Blusang Itim

Blusang Itim
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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	Richard "Dode" Cruz; Renato Custodio; Obet Villela; Geng Delgado;
Directed by	Jay Altarejos[1]
Creative director(s)	Jun Lana
Starring	Kylie Padilla
Opening theme	"Maghihintay Ako sa 'Yo" by Mark Alain Echem
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language(s)	Tagalog
No. of episodes	65
Production
Executive producer(s)	Joseph Aleta
Production location(s)	Philippines
Editor(s)	Robert Reyes; Jose Suner;
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	45 minutes
Production company(s)	GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original network	GMA Network
Picture format	480i (SDTV)
Original 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.

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

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]

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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". ph.news.yahoo.com. 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". 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". Retrieved March 5, 2018.

External links

Blusang Itim on IMDb

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[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.