Rakista
Genre
Created by
  • Quark Henares
  • Diego Castillo
Developed byMPB Primedia, Inc.
Written byQuark Henares
Directed by
  • Quark Henares
  • Mihk Vergara
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes15
Production
Executive producers
  • Mads Adrias
  • Quark Henares
Editors
  • Onin Tagaro
  • John Bautista
Camera setupMulti-camera setup
Running time1 hour
Original release
NetworkTV5
ReleaseAugust 14 (2008-08-14) –
November 20, 2008 (2008-11-20)

Rakista is a weekly Philippine television comedy/musical series that centers on the exploits of a newly formed rock band composed of five Filipino college students. It aired from August 14, 2008, to November 20, 2008, replacing PBA Classics and was replaced by Rescue Mission. The program aired every Thursday nights (with a rerun on Sunday afternoons) on TV5. It was among the new shows unveiled by the network (formerly known as ABC5) upon its relaunch on 9 August 2008.[1]

Rakista TV Series was created by filmmaker Quark Henares and Diego Castillo, co-founder and guitarist of the rock band Sandwich. Apart from Henares and Castillo, writers for the show have included music video director King Palisoc, Palanca Award-winning author Yvette Tan and The Philippine Star columnist Erwin Romulo. Each episode also features a narration by poet and vocalist for Radioactive Sago Project Lourd de Veyra. Mikey Amistoso of Ciudad (band)[2] and Diego Mapa of Cambio are credited with the original music for the series.

Synopsis

Rakista features a behind-the-scenes look at the on-campus and off-campus adventures of a struggling newly formed rock band named The Love Team. Its soundtrack is rock music-intensive, showcasing compositions from many Filipino bands. The story starts when Caloy (Carlo Aquino) practices his guitar and his brother, also a musician but a frustrated one, but no longer following his dream and told Caloy to do what his heart follows but make priorities first.[3]

Cast

Actor Character
Carlo AquinoCaloy.[4]
Charles ChristiansonTed
Denise LaurelCC
Alcris GaluraNix
Rhea NakpilBebe
Marco MoralesSonny
Wincy OngSven
Bea GarciaRosemarie Joy
Hazel BlockJewelyn Block
William HerreraAlvarez
Pontricoach

Critical reception

The TV series has been lauded uniquely "Pinoy" style and for its "twisted sense of humor that has never been present in [Philippine] television."[4] Critics have attributed as among the show's influences, Joss Whedon, John Hughes films, The Adventures of Pete and Pete,[4] and the Michael Winterbottom film 9 Songs.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Marinel Cruz (2008-08-12). "Alternative fare for TV5". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
  2. ↑ Independent Music and Digital Technology in the Philippines - Page 117 1315403250 Monika E. Schoop - 2017 The albums Follow the Leader (2012), Bring Your Friends (2008), It's Like a Magic (2005) and Is That Ciudad? Yes ... (Mikey Amistoso, September 24, 2013) Currently, Ciudad sells the most recent release, the album Follow the Leader (2012), ...
  3. 1 2 Isah V. Red (2008-08-25). "A 3-way ratings race". Manila Standard Today. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
  4. 1 2 3 Philbert Ortiz Dy (2008-09-01). "Behind the Scenes of Rakista". ClickTheCity.com. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
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