Asintado (transl.sharpshooter) is a Philippine television drama action series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Lino S. Cayetano, Trina N. Dayrit, Onat A. Diaz, Floy Allan P. Leonardo, Jerome C. Pobocan, Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, Jojo A. Saguin and Jon S. Villarin, it stars Julia Montes, Shaina Magdayao, Paulo Avelino and Aljur Abrenica. It aired on the network's Kapamilya Gold line up and worldwide on TFC from January 15 to October 5, 2018, replacing Pusong Ligaw and was replaced by Kadenang Ginto.

Asintado
Title card
Genre
Created byABS-CBN Studios
Rondel P. Lindayag
Developed byABS-CBN Studios
Written by
  • Danica Mae S. Domingo
  • David F. Diuco
  • Hazel Karyl Rabasio-Madanguit
  • Randy Q. Villanueva
  • Adrelle Emil Alfonso
  • Maren Kyle Loreño
Directed by
  • Lino S. Cayetano
  • Trina N. Dayrit
  • Onat A. Diaz
  • Floy Allan P. Leonardo
  • Jerome C. Pobocan
  • Darnel Joy R. Villaflor
  • Jojo A. Saguin
  • Jon S. Villarin
Starring
Music byJessie Lasaten
Opening theme"Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita" by Jona
ComposerLarry Hermoso
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes187 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Carlina D. dela Merced
  • Arnel T. Nacario
  • Beegee Soldao-Gannaban
  • Catz Magdael-Aborrando
Production locationPhilippines
EditorJay Mendoza
Running time30–43 minutes
Production companyDreamscape Entertainment Television
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseJanuary 15 (2018-01-15) –
October 5, 2018 (2018-10-05)
Related
Bagong Umaga

Series overview

edit

The series follows the paths of the Ramirez siblings who live polar opposite lives after being separated at a young age. The siblings' lives are thrust into a world of politics, power and corruption that shake their core values, murder their loved ones and potentially destroy themselves.

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1152January 15, 2018 (2018-01-15)August 17, 2018 (2018-08-17)
235August 20, 2018 (2018-08-20)October 5, 2018 (2018-10-05)

Season 1 (2018)

edit

The older sibling Katrina (Shaina Magdayao) is eager to shed her old life for the gilded world of her rich and powerful adopted parents and she shuts off the memory of her younger sister. The younger sibling, Juliana (Julia Montes) does not stop searching for her sister and embraces the loving and poor family who adopts her. Their paths cross as young adults but they do not recognize each other. They are in love with the same man, Gael Ojeda (Paulo Avelino). Their conflict becomes more dangerous than just a love triangle and sibling rivalry.

Season 2 (2018)

edit

The season explores the aftermath of Gael's death – from the changes in the characters' relationships, the sacrifices for family, and the consequences of revenge.

Cast and characters

edit
Julia Montes portrays Juliana "Ana"/Juliana Ramirez-Del Mundo
Shaina Magdayao portrays Samantha G. Del Mundo-Guerrero/ Katrina Ramirez
Aljur Abrenica portrays Alexander "Xander" Guerrero
Paulo Avelino portrays Gael Ojeda Del Mundo.

Main cast

edit

Supporting cast

edit

Guest cast

edit

Special participation

edit
  • Luis Alandy as Robert Ramirez†
  • Tanya Garcia as Criselda Gaspar-Ramirez†
  • Lito Pimentel[13] as Vicente Dimasalang†
  • Myel de Leon[2] as young Juliana/Ana
  • Jana Agoncillo[14] as young Katrina/Samantha
  • Miguel Diokno[4] as young Gael
  • Brandon Axl as young Xander
  • Mariella Laurel as young Miranda
  • Kazel Kinouchi as young Hillary
  • Jess Mendoza as young Salvador

Production

edit

Casting

edit

Angelica Panganiban was originally supposed to co-star in this project, but was forced to drop out due to scheduling conflicts. Isabelle Daza was cast at a later point, but then dropped out due to her pregnancy. She was replaced by Shaina Magdayao.[15] JC Santos was initially part of the main cast, but was pulled by management for a different project. He was replaced by Aljur Abrenica.[16]

Filming

edit

According to an episode of the talk show Tonight with Boy Abunda In July 2017, Julia Montes announced that the series would begin principal photography In August 2017.[17] On August 1, 2017, Dreamscape publicity head Eric John Salut confirmed the show started filming.[18]

