Impostora
{{Short description|2007 Philippine television drama series}}
{{Distinguish|Impostor (TV series)}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=May 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Impostora 2007 title card.jpg
| alt = An image of Iza Calzado and Sunshine Dizon. The series title is displayed on the center of the image.
| caption = Title card
| alt_name = The Impostor
| genre = Drama
| creator = R.J. Nuevas
| based_on = {{Based on|Sa Isang Sulok ng mga Pangarap (1993)|Joel Lamangan}}
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Suzette Doctolero
- Denoy Punio-Navarro
- Dode Cruz
- Tina Samson-Velasco
- Vinuel Ello}}
| director = Maryo J. de los Reyes
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| theme_music_composer = Tata Betita
| open_theme = "Mapagkunwari" by Faith Cuneta
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 80
| list_episodes = List of Impostora episodes
| executive_producer = Winnie Hollis-Reyes
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 19–32 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment TV
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2007|6|4}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2007|9|21}}
| related = Impostora (2017)
}}
{{Lang|tl|Impostora}} ({{Translation|impostor}} / international title: The Impostor) is a 2007 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado. The series is loosely based on a 1993 Philippine film Sa Isang Sulok ng mga Pangarap ({{translation|A Corner of Dreams}}). It premiered on June 4, 2007 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on September 21, 2007 with a total of 80 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrYlJz7Tq4n_F_0R7D7P2dc_ |title=Impostora 2007 (Full Episodes) - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=February 16, 2018}}
Premise
Sara and Lara are conjoined twins when they were young. Their parents agree to have them separated at the age of eight. After their separation, misfortunes occur leaving their mother to put them up for adoption. They will eventually meet again when they get older.{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/impostora/about/ |title=Impostora |website=GMA Network |access-date=June 27, 2018}}
Cast and characters
Image:Isa Calsado (cropped).jpg
;Lead cast
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- Sunshine Dizon as Sara Carreon-Cayetano / Vanessa "Nessa" Carreon-Cayetano{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/29252/where-are-they-now-original-teleserye-leading-ladies |title=Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=February 26, 2019 |website=PEP |access-date=May 18, 2020}}
- Iza Calzado as Lara Carreon / Sara Carreon
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;Supporting cast
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- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Nicolas Cayetano
- Alfred Vargas as Carlos Pambide
- Luis Alandy as Leandro Meneses
- Chanda Romero as Anatella Cayetano
- Jean Garcia as Bettina "Betty" Carreon
- Mart Escudero as Santiago "Yago" Cayetano
- Charee Pineda as Trish
- Jennica Garcia as Karen Manansala
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;Guest cast
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- Charice Hermoso as younger Sara
- Charlotte Hermoso as younger Lara
- Zamierre Benevice as younger Vanessa
- Romnick Sarmenta as Henry Carreon
- Gary Estrada as Delfin Carreon
- Gelli de Belen as Adelle Carreon
- Jenny Miller as Fritzie
- Anton Bernardo as Ramil
- Sam Bumatay as Kokay
- EJ Jallorina as Benjo
- Ana Capri as Saling
- Maybeline Dela Cruz as Doray
- Dexter Doria as Dorina
- Ace Espinosa as Tata Oyong
- Flora Gazer as Petra
- Ella Guevara as Kathleen C. Cayetano
- Anna Larrucea as Cora
- Jan Marini as Gemma
- Joanne Quintas as Sofia
- Jacob Rica as Patrick C. Cayetano
- Vaness del Moral as Dindy
- Lem Pelayo as Billy
- Jardson Librando as younger Leandro
- John Regala as Mando
- Ana Roces as Alexis Alvarado
- Vince Saldaña as Tristan
- Shermaine Santiago as Carla
- Deborah Sun as Francisca "Kikay" Manansala
- Robert Villar as Raul
- Chachiee Santos as Tina
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Production
Principal photography commenced on April 23, 2007.{{cite web|author=Miralles, Nitz |title=Impostora starts taping |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/12977/impostora-starts-taping |website=PEP |access-date=March 25, 2024 |date=April 24, 2007}}
Accolades
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|+ Accolades received by {{Lang|tl|Impostora}} ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
rowspan=3 | 2008
| rowspan=3 | 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Actor | {{Nominated}} |
Best Drama Actress
| {{Nominated}} |
Best Primetime Drama Series
| Impostora | {{Nominated}} |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/impostora}}
- {{IMDb title|1010358}}
Category:2007 Philippine television series debuts
Category:2007 Philippine television series endings
Category:Filipino-language television shows
Category:GMA Network drama series
Category:Television shows set in the Philippines
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