Blusang Itim

Blusang Itim
Images of Kylie Padilla, with several other images in the background. The series title is displayed on the lower left side of the image. The logo of GMA Network is displayed on the upper right side of the image.
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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 directorJun Lana
StarringKylie Padilla
Opening theme"Maghihintay Ako sa 'Yo" by Mark Alain Echem
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes65
Production
Executive producerJoseph Aleta
Editors
  • Robert Reyes
  • Jose Suner
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time19–29 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMay 16 (2011-05-16) –
August 12, 2011 (2011-08-12)

Blusang Itim (transl. black blouse / international title: Beauty Within) 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]

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.

Cast and characters

An image of Kylie Padilla.
Kylie Padilla portrays Jessa Escote.
Lead cast
  • Kylie Padilla as Jessa Escote-Soriano / Jessa Lopez-Santiago / Jessica Madrid[3]
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Casting

Sarah Lahbati, Gwen Zamora and Isabelle Daza were considered for the lead role for the television adaptation. Kylie Padilla later got the role.[4]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Blusang Itim earned a 15.6% rating.[5] The final episode scored an 18.5% rating.[6]

Accolades

Accolades received by Blusang Itim
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
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

  1. ^ Jarloc, Glaiza (May 15, 2011). "Kylie Padilla stars in Blusang Itim". SunStar. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  2. ^ "Blusang Itim (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "Kylie Padilla will topbill Blusang Itim". PEP. May 6, 2011. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  4. ^ "Kylie Padilla out to prove she deserves lead role". Yahoo!. May 11, 2001. 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". PEP. 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". PEP. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  7. ^ Calderon, Ricky (October 29, 2011). "Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved August 23, 2020.


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