Kamandag (International title: Venom) is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas. Directed by Mark A. Reyes and Topel Lee, it stars Richard Gutierrez in the title role. It premiered on November 19, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on April 25, 2008 with a total of 113 episodes. It was replaced by Dyesebel in its timeslot. Pre-production The first project of Eula Valdez under GMA Network. For Richard Gutierrez's preparation for the series, he trained under Ultimate Fighting Championship's Brandon Vera to master Muay Thai and Brazilian Jujitsu. The cast went to acting workshops at University of the East. Cast and characters Lead cast Richard Gutierrez as Vergel / Kamandag Supporting cast Mark Anthony Fernandez as Lucero Serrano / Talim Jewel Mische as Jenny Maxene Magalona as Lily Ehra Madrigal / Anne Chennette T. Rodriguez (young) as Ditas / Denise / Lady Kamandag Eula Valdez / Glaiza de Castro (young) as Alicia Johnny Delgado as Budol Zoren Legaspi as Gulag Ariel Rivera as Abdon Serrano Ronaldo Valdez / Ramon Christopher Gutierrez (young) as Pepe Francine Prieto as Kuran Rainier Castillo as Ikoy Francis Magundayao as Boyong / Dagok Melissa Mendez as Elena Benjie Paras as Dinggol Elvis Gutierrez as Agol Pekto as Doro Gardo Versoza as Saban Emilio Garcia as Domeng Sunshine Dizon as Ragona Guest cast Afi Africa as Afie Rhea Nakpil as Bea Renz Valerio as young Vergel Alessandra de Rossi as Eleanor Glydel Mercado as Vivian Michelle Madrigal as Eliza Bryan Revilla as Adlak Ram Revilla as Harn Maureen Larrazabal as Cathy Michael Flores as Sahir Dominic Roco as Pigo Karylle as Spectra Alyssa Alano as Reyna Baba Ynez Veneracion as Jaimee Saab Magalona as Eleanor's friend Kevin Santos as Randy Anne Chennette T. Rodriguez as young Ditas Sam Bumatay as young Baya Ratings According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Kamandag earned a 42.7% rating. While the final episode scored a 38.1% rating. The series had its highest rating on February 26, 2008 and March 7, 2008 with a 43.6% rating. The special, Ang Bagsik ni Kamandag garnered a 29.0% rating. References External links 2007 Philippine television series debuts 2008 Philippine television series endings Fantaserye and telefantasya Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Television shows based on comics