Beautiful Strangers (TV series)

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. The series concluded on November 27, 2015, with a total of 80 episodes.

Beautiful Strangers
Title card
Genre	Drama
Created by	Aloy Adlawan
Written by	Glaiza Ramirez Marlon Miguel Glibeys Sardea
Directed by	Albert Langitan
Creative director	Roy Iglesias
Starring	Heart Evangelista Lovi Poe
Theme music composer	Jon Meer Vera Perez Adonis Tabanda
Opening theme	"Nasaan" by Aicelle Santos and Maricris Garcia
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	80 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer	Kaye Atienza-Cadsawan
Cinematography	Rommel Santos
Editors	Lara Linsangan Mark Sison Julius Castillo
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	26–32 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	August 10 (2015-08-10) – November 27, 2015 (2015-11-27)

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

Heart Evangelista

Lovi Poe

Christopher de Leon

Dina Bonnevie

Benjamin Alves

Mariel Pamintuan

Dianne Medina

Lead cast

• Heart Evangelista as Kristine de Jesus Castillo-Ilagan^[3]
• Lovi Poe as Jocelyn "Joyce" Rodriguez-Castillo / Lea^[4]

Supporting cast

• Christopher de Leon as Ronaldo Castillo
• Dina Bonnevie as Alejandra Valdez-Castillo
• Rocco Nacino as Noel Ilagan
• Benjamin Alves as Lawrence "Lance" Castillo
• Emilio Garcia as Nestor Ilagan
• Kier Legaspi as Rigor Lacsamana
• Ayen Munji-Laurel as Lourdes de Jesus
• Lovely Rivero as Imelda Rodriguez
• Renz Valerio as Jason Rodriguez
• Mariel Pamintuan as Leslie de Jesus
• Gabriel de Leon as Rex Buenaventura
• Djanin Cruz as Hannah Mamaril
• Dianne Medina as Monica Aragon
• Nar Cabico as Shakira / Rodolfo Vicente
• Divina Valencia as Salve Valdez
• Rez Cortez as Mike Mamaril

Recurring cast

• Gabby Eigenmann as Isagani Mendoza
• Ervic Vijandre as Mark
• Diva Montelaba as Georgia Lacsamana

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] 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	Award	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