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Pedro Penduko is a Filipino comic book character styled as a folk hero or superhero, created by Francisco V. Coching and debuted on Liwayway Magazine. In his numerous incarnations, Pedro Penduko is consistently portrayed a normal human being who has no superpowers, but is resourceful and quick-witted in battling evil forces. He is aided by a magical amulet (known as ''Mutya'' in the TV Series). He was actually introduced in the 1994 and 2000 movies as a descendant of a family of legendary heroes but is a coward. In the TV version however, Pedro is the son of a mortal and a lambana (fairy) whose adventure begins as he starts searching for his lost father. He then encounters extraordinary creatures unique in Philippine folklore. Filipino actor Efren Reyes Sr. was the first to play the role in the bigscreen. This was followed by Ramon Zamora. The most popular Pedro Penduko was Janno Gibbs who appeared in two Pedro Penduko movies. Matt Evans reprised the role on television for a season of Komiks. Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko is supposed to be only for a season but because of good ratings it was extended for two more seasons. The third and last season was retitled Komiks Presents: Si Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao. Evans is the first actor to play Pedro Penduko on television and the fourth actor to play the role. Evans is credited for giving Penduko a curly-haired image, which had already become a trademark of the character. ==In films== The character became more popular when it was adapted into the big screen where it had made several excursions: * Pedro Penduko (1954) * * Starring: Efren Reyes Sr. as Pedro Penduko with Leila Morena, Ramon D'Salva, Edna Luna and Ruben Rustia * * Produced by: Premiere Productions, Inc. * * Directed by: Gerardo de Leon * Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko (1973) * * Starring: Ramon Zamora as Pedro Penduko, Jeanne Young, Lotis Key, Paquito Diaz, Eddie Garcia and Panchito * * Produced by: Topaz Film Productions * * Directed by: Celso Ad. Castillo *Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko (1994) * * Starring: Janno Gibbs as Pedro Penduko, Leo Martinez as Lucifero, Chiquito, Arnel Ignacio, Robert Miller, Vina Morales, Danita Paner and Donita Rose * *Produced by: Viva Films * *Directed by: J. Erastheo 'Baby' Navoa * Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return of the Comeback (2000) * * Starring: Janno Gibbs as Pedro Penduko, Ramon Zamora as Maguayan, LJ Moreno, Ace Espinosa, Alyssa Gibbs, Goyong, Dino Guevarra and Lee Robin Salazar * *Produced by: Viva Films * *Directed by: Erik Matti 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Pedro Penduko」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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