Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor is a 2010 Philippine television drama series loosely based on the PHR pocketbook of the same name created by Martha Cecilia and directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan. It also serves as the 11th installment of the Precious Hearts Romances Presents series. The series stars Sam Milby, Maja Salvador, Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco, and Precious Lara Quigaman, with an ensemble cast consisting of Jon Avila, Izzy Canillo, Long Mejia, Yayo Aguila, Bobby Andrews, Menggie Cobarrubias, Racquel Villavicencio, Kitkat, Kakai Bautista, and Lollie Mara in their supporting roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Hapontastic afternoon block, replacing Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Me Again from May 17 to September 17, 2010.
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor' | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Genre | Drama Horror Romance |
| Created by | Martha Cecilia |
| Based on | Impostor by Martha Cecilia |
| Directed by | Jerome Chavez Pobocan |
| Starring | Sam Milby Maja Salvador Melai Cantiveros Jason Francisco Precious Lara Quigaman[1] |
| Opening theme | "Kung Ako na Lang Sana" by Vina Morales |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 90 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Mark Anthony Gile |
| Running time | 30-45 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABS-CBN |
| Release | May 17 – September 17, 2010 |
This is about people who got into an accident and end up changing faces.[2][3][4][5][6]
Synopsis
The story revolves around a young province woman named Devin. Devin believes that she was given an unusual face that no man would ever want. She envies women such as Mariz who is unhappily married to Anthony, who is her crush. Little does Devin know that Popoy, her childhood friend, has feelings for her. One day, both Devin and Mariz are involved in the same car accident. Mariz dies while Devin is able to live. Devin was given a choice to be able to live by a plastic surgeon named Monique Benitez, but in the face of Mariz. Devin agreed and was implanted with Mariz's face.
Devin is now confused on how to live her new life after leaving Popoy and her poor life behind and starting a new life with a new beautiful face with the man of her dreams.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Sam Milby as Anthony Florencio
- Maja Salvador as Mariz Benitez-Florencio and Devina "Devin" Ventura
- Melai Cantiveros as Devina "Devin" Ventura and Mariz Florencio
- Jason Francisco as Popoy Calantiao
- Precious Lara Quigaman as Monique Benitez
Supporting cast
- Jon Avila[7] as Julio Cabrera
- Izzy Canillo as Joshua Florencio
- Long Mejia as Nestor Ventura
- Yayo Aguila as Lira Aguilar-Ventura
- Bobby Andrews[8] as Leo Serrano
- Menggie Cobarrubias as Don Manuel Aguilar
- Racquel Villavicencio as Donya Valeria Florencio
- Kitkat as Anita
- Cacai Bautista as Bettina
- Lollie Mara as Donya Cecilia Aguilar
Guest cast
- Gerard Pizzaras as Mariz and Monique's Father
- Gee-Ann Abrahan as Mariz and Monique's Mother
- Jairus Aquino as Young Anthony
- Phebe Kay Arbontante as Young Mariz
- Cherry Lou as Young Valeria Florencio
- Arnold Reyes as Young Alejandro Florencio
- Manuel Chua as Young Valeria Florencio's lover
- Melai Cantiveros (2nd girl) as Liza (appeared at the last episode)
Awards and nominations
Impostor earned a gold medal for the Best Telenovela Category in the International Emmy Awards, along with Argentina's Contra las Cuerdas, Brazil's Destiny River and Portugal's Lacos de Sangue.[9]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/news/25521/Precious-Lara-Quigaman-shrugs-off-rumor-that-boyfriend-Marco-Alcaraz-had-a-gay-relationship
- ^ Siazon, Rachelle (2009-11-21). "ABS-CBN unveils 2010 show line-up". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 2013-05-30. Retrieved 2009-12-15.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (2009-12-12). "ABS-CBN airs 2009 Christmas special this Sunday, Dec 13". Entertainment Guide/Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 2009-12-15. Retrieved 2009-12-15.
- ^ Precious Hearts Romances marks TV anniversary with Impostor retrieved via www.pep.ph 05-11-2010
- ^ PHR: Impostor: Feature Article Archived 2013-10-30 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 05-14-2010
- ^ Maja Salvador wears a bikini for the first time in Precious Hearts Romances presents Impostor Archived 2012-04-05 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 05-14-2010
- ^ http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7478/Jon-Avila-reveals-why-he-did-not-court-Maja-Salvador-.aspx
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/6047/%3Cem%3EPrecious-Hearts-Romances%3C-em%3E-marks-TV-anniversary-with-%3Cem%3EImpostor -%3C-em%3E[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/9364/impostor-receives-gold-medal-for-being-nominated-at-the-international-emmy-awards