Impostor (TV series)

2010 Philippine television series

Not to be confused with Impostora or Impostora (2017 TV series).

For other uses, see Impostor (disambiguation).

Impostor

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Genre| Drama
Comedy
Horror
Romance
Created by| ABS-CBN Studios
Martha Cecilia
Based on| Impostor
by Martha Cecilia
Directed by| Jerome C. 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 origin| Philippines
Original language| Filipino
No. of episodes| 90
Production
Executive producer| Mark Anthony Gile
Running time| 30-45 minutes
Production company| Dreamscape Entertainment Television
Original release
Network| ABS-CBN
Release| May 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

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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

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### Main cast

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

### Supporting cast

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* 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

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* 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

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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]

Some of the writers, including Tanya Bautista, Ruby Leah Castro, Willy Laconsay, and Rouel Montañez, are all acclaimed in the industry. The project also marked the early years of internationally acclaimed filmmaker Emille Joson, who contributed some of its dialogues.

## See also

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* List of ABS-CBN Studios original drama series
* Precious Hearts Romances Presents

## References

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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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