Overview
Budoy is a Philippine drama television series that premiered on ABS-CBN. It tackles the story of Budoy, who is mentally challenged, and his family, relationships and social issues. It topbills Gerald Anderson, Jessy Mendiola and Enrique Gil. The theme song was "Saan Darating Ang Umaga" sung by Angeline Quinto produced by Jonathan Manalo. The show ended on March 9, 2012 with the new primetime drama series "Dahil Sa Pag-ibig" taking its place the following week. The show is notable for the main character's catchphrases such as "Hello, ako Budoy!" and "Jackie, gusto mo BJ?", with the latter phrase being mistaken as a double-meaning line.
Cast
- Gerald Anderson as Benjamin "Budoy" Maniego/Dizon
- Jessy Mendiola as Jacqueline "Jackie" Marasigan-Maniego
- Enrique Gil as Benjamin "BJ" Maniego/Dimalanta/Chavez
- Janice de Belen as Elena Dizon
- Zsa Zsa Padilla as Luisa Maniego
- Christian Vasquez as Dr. Isaac Maniego
- Mylene Dizon as Dr. Grace Maniego
- Barbara Perez as Dr. Alberta Maniego
- Dante Rivero as Renato Dizon