IBALONG: Battle of Humanity
Center with sword – Cheeno Macaraig (Young Handyong) leaps into action while surrounded by halimaw (monsters). IBALONG by Tanghalang Pilipino runs from Feb 8-March 3, 2013 at the CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
Written and photographed
By Jude Bautista
Based on the Bicolano Myth, IBALONG by Tanghalang Pilipino has a great cast in Janine Desiderio, May Bayot, Michael Salomon, Red Nuestro, Delphine Buencamino Trixie Esteban, Cheeno Macaraig and many more. The surprise was the very exciting and gripping action scenes for audiences.
Center with sword – Cheeno Macaraig (Young Handyong) is surrounded by halimaw (monsters). IBALONG by Tanghalang Pilipino runs from Feb8- March 3, 2013 at the CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
Delphine Buencamino (Ibingan), is also assistant choreographer apart from being a pretty halimaw. IBALONG by Tanghalang Pilipino runs from Feb 8-March 3, 2013 at the CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
Choreographer Alden Lugnasin and Stunt Choreographer Jerry Ramirez were able to work immensely well together to make the fight scenes very convincing and thrilling.
Jenine Desiderio (Oryol), the sexiest snake has a deadly bite. IBALONG by Tanghalang Pilipino runs from Feb 8- March 3, 2013 at the CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
Cheeno Macaraig (Young Handyong) battles Jenine Desiderio (Oryol). IBALONG by Tanghalang Pilipino runs from Feb 8-March 3, 2013 at the CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
The musical is a wonderful show for all ages with wonderful costumes and a great lesson that teaches love for the environment. IBALONG runs from February 8-March 3, 2013 at the Tanghalang Aurelio V Tolentino. Watch out for more pics and a full review on my blog: judebgallery.wordpress.com
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Myke Salomon (Handyong) does a ‘300-like’ leap into Doray Dayao (Anino). IBALONG by Tanghalang Pilipino runs from Feb 8-March 3, 2013 at the CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
Myke Salomon (Handyong) in IBALONG by Tanghalang Pilipino runs from Feb 8-March 3, 2013 at the CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
Nicolo Magno (Baltog/Kawal) in IBALONG by Tanghalang Pilipino runs from Feb 8- March 3, 2013 at the CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
From left: Doray Dayao (Anino) attacks Cheeno Macaraig (Young Handyong) and Kristoffer Kliatchko (Angngolood/ Kawal). IBALONG by Tanghalang Pilipino runs from Feb8- March 3, 2013 at the CCP. Photo by Jude Bautista
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