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Created by | ABS-CBN Studios Rondel P. Lindayag |
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Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
Opening theme | "Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita" by Jona |
Composer | Larry Hermoso |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Filipino |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 187 (list of episodes) |
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Production location | Philippines |
Editor | Jay Mendoza |
Running time | 30–43 minutes |
Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment |
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Network | ABS-CBN |
Release | January 15 October 5, 2018 | –
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 to October 5, 2018, replacing Pusong Ligaw and was replaced by Kadenang Ginto.[3][4][5][6]
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 |
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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1 | 152 | January 15, 2018 | August 31, 2018 | |
2 | 35 | September 3, 2018 | January 25, 2019 |
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.
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.
Main article: List of Asintado characters |
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]
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]
The drama was originally titled as Victims of Love. In September 2017, the title was changed to Asintado.[5]
Pilot Episode | Finale Episode | Peak | Average |
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17.7% January 15, 2018[22] |
19.9% October 5, 2018[23] |
19.9% October 5, 2018[23] |
TBD |
Country | Network | Title | Date |
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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 |
Réunion | Antenne Réunion | Asintado | September 10, 2021 |
The show began airing reruns on Kapamilya Channel from January 18, 2021 to October 8, 2021, on Kapamilya Gold afternoon block replacing the reruns of The General's Daughter and was replaced by Kapamilya Gold Hits.
This show began airing reruns during the airing of Bagong Umaga.
The show began airing reruns on Jeepney TV from August 21 on cable and satellite; Kapamilya Online Live from August 26 on YouTube and Facebook replacing the reruns of Sabel.
The show began airing reruns on ALLTV since October 9, 2023 replacing the reruns of Doble Kara.