Impostora

infobox television
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show_name = Impostora


caption = What is the true face of love?
format = Drama
picture_format = 480i SDTV
runtime = 30-45 minutes
creator = R.J. Nuevas
director = Maryo J. de los Reyes
executive_producer = Wilma Galvante
Winnie Hollis-Reyes
starring = Sunshine Dizon
Iza Calzado
(see cast)
theme_music_composer = Tata Betita
opentheme = Aicelle Santos
endtheme = Faith Cuneta
country = flagicon|Philippines Philippines
language = Filipino, Tagalog, English
network = GMA Network
first_aired = June 4, 2007
last_aired = September 21, 2007
num_episodes = 80 episodes
preceded_by = Super Twins
followed_by =
website = http://www.igma.tv/shows/impostora
imdb_id = 1010358

Impostora ("lit." The Impostor) is a Philippine drama aired on GMA Network. It is directed by renowned director Maryo J. de los Reyes starring Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado.

The series is the first of GMA Network’s grand 57th anniversary offering, it began airing on June 4, and concluded on September 21.

Overview

Pre-production

There were many speculations what would be Sunshine Dizon's new project after her first solo project, Bakekang was a success [ [http://pep.ph/news/12222/Sunshine-Dizon:-From-Bakekang-to-Impostora Sunshine Dizon: From Bakekang to Impostora] , "pep.ph", n.d. Accessed last May 17, 2007.] . Many people wanted her to play a good-evil person, similar to her role in Encantadia and Bakekang, as the title suggest.

Jean Garcia, a famous Philippine drama antagonist, was included to the cast, and then people realized that this series will be a classic soap opera. The name of Iza Calzado was also added. [ [http://pep.ph/news/12817/Sunshine-Dizon-and-Iza-Calzado-reunite-in-%22Impostora%22 Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado reunite in "Impostora"] , "pep.ph", n.d. Accessed last May 17, 2007.] The said show also relaunched the career of Mark Anthony Fernandez.

The story is patterened like a komiks novel. The series is based on RJ Nuevas's original komiks creation.

Reaction

The series was heavily praised by the critics, but received mixed reactions from the audience, mainly because of its complex plot. But on its second week, the series begins to rise in ratings as the older version of the kids appeared & as the story deepens. On its third week, it continues to level its rival show from the other network, Walang Kapalit.

The series switched timeslot to the top-rating series Lupin to get even high ratings. After the switch, Impostora was able to get ratings higher than the exchanged series. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-07-19&sec=3&aid=25028 Gay issue kay Sen. Kiko, binuhay uli] , "journal.com.ph", n.d. Accessed last June 18, 2007.] It even reached a high 35%, only becoming second to Mga Mata ni Anghelita (a show on the same network) and soon demolished Walang Kapalit to a low 20%.

On its third final week, it managed to edge out the top-rating MariMar (a show on the same network) to 2nd place, making Impostora the number 1 show with an average of 33.7% on that week. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/14693/TV-Ratings-(Sept.-3–6):-Impostora-takes-lead-from-Marimar-while-Pangarap-Na-Bituin-debuts-at-No.-6-overall TV Ratings (Sept. 3–6): "Impostora" takes lead from "Marimar" while "Pangarap Na Bituin" debuts at No. 6 overall] , "pep.ph", n.d. Accessed last September 8, 2007.]

Finale Ratings

;Impostora topped the Top10 Mega Manila ratings on its finale episode. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/14898/TV-Ratings-(Sept.-21-23):-"Impostora"-closes-on-winning-note,-"The-Buzz"-reigns-again TV Ratings (Sept. 21-23): "Impostora" closes on winning note, "The Buzz" reigns again] , "pep.ph", n.d. Accessed last September 24, 2007.]

Crew

*Directed by: Maryo J. de los Reyes [ [http://pep.ph/guide/450/"Bakekang"-comes-to-an-end-tonight,-March-30 "Bakekang" comes to an end tonight, March 30] , "pep.ph", n.d. Accessed last May 17, 2007.]
*Assistant Directors: Lore Reyes and Soxie Topacio
*Executive-in-charge of Production: Wilma Galvante
*Production Manager: Redynn S. Alba
*Executive Producer: Winnie Hollis-Reyes
*Creative Consultants: Anette Gozon-Abrogar, Jun Lana and Roy C. Iglesias [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1010358/ Impostora] , "imdb.com", n.d. Accessed last May 17, 2007.]
*Head Writer: RJ Nuevas
*Writers: Suzette Doctolero, Denoy Punio-Navarro, Dode Cruz, Tina Samson-Velasco and Vien Ello
*Musical Director: Tata Betita

ynopsis

Plot

An intruiging story of love, greed and deception. The story starts out with the birth of the conjoined twins Lara and Sara(Calzado). Their parents wanted them to live a normal life, so at the right age, they were separated through operation. But this separation proved to be more of a curse than a blessing. Because of their half-uncle's hatred towards their father(Sarmienta) and the greed of their aunt Betty(Garcia), their lives will turn to a living hell, leaving their mother (De Belen) no choice but to separate them and give them for adoption. Lara experienced first hand the cruelty of her aunt Betty and her diabolical cousin Vanessa(Dizon). She escaped and was taken care of by a good samaritan. She grew up to become a beautiful, head-strong woman with the desire to find her sister and to extract revenge on the people who made their lives a living hell. Meanwhile, Sara was adopted by a family who never wanted her. Because of a freak accident, her face was burned and grew up to become a deformed, weak woman. But this changed when she meets Leandro(Alandy). Because of the problem with a local gangster and the desire to be normal again, she agrees for plastic surgery. But when she looks at her reflection, she sees another face. She then realizes that this is all just an elaborate plot of another woman, her forgotten cousin, Vanessa. While she is away with her lover Leandro in some far away paradise spending the stolen money from her husband, Nicolas (Fernandez), Sara will become her "double" and experience all the punishment that is due for her and to fool everyone as if she never left. At first, it was hell, all of the people thinking that they are extracting revenge on Vanessa. But because of her good heart, she manages to make everyone love "the new Nessa" and starts to love the family the real Vanessa never appreciated. But suddenly the real Vanessa comes back to claim her rightful place. Is this the end of the life she always dreamt of? And how about Lara? Will she figure out that the woman she's planning to kill is in fact her own sister.

