Dominic Zapata (Directing)
Little is known about Dominic Zapata, a figure with a modest footprint in Directing. Stay tuned for updates as more details become available.
Works
Pulang Araw
Red Sun is a family drama that tells stories of courage, sacrifice, and hardships that every Filipino family has. These stories were inspired by the tales of the unsung heroes who defied the odds of World War II and the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.
Release Date:2024-07-29
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:1
Vote Count:23
Royal Blood
Follows the difficult journey of Napoy, an illegitimate son of a business tycoon and a loving single father, who struggles to make ends meet. Everything becomes complicated for Napoy when he becomes the primary suspect in his father's death.
Release Date:2023-06-19
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:70
Hearts On Ice
Ponggay who desires to fulfill her overbearing but well-meaning mother's dream of becoming a figure skating champion. She intends to do this to get her love and validation despite suffering from a leg impairment. Ponggay wants nothing more than to make her mother, Libay, proud. However, this only made Ponggay's mother even more skeptical about her capabilities as it could only make things worse for her condition. But this doesn't stop Ponggay as she meets Enzo, another "crippled dreamer" who will bring out the best in her.
Release Date:2023-03-06
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:68
Vote Count:2
Start-Up PH
A compelling and heartwarming tale of how people dream and struggle in a cutthroat tech industry. Tristan Hernandez, an intelligent, independent, and self-made investor whose success is made out of trials and a difficult past, who crosses paths with Danica Sison, a quirky dreamer with a dogged determination to prove herself and to pursue her goal of becoming a CEO of her own company.
Release Date:2022-09-26
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:65
Vote Count:2
The World Between Us
The World Between Us is a romance drama series that proves that true love bridges gaps, regardless of how deep or how wide. The series follows the story of Luisito "Louie" Asuncion (Alden Richards) and Emilia "Lia" Libradilla (Jasmine Curtis Smith). Louie and Lia grew up together at the home of the Libdradillas, they will both feel that they are destined for each other but there are people who are keen on keeping them apart. Joining Louie and Lia in proving the power of true love is Kapuso versatile actor Tom Rodriguez in an off-beat role, portraying the character of Lia's older brother, Bryan. Under the direction of critically acclaimed director, Dominic Zapata, let The World Between Us shows that no matter how deep our divide is, true love can bridge it all.
Release Date:2021-07-05
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:75
I Can See You
'I Can See You' is a one-of-a-kind anthology that features compelling and thrilling stories every week on GMA Telebabad
Release Date:2020-09-28
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:25
Vote Count:3
Descendants of the Sun (The Philippine Adaptation)
Based on the original Korean series of the same name, It's an epic love story between a Special Forces captain and a doctor which tracks both their personal and professional struggles, while exploring issues about the value of life as they face battles disasters, and other dangers.
Release Date:2020-02-10
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:65
Vote Count:4
Kara Mia
Release Date:2019-02-18
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:92
Mulawin vs. Ravena
In the realm of Encantadia, there is a kingdom called Avila where Avian creatures called Mulawins live. Though humans have caused the destruction of the forests, forcing Avians out of their own habitat, the Mulawins have maintained their benevolence towards humans. This does not sit well with a faction of Mulawin called Ravenas. They breakaway and establish their own kingdom called Halconia in the fiery volcanic mines of Mt. Apo. Since then, Mulawins and Ravenas have been at war fighting each other over humans. Both Mulawins and Ravenas have had histories of love affairs and interactions with human beings which resulted to half avian, half human offsprings. This dilution of their race has made Mulawins and Ravenas mortal like humans. And it is the desire for immortality that sets the stage for the new chapter of the Mulawin vs Ravena saga.
Release Date:2017-05-22
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:85
Alyas Robin Hood
Release Date:2016-09-19
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:75
Poor Señorita
Release Date:2016-03-28
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:79
Dear Uge
Urbana Genoveva Esperanza hosts a web show titled as Dear Uge where she features love stories. In the show, she also have a feeling charming sidekick, Devine.
Release Date:2016-02-14
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:254
That's My Amboy
Release Date:2016-01-25
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:68
MariMar
Release Date:2015-08-24
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:100
Vote Count:2
The Rich Man's Daughter
Jade Tanchingco is born into a wealthy and traditional Chinese-Filipino family. She always believed she would end up married to her boyfriend, David until she falls in love with a female, Althea.
Release Date:2015-05-11
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:65
Vote Count:4
Hiram na Alaala
Release Date:2014-09-22
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:80
Carmela: Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Mundong Ibabaw
Release Date:2014-01-27
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:83
My Husband's Lover
The story of Vincent Soriano who got his girlfriend Lally pregnant while they were still in college. They decided to get married even if Vincent's mother Elaine was very much against it. But unknown to Lally, Vincent is keeping a secret from her - a secret he kept from everyone else ever since he was young.
Release Date:2013-06-10
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:94
Vote Count:4
Transman: The Nil Nodalo Story
Being assigned as a woman at birth, Marie always felt confused about her gender identity while growing up as she felt more attraction to the same sex. Despite her mother's disapproval, Marie then realized that she was a man trapped inside a woman's body-motivating her to embrace being a man. Now identifying himself as Nil, he undergoes gender reassignment surgery just so he can be his true self.
