Kamao ( / international title: In His Corner) is a 2026 Philippine television drama sports series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by L.A. Madridejos and Richard Arellano, it stars Anton Vinzon in the title role. It premiered on May 25, 2026, on the network's Afternoon Prime line up.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.
Premise Makmak is a boxer who aspires of becoming a champion. His battles happen outside the ring. He gets caught up in the lies and controversies surrounding his former boxing champ father and endures the rules of his grandfather.
Cast and characters
Lead cast Anton Vinzon as Makmak P. Batumbacal
Supporting cast
Amy Austria as Gloria Panganiban Roi Vinzon as Domingo "Domeng" Batumbacal Neil Ryan Sese as Nonoy Batumbacal Katrina Halili as Nadia Panganiban -Batumbacal Wendell Ramos as Carlos "Caloy" Olivarez Bruce Roeland as Lance Olivarez Therese Malvar as Jolly Chanty Videla as Chloe Olivarez Matt Lozano as Tobuts David "Abdul" Domanais Christian "Marsy" Kimp Atip
Guest cast
Euwenn Mikaell as young Makmak Zephanie Dimaranan as Jeni Sicat Raheel Bhyria as Julian "Matador" Gonzales
Development The series and its cast members were announced in March 2026. Vinzon trained in boxing, in preparation for his role. In July 2026, actress Zephanie Dimaranan made an appearance as Jeni Sicat, who originated from the Philippine television musical drama series Born to Shine.
Ratings According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of earned a 5.4% rating.
Legacy In July 2026, actor Anton Vinzon and actress Therese Malvar appeared in the 2026 Philippine television musical drama series, Born to Shine.
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