Lupin steals your hearts today

On April 9, a compelling story of trials, tragedy, success, and love unfolds on Lupin. With sleek and luxurious sports cars, vehicles, and sets, breath-taking and action-packed scenes, and swoon-worthy romance, this primetime offering would surely beguile viewers and get pulses racing. Richard Gutierrez will once again captivate viewers as he top bills GMA-7’s newest series as Lupin. With this challenging new role, Richard will certainly prove his versatility as an actor and how much he has grown in his craft. After doing a series of telefantasyas (Mulawin (2004), Mars Ravelo’s Captain Barbell (2005)), Richard shows a different side to his acting as the master thief Lupin, which also marks his forage into more difficult, more mature roles. His past The compelling misadventures of Lupin begin when his rich businessman father was found dead when he was only a child. His father’s best friend — a former thief who is now also a businessman — is the primary suspect to the crime. Cecilia Lupin (Lani Mercado) would be able to escape with her young son, Andre, but they will be separated along the way. While Cecilia is believed to be dead, the young Lupin was found by Duroy (Tirso Cruz III), who would raise him but would also teach him how to steal. The only heir to the wealth of his late father, Andre Lupin will grow up to become the best thief in town, this time known as Lupin de Dios. He has quick hands and reflexes, but he thinks even quicker, and while he is only a high school graduate, he is extremely intelligent. A business tycoon by day and a master thief by night, this playboy prefers to use his wit and charm as his weapons. Lupin has three sidekicks who help him in heists: Ashley (Katrina Halili), a military school graduate who is a sharp-shooter, a mistress of disguise, and whose lethal beauty is unrivaled; Brigitte (Ehra Madrigal), Lupin’s lookout, a college dropout from a computer school where she gained her skill in hacking, and who is skilled in using knives as weapons; and Castor (Boy II Quizon), known as the King of Small Time Con who used to be Lupin’s nemesis but would eventually become his ally. During a set visit on their first taping week, iGMA asked Katrina and Ehra how it was like to undergo training for their roles. “Takot na takot ako nung may (rifle) training ako!" admits Kat. “Hindi ko talaga siya maputok…Tapos naiiyak na ako, feeling ko, madi-disappoint sila, na parang, iba ‘yung tingin nila sa akin, feeling nila, astig ako…Kontrabida ako, eh! Di ba?" Ehra also had her own share of fears – driving! “I don’t know how to drive! Ewan ko, feeling ko may phobia ako pag nagda-drive, natatakot talaga ako! Tapos…sa first scene pa lang, nagda-drive (na) ako ng speed boat…tapos magda-drive din ako in the future yata ng motor! So excited ako, pero good luck!" But despite having difficulty at first, these two sirens conquered their fears and delivered as expected. Meanwhile, two women will capture Lupin’s heart: Angeli Villavicer (Abby Cruz), for whom Lupin wanted to turn his back on his dark life as a thief; and Avril Legarda (Rhian Ramos), the orphaned daughter and sole heir of the rich businessman who was killed. Bb. Pilipinas 2007 2nd Runner-up (and best in swimsuit) Abby Cruz was hand-picked by Annabelle Rama and GMA SVP Wilma Galvante to be Richard’s new leading lady. Athough new in this business, this 22-year old showbiz newcomer underwent acting workshops and said that everything seemed as if it were a “blessing in disguise." Former newcomer Rhian Ramos is now on her second GMA primetime, and she’s ecstatic to be portraying an empowered character this time around: “Avril at the start of Lupin is like a real trouble maker - she is a problem child and she is a loud kind of girl. But something will happen to change that." Also part of Lupin’s powerhouse cast are Ara Mina, Ramon Christopher, Ricky Davao, Polo Ravales,, LJ Reyes, , Bearwin Meily, Almira Muhlach, Sandy Talag, Alicia Alonzo, and Janno Gibbs — in his first time to join a blockbuster soap in GMA’s primetime block — as Inspector Clavio, the police officer who is keen on capturing Lupin in spite of his Houdini skills. - iGMA.tv