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{{short description|2010 Philippine television series}}
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{{Infobox television
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| image = Impostor-titlecard.jpg
| show_name = [[Precious Hearts Romances Presents]]: <br> ''Impostor''
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| image = Impostor-titlecard.jpg
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| genre = [[Drama]]<br />[[Comedy film|Comedy]]<br />[[Horror film|Horror]]<br />[[Romance film|Romance]]
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| based_on = {{Based on|''Impostor''|[[Martha Cecilia]]}}
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| genre = [[Drama]]<br>[[Horror film|Horror]]<br>[[Romance film|Romance]]
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| runtime = 30-45 minutes
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| based_on = {{Based on|''Impostor''|[[Martha Cecilia]]}}
| creator = [[ABS-CBN#ABS-CBN Studios|ABS-CBN Studios]]<br>Martha Cecilia
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| runtime = 30-45 minutes
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| developer =
| creator = Martha Cecilia
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| director = Jerome C. Pobocan
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| executive_producer = Mark Anthony Gile
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| director = Jerome Chavez Pobocan
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| starring = [[Sam Milby]] <br /> [[Maja Salvador]] <br /> [[Melai Cantiveros]] <br /> [[Jason Francisco]] <br /> [[Precious Lara Quigaman]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/25521/Precious-Lara-Quigaman-shrugs-off-rumor-that-boyfriend-Marco-Alcaraz-had-a-gay-relationship|title=PEP EXCLUSIVE: How did Lolit Solis figure in the Hayden Kho-Katrina Halili sex-video scandal?}}</ref>
| executive_producer = Mark Anthony Gile
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| starring = [[Sam Milby]] <br> [[Maja Salvador]] <br> [[Melai Cantiveros]] <br> [[Jason Francisco]] <br> [[Precious Lara Quigaman]]<ref>http://www.pep.ph/news/25521/Precious-Lara-Quigaman-shrugs-off-rumor-that-boyfriend-Marco-Alcaraz-had-a-gay-relationship</ref>
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| opentheme = "Kung Ako na Lang Sana" by [[Vina Morales]]
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| network = [[ABS-CBN]]
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| company = [[Dreamscape Entertainment Television]]
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| network = [[ABS-CBN]]
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'''''Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Impostor''''' is a 2010 [[Philippine television drama]] series loosely based on the PHR [[Paperback|pocketbook]] of the same name created by [[Martha Cecilia]] and directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan. It also serves as the 11th installment of the ''[[Precious Hearts Romances Presents]]'' series. The series stars [[Sam Milby]], [[Maja Salvador]], [[Melai Cantiveros]], [[Jason Francisco]], and [[Precious Lara Quigaman]], with an ensemble cast consisting of [[Jon Avila]], [[Izzy Canillo]], Long Mejia, [[Yayo Aguila]], [[Bobby Andrews]], Menggie Cobarrubias, Racquel Villavicencio, [[Kitkat (comedian)|Kitkat]], [[Kakai Bautista]], and Lollie Mara in their supporting roles. The series premiered on [[ABS-CBN (TV network)|ABS-CBN]]'s ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block, replacing ''[[Precious Hearts Romances Presents]]: [[Love Me Again (TV series)|Love Me Again]]'' from May 17 to September 17, 2010.
'''''Impostor''''' is a 2010 [[Philippine television drama]] romance series broadcast by [[ABS-CBN]]. The series is based on the Filipino pocket book novel of the same title created by [[Martha Cecilia]], the series is tenth installment of ''[[Precious Hearts Romances Presents]]''. Directed by Jerome C. Pobocan, it stars [[Sam Milby]], [[Maja Salvador]], [[Melai Cantiveros]], [[Jason Francisco]] and [[Precious Lara Quigaman]]. It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up and worldwide on [[The Filipino Channel|TFC]] from May 17 to September 17, 2010, replacing ''[[Precious Hearts Romances Presents]]: [[Love Me Again (TV series)|Love Me Again]]'' and was replaced by ''[[Precious Hearts Romances Presents]]: [[Alyna]]''.