POILER

The secret Sara is trying to keep is now out in the open when Vanessa showed up in public to humiliate her after she refused to leave the mansion. But much to their surprise, Nicolas chose Sara. He is now in love with the impostor and told them that he knows the truth even before Vanessa showed up. Nicolas wants an annulment for him to marry Sara. That is bad news for Vanessa and her mom, Betty since they're bankrupt and direly needs Nicolas's money. Vanessa and Betty tried to kill her but luckily a miracle happened. Lara thought Sara was Vanessa and tried to resume her thwarted plan but a because of the scar and the memories that they both have, it was enough proof and finally they found each other. Now Sara has Lara to back her up. Betty and Vanessa tried to blow the twins up with a bomb but her plan backfired and lost both her legs. Everyone thought Vanessa is already dead with the explosion but ironically she became the impostor when she kidnapped the real Sara and went to the wedding ceremony. She almost succeeded but because of Lara, her plan failed. Sara came in time to convince everyone that the woman in the altar is a fake. Vanessa left in anger and in shame but this is also the day she receives her karma. Her lover Leandro is now, literally insanely in love with her. She told him that he is stupid because she only used him to get Nicolas's money and she doesn't need him anymore. This made him so angry that he spilled acid on her face and destroyed the beauty she uses to deceive eveyone. Meanwhile, Betty died in a horrible car crash. Finally the twins are re-united and the twins are living the life they always dreamt of.

-THE END-

Episode Guide

Cast and Characters

Main Cast

* Sunshine Dizon as Vanessa Cayetano/Sara Carreon
* Iza Calzado as Lara Carreon/Sara Carreon
* Mark Anthony Fernandez as Nicolas Cayetano
* Alfred Vargas as Carlos Pambide
* Jean Garcia as Betty Carreon
* Luis Alandy as Dr. Leandro Meneses
* Chanda Romero as Doña Anatella Cayetano
* Mart Escudero as Santiago "Yago" Cayetano
* Charee Pineda as Trish Alvarado
* Jennica Garcia as Karen Manansala

Extended Cast

* Gelli de Belen as Adelle Carreon
* Anton Bernardo as Ramil
* Sam Bumatay as Kokay
* Ana Capri as Saling
* Maybelline dela Cruz as Doray
* Dexter Doria as Dorina
* Ace Espinosa as Tata Oyong
* Gary Estrada as Delfin Carreon
* Flora Gazer as Petra
* Ella Guevara as Kathleen Cayetano
* Charisse Hermoso as Young Sara Carreon
* Charlotte Hermoso as Young Lara Carreon
* Anna Larrucea as Cora
* Jan Marini as Gemma
* Jenny Miller as Fritzie
* Jacob Montes as Patrick Cayetano
* Vaness del Moral as Dindy
* Paolo Paraiso
* Lem Pelayo as Billy
* Bambi Pereira as Young Vanessa Carreon
* Joanne Quintas as Sofia
* John Regala as Mando
* Ana Roces as Alexis Alvarado
* Vince Saldana as Tristan
* Sharmaine Santiago as Carla
* Romnick Sarmenta as Henry Carreon
* Deborah Sun as Fransisca Manansala
* Robert Villar as Raul

Trivia

Casting

*The original cast included in the role of Mart Escudero, Stef Prescott in Charee Pineda's role and Jewel Mische in the role of Jenica Garcia.
*When the younger cast were altered Charee Pineda replaced Rich Asuncion in the role originally meant for Stef Prescott.
*Dingdong Dantes was replaced by Alfred Vargas.

oundtrack

The theme song entitled "Mapagkunwari" ("lit." Deceitful) is sung by Faith Cuneta, under the composition of Bakekang composer Tata Betita. [ [http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-05-26&sec=3&aid=19341 After dating Victor, Sunshine loveless again] , "journal.com.ph", n.d. Accessed last May 25, 2007.] In addition, Betita composed all musical scores and sound design for the series.

The love theme song for the series, entitled "Maghihintay" ("lit." Waiting), is sung by Aicelle Santos and is also composed by Tata Betita. Also, a separate love theme for the characters Yago and Karen is sung by Jennylyn Mercado.

See also

* List of shows previously aired by GMA Network
* Hiram na Mukha - a similar series with the subject of plastic surgery
* GMA Network

References

External links

* [http://www.igma.tv/forum/index.php/topic,598.0.html Impostora] on [http://www.igma.tv/forum/ GMA Forums]
* [http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=293117 Impostora] on Pinoy Exchange
* [http://www.freewebs.com/impostora/ Impostora Message Site]
* [http://www.pep.ph/gsearch.php?cx=016777497049707997827%3Apdoxc87qufq&cof=FORID%3A9&q=Impostora Impostora] on [http://www.pep.ph/index.php?id=200705260100 Philippine Entertainment Portal]
* [http://telebisyon.net/Impostora/ Impostora] at [http://telebisyon.net/ Telebisyon.net]