Due to his characterization of Emperor Zambojil in ‘Voltes V: Legacy,’ Christian Vasquez has been dubbed the next ‘Padre Damaso’ on Philippine television.
As seen on the May 9 episode of the Kapuso primetime series, Voltes V: Legacy delved deeper into the tale of Baron Hrothgar, prompting Kapuso viewers to identify their favorite new antagonists.
It narrates the tale of the planet Boazan twenty years ago, when the race with horns enslaved the race without horns. Here, we encounter Hrothgar, the science minister of the empire. The emperor desires him to be his successor due to his inventions and accomplishments, as well as his compassion for both horned and hornless animals.
Zambojil, the emperor’s son, considers this decision an affront and pledges to destroy Hrothgar. During Hrothgar’s coronation, Zambojil discloses that he lacks horns, which disqualifies him from becoming emperor. Zambojil ascends to the throne and sends Hrothgar to a slave colony. Zambojil informs Hrothgar of the deaths of his mother, Fadsa, and his pregnant wife, Rosalia.
Hrothgar led a life of servitude. Here, he encounters the dissidents and pledges to aid them in putting an end to the cruel treatment of the hornless Boazanian race.
Dennis Trillo portrays Hrothgar, and Christian Vasquez portrays Zambojil.
Christian angered Voltes V: Legacy viewers by portraying the haughty and power-hungry Boazanian who looks down on others.
A Facebook user named Ishra Cainglet shared her thoughts on Christian’s portrayal, saying “Yung ‘di ko inasahang mabibigyang buhay ni Christian Vazquez c Emperor Zambojil. Kudos nakakasabay sya kay Dennis Trillo.
“Mas nakakainis yung zambojil sa live action. Para kang matatawa kc epal na kontrabida at nakakainis at the sametime. Infairness di korny ung pagkakaact nya. Magaling! Mas lalu cguro sa ending mas kakainisan natin to.
“Sa ending ng anime kc marami xang epal scenes dun.”
Many believed Christian’s acting and screen presence made him ideal for the portrayal of Zambojil.
According to a remark by Showbiz Banter, he could replace the reviled “Padre Damaso” on Philippine television. Padre Damaso, the egocentric Spanish Franciscan, was portrayed by Tirso Cruz III in the successful primetime series Maria Clara at Ibarra, which is based on the novels Noli Me Tangere and El Fiilibusterismo by Jose Rizal.
On the other hand, it was stated that Martin Del Rosario has the potential to become the next iconic television actor, similar to Juancho Trivino, who portrayed Padre Salvi in the historical portal fantasy series. Martin portrays Zardoz, the Boazanian monarch who ordered the invasion of Earth.
GMA Pinoy TV also offers the action-packed drama to viewers abroad.
Zardoz is the primary adversary of the Voltes V squad. In addition to being the son of Hrothgar, he is the half-brother of Steve, Big Bert, and Little Jon Armstrong.
In the most recent episode of the program, Max Collins, Chanda Romero, Carlos Siguion-Reyna, Bibeth Orteza, Juan Rodrigo, Mike Lloren, Nico Antonio, and Brent Valdez were also introduced as Boazanians.
Voltes V: Legacy airs weeknights at 8:00 p.m. on GMA Telebabad, GTV, I Heart Movies, and Pinoy Hits, as well as via Kapuso Stream on GMA’s online platforms.
In the meantime, its catch-up episodes and episode highlights will be accessible on GMA-owned and -operated online platforms following the broadcast of each episode.