Impostor (TV series)

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Impostor
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Genre Drama
Horror
Romance
Created by ABS-CBN Studios
Martha Cecilia
Based onImpostor
by Martha Cecilia
Directed byJerome Chavez Pobocan
Starring Sam 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 company Dreamscape Entertainment Television
Original release
Network ABS-CBN
ReleaseMay 17 (2010-05-17) 
September 17, 2010 (2010-09-17)

Impostor is a 2010 Philippine television drama series loosely based on the PHR pocketbook of the same name created by Martha Cecilia and directed by Jerome Chavez Pobocan. It also serves as the tenth 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, Kakai Bautista, and Lollie Mara in their supporting roles. The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Hapontastic afternoon block from May 17 to September 17, 2010, replacing Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Love Me Again and was replaced by Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna .

Contents

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

Synopsis

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

Main cast

Supporting cast

Guest cast

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. [9]

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