Impostora (2017 TV series)
| Impostora | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | R.J. Nuevas |
| Based on | Sa Isang Sulok ng mga Pangarap (1993) by Joel Lamangan |
| Written by |
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| Directed by |
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| Creative director | 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 | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 160 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Joseph T. Aleta |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | July 3, 2017 – February 9, 2018 |
| Related | |
| Impostora (2007) | |
Impostora (transl. impostor) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is loosely based on a 1993 Philippine film, Sa Isang Sulok ng mga Pangarap (transl. In a Corner of Dreams). Directed by Albert Langitan and Aya Topacio, it stars Kris Bernal in the title 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.[1]
Premise[edit]
Nimfa, a street vendor willingly undergoes surgery and facial reconstruction and is ordered to pretend to be Rosette. When Rosette returns to take Nimfa out of the picture, she will attempt to kidnap and murder Nimfa.[2]
Cast and characters[edit]
- Lead cast
- Kris Bernal as Nimfa del Prado-Saavedra / Rosario Margaret "Rosette" R. Cuevas
- Supporting cast
- Rafael Rosell as Homer Saavedra
- 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 Fatima del Prado
- Jerald Napoles as Oliver del Prado
- Nanette Inventor as Remedios
- Ranty Portento as a 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[edit]
Principal photography commenced in February 2017.[3] Filming concluded on January 29, 2018.[4] Due to high ratings, the series was given an extension up to February 9, 2018.[5]
Ratings[edit]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Impostora earned a 5.3% rating.[6] While the final episode scored a 7.4% rating.[7] The series had its highest rating on July 28, 2017 with an 8.8% rating.[8]
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | 7th OFW Gawad Parangal | Best Actress | Kris Bernal | Won | [9] |
| 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | Impostora | Nominated | [10] | |
| Best Drama Actress | Kris Bernal | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "Impostora 2017 (Full Episodes)". YouTube. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ "Impostora (2017)". GMA Network. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 22, 2017). "Battle of Impostoras: Alice Dixson, Iza Calzado, and Kris Bernal in prosthetics". PEP. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Caligan, Michelle (January 30, 2018). "Kris Bernal bids goodbye to Nimfa and Rosette on last taping day of Impostora". GMA Network. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 14, 2017). "Impostora extended until 2018; director says: "Hindi Impostora lang ang tinutulungan namin kundi buong network."". PEP.
- ^ "July 03 (Mon) TV Ratings / AGB Nielsen / NUTAM People in TV Homes (Afternoon)". PEP. Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 12, 2018). "How did Impostora final episode in AGB ratings?". PEP. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ "July 28 (Fri) TV Ratings / AGB Nielsen / NUTAM People in TV Homes (Afternoon)". PEP. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
- ^ "Sunshine Dizon, Gabby Concepcion at Wowowin, ilan sa pinarangalan sa 7th OFW Gawad Parangal". GMA Network. December 8, 2017.
- ^ Soriano, Gia Allana. "In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television". GMA Network. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
