create fire. She unleashes her power when a vengeful basketball player tries to break her heart, paving the way for her to face adventures as a superhero.
Release Date:2008-12-13
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony
While working for a scientist, a man with superior intelligence becomes a tiny superhero after a laboratory accident. He soon finds himself fighting against evil entities amid his struggles to grow back to his original size.
Release Date:2008-10-11
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Komiks Presents: Varga
Varga is an alien princess ghost who finds herself drawn to planet Earth. Gifted with beauty, superpowers and a voluptuous body, she meets a young girl named Olga, and together transform into the hero Varga, where they defeat evil and save the world.
Release Date:2008-08-02
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Dyesebel
Dyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel about a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo. The series premiered on April 28, 2008 and was expected to air for 25 weeks or 125 episodes, with Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes in the lead roles, and Joyce E. Bernal at the helm. The series ended on October 17, 2008. It was internationally aired on GMA Pinoy TV, which became a huge success to viewers abroad. Dyesebel is a popular mermaid character created by renowned graphic novelist Mars Ravelo. The story has been adapted into five films and a spin-off, throughout the timeline of 1953 to 1996. Edna Luna, Vilma Santos, Alma Moreno, Alice Dixson, and Charlene Gonzales had all played the lead role in the big screen, and all of them reached greater heights after playing the role. Ara Mina played a cameo role in this character in the television series Darna.
Release Date:2008-04-28
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Vote Count:1
Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom
Lance assumes his superhero alter ego, Kapitan Boom, to fight the forces of evil. As he struggles with low self-esteem amid his pursuit for Melody, his classmate has already set her sights on Kapitan Boom.
Release Date:2008-04-26
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Lastikman
Eskappar, a child of an Earthling woman and an extraterrestrial man, is adopted by a human after his arrival on Earth. His foster father's death pushes him to use his powers against evil forces. Amid this, he takes on a mission to find his mother.
Release Date:2007-09-24
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Captain Barbell
Captain Barbell is a superhero drama television series based on a character of the same name created by Mars Ravelo. It was aired on Philippine television by GMA Network during weeknights on its primetime block. The series premiered on May 29, 2006, and last aired on January 12, 2007. It also aired worldwide, with a three-week delay on GMA Pinoy TV. Richard Gutierrez plays the superhero, Captain Barbell and his alter ego, Teng. His archnemesis Viel Villian, is played by Richard Gomez. Year 2011, show returned to Philippine TV as the sequel of the 2006 series. See Captain Barbell 2011
Release Date:2006-05-29
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Episode Count:165
Vote Count:1
Darna
Darna is a 2005 drama fantasy action television series based on the Mars Ravelo's fictional character of the same name and a loose adaptation of the 2003 Mars Ravelo's Darna Miniseries by Mango Comics. It aired on Philippine television on GMA and starred top actress Angel Locsin as the iconic superheroine. It premiered in Filipino homes on April 4, 2005 and ended on November 25, 2005. The official title of the series is Mars Ravelo's Darna.
Release Date:2005-04-04
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
I'm Sorry, My Love
In the hope of landing a job that will eventually enable her to pay for her sister's operation Tinay leaves her small fishing village and heads for Manila. With only her dreams accompanying her she arrives in the big city and how! She gets hit by a car but that proves to be a blessing in disguise because the accident leads her to her employment. She then meets Randy the son of her boss whose girlfriend Sylvia has been goading that they get married. But Randy feels that he's not yet ready to settle down and when he refuses to marry her Sylvia hooks up with another guy in a desperate attempt to make him change his mind.
Release Date:1998-08-19
Department:Writing
Job:Novel
Roberta
Roberta is a young girl who cares for her ailing mother. When her mother dies, she is forced to live with her irresponsible father and his wicked girlfriend.
Release Date:1997-01-01
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Wanted: Perfect Mother
A 30-year-old widower realizes that his three children need a mother figure. His youngest daughter feels lonely and finds it hard to cope with schooling. He scouts around for a tutor for his daughter, someone who could also act as her playmate and friend. The lady who arrives -- a cheerful singer and tutor -- brings light to their home lives.
