A new version of ‘Impostora’ awaits viewers of GMA’s Afternoon Prime.
The upcoming series is loosely based on the original ‘Impostora’ that aired on the Kapuso network back in 2007. In that particular series, Iza Calzado and Sunshine Dizon played dual roles (Iza as twins Lara and the deformed Sara, and Sunshine as the wicked cousin Nessa and a surgically repaired version of Sara).
In turn, that 2007 version was based on the 1994 movie ‘Sa Isang Sulok ng mga Pangarap’, starring Alice Dixson. In each case, the protagonist was portrayed as an ugly duckling that was transformed into a vengeful beauty through facial reconstruction surgery.
For the 2017 version of ‘Impostora’, Kris Bernal will breathe life into two different individuals. At first, Kris will play the ugly street vendor Nimfa, but through plastic surgery, she will be transformed into the beautiful and rich woman named Rosette who seeks to escape from her husband Homer, played by Rafael Rosell.
‘Impostora’ will also star Ryan Eigenmann, Assunta de Rossi, Elizabeth Oropesa, Aicelle Santos, Vaness del Moral, Rita Daniela, Leandro Baldemor, Sinon Loresca, Yuan Francisco, Dayara Shane, and James Blanco. The series will be directed by Albert Langitan.
Initially, GMA announced that ‘Impostora’ was to begin on June 19, replacing ‘Legally Blind’. But the latter’s last-minute extension and change of ending forced the network to move its premiere to July 3.
Now that its run is about to begin, ‘Impostora’ is sure to face a very serious challenge. ABS-CBN afternoon series ‘Pusong Ligaw’ has enjoyed ratings of 16-17% in more recent episodes, and ‘Impostora’ has a daunting task of closing in, if not surpassing the former’s marks.
Come this Monday, it will be interesting to see how playing two characters of differing personalities will elevate the career of Kris Bernal. ‘Impostora’ may be her most serious series yet, but it could also be the one that she needs to become relevant again.
‘Impostora’ airs weekdays after ‘Ika-6 na Utos’ on GMA Afternoon Prime.
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GMA needs to stop doing remakes and adaptations.
FYI, ABS is also prone to doing remakes and adaptations. Heck, U.S. TV networks also do that as well. We can’t do anything about it since remakes are done to cater towards a younger generation of audiences. Only choice right now is to limit that usage since it could hinder the creative process.
Finally proud that finally Kris Bernal’s IMPOSTORA will soon be aired on National Television.. It has long been waited by so many.. Every performance of Kris is always at its best.. Our prayers are with you our dear Kris Bernal.. In fact.. playing dual roles is not that easy job.. This will definitely show that talent it you on how you can portray these 2 roles with heads up.. For Kris Bernal she shows what it takes to be a versatile actress.
We’ll see if she can overcome Beauty Gonzalez and Bianca King. Pusong Ligaw is not easy to beat, you know.