This is about people who got into an accident and end up changing faces.<ref name='ABS-CBN unveils'>{{cite web | url = http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/5670/ABS-CBN-unveils-2010-show-line-up.aspx | title = ABS-CBN unveils 2010 show line-up | author = Siazon, Rachelle | work = Showbuzz Feature | publisher = ABS-CBN News | date = 2009-11-21 | accessdate = 2009-12-15 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130530104122/http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/5670/ABS-CBN-unveils-2010-show-line-up.aspx | archive-date = 2013-05-30 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref name="PEP">{{cite web | url = http://www.pep.ph/guide/5257/ABS-CBN-airs-2009-Christmas-special-this-Sunday,-Dec-13 | title = ABS-CBN airs 2009 Christmas special this Sunday, Dec 13 | work = Entertainment Guide/Television | publisher = The Philippine Entertainment Portal | author = Dimaculangan, Jocelyn | date = 2009-12-12 | accessdate = 2009-12-15 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091215043451/http://www.pep.ph/guide/5257/ABS-CBN-airs-2009-Christmas-special-this-Sunday,-Dec-13 | archive-date = 2009-12-15 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.pep.ph/guide/6047/%3Cem%3EPrecious-Hearts-Romances%3C-em%3E-marks-TV-anniversary-with-%3Cem%3EImpostor&nbsp;-%3C-em%3E Precious Hearts Romances marks TV anniversary with Impostor]{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} retrieved via www.pep.ph 05-11-2010</ref><ref>[http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/7373/phrpresentsimpostor/PHR-Presents-Impostor.aspx PHR: Impostor: Feature Article] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030211323/http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/7373/phrpresentsimpostor/PHR-Presents-Impostor.aspx |date=2013-10-30 }} retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 05-14-2010</ref><ref>[http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7418/Maja-Salvador-wears-a-bikini-for-the-first-time-in-Precious-Hearts-Romances-presents-Impostor-.aspx Maja Salvador wears a bikini for the first time in Precious Hearts Romances presents Impostor] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405225609/http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7418/Maja-Salvador-wears-a-bikini-for-the-first-time-in-Precious-Hearts-Romances-presents-Impostor-.aspx |date=2012-04-05 }} retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 05-14-2010</ref>
This is about people who got into an accident and end up changing faces.<ref name='ABS-CBN unveils'>{{cite web | url = http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/5670/ABS-CBN-unveils-2010-show-line-up.aspx | title = ABS-CBN unveils 2010 show line-up | author = Siazon, Rachelle | work = Showbuzz Feature | publisher = ABS-CBN News | date = 2009-11-21 | access-date = 2009-12-15 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130530104122/http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/5670/ABS-CBN-unveils-2010-show-line-up.aspx | archive-date = 2013-05-30 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref name="PEP">{{cite web | url = http://www.pep.ph/guide/5257/ABS-CBN-airs-2009-Christmas-special-this-Sunday,-Dec-13 | title = ABS-CBN airs 2009 Christmas special this Sunday, Dec 13 | work = Entertainment Guide/Television | publisher = The Philippine Entertainment Portal | author = Dimaculangan, Jocelyn | date = 2009-12-12 | access-date = 2009-12-15 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091215043451/http://www.pep.ph/guide/5257/ABS-CBN-airs-2009-Christmas-special-this-Sunday,-Dec-13 | archive-date = 2009-12-15 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100514111910/http://www.pep.ph/guide/6047/%3Cem%3EPrecious-Hearts-Romances%3C-em%3E-marks-TV-anniversary-with-%3Cem%3EImpostor&nbsp;-%3C-em%3E Precious Hearts Romances marks TV anniversary with Impostor] retrieved via www.pep.ph 05-11-2010</ref><ref>[http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/7373/phrpresentsimpostor/PHR-Presents-Impostor.aspx PHR: Impostor: Feature Article] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030211323/http://www.abs-cbn.com/Weekdays/article/7373/phrpresentsimpostor/PHR-Presents-Impostor.aspx |date=2013-10-30 }} retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 05-14-2010</ref><ref>[http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7418/Maja-Salvador-wears-a-bikini-for-the-first-time-in-Precious-Hearts-Romances-presents-Impostor-.aspx Maja Salvador wears a bikini for the first time in Precious Hearts Romances presents Impostor] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405225609/http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7418/Maja-Salvador-wears-a-bikini-for-the-first-time-in-Precious-Hearts-Romances-presents-Impostor-.aspx |date=2012-04-05 }} retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 05-14-2010</ref>


