Feliza Reyes (played by Anne Curtis) is a protagonist in Baler.
Daughter of Katipunero Daniel Reyes and sister of Gabriel. In love with Spanish mestizo Celso Resurreccion. Acts as a liaison during skirmishes, once delivering food to him under the guise of a surrender ploy. Later mourns his death and raises their son, Celso Jr. Celso Resurreccion (played by Jericho Rosales) appears in Baler.
Spanish mestizo soldier who joins the Baler garrison to find his biological father. Deeply in love with Feliza Reyes. During the siege, he secretly meets her and learns she is carrying his child. Plans a nighttime escape but is caught by his own sergeant Mauro and executed on orders from Lt. Martin. Daniel Reyes (played by Phillip Salvador) appears in Baler.
Feliza and Gabriel's father, a Katipunero fighting against the Spanish. Disapproves of Gabriel's decision to serve as a church sacristan. Later overjoyed when Gabriel safely leaves the besieged church to reunite with the Filipino forces. Gabriel Reyes (played by Carlo Aquino) appears in Baler.
Son of Daniel Reyes and brother of Feliza. Initially joins the church as a sacristan to support Father Gomez, believing his presence will prevent Filipino attacks. After the priest's death and under Celso's urging, he finally leaves the siege to reunite with his family. Lt. Jose Mota (played by Andrew Schimmer) appears in Baler.
Commandante Teodorico Luna Novicio (played by Joel Torre) appears in Baler.
Luming (played by Nikki Bacolod) appears in Baler.
Lope (played by Mark Bautista) appears in Baler.
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Characters
Feliza Reyes
(played by Anne Curtis) — protagonist
Daughter of Katipunero Daniel Reyes and sister of Gabriel. In love with Spanish mestizo Celso Resurreccion. Acts as a liaison during skirmishes, once delivering food to him under the guise of a surren...
Celso Resurreccion
(played by Jericho Rosales) — supporting
Spanish mestizo soldier who joins the Baler garrison to find his biological father. Deeply in love with Feliza Reyes. During the siege, he secretly meets her and learns she is carrying his child. Plan...
Daniel Reyes
(played by Phillip Salvador) — supporting
Feliza and Gabriel's father, a Katipunero fighting against the Spanish. Disapproves of Gabriel's decision to serve as a church sacristan. Later overjoyed when Gabriel safely leaves the besieged church...
Gabriel Reyes
(played by Carlo Aquino) — supporting
Son of Daniel Reyes and brother of Feliza. Initially joins the church as a sacristan to support Father Gomez, believing his presence will prevent Filipino attacks. After the priest's death and under C...
Lt. Jose Mota
(played by Andrew Schimmer) — supporting
Commandante Teodorico Luna Novicio
(played by Joel Torre) — supporting
Luming
(played by Nikki Bacolod) — supporting
Lope
(played by Mark Bautista) — supporting
Pablo
(played by DJ Durano) — supporting
2nd Lt. Saturnino Martin Cerezo
(played by Ryan Eigenmann) — supporting
Azon Reyes
(played by Rio Locsin) — supporting
Flag Bearer
(played by Mikel Campos) — minor
Soldier Crying
(played by PJ Valerio) — minor
Diego
(played by Arvee Quizon) — minor
Jamie Caldenay
(played by Jeremiah Rosales) — minor
Mauro
(played by Jao Mapa) — minor
Lt. Juan Alonzo Zayas
(played by Bernard Palanca) — minor
Fr. Candido Gomez Carreno
(played by Michael De Mesa) — minor
Col. Calixto Villacorte
(played by Leo Martinez) — minor
Capt. Enrique Fossi de las Morenas
(played by Baron Geisler) — minor
Story Analysis
A trapped Spanish garrison endures a months-long siege, facing disease, desertion, and the tragic revelation of Spain's defeat.
Plot Progression
Siege and Isolation
Desperation and Truce
Disease and Desertion
Surrender and Mourning
Directed by Mark Meily
Baler (2008) · 6.5/10 · drama, history, romance, war
