Richard vs Angel

HOW true are rumors that Richard Gutierrez’s new GMA-7 series, “Kamandag,” will be competing with the first show of his former ka-love team, Angel Locsin, tentatively titled “Taong Lobo,” on ABS-CBN? Richard supported Angel when she jumped ober da bakod, not knowing that their shows will be rivals later on.

Originally, the leading lady of “Taong Lobo” was Kristine Hermosa, but when Angel joined ABS, she became the top choice. “Kamandag” is mainly an action series, just like “Lupin.” “Taong Lobo” is a fantasy. Let’s see which one will the viewers bless. But we think the title “Taong Lobo” is now unfamiliar to most viewers who think of “lobo” as “balloon” and not as “wolf.” Maybe they should just translate the title into English, as in “Wolf Man.” Before “Kamandag,” Richard has already started shooting “Dagao” for GMA Films, directed by Chito Roño. He fell in love with this thriller after reading the script.