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
The story revolves around a young province woman named Devin. Devin believes that she was given an unusual face that no man would ever want. She envies women such as Mariz who is unhappily married to Anthony, who is her crush. Little does Devin know that Popoy, her childhood friend, has feelings for her.
The story revolves around a young provincial woman named Devin. Devin believes that she was given an unusual face that no man would ever want. She envies women such as Mariz who is unhappily married to Anthony, who is her crush. Little does Devin know that Popoy, her childhood friend, has feelings for her.
One day, both Devin and Mariz are involved in the same car accident. Mariz dies while Devin is able to live. Devin was given a choice to be able to live by a plastic surgeon named Monique Benitez, but in the face of Mariz. Devin agreed and was implanted with Mariz's face.
One day, both Devin and Mariz are involved in the same car accident. Mariz dies while Devin is able to live. Devin was given a choice to be able to live by a plastic surgeon named Monique Benitez, but in the face of Mariz. Devin agreed and was implanted with Mariz's face.


Devin is now confused on how to live her new life after leaving Popoy and her poor life behind and starting a new life with a new beautiful face with the man of her dreams.
Devin is now confused about how to live her new life after leaving Popoy and her poor life behind and starting a new life with a new beautiful face with the man of her dreams.


==Cast and characters==
==Cast and characters==

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===Main cast===
===Main cast===
*[[Sam Milby]] as Anthony Florencio
* [[Sam Milby]] as Anthony Florencio
*[[Maja Salvador]] as Mariz Benitez-Florencio and Devina "Devin" Ventura
* [[Maja Salvador]] as Mariz Benitez-Florencio / Devina "Devin" Ventura
*[[Melai Cantiveros]] as Devina "Devin" Ventura and Mariz Florencio
* [[Melai Cantiveros]] as Devina "Devin" Ventura / Mariz Florencio
*[[Jason Francisco]] as Popoy Calantiao
* [[Jason Francisco]] as Popoy Calantiao
*[[Precious Lara Quigaman]] as Monique Benitez
* [[Precious Lara Quigaman]] as Monique Benitez