Release Date:1996-05-07
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Vote Count:1
Dyesebel
After years of hiding from a cruel, suspicious society on the land, a mermaid, Dyesebel returns and falls in love with a man named Fredo. However, she becomes the target of Fredo's jealous ex girlfriend.
Release Date:1996-01-04
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Darna
A girl is granted a magical stone by an angel to become the superheroine Darna to combat evil and would later battle Valentina, her future nemesis.
Release Date:1991-12-25
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Dyesebel
After years of hiding from a cruel, suspicious society on the land, the mermaid Dyesebel returns and falls in love with a man named Fredo. However, she becomes the target of Fredo's jealous ex girlfriend.
Release Date:1990-02-20
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Vote Count:1
Bondying: The Little Big Boy
Comedy legend and veteran actor Jimmy Santos stars as Bondying, a large adult man that acts and thinks like a child. Based on the comic book character created by the legendary graphic novelist and "King of Philippine Komiks" Mars Ravelo.
Release Date:1989-02-18
Department:Writing
Job:Novel
Vote Count:1
Jack & Jill Sa Amerika
Jack and Jill face a new whole adventure- this time in America! When they received a telegram from their dead uncle's lawyer they were prompted to go to the US immediately. Thinking she can have everything back, Jack decides to sell her jeepney and exhaust her savings to buy their plane ticket. But the day they are about to know the span of their uncle's riches they witness the murder of his lawyer! Jack and Jill must get out fast before the killers get to them first.
Release Date:1988-11-30
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Vote Count:1
Jack & Jill
When the old man became ill Jack took over her father's job of chauffeuring for a handsome millionaire whose rather eccentric mother had decided to adopt Jill so she could fulfill her dream of having a daughter. But Jill was really Jack's sister or brother.
Release Date:1987-06-10
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Vote Count:1
Captain Barbell
Teng-Teng lives a miserable life. He is an orphan who works by collecting junk from the streets. But, despite his condition, Teng-Teng does not lose hope instead, he shares his meager income with other indigent people. One day, as a rewards for his good deeds, he was given the opportunity to defend the people against evil forces headed by Gagamba, a female spider who took human form. He was given the magic barbel, which empowers him to be Capt. Barbell. All goes well exept for Teng-Teng's lovelife since the girl of his dreams Rosamarie is already falling in love with the super hero. Will Capt. Barbell be able to fight the evil forces of Gagamba? How can Teng-Teng prove to Rosemarie that he is Capt. Barbell?
Release Date:1986-12-25
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Darna and Ding
Narda receives superhuman powers and becomes Darna. Darna and her child brother Ding start by fighting the Hawk Woman; next they face-off with the Giant, and both foes are destroyed. They meet Dr. Vontesberg a good Samaritan woman doctor, who actually plans in secret to destroy an entire village to avenge her grandfather who had been mistakenly accused of being a devil worshiper. She too has powers to summon the dead and terrorize the townspeople. Narda is captured by the evil doctor, who shows Darna how she intends to achieve her plan. Just in time, Ding arrives to rescue his helpless sister and together they stop Vontesberg's plan. Darna and Ding flow their way to the city, but they are captured by a Sorceress, and they join a bunch of other prisoners. The sorceress Lei Ming and Darna measure their strength and powers. After losing her face, Lei Ming takes her own life.
Release Date:1980-02-08
Department:Writing
Job:Characters
Vote Count:1
Apat Na Maria
The bitter-sweet love affairs of four sisters with different outlooks and temperaments end in simultaneous weddings.
Release Date:1980-01-04
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Roberta
A young female hero is unjustly accused of murder and intimidated to say that she committed the crime so that her family would not be harmed.
Release Date:1979-07-05
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Bira! Darna! Bira!
