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IN PHOTOS: Meet the cast of ‘Tabing Ilog’ musical

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/06/tabing-ilog-musical-t.jpg"/><figcaption>Cast members of ABS-CBN’s ‘Tabing Ilog’ musical are introduced to the press on Friday. Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Seventeen years after its TV conclusion, the well-loved youth-oriented series “Tabing Ilog” is returning as a stage musical, with a fresh cast bringing to life the same “barkada” from the original.</p><p>On Thursday, ABS-CBN introduced the cast members of its 2020 retelling of “Tabing Ilog,” ranging from successful Star Hunt auditionees, experienced theater actors, reality show graduates, to girl group members.</p><p>Here’s a look at each of them, and the characters they’re portraying:</p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/06/tabing-ilog-musical-1.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/06/tabing-ilog-musical-2.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/06/tabing-ilog-musical-3.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/06/tabing-ilog-musical-4.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/06/tabing-ilog-musical-5.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/06/tabing-ilog-musical-6.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/06/tabing-ilog-musical-7.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/06/tabing-ilog-musical-8.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/06/tabing-ilog-musical-9.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/life/02/06/tabing-ilog-musical-10.jpg"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>Kiara Takahasi, Abi Kassem, and Gab Pangilinan (not in photo) will alternate in the role of Eds, originally portrayed by Kaye Abad. <cite>Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Hanie Jarar, Sky Quizon, and Ian Pangilinan will alternate as Rovic, originally played by John Lloyd Cruz. <cite>Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Batit Espiritu and Emjay Sevilla will aternate in the role of Badong, originally portrayed by Paolo Contis. <cite>Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Gian Wang, Gabby Sarmiento, and Jem Macatuno will alternate as James, originally played by Patrick Garcia. <cite>Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Lie Reposposa, Noel Comia, and Brei Binuya will alternate in the role of Sammy, the sister of James — a new character. <cite>Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Argel Saycon, Elyson de Dios, and Vino Malabot (not in photo) will alternate as Fonzy, originally portrayed by Baron Geisler. <cite>Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Mia Canton, Belle delos Reyes, and Abby Trinidad will alternate in the role of George, originally played by Jodi Sta. Maria. <cite>Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Lou Yanong, Missy Quino, and Teetin Villanueva will alternate as Corinne, originally portrayed by Desiree del Valle. <cite>Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Art Guma (in photo) will alternate with Ian Hermogenes and Franco Ramos as Ely, a new character. <cite>Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Joanne Co and Agot Isidro (in photo), along with Jojit Lorenzo and Paolo O’Hara, will play multiple roles. <cite>Michael Bagtas, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div></div></div><p>The creative team behind “Tabing Ilog: The Musical” includes Topper Fabregas (direction), Vincent de Jesus (music, lyrics), Jade Castro (book), JM Cabling (choreography), Riza Romero (production design), Meliton Roxas (lighting design), and Glendfford Malimban (sound design).</p><p>The play will start its run in March 2020 at ABS-CBN’s Dolphy Theater. Tickets are available via <a href="https://ktx.abs-cbn.com/category/tabing-ilog-the-musical">KTX</a>.</p>

<p>On Thursday, ABS-CBN introduced the cast members of its 2020 retelling of “Tabing Ilog,” ranging from successful Star Hunt auditionees to experienced actors.</p>

On Thursday, ABS-CBN introduced the cast members of its 2020 retelling of “Tabing Ilog,” ranging from successful Star Hunt auditionees to experienced actors.