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Lolong
Season 2 title card
Also known as	Crocodile Whisperer Lolong: Bayani ng Bayan
Genre	Adventure Action drama
Created by	Jessica Soho Lee Joseph Castel
Directed by	Rommel P. Penesa
Starring	Ruru Madrid
Theme music composer	Ann Margaret R. Figueroa Rico Blanco
Ending theme	"Para sa Pangarap" by Hannah Prescillas "214" by Jeremiah Tiangco
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	66
Production
Executive producers	Eunice F. Mandia Mark Anthony B. Norella John Gary Criel J. Candelaria
Production locations	Quezon, Philippines
Editors	Tricia Senia Jhoan Longboy Kim Badayos
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	25–43 minutes
Production company	GMA Public Affairs
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	July 4, 2022 (2022-07-04) – present

Lolong (international title: Crocodile Whisperer) is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rommel P. Penesa, it stars Ruru Madrid in the title role. It premiered on July 4, 2022 on the network's Telebabad line up.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Ruru Madrid as Rolando "Lolong" Candelaria

Supporting cast

• Christopher de Leon (season 1) as Armando Banson
• Jean Garcia as Donatella "Dona" Banson
• Shaira Diaz as Elsie Dominguez
• Arra San Agustin (season 1) as Isabella "Bella" Melendez
• Paul Salas as Martin Candelaria / Martin Banson
• Rochelle Pangilinan as Karina Marabe
• Bembol Roco (season 1) as Narciso "Narsing" Candelaria
• Malou de Guzman (season 1) as Isabelita "Isabel" Candelaria
• Mikoy Morales as Victoriano "Bokyo" Dela Cruz
• Ian de Leon (season 1) as Lucas Morales
• DJ Durano (season 1) as Alberto "Abet" Dominguez
• Marco Alcaraz (season 1) as Marco Mendrano
• Maui Taylor as Dolores Baticusin
• Alma Concepcion as Ines Candelaria
• John Arcilla as Julio Figueroa (season 2)
• Rocco Nacino as Flavio Dominguez (season 2)
• Martin del Rosario as Ivan Figueroa (season 2)
• Klea Pineda as Laya (season 2)
• Tetchie Agbayani as Isabelita "Isabel" Candelaria (season 2)
• Nikko Natividad as Hudas (season 2)
• Nikki Valdez as Jessabel (season 2)
• Rodjun Cruz as Bungo (season 2)
• Leo Martinez as Kanor (season 2)
• Victor Neri as Dominador (season 2)
• Nonie Buencamino as Nando (season 2)
• Pancho Magno (season 2)
• Michelle Dee as Apong Ayo (season 2)
• Bernadette Allyson as Anna (season 2)
• Boom Labrusca (season 2)
• Jan Marini (season 2)
• Gerard Pizarras (season 2)
• Archi Adamos (season 2)
• Nicco Manalo (season 2)
• John Clifford as Ricky (season 2)
• Waynona Collings as Rain (season 2)
• Rubi Rubi (season 2)
• Inah Evans (season 2)
• Barbingot Forteza (season 2)
• Joe Vargas (season 2)
• Jim Pebanco (season 2)
• Kate Yalung (season 2)
• Jennie Gabriel (season 2)
• Saviour Ramos (season 2)
• Karenina Haniel (season 2)
• Ryrie Sophia as Gelai (season 2)
• Drey Lampago as Tres (season 2)
• Aljohn Banaira (season 2)

Guest cast

• Leandro Baldemor as Raul Candelaria
• Priscilla Almeda as Gloria Candelaria
• Pokwang as Coring
• Sue Prado as Riza dela Torre
• Luke Conde as Benjo Dominguez
• Vin Abrenica as Diego
• Thea Tolentino as Celia
• Lucho Ayala as Victor
• Rafael Rosell as Reyes
• Ryan Eigenmann as Delfin
• Mon Confiado as Luciano

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2022)

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Lolong: Bagong Yugto

Development

Broadcast journalist Jessica Soho came up with the series' concept of conflict between humans and a crocodile, which was featured in her show Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho. Lolong is named after a crocodile of the same name, which was known as the world's largest crocodile in captivity. A 6.7 meters (22 ft) long animatronic, enhanced by computer-generated imagery was used to depict the crocodile "Dakila".

Casting

In October 2020, Philippine actress Sanya Lopez left the series due to joining the drama series First Yaya. Kim Domingo was also initially attached to appear in the series.

Production

Principal photography commenced in July 2021 in Quezon. It was halted in August 2021 due to the enhanced community quarantine in National Capital Region caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Lolong earned a 17.7% rating. The season 1 finale scored a 19.3% rating.

Accolades

Notes

1. Season 2 (2025).

References

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21. "Sunog". Facebook.
22. "Lolong Meets Bella". Facebook.
23. "Atubaw". Facebook.
24. "Palaban". Facebook.
25. "Hostage". Facebook.
26. "Bayani". Facebook.
27. "Distance". Facebook.
28. "Pasabog". Facebook.
29. "Justice for Narsing". Facebook.
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32. "Dona Cares". Facebook.
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37. "Sakripisyo". Facebook.
38. "Karina, Get Get Out". Facebook.
39. "Chicken". Facebook.
40. "Bagong Mayor". Facebook.
41. "Takas". Facebook.
42. "Atubaw Reveal". Facebook.
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44. "Daks, Tago". Facebook.
45. "Lolong, Save Dakila". Facebook.
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47. "Lolong and the Tinago". Facebook.
48. "Lolong vs. Diego". Facebook.
49. "Lolong and Martin Kidnap". Facebook.
50. "Lolong vs. Armando". Facebook.
51. "Tinago Battle". Facebook.
52. "Atubaw vs. Armando". Facebook.
53. "Lolong vs. Elsie". Facebook.
54. "Lolong Reveal". Facebook.
55. "One Has To Die". Facebook.
56. "Martin vs. Armando". Facebook.
57. "Bagong Kakampi". Facebook.
58. "Atu Bros". Facebook.
59. "Sugod Bahay". Facebook.
60. "Escape Plan". Facebook.
61. "Wanted: Atubaw". Facebook.
62. "Lucas is Back". Facebook.
63. "Celia For Sale". Facebook.
64. "A Betrayal". Facebook.
65. "Kapatid Reveal". Facebook.
66. "Martin vs. Lucas". Facebook.
67. "Lolong vs. Victor". Facebook.
68. "Timebomb". Facebook.
69. "Lolong's Return to Tinago". Facebook.
70. "Lolong or Martin". Facebook.
71. "Lolong, Save Elsie". Facebook.
72. "Punong Buwaya". Facebook.
73. "Huling Atubaw". Facebook.
74. "Lolong and Armando Face Off". Facebook.
75. "Truth or Lie". Facebook.
76. "Lolong to the Rescue". Facebook.
77. "Laban, Karina". Facebook.
78. "Lolong Returns". Facebook.
79. "Halimaw". Facebook.
80. "Season Finale". Facebook.
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External links

• Official website
• Lolong at IMDb

• 2022 Philippine television series debuts
• Filipino-language television shows
• GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs shows
• GMA Network drama series
• Philippine action television series
• Philippine adventure television series
• Television productions postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Television series about reptiles and amphibians
• Television shows set in the Philippines