Release Date:1979-06-15
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Jack n' Jill of the Third Kind
Despite being siblings, Gorio and Benita rarely see eye to eye. For the queer Gorio, thinks of nothing else but to be the perfect woman, while the boyish Benita, constantly rejects Gorio's senseless fantasies. Considering Gorio a hopeless case, Benita poses as a man and takes on the job as a driver to the rich playboy Raul. But then, Benita is faced with another dilemma when she finds herself falling for the charming Raul. And to make matters worse, Beinta learns of Gorio playing the role of a mysterious lover to Raul's grandfather. What will Benita and Gorio do to avoid getting caught?
Release Date:1978-12-25
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Dyesebel
Dyesebel is unique among the merfolk for she is the only mermaid born of human parents from the surface world. A mermaid from birth, she is shunned by the superstitious due to her physical form. After her father is killed by an angry, superstitious mob, Dyesebel is taken to the ocean by her mother where she is sent into exile since her chances for survival are greater there than on land. The young girl-mermaid is found by Banak who adopts her and takes her to their kingdom where she is welcomed into their community.
Release Date:1978-10-18
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Vote Count:1
Darna and the Giants
The Filipino superheroine and her little brother Ding must defend their village from alien-controlled giants.
Release Date:1973-12-22
Department:Writing
Job:Characters
Captain Barbell
Tenteng, a bullied wimp who dreams of being a strongman, gains superpowers from a magical barbell.
Release Date:1973-12-22
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Vote Count:1
Dyesebel
Dyesebel is a popular mermaid character in the Philippines. The comic book character was originally conceived by the Filipino comic book illustrator, Mars Ravelo and drawn by Elpidio Torres.
Release Date:1973-06-17
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Fly, Darna, Fly!
The first Darna movie featuring Vilma Santos.
Release Date:1973-03-23
Department:Writing
Job:Characters
And God Smiled at Me
Release Date:1972-10-15
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Cadena de Amor
Adapted from Mars Ravelo’s serialized “komiks,” this 1971 melodrama by Lino Brocka stars Rosemarie Sonora, Dante Rivero and Hilda Koronel as a twisted love triangle.
Release Date:1971-06-25
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Lumuha Pati mga Anghel
Fragile as a teardrop - Powerful as a God-given Right.
Release Date:1971-05-21
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Dipped in Gold
Lino Brocka's adaptation of Mars Ravelo's "komiks" melodrama about a successful businessman who is terrified of being exposed as a homosexual.
Release Date:1970-12-25
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Vote Count:2
Haydee
Release Date:1970-08-17
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Wanted: Perfect Mother
It tells of a couple, Dante and Elsa who hires a new governess, Carla to care for their four children. The governess quickly establishes rapport with the children and the husband creating rumors of an affair. Before things could go wrong, Carla decides to leave. Elsa dies in a car accident and the widower decides to marry again and getting a new mother to his children. Carla is the popular one among several choices, but the head servant poisons the minds of the children against her.
Release Date:1970-06-14
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Divina Gracia
Two identical sisters vying for the attention of one man they both love.
Release Date:1970-05-30
Department:Writing
Job:Novel
Vote Count:1
Ako'y tao, may dugo at laman!
Movie from 1970.
Release Date:1970-02-01
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Facifica Falayfay
A young boy, Facifica is raised as a girl by his mother, Aling Kobay, who had been longing for a daughter. When Facifica’s mother dies, his brothers tries to teach him combat skills and how to act like a "real man." Later, he meets Pilar, a movie star that Facifica idolizes. He falls in love with her and feels the need to protect her.
Release Date:1969-06-15
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Vote Count:1
Darna and the Planetman
Darna vs. Planetman
Release Date:1969-01-18
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Pomposa: Ang Kabayong Tsismosa
Release Date:1968-11-29
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Kwatang: A Star Is Born
Release Date:1967-01-14
Department:Writing
Job:Comic Book
Captain Barbell
The first film adaptation of the iconic Filipino superhero Captain Barbell.
Release Date:1964-05-09
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Darna At Ang Babaing Tuod
It's Darna and she's awesome as ever.
Release Date:1964-04-14
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Vote Count:1
Anak ni Dyesebel
Living in bliss since their marriage, Fredo and Dyesebel are expecting their first child. Meanwhile, Betty who became a mermaid vowed to avenge herself waits for an opportunity to carry out her revenge.
