Impostora (2017 TV series)
| Impostora | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | RJ Nuevas |
| Based on | Sa Isang Sulok ng mga Pangarap (1994 film) |
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| Directed by |
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| Creative director(s) | Roy C. Iglesias |
| Starring | Kris Bernal |
| Narrated by | Kris Bernal as Nimfa / Rosette |
| Opening theme | "Mapagkunwari" by Rita Daniela |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 160 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Joseph T. Aleta |
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| Production location(s) | Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company(s) | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | July 3, 2017[1] – February 9, 2018 |
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| Related shows | Impostora (2007) |
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Impostora (transl. Impostor) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is loosely based on the 1993 film, Sa Isang Sulok ng mga Pangarap (transl. A Corner of Dreams). Directed by Albert Langitan and Aya Topacio, it stars Kris Bernal in a dual role. It premiered on July 3, 2017 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up replacing Legally Blind. The series concluded on February 9, 2018 with a total of 160 episodes. It was replaced by The Stepdaughters in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]
Contents
Premise
Nimfa, a street vendor willingly undergoes surgery and facial reconstruction is ordered to pretend as Rosette. When Rosette comes back to take Nimfa out of the picture, she will attempt to kidnap and murder Nimfa.[3]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Kris Bernal as Nimfa del Prado-Saavedra / Rosario Margaret "Rosette" R. Cuevas
- Rafael Rosell as Homer Saavedra
- Supporting cast
- Ryan Eigenmann as Jeremy Soriano
- Assunta de Rossi as Katrina "Trina" Saavedra
- Elizabeth Oropesa as Magdalena "Denang" Del Prado
- Aicelle Santos as Deedee Castro
- Vaness del Moral as Criselda "Crisel" Estanislao
- Leandro Baldemor as Jomari "Omar" Estanislao
- Sinon Loresca as Maximo "Maxi" Cuntapay
- Rita Daniela as Maureen Mendoza
- Yuan Francisco as Junic C. Saavedra
- Dayara Shane as Celine C. Saavedra
- James Blanco as Enrico "Eric" Espiritu
- Jervy "Patani" Daño as Juliet
- Guest cast
- Djanin Cruz as Nancy Pineda
- Renz Fernandez as Mateo Reyes
- Aaron Yanga as Celso
- Jay Arcilla as Alvin
- Chariz Solomon as Nimfa's mother
- Jerald Napoles as Nimfa's father
- Nanette Inventor as Remedios
- Ranty Portento as an sales agent
- Dex Quindoza as David
- Jaycee Parker as Esther
- Sophie Albert as Leticia
- Frank Garcia as Dante Cuevas
- Sheryl Cruz as Bettina "Betty" Romero
- Marc Abaya as Leo Corpuz
- Rob Sy as Emelito "Lito" Perez
- Sheena Halili as Rafaela "Riffy" Maniego / Rosette Cuevas
- Jade Lopez as Danica Santillan
Production
Due to high ratings, the show was given an extension up to February 9, 2018.[4]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Impostora earned a 5.3% rating.[5] While the final episode scored a 7.4% rating.[6] The series had its highest rating on July 28, 2017 with an 8.8% rating.[7]
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | 7th OFW Gawad Parangal | Best Actress | Kris Bernal | Won | [8] |
| 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | Impostora | Nominated | [9] | |
| Best Drama Actress | Kris Bernal | Nominated |
International broadcast
| Country | Network | Title |
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| Ecuador | Oromar Televisión | La Impostora[10] |
| Georgia | TV Pirveli | Impostora[11] |
References
- ^ "Robin hinihintay tularan si Angel". Philippine Star. June 14, 2017.
- ^ "Impostora (2017) - Home - Full Episodes". Retrieved February 3, 2019.
- ^ "Impostora (2017)". Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 14, 2017). "Impostora extended until 2018; director says: "Hindi Impostora lang ang tinutulungan namin kundi buong network."". Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- ^ "July 03 (Mon) TV Ratings / AGB Nielsen / NUTAM People in TV Homes (Afternoon)". Retrieved July 3, 2017.
- ^ "How did Impostora final episode in AGB ratings?". Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ "July 28 (Fri) TV Ratings / AGB Nielsen / NUTAM People in TV Homes (Afternoon)". Retrieved July 28, 2017.
- ^ http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/35422/sunshine-dizon-gabby-concepcion-at-wowowin-ilan-sa-pinarangalan-sa-7th-ofw-gawad-parangal/story
- ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "IN PHOTOS: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ "La Impostora - Oromar televisión". Oromar televisión (in Spanish). June 12, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ "GMA: four dramas sold to Georgia". prensario.tv. July 30, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2019.