Sandugo (International title: Fists of Fate / transl. One Blood) is a 2019 Philippine drama action television series starring Ejay Falcon and Aljur Abrenica. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from September 30, 2019 to March 20, 2020, replacing Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos.

Sandugo
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Also known as	Fists of Fate
Genre	Drama Action Crime
Created by	Reggie Amigo
Written by	Camille Anne dela Cruz Wilbert Christian Tan
Directed by	Darnel Joy Villaflor Ram Tolentino
Starring	Ejay Falcon Aljur Abrenica Elisse Joson Jessy Mendiola Cherry Pie Picache Vina Morales Gardo Versoza Ariel Rivera
Theme music composer	Nonong Buencamino Jose Bartolome Gary Valenciano
Opening theme	"Natutulog Ba ang Diyos" by Sam Mangubat
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	125 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Ronald Dantes Atianzar
Production locations	Metro Manila, Philippines Subic, Zambales, Philippines Negros Occidental, Philippines
Editors	Jake Maderazo Jeric Hernandez Raymond Samaniego Yeizel Gatdula Marlow Malvar
Production company	Dreamscape Entertainment
Release
Original network	ABS-CBN
Picture format	480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV)
Original release	September 30, 2019 (2019-09-30) – March 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
Chronology
Preceded by	Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos

Premise

Sandugo is the story of two brothers who grew up separately and ended up on opposing sides. JC and Aris are fraternal twins who did things together as kids. But while Aris is a strong and athletic boy, JC is suffering from a congenital heart ailment and is in dire need of an operation. Their parents tried their best to earn money for the treatment, but JC's time is running out. In an act of desperation, their mother gives up Aris for adoption, receiving a hefty sum in return. Soon, JC and Leo will face each other from opposing sides of the law not knowing they are brothers. Will they wage war against each other or will their hearts remember that they are brothers of one blood?[1]

Cast and characters

Aljur Abrenica portrays Aristotle "Aris" Reyes / Leo Balthazar.

Ariel Rivera portrays Eugene Reyes.

Elisse Joson portrays Grace Policarpio.

Jessy Mendiola portrays Melissa "Melai" Pamintuan.

Vina Morales portrays Cordelia Nolasco-Balthazar.

Maika Rivera portrays Inez Fajardo / Karen Guerrero.

Main

• Ejay Falcon[2] as Julius Caesar "JC" Reyes
• Aljur Abrenica[2] as Aristotle "Aris" Reyes / Leo Balthazar
• Elisse Joson[2] as Grace Policarpio- Reyes
• Jessy Mendiola[3] as Melissa "Melai" Pamintuan
• Cherry Pie Picache as Joan Reyes
• Vina Morales as Cordelia Nolasco-Balthazar
• Ariel Rivera as PC/MSgt. Eugene Reyes
• Gardo Versoza as PO1 Ulysses Balthazar / Señor De Niro

Supporting

• Arlene Muhlach as Marilou "Lulu" Policarpio
• Ogie Diaz as Hugoberto "Hugo" Martinez
• TJ Valderrama as Tunying
• Jeric Raval as Flavio Villanueva
• Mark Lapid as Darius Guerrero
• Nanding Josef as Fr.Winston Tagle
• Dido dela Paz as Silver Angeles
• Kiko Matos as Adolfo Salazar
• Maika Rivera as Inez Fajardo / Karen Guerrero
• Aljon Mendoza[4] as Marco Policarpio
• Karina Bautista as Andrea "Andeng" Kalaw
• Reign Parani[4] as Gwen Balthazar
• Ali Abinal[4] as Napoleon "Nap" Bata
• Michael Roy Jornales as Rocco
• Cogie Domingo as Alfie
• Ali Khatibi as Marc
• Garie Concepcion as Ditas

Guests

• Mike Magat as Dante
• Luke Alford as young Adolfo
• Angelica Rama as young Grace
• Zyren dela Cruz as young JC
• Marc Santiago as young Aris/Leo
• Apey Obera as Faye
• Benj Manalo as Bernardo
• Matmat Centino as Rosa
• Jan Urbano as Roman
• Chienna Filomeno as Ella
• Aurora Yumul as Baring
• Angela Tinimbang as Tarcing
• Nats Sitoy as Ofie
• William Lorenzo as Nestor

Production

Casting

Aiko Melendez was originally cast for the role of Cordelia, but later backs out to focus on supporting then-Mayor Jay Khonghun's bid for Vice Governor of Zambales.[5] Melendez was replaced by Vina Morales.[6]

Finale broadcast

Sandugo continued to air through its finale week despite the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon already lingering due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.

Originally set to be replaced by Ang sa Iyo ay Akin, the aforementioned show's premiere was postponed due to the suspension of tapings. Its timeslot was later filled by reruns of Got to Believe from March 23, 2020 until the network's free-to-air closure.

Timeslot block

This is the last series that airs at 4:30 PM every afternoon in last 2020.

Reception

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of ABS-CBN drama series

References

External links

• Official website
• Sandugo at IMDb