Title

edit

The drama was originally titled as Victims of Love. In September 2017, the title was changed to Asintado.[13]

Reception

edit
Kantar Media National TV Ratings
(7:50PM PST)
Pilot Episode Finale Episode Peak Average
17.7%
January 15, 2018[19]
19.9%
October 5, 2018[20]
19.9%
October 5, 2018[20]
TBD


International broadcast

edit
Country Network Title Date
  Myanmar Myanmar National TV အချစ်အမုန်းတိုက်ပွဲ September 21 – November 15, 2018 (season 1)
January 7 – April 12, 2019 (season 2)
  Kenya StarTimes Novela E1 Asintado April 7, 2019
  Réunion Antenne Réunion Asintado September 10, 2021

Reruns

edit

The show began airing reruns on Kapamilya Channel from January 18, 2021 to October 8, 2021 on Kapamilya Gold afternoon block replacing the reruns of The General's Daughter and was replaced by Kapamilya Gold Hits.

This show began airing reruns during the airing of Bagong Umaga.

The show began airing reruns on Jeepney TV from August 21, 2023 to May 10, 2024 on cable and satellite; Kapamilya Online Live from August 26, 2023 to May 12, 2024 on YouTube and Facebook replacing the reruns of Sabel and was replaced by On The Wings of Love.

The show began airing reruns on ALLTV from October 9, 2023 to May 12, 2024 replacing the reruns of Doble Kara and was also replaced by On The Wings of Love.

See also

edit

References

edit
  1. ^ a b Del Valle, Precious (January 9, 2018). "Julia Montes: No bad blood with Star Magic". Rappler. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c Padayhag, Michelle Joy. "Julia Montes gets back in action via Asintado". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved January 29, 2018.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Del Valle, Precious (January 13, 2018). "Aljur Abrenica on life as a father, network transfer". Rappler. Retrieved January 29, 2018.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ a b Baltan, Angela (January 8, 2018). "Paolo Avelino on his role as Gael Ojeda in Asintado: Explosive. Loving. Spiteful". lionheartv.net. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  5. ^ Zamora, Jim Reynold (September 26, 2017). "Lorna Tolentino will make Kapamilya comeback via Asintado". lionheartv.net. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  6. ^ "Lorna ends Cherry Pie's life in Asintado". ABS-CBN.com. March 13, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  7. ^ "Lorna Tolentino ends Cherry Pie Picache's life in Asintado". March 14, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  8. ^ a b c ABS-CBN Entertainment (March 15, 2017). "ABS-CBN & Dreamscape: Victims of Love Announcement Presscon". ABS-CBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  9. ^ "IN PHOTOS: Louise Delos Reyes with her lovable boyfriend!". ABS-CBN.com. May 23, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  10. ^ a b ABS-CBN Entertainment (December 27, 2017). "Asintado Teaser: Coming Soon on ABS-CBN!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  11. ^ "Julio Diaz, nagpaalam na sa Asintado". ABS-CBN.com. May 18, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  12. ^ Malasig, Jeline (April 23, 2018). "Julio Diaz opens up about his struggle with drugs: It was temptation". Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  13. ^ a b c Anarcon, James Patrick (November 3, 2017). "Who replaced Angelica Panganiban in Julia Montes-Lorna teleserye? – PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
  14. ^ Baltan, Angela (January 11, 2018). "How did Shaina Magdayao prepare for her role in Asintado". Cisum Ian Recaleza.net.
  15. ^ "Victims of Love Draft 15". instagram.com/juliamontesdailypage. Instagram. August 10, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
  16. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (December 30, 2017). "JC Santos pulled out from TV series Asintado – PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  17. ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment (July 26, 2017). "TWBA: Julia talks about 'Victims of Love'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  18. ^ Salut, Eric John (August 1, 2017). "Good luck to Team Victims Of Love! It's their first taping day today!". Twitter. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  19. ^ "NATIONAL TV RATINGS (JANUARY 15, 2018 – MONDAY)". abscbnpr.com. January 16, 2018. Archived from the original on January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2018.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  20. ^ a b "NATIONAL TV RATINGS (October 5-7, 2018)". abscbnpr. October 8, 2018. Archived from the original on October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
edit