# Sun Chaser

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***Sun Chaser*** is an upcoming [Philippine animated](/source/Philippine_animation) web series created by Bernard Badion and Bobby Pontillas.[1]

## Premise

Inspired by [Philippine mythology](/source/Philippine_mythology), the series revolves a teenager Jordan Santos, whose summer break takes a wild turn when a supernatural curse strikes his family and transforms his island home into a battleground of mythical creatures. With the help of quirky beings like a [dwende](/source/Dwende) and a [manananggal](/source/Manananggal), Jordan embarks on an epic quest rooted in vibrant Filipino mythology as he discovers his role as the “Spirit Guardian.”[2]

## Voice cast

- [Manny Jacinto](/source/Manny_Jacinto) as Jordan Santos, a self-absorbed teen visiting his grandmother’s island in the Philippines.[3]
- [Liza Soberano](/source/Liza_Soberano)
- [Eugene Cordero](/source/Eugene_Cordero)
- JR de Guzman
- [Charo Santos](/source/Charo_Santos-Concio)
- [Dingdong Dantes](/source/Dingdong_Dantes)
- Zia Dantes
- [AC Bonifacio](/source/AC_Bonifacio)
- [KD Estrada](/source/KD_Estrada)

## Production

### Conception

The series was created by Pontillas with Bernard Badion, together with [Toon City](/source/Toon_City) and Playlab animation studios. Pontillas revealed his inspiration for a passion project, stating "came from a personal place of wanting to tell a story rooted in Filipino mythology and identity, through the eyes of a young Filipino American trying to reconnect with his roots."[4]

The series expected to release in late 2026, according to series creator Bobby Pontillas.

## Reception

### Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee Result 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival MIFA Animation du Monde Prize Sun Chaser [4]

## References

1. Zahed, Ramin (2025-06-23). ["Exclusive: Disney Veteran Bobby Pontillas Details His Fun New Filipino Series, 'Sun Chaser'"](https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/06/disney-veteran-bobby-pontillas-details-his-fun-new-filipino-series-sun-chaser/). *Animation Magazine*. Retrieved June 28, 2025.

1. ["A new Filipino animated series is taking Philippine folklore to global heights even before its official release."](https://www.instagram.com/p/DK9Lzg8zSg9/). *www.instagram.com*. Retrieved 2025-06-21.

1. Tangcay, Jazz & Jacob, Arushi (2026-04-21). ["‘On the Road (En El Camino)’ Tops Winners at 43rd Miami Film Festival – Film News in Brief"](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/film-news-in-brief-april-20-2026-1236726080/). *Variety*. Retrieved 2026-04-22.

1. NEPALES, JANET SUSAN R. (2025-06-19). ["Fil-Am animator Bobby Pontillas talks of his new TV project, 'Sun Chaser,' and winning at Annecy Film Festival"](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/showbizabroad/949904/fil-am-animator-bobby-pontillas-talks-of-his-new-tv-project-sun-chaser-and-winning-at-annecy-film-f/story/). *GMA News Online*. Retrieved 2025-06-21.

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