Asintado

Asintado (transl. Sharpshooter) is a 2018 Philippine action drama television series starring Julia Montes, Shaina Magdayao, Paulo Avelino and Aljur Abrenica.[1][2] The series was aired on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from January 15, 2018, to October 5, 2018, replacing Pusong Ligaw.[3][4][5][6]

Asintado
Title card
Genre
Created byRondel P. Lindayag
Written by
  • Danica Mae S. Domingo
  • David F. Diuco
  • Hazel Karyl Rabasio-Madanguit
  • Randy 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
Theme music composerLarry Hermoso
Opening theme"Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita" by Jona
Composer(s)Roselle Nava
Country of originPhilippines
Original language(s)Filipino
No. of episodes187
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Beegee Soldao-Gannaban
  • Catz Magdael-Aborrando
Producer(s)
  • Carlina D. dela Merced
  • Arnel T. Nacario
Production location(s)Philippines
Editor(s)Jay Mendoza
Running time30–43 minutes
Production company(s)Dreamscape Entertainment Television
Release
Original networkABS-CBN
Picture format480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseJanuary 15 (2018-01-15) –
October 5, 2018 (2018-10-05)
External links
Website

Series overview

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.

Main article: List of Asintado episodes
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)
Main article: Asintado (season 1)

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 (Finale 2018)
Main article: Asintado (season 2)

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
Main article: List of Asintado characters
Julia Montes portrays Juliana "Ana" Dimasalang-Del Mundo/Juliana Ramirez.
Shaina Magdayao portrays Samantha G. Del Mundo-Guerrero.
Paulo Avelino portrays Gael Ojeda Del Mundo.

Main cast

Supporting cast

Guest cast
  • Christian Vasquez as Eric Salazar
  • Art Acuña as Maj. Gregorio Calata
  • Mari Kaimo as Senator Arturo Galvez
  • Teroy Guzman as Senator Martin Reynoso
  • Bing Davao as Vice President Jaime Montemayor
  • Hannah Ledesma as Rowena Barrios
  • Charles Kieron as Gavin O. Calderon
  • Vivoree Esclito as Charie Tamayo

Special participation
  • Luis Alandy as Robert Ramirez
  • Tanya Garcia as Criselda Gaspar-Ramirez
  • Lito Pimentel[5] as Vicente Dimasalang
  • Myel de Leon[8] as young Juliana/Ana
  • Jana Agoncillo[17] as young Katrina/Samantha
  • Miguel Diokno[9] as young Gael
  • Brandon Axl as young Xander
  • Mariella Laurel as young Miranda
  • Kazel Kinouchi as young Hillary
  • Jess Mendoza as young Salvador

Production

Casting

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.[18] JC Santos was initially part of the main cast, but was pulled by management for a different project. He was replaced by Aljur Abrenica.[19]

Filming

According to an episode of the talk show Tonight with Boy Abunda in July 2017, Julia Montes announced that the series would began principal photography in August 2017.[20] On August 1, 2017, Dreamscape publicity head Eric John Salut confirmed the show started filming.[21]

Title

The drama was originally titled as Victims of Love. In September 2017, the title was changed to Asintado.[5]

Reception
Kantar Media National TV Ratings
(3:30PM PST)
Pilot EpisodeFinale EpisodePeakAverage
17.7%
January 15, 2018[22]		 19.9%
October 5, 2018[23]		 19.9%
October 5, 2018[23]		 TBD

International broadcast
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

See also

References
  1. Contributor, MT Staff (January 14, 2018). "Tackling Love and Justice on Asintado". Manila Times. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  2. "LOOK: Lorna Tolentino returns to ABS-CBN". ABS-CBN News. March 15, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
  3. ABS-CBN Entertainment (March 15, 2017). "ABS-CBN & Dreamscape: Victims of Love Announcement Presscon". ABS-CBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  4. ABS-CBN Entertainment (March 16, 2017). "TV Patrol: Julia at Angelica, magbabanggaan sa bagong teleserye". ABS-CBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  5. 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.
  6. ABS-CBN Entertainment (December 27, 2017). "Asintado Teaser: Coming Soon on ABS-CBN!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  7. Del Valle, Precious (January 9, 2018). "Julia Montes: No bad blood with Star Magic". Rappler. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  8. Padayhag, Michelle Joy. "Julia Montes gets back in action via Asintado". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  9. Baltan, Angela (January 8, 2018). "Paolo Avelino on his role as Gael Ojeda in Asintado: Explosive. Loving. Spiteful". lionheartv.net. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  10. Del Valle, Precious (January 13, 2018). "Aljur Abrenica on life as a father, network transfer". Rappler. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  11. Zamora, Jim Reynold (September 26, 2017). "Lorna Tolentino will make Kapamilya comeback via Asintado". lionheartv.net. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  12. "Lorna ends Cherry Pie's life in Asintado". ABS-CBN.com. March 13, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  13. "Lorna Tolentino ends Cherry Pie Picache's life in Asintado". Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  14. "IN PHOTOS: Louise Delos Reyes with her lovable boyfriend!". ABS-CBN.com. May 23, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  15. "Julio Diaz, nagpaalam na sa Asintado". ABS-CBN.com. May 18, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  16. Malasig, Jeline (April 23, 2018). "Julio Diaz opens up about his struggle with drugs: It was temptation". Retrieved September 1, 2018.
  17. Baltan, Angela (January 11, 2018). "How did Shaina Magdayao prepare for her role in Asintado". Cisum Ian Recaleza.net.
  18. "Victims of Love Draft 15". instagram.com/juliamontesdailypage. Instagram. August 10, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
  19. 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.
  20. ABS-CBN Entertainment (July 26, 2017). "TWBA: Julia talks about 'Victims of Love'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  21. 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.
  22. "NATIONAL TV RATINGS (JANUARY 15, 2018 – MONDAY)". abscbnpr.com. January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  23. "NATIONAL TV RATINGS (October 5-7, 2018)". abscbnpr. October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
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