Beautiful Strangers (TV series)

Beautiful Strangers
An image of Heart Evangelista and Lovi Poe, both wearing a dress. The series title is displayed on the center of the image.
Title card
GenreDrama
Created byAloy Adlawan
Written by
  • Glaiza Ramirez
  • Marlon Miguel
  • Glibeys Sardea
Directed byAlbert Langitan
Creative directorRoy Iglesias
Starring
Theme music composer
  • Jon Meer Vera Perez
  • Adonis Tabanda
Opening theme"Nasaan" by Aicelle Santos and Maricris Garcia
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes80 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerKaye Atienza-Cadsawan
CinematographyRommel Santos
Editors
  • Lara Linsangan
  • Mark Sison
  • Julius Castillo
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time26–32 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseAugust 10 (2015-08-10) –
November 27, 2015 (2015-11-27)

Beautiful Strangers is a 2015 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Albert Langitan, it stars Heart Evangelista and Lovi Poe. It premiered on August 10, 2015, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Let the Love Begin. The series concluded on November 27, 2015, with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by Because of You in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Premise

The story revolves around Kristine and Joyce. Their lives intertwine when Kristine helps the homeless amnesiac Leah, which is Joyce who was sexually abused by Kristine's father. They become friends and will eventually find out the truth.[2]

Cast and characters

Cast
An image of Heart Evangelista.
Heart Evangelista
An image of Lovi Poe.
Lovi Poe
An image of Benjamin Alves.
Benjamin Alves
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
Guest cast
  • Pen Medina as Andres Rodriguez
  • Althea Ablan as younger Kristine
  • Toby Alejar
  • Rafa Siguion-Reyna[5]
  • Ozu Ong
  • Bing Babao
  • Robbie Sy
  • Maimai Davao
  • Rina Reyes
  • Crispin Pineda
  • Mike Magat
  • Paolo Rivero
  • Luz Fernandez

Production

Principal photography commenced in July 2015.[6]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Beautiful Strangers earned a 21.4% rating.[7] While the final episode scored a 21.7% rating.[8] The series had its highest rating on September 10, 2015, with a 22.6% rating.[9]

Accolades

Accolades received by Beautiful Strangers
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2016 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Drama Actress Heart Evangelista Nominated [10]
Best Drama Supporting Actor Christopher de Leon Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Beautiful Strangers (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  2. ^ "Beautiful Strangers". GMA Network. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  3. ^ "Heart no comment: Rhian pinalitan si Marian sa pagiging tibo". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on August 8, 2015. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  4. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (September 16, 2021). "Lovi Poe thanks GMA-7 for believing in her: "Hindi po biro ang 15 years."". PEP. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  5. ^ Ruiz, Marah (October 20, 2015). "Spotted: Rafa Siguion-Reyna on the set of Beautiful Strangers". GMA Network.
  6. ^ "Lovi Poe starts taping for Beautiful Strangers". GMA Network. July 4, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  7. ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (August 17, 2015). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Ratings (August 9 12, 2015): On the Wings of Love defeats Rival; AlDub Near Meeting Pushes Eat Bulaga Rating To More Than Four Times The Rating Of It's Showtime". PEP. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  8. ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (December 16, 2015). "AGB Mega Manila Ratings (Nov 24-30, 2015): GMA-7 dominates Top 10 shows on daytime & primetime". PEP. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  9. ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (November 24, 2015). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Ratings (Nov 6-9, 2015): Eat Bulaga ratings experience dip after Tamang Panahon; It's Showtime gets boost from PBB 737 ex-housemates". PEP. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  10. ^ "List: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2020.


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