Release Date:1964-03-01
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Isputnik vs. Darna
The fourth Darna movie and second featuring Liza Moreno, she is now fighting against Isputnik.
Release Date:1963-08-12
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Si Darna at Ang Impakta
The third Darna movie, and the first to feature her after 11 years. Now fighting the Impakta.
Release Date:1963-06-27
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Dobol Trobol
A story about conjoined twins and their adventure through life.
Release Date:1960-11-25
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Vicky
Release Date:1959-10-27
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Silveria
A story about a man who saves a horse that was about to be put down not knowing that the horse was magical and could talk.
Release Date:1958-06-13
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Prinsesa Gusgusin
It's a fairy tale romance when a modern Cinderella meets her handsome lover prince.
Release Date:1957-10-21
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Eternally
Release Date:1957-10-06
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Ismol Bat Teribol
She's lovely, she's cute, she's 'ismol.' But--look out. She's 'teribol.'
Release Date:1957-01-14
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Boksingera
A mother gives birth to a baby girl but her father wants a boy, so as the girl grows up her father trains her in boxing so she becomes tomboyish, then World War 2 breaks out.
Release Date:1956-10-26
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Miss Tilapia
Release Date:1956-09-01
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Hootsy Kootsy
Release Date:1955-11-16
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Mariposa
Join the merry-go-round as the three witches try to make life miserable for Mariposa until Mariposa learns how to turn the tables on them.
Release Date:1955-05-20
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Tatay na si Bondying
Release Date:1955-02-09
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa
When a mother-in-law SCOLDS--that's ordinary, GOSSIPS--that's understandable, DESPAIRS--that's bearable. But when a mother-in-law just won't laugh--WHAT A MISFORTUNE.
Release Date:1954-08-28
Department:Writing
Job:Story
3 Sisters
Cora is Susie, happy, carefree teenager. Rosita is Sylvia, socialite who cannot make up her mind until she meets the right man. Nena is Salud, a helpless invalid who believes in just one love.
Release Date:1954-07-14
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Inspirasiyon
Release Date:1953-10-27
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Dyesebel
Dyesebel is a story of a girl with a mother who is really obsessed with mermaids. When she was born, she had deformities which her father was really angry. The family decided to relocate and leave their village so they can raise Dyesebel secretly and to avoid from angry mobs. Dyesebel met his guy Fredo who saved him when she was kidnapped.
Release Date:1953-07-04
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Gorio at Tekla
Release Date:1953-03-16
Department:Writing
Job:Comic Book
Texas, Ang Manok na Nagsasalita
Basiong spends all of his time in the cockpit. His family is neglected and his child Mario dies. St. Peter and his rooster decide to intervene.
Release Date:1952-12-11
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Darna and the Hawk Woman
This is the second movie featuring Darna, but now she is facing another villainess, Ang Babaeng Lawin, played by Elvira Reyes.
Release Date:1952-08-15
Department:Writing
Job:Characters
Basahang Ginto
One man dared turn this crude, uneducated, ill-clad gutter-born woman into high society's most beautiful, exciting, tempting creature.
Release Date:1952-08-13
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Rebecca
Release Date:1952-01-01
Department:Writing
Job:Writer
Executioner of Angels
Filipino horror movie from 1951.
Release Date:1951-07-30
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Darna
Darna is the first film featuring the Filipino comics character Darna.
Release Date:1951-05-31
Department:Writing
Job:Comic Book
Roberta
Based on the popular comics by Mars Ravelo, Roberta is a battered child taking care of his brother in an impoverished setting.
Release Date:1951-03-02
Department:Writing
Job:Story
Sanlakas Kids
Sanlakas Kids is an upcoming Philippine TV fantasy series on ABS-CBN about a group of superheroes created by Mars Ravelo. The show, called Sanlakas and Isang Lakas earlier in its development process, is part of the Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo series. May 7, 2011 to August 27, 2011 Saturday 6:00 pm
Department:Creator
Job:Creator