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Sun Chaser creator Bernard Badion reflects on journey behind upcoming Filipino animated series

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<p><em>Sun Chaser </em>creator Bernard Badion took to social media to reflect on the journey of bringing the Filipino animated series to life.</p><p>According to a report by <em>Variety</em>, the series features an all-star voice cast including Manny Jacinto, Liza Soberano, Eugene Cordero, Charo Santos, and Dingdong Dantes. They are joined by Zia Dantes, AC Bonifacio, and KD Estrada. The show is set to premiere its first episode at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival this June.</p><p>The project is fully animated in the Philippines by Toon City and PlayLab, and co-produced by Liza&#x27;s Funny Face Films.</p><p>In an Instagram Story, Bernard expressed gratitude to the team behind the project, including his co-creator Bobby Pontillas.</p><p>&quot;@bobbypontillas and I have been blessed to be on this @sunchaser.series journey with so many talented and passionate people,&quot; he remarked in an Instagram Story. </p><p>He went on: &quot;Miguel at @tooncityanimation and Marlyn at @playlabanimation doing everything possible to push this forward with us. All the amazing talent at those studios working everyday to bring this to life.  And then @lizasoberano whose passion for original children’s content for the whole Filipino diaspora aligned with ours. We had to team up!&quot;  </p><p>The <em>Sun Chaser</em> creator also went on to express his gratitude to their voice cast, saying: &quot;And now our cast who have breathed life into our characters. I’m so humbled to have them with us.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLB_-UpJUey/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=444&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A872700.8000001907%2C%22ls%22%3A101039%2C%22le%22%3A101473.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1000" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Bernard shared that their belief in one another played a crucial role in turning their vision for the animated series into reality.</p><p>&quot;From the beginning we knew we were underdogs trying to bring this to life, but we’ve made it to this point just in believing in each other. I can’t help but believe we are going to take this all the way,&quot; he said. &quot;Feeling the love and can’t wait to share more soon. Thank you for following our journey!&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/4/23/charo-santos-kd-estrada-ac-bonifacio-join-cast-of-animated-series-sun-chaser-1108"><strong>Read: Charo Santos, KD Estrada, AC Bonifacio join cast of animated series &#x27;Sun Chaser</strong></a></div><p>According to its synopsis, as reported by <em>Variety</em>,<em> Sun Chaser</em> follows the story of Jordan Santos (Manny Jacinto) who is &quot;a self-absorbed teen whose carefree summer is upended when an ancient icy villain attacks his grandmother’s island in the Philippines.&quot;</p><p>Forced into the role of protector for his younger cousins, Jordan is drawn into a mythic ocean realm, where he and his crew set sail aboard a legendary vessel known as the Sun Chaser.</p><p>&quot;As they navigate enchanted seas and extraordinary islands to rescue his grandmother and save the island, Jordan must evolve from a reluctant kid into a true leader,&quot; the synopsis added.</p>

<p>'Sun Chaser' features an all-star voice cast including Manny Jacinto, Liza Soberano, Eugene Cordero, Charo Santos, and Dingdong Dantes.</p>

'Sun Chaser' features an all-star voice cast including Manny Jacinto, Liza Soberano, Eugene Cordero, Charo Santos, and Dingdong Dantes.

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'Sun Chaser' creator Bernard Badion reflects on journey behind upcoming Filipino animated series

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Published April 24, 2026 06:30 PM PHT

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Updated April 24, 2026 06:33 PM PHT

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