Underplayed Gems

Rakista (2008)

Rakista poster
Genre
comedy
Country
Philippines
Length
15 episodes
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This sitcom follows a group of friends navigating life and relationships in the Philippine music scene. Each episode mixes humor with narration and original songs from local rock musicians.

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What happens

Rakista is a Philippie television situational comedy series broadcast by TV5. Directed by Quark Henares and Mihk Vergara, it stars Carlo Aquino, Charles Christianson, Denise Laurel, Alcris Galura, Rhea Nakpil, Marco Morales, Wincy Aquino Ong and Jewelyn Block. It aired from August 14, 2008, to November 20, 2008, replacing PBA Classics and was replaced by Rescue Mission. It was among the new shows unveiled by the network (formerly known as ABC) upon its relaunch on August 9, 2008. Rakista TV Series was created by filmmaker Quark Henares and Diego Castillo, co-founder and guitarist of the rock band Sandwich. Apart from Henares and Castillo, writers for the show have included music video director King Palisoc, Palanca Award-winning author Yvette Tan and The Philippine Star columnist Erwin Romulo. Each episode also features a narration by poet and vocalist for Radioactive Sago Project Lourd de Veyra. Mikey Amistoso of Ciudad (band) and Diego Mapa of Cambio are credited with the original music for the series. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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