===Supporting cast===
===Supporting cast===
*[[Jon Avila]]<ref>http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7478/Jon-Avila-reveals-why-he-did-not-court-Maja-Salvador-.aspx</ref> as Julio Cabrera
* [[Jon Avila]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Jon Avila reveals why he did not court Maja Salvador |url=http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7478/Jon-Avila-reveals-why-he-did-not-court-Maja-Salvador-.aspx |website=[[ABS-CBN Corporation]] |date=2010-05-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908050727/http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/7478/Jon-Avila-reveals-why-he-did-not-court-Maja-Salvador-.aspx |archive-date=2012-09-08 |url-status=dead |last1=Quintos |first1=Napoleon}}</ref> as Julio Cabrera
*[[Izzy Canillo]] as Joshua Florencio
* [[Izzy Canillo]] as Joshua Florencio
*Long Mejia as Nestor Ventura
* Long Mejia as Nestor Ventura
*[[Yayo Aguila]] as Lira Aguilar-Ventura
*[[Yayo Aguila]] as Lira Aguilar-Ventura
*[[Bobby Andrews]]<ref>http://www.pep.ph/guide/6047/%3Cem%3EPrecious-Hearts-Romances%3C-em%3E-marks-TV-anniversary-with-%3Cem%3EImpostor&nbsp;-%3C-em%3E{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> as Leo Serrano
* [[Bobby Andrews]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/6047/%3Cem%3EPrecious-Hearts-Romances%3C-em%3E-marks-TV-anniversary-with-%3Cem%3EImpostor&nbsp;-%3C-em%3E |title=PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz &#124; Television &#124; ''Precious Hearts Romances'' marks TV anniversary with ''Impostor '' |website=www.pep.ph |access-date=6 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100514111910/http://www.pep.ph/guide/6047/%3Cem%3EPrecious-Hearts-Romances%3C-em%3E-marks-TV-anniversary-with-%3Cem%3EImpostor&nbsp;-%3C-em%3E |archive-date=14 May 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> as Leo Serrano
*Menggie Cobarrubias as Don Manuel Aguilar
* Menggie Cobarrubias as Don Manuel Aguilar
*Racquel Villavicencio as Donya Valeria Florencio
* Racquel Villavicencio as Donya Valeria Florencio
*[[Kitkat (comedian)|Kitkat]] as Anita
* [[Kitkat (comedian)|Kitkat]] as Anita
*[[Cacai Bautista]] as Bettina
* [[Kakai Bautista|Cacai Bautista]] as Bettina
*Lollie Mara as Donya Cecilia Aguilar
* Lollie Mara as Donya Cecilia Aguilar
* Ching Arellano as Tatay Cosme


===Guest cast===
===Guest cast===
*Gerard Pizzaras as Mariz and Monique's Father
* Gerard Pizzaras as Mariz and Monique's father
*[[Gee-Ann Abrahan]] as Mariz and Monique's Mother
* [[Gee-Ann Abrahan]] as Mariz and Monique's mother
*[[Jairus Aquino]] as Young Anthony
* [[Jairus Aquino]] as Young Anthony
*Phebe Kay Arbontante as Young Mariz
* Phebe Kay Arbontante as Young Mariz
*[[Cherry Lou]] as Young Valeria Florencio
* [[Cherry Lou]] as Young Valeria Florencio
*Arnold Reyes as Young Alejandro Florencio
* Arnold Reyes as Young Alejandro Florencio
*[[Manuel Chua]] as Young Valeria Florencio's lover
* [[Manuel Chua]] as Young Valeria Florencio's lover
*[[Melai Cantiveros]] (2nd girl) as Liza (appeared at the last episode)
* [[Melai Cantiveros]] (2nd girl) as Liza (appeared at the last episode)


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
''Impostor'' earned a [[gold medal]] for the ''Best Telenovela Category'' in the International Emmy Awards, along with Argentina's ''Contra las Cuerdas'', Brazil's ''Destiny River'' and Portugal's ''Lacos de Sangue''.<ref>http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/9364/impostor-receives-gold-medal-for-being-nominated-at-the-international-emmy-awards</ref>
''Impostor'' earned a [[gold medal]] for the ''Best Telenovela Category'' in the International Emmy Awards, along with Argentina's ''Contra las Cuerdas'', Brazil's ''Destiny River'' and Portugal's ''Lacos de Sangue''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/9364/impostor-receives-gold-medal-for-being-nominated-at-the-international-emmy-awards|title = Impostor receives gold medal for being nominated at the International Emmy Awards}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of dramas of ABS-CBN]]
*[[List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series]]
*[[Precious Hearts Romances Presents]]
*[[Precious Hearts Romances Presents]]


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Not to be confused with Impostora or Impostora (2017 TV series).
For other uses, see Impostor (disambiguation).
Impostor
Title card
GenreDrama
Comedy
Horror
Romance
Created byABS-CBN Studios
Martha Cecilia
Based onImpostor
by Martha Cecilia
Directed byJerome C. Pobocan
StarringSam Milby
Maja Salvador
Melai Cantiveros
Jason Francisco
Precious Lara Quigaman[1]
Opening theme"Kung Ako na Lang Sana" by Vina Morales
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes90
Production
Executive producerMark Anthony Gile
Running time30-45 minutes
Production companyDreamscape Entertainment Television
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseMay 17 (2010-05-17) –
September 17, 2010 (2010-09-17)

Impostor is a 2010 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the Filipino pocket book novel of the same title created by Martha Cecilia, the series is tenth installment of Precious Hearts Romances Presents. Directed by Jerome C. Pobocan, it stars Sam Milby, Maja Salvador, Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco and Precious Lara Quigaman. It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up and worldwide on TFC from May 17 to September 17, 2010, replacing Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Me Again and was replaced by Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna.

