Blusang Itim
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.
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| 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 |
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| Executive producer | Joseph Aleta |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
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| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | May 16 – August 12, 2011 |
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.[2]
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
- Main cast
- Kylie Padilla as Jessa Escote-Soriano / Jessa Lopez-Santiago / Jessica Madrid[4]
- Carl Guevarra as Melchor Reyes
- Lucho Ayala as Edward Escote
- Frank Magalona as Angelo Soriano
- Supporting cast
- Wynwyn Marquez as Cleo Salcedo
- Andrea Torres as Alison Escote
- Marissa Delgado as Concha Lopez-Santiago
- Maritoni Fernandez as Victoria Soriano
- Maureen Mauricio as Elsa Reyes
- Chariz Solomon as Chiqui
- Rochelle Barrameda as Camille Santos
- Shirley Fuentes as Beth Sta. Maria
- Rene Salud
- Guest cast
- Sabrina Man as young Jessa
- Arkin Magalona as young Angelo
- JM Reyes as young Melchor
- Snooky Serna as Loleng
- Rita Avila as Rhea Escote
- Jackie Lou Blanco as Esmeralda Lopez-Santiago
- Gary Estrada as Gerald Escote
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". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- "Kylie Padilla out to prove she deserves lead role". Yahoo! News. May 11, 2001. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- "Kylie Padilla will topbill GMA-7's new afternoon soap opera, Blusang Itim". PEP.ph. May 1, 2011. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- Santiago, Erwin (May 17, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (May 13–16): Wil Time Bigtime debuts; Blusang Itim replaces Alakdana". PEP.ph. 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.ph. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- Calderon, Ricky (October 29, 2011). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
External links
- Blusang Itim at IMDb