Asintado

Asintado () is a 2018 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.

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.

Season 1 (2018)

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)

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 cast

• Julia Montes^[1][2] as Juliana "Ana" Dimasalang-Del Mundo / Juliana Ramirez
• Shaina Magdayao as Samantha "Sam" G. Del Mundo-Guerrero / Katrina Ramirez
• Aljur Abrenica^[3] as Alexander "Xander" Guerrero
• Paulo Avelino^[4] as Gael O. Del Mundo†

Supporting cast

• Lorna Tolentino^[5] as Miranda Ojeda†
• Cherry Pie Picache^[6][7] as Celeste "Ms. C." Ramos†
• Agot Isidro^[2] as Hillary Gonzales-Del Mundo
• Nonie Buencamino^[8] as Salvador Del Mundo†
• Empress Schuck^[8] as Monalisa "Mona" Calata†
• Arron Villaflor^[8] as Ramoncito "Chito" Salazar†
• Louise delos Reyes^[9] as Yvonne Calata
• Gloria Sevilla^[10] as Purisima "Puring" Dimasalang
• Julio Diaz^[11][12] as Melchor Gonzales / Manuel De Dios†
• Ronnie Quizon as Jorge Gesmundo†
• Chokoleit† as Gaspar "Gracia" Nuevadez
• Karen Reyes^[1] as Emilita "Emmy" Gomez
• Ryle Paolo Tan^[10] as Jonathan "Tantan" Dimasalang
• Lemuel Pelayo as Diego Gesmundo
• Jean Saburit as Carlotta Candelaria
• Desiree del Valle^[13] as Natasha Ojeda-Calderon

Guest cast

• Christian Vasquez as Eric Salazar†
• Art Acuña as Maj. Gregorio Calata†
• Mari Kaimo as Senator Arturo Galvez†
• Giovanni Baldisseri as DMO Employer
• 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
• Dolly de Leon as Atty. Agnes Villonco

Special participation

• 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

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.^[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

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

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

Reception

International broadcast

See also

• List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN
• List of ABS-CBN drama series

References

1. ^ Del Valle, Precious (January 9, 2018). "Julia Montes: No bad blood with Star Magic". Rappler. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
2. ^ Padayhag, Michelle Joy. "Julia Montes gets back in action via Asintado". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved January 29, 2018.^{[dead link]}
3. ^ Del Valle, Precious (January 13, 2018). "Aljur Abrenica on life as a father, network transfer". Rappler. Retrieved January 29, 2018.^{[dead link]}
4. ^ 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. Archived from the original on May 24, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
7. ^ "Lorna Tolentino ends Cherry Pie Picache's life in Asintado". March 14, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
8. ^ 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. Archived from the original on May 26, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
10. ^ 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. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (November 3, 2017). "Who replaced Angelica Panganiban in Julia Montes-Lorna teleserye? – PEP.ph". 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". 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.

External links

• Official website
• Asintado at IMDb