This is about people who got into an accident and end up changing faces.[2][3][4][5][6]

Synopsis

[edit]

The story revolves around a young provincial woman named Devin. Devin believes that she was given an unusual face that no man would ever want. She envies women such as Mariz who is unhappily married to Anthony, who is her crush. Little does Devin know that Popoy, her childhood friend, has feelings for her. One day, both Devin and Mariz are involved in the same car accident. Mariz dies while Devin is able to live. Devin was given a choice to be able to live by a plastic surgeon named Monique Benitez, but in the face of Mariz. Devin agreed and was implanted with Mariz's face.

Devin is now confused about how to live her new life after leaving Popoy and her poor life behind and starting a new life with a new beautiful face with the man of her dreams.

Cast and characters

[edit]

Main cast

[edit]

Supporting cast

[edit]
  • Jon Avila[7] as Julio Cabrera
  • Izzy Canillo as Joshua Florencio
  • Long Mejia as Nestor Ventura
  • Yayo Aguila as Lira Aguilar-Ventura
  • Bobby Andrews[8] as Leo Serrano
  • Menggie Cobarrubias as Don Manuel Aguilar
  • Racquel Villavicencio as Donya Valeria Florencio
  • Kitkat as Anita
  • Cacai Bautista as Bettina
  • Lollie Mara as Donya Cecilia Aguilar
  • Ching Arellano as Tatay Cosme

Guest cast

[edit]
  • Gerard Pizzaras as Mariz and Monique's father
  • Gee-Ann Abrahan as Mariz and Monique's mother
  • Jairus Aquino as Young Anthony
  • Phebe Kay Arbontante as Young Mariz
  • Cherry Lou as Young Valeria Florencio
  • Arnold Reyes as Young Alejandro Florencio
  • Manuel Chua as Young Valeria Florencio's lover
  • Melai Cantiveros (2nd girl) as Liza (appeared at the last episode)

Awards and nominations

[edit]

Impostor earned a gold medal for the Best Telenovela Category in the International Emmy Awards, along with Argentina's Contra las Cuerdas, Brazil's Destiny River and Portugal's Lacos de Sangue.[9]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "PEP EXCLUSIVE: How did Lolit Solis figure in the Hayden Kho-Katrina Halili sex-video scandal?".
  2. ^ Siazon, Rachelle (2009-11-21). "ABS-CBN unveils 2010 show line-up". Showbuzz Feature. ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on 2013-05-30. Retrieved 2009-12-15.
  3. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (2009-12-12). "ABS-CBN airs 2009 Christmas special this Sunday, Dec 13". Entertainment Guide/Television. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 2009-12-15. Retrieved 2009-12-15.
  4. ^ Precious Hearts Romances marks TV anniversary with Impostor retrieved via www.pep.ph 05-11-2010
  5. ^ PHR: Impostor: Feature Article Archived 2013-10-30 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 05-14-2010
  6. ^ Maja Salvador wears a bikini for the first time in Precious Hearts Romances presents Impostor Archived 2012-04-05 at the Wayback Machine retrieved via www.abs-cbn.com 05-14-2010
  7. ^ Quintos, Napoleon (2010-05-17). "Jon Avila reveals why he did not court Maja Salvador". ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on 2012-09-08.
  8. ^ "PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz | Television | Precious Hearts Romances marks TV anniversary with Impostor ". www.pep.ph. Archived from the original on 14 May 2010. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  9. ^ "Impostor receives gold medal for being nominated at the International Emmy Awards".
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