Blusang Itim
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| Created by | Elena Patron |
| Developed by | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
| Directed by | Jay Altarejos |
| Starring |
Kylie Padilla Frank Magalona Carl Guevarra |
| Opening theme | "Maghihintay Ako Sa 'Yo" by Mark Alain Echem |
| Ending theme | "Maghihintay Ako Sa 'Yo" by Mark Alain Echem |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino, Tagalog, English |
| No. of episodes | 65 episodes (Final) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Wilma Galvante |
| Location(s) | Philippines |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
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| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i NTSC |
| Original release | May 16 – August 12, 2011 |
Blusang Itim (lit. Black Blouse); (English: Beauty Within) is a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network starring Kylie Padilla, Frank Magalona and Carl Guevarra. It is a TV remake of the 1986 film starring Snooky Serna, which was based on the comic of Elena Patron. Premieres May 16, 2011 replacing Alakdana on GMA's Dramarama Sa Hapon blocked (now Afternoon Prime).
It ran for a total of 65 episodes until August 2, 2011 to be replacing by Pahiram ng Isang Ina. Starting June 4, 2013 it currently re-airs on GMA Life TV worldwide.
Blusang Itim was first introduced as a novel written by Elena Patron and was serialized from 1981 to 1983. In 1986, the novel was adapted into a film which was produced by Seiko Films with Snooky Serna in the lead role playing Jessa. It became a success. This started the popularity of Richard Gomez and Snooky Serna's love team.
In preparation for the television remake, GMA Network gave auditions to their roster of young actresses for the lead role. The names of StarStruck V's winner, Sarah Lahbati, and newcomers Gwen Zamora and Isabelle Daza were heavily considered for Jessa's role. But, in the end, it was Kylie Padilla who was chosen by the network.
In Eat Bulaga!'s KalyeSerye's Episode "Dating Tips" Tidora (Paolo Ballesteros) makeups Yaya Dub (Maine Mendoza) and her Eyebrows was inspired by same thing. Lola Nidora's Quote "Pagsusuotin mo ba 'yan ng blusang itim?"
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