Release Date:2013-04-20
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Vote Count:1
Magpakailanman
Magpakailanman is a weekly anthology of inspiring stories of the GMA Network. Magpakailanman features the life experiences of famous personalities and ordinary people who loved and lost on their way to success. The show is hosted by broadcaster Mel Tiangco. The first incarnation of the show aired its last original episode on December 27, 2007 and was replaced by the E.S.P. TV series. While the succeeding show was then still under production, reruns of Magpakailanman were aired until January 31, 2008. Reruns of Magpakailanman were aired on GMA Life TV. On its 10th anniversary, Magpakailanman will return to the Philippine television, starting November 17, 2012. Mel Tiangco will also return as the host/narrator.
Release Date:2012-11-07
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:1
Temptation of Wife
Temptation of Wife is a Filipino drama series developed by Richard Cruz, which premiered on GMA Network on October 29, 2012 in GMA Telebabad block, replacing Luna Blanca, and October 30, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV. The series is a remake of 2008 South Korean hit drama series of the same title. It banners Marian Rivera, Dennis Trillo, Glaiza de Castro and Rafael Rosell as the four main characters of the series. It is under the helm of Dominic Zapata. The show is part of the network's line-up of primetime shows for the last quarter of 2012, along with Aso ni San Roque, Pahiram ng Sandali and Paroa: Ang Kuwento ni Mariposa. The series concluded on April 5, 2013 and replacing by Love & Lies on its timeslot. The show ran for twenty three weeks with 113 episodes. Starting September 2, 2013, it currently re-airs on GMA Life TV worldwide.
Release Date:2012-10-29
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:113
Boy Pick Up: The Movie
There is an underground battle going on in the name of love. The soldiers are all Pikapistas! With pick-up lines as their weapons to woo the gorgeous Neneng B. (Sam Pinto), the war sizzles in the dark corners of the Metro. And there is one undefeated champion among them - BOY PICKUP (Ogie Alcasid)! Legendary, enigmatic, hypnotic, that’s his appeal to most who don’t get what his works penetrate their heart just the same. Despite his underground fame and legend, Boy Pickup lives a normal and solitary life, He works as a pastry chef in Heaven’s Bakeshop, a bakery owned by ANGEL (Solenn Heussaff) and soon Angel feels indebted to Boy while Boy starts to fall for her.
Release Date:2012-06-06
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Luna Blanca
Release Date:2012-05-21
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:115
My Beloved
My Beloved is a Filipino romance drama-suspense-thriller series created and written by RJ Nuevas, under the helm of Dominic Zapata and Lore Reyes and produced by GMA Network. The show headlines the tandem of real and reel sweethearts Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera as the two main protagonists, with Katrina Halili, Mikael Daez and Paolo Contis as the antagonists. The series premiered February 13, 2012 replacing Survivor Philippines: Celebrity Doubles Showdown on GMA Telebabad block. It is the first TV drama series of the network to premiere just a day after its original telecast on GMA Pinoy TV, February 14, 2012. Within the seven years of GMA Pinoy TV, this is the first that has done so. The series follows the life and love story of an angel of death named Arlan, a fictional character portrayed by Dingdong Dantes, who falls in love with a human named Sharina, played by Marian Rivera. He was punished and sent to earth to become human being. But complications arise when he found himself trapped in the body of a notorious criminal. The series concluded on June 8, 2012. It ran for 17 weeks with the total of 83 episodes. It was replaced by One True Love.
Release Date:2012-02-13
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:83
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:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:88
My Valentine Girls
The Valentine offering starts with a loveless bespectacled author pondering over possible themes for his trilogy of love stories. He gets a ribbing from his precocious little sister for wasting too much time writing on the computer.
Release Date:2011-02-13
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Vote Count:1
Grazilda
Grazilda is a Filipino fantasy series based on Drizella, the stepsister of Cinderella. It premiered on GMA Network on September 13, 2010 and on GMA Pinoy TV on September 15, 2010. The series features an alternative history of La petite Pantoufle de Verre in the point of view of Cinderella's stepsister, Grazilda. The final episode of the show aired on January 7, 2011.
Release Date:2010-09-13
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:85
Diva
Diva is a Philippine musical comedy-drama television series, developed by Don Michael Perez and directed by Dominic Zapata. The series premiered on March 1, 2010 on GMA Network, starring Regine Velasquez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Mark Anthony Fernandez, TJ Trinidad and Glaiza de Castro. It has several cameos from Ogie Alcasid, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera. It is aired internationally, with a two-day delay on GMA Pinoy TV in which the show premiered on March 3, 2010.
Release Date:2010-03-01
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:107
Vote Count:1
Panday Kids
Panday Kids is a fantasy Philippine drama spin-off from the novel of Carlo J. Caparas. It is produced by GMA Network. This is a television sequel of the 2009 film, Ang Panday which was starred by Bong Revilla. The cast is led by three child stars, Buboy Villar, Julian Trono, and Sabrina Man. The show is part of the GMA 60th Year Celebration Offering.
