| Blusang Itim | |
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 Title card | |
| Also known as | Beauty Within |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Elena Patron |
| Based on | Blusang Itim (1986) by Emmanuel H. Borlaza |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Jay Altarejos[1] |
| Creative director | Jun Lana |
| Starring | Kylie Padilla |
| Opening theme | "Maghihintay Ako sa 'Yo" by Mark Alain Echem |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 65 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Joseph Aleta |
| Editors |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Original release | |
| Network | GMA Network |
| Release | May 16 – August 12, 2011 |
Blusang Itim (International title: Beauty Within / transl. black blouse) is a 2011 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine comic book by Elena Patron of the same title. Directed by Jay Altajeros, it stars Kylie Padilla. It premiered on May 16, 2011 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Alakdana. The series concluded on August 12, 2011 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by Pahiram ng Isang Ina in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]
YouTube Encyclopedic
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BLUSANG ITIM (STARRING KYLIE PADILLA) (TEASER / TRAILER # 04)
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Overview
Blusang Itim was as a novel written by Elena Patron. It was serialized from 1981 to 1983. In 1986, it was adapted into a film by Seiko Films featuring Snooky Serna in the lead role.
Sarah Lahbati, Gwen Zamora and Isabelle Daza were considered for the lead role for the television adaptation. Kylie Padilla later got the role.[3]
Cast and characters
- Lead cast
- Kylie Padilla as Jessa Escote-Soriano / Jessa Lopez-Santiago / Jessica Madrid[4]
- Supporting cast
- Carl Guevarra as Melchor Reyes
- Lucho Ayala as Edward Escote
- Frank Magalona as Angelo Soriano
- Wynwyn Marquez as Cleo Salcedo
- Andrea Torres as Alison Escote
- Marissa Delgado as Concha Lopez-Santiago
- Maritoni Fernandez as Victoria Soriano
- Rita Avila as Rhea Escote
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Esmeralda Lopez-Santiago
- Gary Estrada as Gerald Escote
- Maureen Mauricio as Elsa Reyes
- Chariz Solomon as Chiqui
- Rochelle Barrameda as Camille Santos
- Shirley Fuentes as Beth Santa Maria
- Rene Salud
- Guest cast
- Sabrina Man as younger Jessa
- Arkin Magalona as younger Angelo
- JM Reyes as younger Melchor
- Snooky Serna as Loleng
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Blusang Itim earned a 15.6% rating.[5] While the final episode scored an 18.5% rating.[6]
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2011 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Adapted Drama Series | Blusang Itim | Nominated | [7] |
| Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | Frank Magalona | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actress | Wynwyn Marquez | Nominated |
References
- ^ Jarloc, Glaiza (May 15, 2011). "Kylie Padilla stars in Blusang Itim". SunStar. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ "Blusang Itim (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "Kylie Padilla out to prove she deserves lead role". Yahoo!. May 11, 2001. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ "Kylie Padilla will topbill Blusang Itim". PEP. May 6, 2011. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (May 17, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (May 13–16): Wil Time Bigtime debuts; Blusang Itim replaces Alakdana". PEP. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ Santiago, Erwin (August 17, 2011). "Updated AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (Aug. 12-15): Eat Bulaga! and Munting Heredera maintain top positions". PEP. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (October 29, 2011). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
External links
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