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Lolong, known internationally as Crocodile Whisperer, is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network and produced by GMA Public Affairs. Directed by Rommel P. Penesa, it stars Ruru Madrid in the title role. The first season premiered on July 4, 2022, as part of the GMA Telebabad (now GMA Prime) line up replacing First Lady. It concluded on September 30, 2022 with a total of 65 episodes. The second season of the series, titled as Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan, is set to premiere on January 20, 2025 as part of the GMA Prime line up replacing the timeslot of Mga Batang Riles.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Ruru Madrid as Rolando "Lolong" Candelaria
Supporting cast
- Christopher De Leon as Armando Banson (season 1)
- Jean Garcia as Donatella "Dona" Banson
- Shaira Diaz as Elsie Dominguez
- Arra San Agustin as Isabella "Bella" Melendez (season 1)
- Paul Salas as Martin Candelaria / Martin Banson
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Karina Marabe
- Bembol Roco as Narciso "Narsing" Candelaria (season 1)
- Malou De Guzman as Isabelita "Isabel Candelaria (season 1)
- Ian de Leon as Lucas Morales (season 1)
- DJ Durano as Alberto "Abet" Dominguez (season 1)
- Marco Alcaraz as Marco Medrano (season 1)
- Maui Taylor as Dolores Baticusin
- Alma Concepcion as Ines Candelaria
- John Arcilla as Julio Figueroa (season 2)
- Martin del Rosario (season 2)
- Nikko Natividad (season 2)
- Nikki Valdez (season 2)
- Rocco Nacino (season 2)
- Tetchie Agbayani (season 2)
- Klea Pineda (season 2)
- Leo Martinez (season 2)
- Victor Neri (season 2)
- Shamaine Buencamino (season 2)
Guest cast
- Leandro Baldemor as Raul Candelaria
- Priscilla Almeda as Gloria Candelaria
- Pokwang as Coring
- Sue Prado as Riza dela Torre
- Luke Conde as Benjo Dominguez
- Vin Abrenica as Diego
- Thea Tolentino as Celia
- Alma Concepcion as Ines Candelaria
- Lucho Ayala as Victor
- Rafael Rosell as Reyes
- Ryan Eigenmann as Delfin
- Mon Confiado as Luciano
Development
Broadcast journalist Jessica Soho came up with the series' concept of conflict between humans and a crocodile, which was featured in her show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho. Lolong is named after a crocodile of the same name, which was known as the world's largest crocodile in captivity. A 6.7 meters (22 ft) long animatronic, enhanced by computer-generated imagery was used to depict the crocodile "Dakila".
Casting
In October 2020, Philippine actress Sanya Lopez left the series due to joining the drama series First Yaya. Kim Domingo was also initially attached to appear in the series.
TV Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Lolong earned a 17.7% rating.
