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.

Blusang Itim
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Also known asBeauty Within
GenreDrama
Created byElena Patron
Based onBlusang Itim (1986)
by Emmanuel H. Borlaza
Written by
  • Richard "Dode" Cruz
  • Renato Custodio
  • Obet Villela
  • Geng Delgado
Directed byJay Altarejos[1]
Creative director(s)Jun Lana
StarringKylie Padilla
Opening theme"Maghihintay Ako sa 'Yo" by Mark Alain Echem
Country of originPhilippines
Original language(s)Tagalog
No. of episodes65
Production
Executive producer(s)Joseph Aleta
Production location(s)Philippines
Editor(s)
  • Robert Reyes
  • Jose Suner
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time45 minutes
Production company(s)GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Picture format480i (SDTV)
Original releaseMay 16 (2011-05-16) –
August 12, 2011 (2011-08-12)

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
Kylie Padilla portrays Jessa Escote.
Main cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

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]

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References
  1. Jarloc, Glaiza (May 15, 2011). "Kylie Padilla stars in 'Blusang Itim'". Sunstar. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  2. "Blusang itim". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  3. "Kylie Padilla out to prove she deserves lead role". ph.news.yahoo.com. May 11, 2001. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  4. "Kylie Padilla will topbill GMA-7's new afternoon soap opera, Blusang Itim". PEP.ph. May 1, 2011. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  5. Santiago, Erwin (May 17, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (May 13–16): Wil Time Bigtime debuts; Blusang Itim replaces Alakdana". Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  6. Santiago, Erwin (August 17, 2011). "UPDATED AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People & Household Ratings (Aug. 12-15): Eat Bulaga! and Munting Heredera maintain top positions". Retrieved March 5, 2018.
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