Release Date:2010-02-22
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:72
Darna
Darna is a Philippine drama/fantasy series adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superheroine of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and Don Michael Perez and developed by Jun Lana. It is the third series based on the Darna graphic novels by Mars Ravelo. It stars Marian Rivera as the title role and her alter-ego Narda, with Iwa Moto as her main nemesis Valentina, also starring Dennis Trillo as Pancho and Mark Anthony Fernandez as Eduardo. The series had premiered on August 10, 2009 on GMA Network and ended on February 19, 2010, and also featured the return of the other four villains originally created by Ravelo himself. The first season consists of 70 episodes, as well as the second season, with 140 episodes all in all.
Release Date:2009-08-10
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:140
Vote Count:5
LaLola
LaLola is a Philippine romantic Comedy produced and distributed by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of an Argentine TV series of the same title. The series premiered on October 13, 2008 starring Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera with Marvin Agustin, Wendell Ramos, Lovi Poe and Angelika dela Cruz . Its last episode was aired on February 6, 2009. It was re-aired on GMA Life TV from February 28, 2011 to June 24, 2011.
Release Date:2008-10-13
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:85
Vote Count:1
Ako si Kim Samsoon
Ako si Kim Samsoon, or simply Kim Samsoon, was a romantic comedy Philippine drama that was aired on GMA Network, a remake of a popular and award-winning Korean drama that originally aired on MBC TV on Summer 2005. The series was part of the network's 58th Anniversary celebration. Re-telling the story of My Lovely Sam Soon, dubbed as the Korean Bridget Jones, the series began airing on June 30, 2008, replacing Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita, and ended on October 10, 2008. The title role, previously played by Kim Sun Ah, was played by Regine Velasquez. This show marked the last television directing of Khryss Adalia who died due to colon cancer on October 13, 2008 after the finale week and the show was cancelled due to low ratings. It was re-aired on GMA Life TV from December 20, 2010 to April 1, 2011. It currently airs on KIKU-TV in Honolulu, Hawaii since October 21, 2012. Ako si Kim Samsoon is also currently airing via Fox Filipino which premiered on May 28, 2013.
Release Date:2008-06-30
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:75
Vote Count:1
Zaido: The Space Sheriff
Twenty years have passed since Alexis del Mundo, also known as the second Shaider, destroyed the clan of Fuuma Le-ar. The descendants of the clan, now known as the Kuuma, have emerged to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting universe. Gallian, a descendant of del Mundo, has a mission and forms an elite group of space police known as the Zaido.
Release Date:2007-09-24
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:100
Super Twins
Super Twins is a Filipino telefantasya. The series, which used to be a part of GMA Network's First Quarter Explosion and aired on the primetime block, debuted on February 12, 2007. It ended on a cliffhanger on June 1, 2007, which suggests a likely sequel to the series in the near future.
Release Date:2007-02-12
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:78
Vote Count:1
Mulawin: The Movie
After resolving to live peaceful lives as mortals, enchanted warriors Aguiluz and Alwina are caught in a violent storm and washed away to separate shores, where they struggle to survive without their memories. Meanwhile, the fire maiden Pirena resurrects Ravenum to wreak havoc on the Mulawin race.
Release Date:2005-12-25
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Vote Count:2
Sugo
The battle starts during the Spanish era when Apo Abukay (Gardo Versoza) wants to gain power as he plans to dominate the world. He then failed to fulfill his plans after Conde Vergonze killed him. After his death, his cursed soul remains. Many years later, during the 1980s, Karag-ayan Amelia (Lorna Tolentino) and the Binhi-lan Rodolfo (Jestoni Alarcon) fall in love with each other. Amelia gives birth to twin boys. The two are raised separately, not knowing that the other exists. Miguel (the son of light) is kind, good-hearted and lives a modest life; the other, Amante (the seed of darkness) is raised with hate and rage, but with riches and power.
Release Date:2005-07-04
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:160
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:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:170
Mulawin
A speculative fiction drama series about two races of winged humanoids. The Mulawin must fight the Ravena to protect the mortals from its wrath. It tells the story of Aguiluz portrayed by Richard Gutierrez and Alwina which was portrayed by Angel Locsin.
Release Date:2004-08-02
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:166
Kuya
The adventures and misadventures of a group of teenagers, chronicling their pain and the lessons learned along the way.
Release Date:2004-02-28
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Vote Count:2
Twin Hearts
Twin Hearts is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network and directed by Dominic Zapata and Erick Salud. This drama series is all about love, destiny, letting go and moving on. In 2009-2010, it was aired worldwide on GMA Life TV.
Release Date:2003-10-20
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:173
T.G.I.S.
TGIS is a Filipino youth-oriented drama series aired on GMA Network from July 8, 1995 to November, 1999. The series aired every Saturday. It was produced by GMA Network, and VIVA Television. The title is derived from the popular expression "TGIF."
Release Date:1995-08-12
Department:Directing
Job:Director
Episode Count:233
Obra
Department:Creator
Job:Creator
Vote Count:1