Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa

Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa (transl. you were just picked up from the ground / international title: Envy) is a 2017 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel and a 1987 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Julie Anne San Jose and Benjamin Alves. It premiered on January 30, 2017 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on April 12, 2017 with a total of 53 episodes.

Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa
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Also known as	Envy[1]
Genre	Drama
Based on	Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa (1987) by Ishmael Bernal
Developed by	Gilda Olvidado-Marcelino
Written by	Marlon G. Miguel John Kenneth de Leon Honey Hidalgo
Directed by	Gina Alajar
Creative director	Roy Iglesias
Starring	Julie Anne San Jose Benjamin Alves
Theme music composer	Arlene Calvo
Opening theme	"Pag-ibig 'Di Lumisan" by Julie Anne San Jose
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	53
Production
Executive producer	Jocelyn del Rosario-Ariño
Production locations	Quezon City, Philippines
Editors	Jen Sablaya Nikka Olayvar-Unson Debbie Robete Arthuro Damaso Julius Castillo
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	22–30 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	January 30 (2017-01-30) – April 12, 2017 (2017-04-12)

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[2]

Premise

Santina is forced to work after the death of her aunt. She will work for Diony who eventually sends Santina to school and treats her like a daughter. Diony will later adopt Angeli leading Santina and Angeli to vie for Diony's son, Ephraim's love.^[3]

Cast and characters

Cast

Julie Anne San Jose

Benjamin Alves

Ara Mina

Lead cast

• Julie Anne San Jose as Santina "Tina" Marquez-Esquivel^[4]
• Benjamin Alves as Ephraim Sta. Maria Esquivel^[5]

Supporting cast

• Martin del Rosario as Francisco "Francis / Kiko" Garela
• LJ Reyes as Angeli "Geli" Martinez / Esquivel
• Ara Mina as Mariz Alejo-Zimmerman
• Jean Garcia as Diony Sta. Maria-Esquivel
• Victor Neri as Cesar Esquivel
• Allan Paule as Hector Marquez
• Geleen Eugenio as Yoleng Sta. Maria
• Janna Dominguez as Chona Garela
• Lharby Policarpio as Boggs
• Koreen Medina as Laureen

Guest cast

• Kyle Ocampo as younger Geli^[6]
• Marc Justin Alvarez as younger Ephraim
• Ar Angel Aviles as younger Tina
• Candy Pangilinan as Liza Marquez
• Leanne Bautista as Glenda Esquivel
• Elle Ramirez as Macy Montenegro
• Kiko Matos as Manny Sotto
• Eunice Lagusad as Elma
• Carmen Del Rosario as Lydia
• Leandro Baldemor as Conrad Alejo
• Sheree as Arlene Garela-Alejo
• Afi Africa as Britney
• Gee Canlas as Siony
• Prince Clemente as Ephraim's friend
• Joemarie Nielsen as Ephraim's friend
• Eian Rances as Ephraim's friend
• Kim Rodriguez as Julie
• David Licauco as Aiden
• Ge Villamil as Maring

Episodes

Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa episodes

No.	Episode	Original air date	AGB Nielsen Ratings NUTAM
1	"Pilot"	January 30, 2017	11.4%[7]
2	"Mga Suntok ng Buhay" (transl. punches of life)	January 31, 2017	9.8%[7]
3	"Muling Pagkikita" (transl. meeting again)	February 1, 2017	10.6%[7]
4	"All Grown Up"	February 2, 2017	11.3%[7]
5	"Angeli vs. Santina"	February 3, 2017	11.5%[7]
6	"Ephraim Saves Angeli"	February 6, 2017	12.1%[8]
7	"Santina's Specialty"	February 7, 2017	11.0%[8]
8	"Santina in Danger"	February 8, 2017	10.4%[8]
9	"Fighter"	February 9, 2017	10.5%[8]
10	"Childhood Friends"	February 10, 2017	11.0%[8]
11	"Pagpapanggap" (transl. deception)	February 13, 2017	9.4%[9]
12	"Laban, Ephraim" (transl. fight, Ephraim)	February 14, 2017	10.1%[9]
13	"Fight Cup"	February 15, 2017	10.5%[9]
14	"Kababata" (transl. childhood friend)	February 16, 2017	11.4%[9]
15	"Ephraim and Santina Reunited"	February 17, 2017	10.4%[9]
16	"Finding Santina"	February 20, 2017	10.4%[10]
17	"Selosan" (transl. jealousy)	February 21, 2017	11.7%[10]
18	"Yakap" (transl. hug)	February 22, 2017	11.0%[10]
19	"Santina's Search"	February 23, 2017	9.5%[10]
20	"The Kiss"	February 24, 2017	10.7%[10]
21	"Laban, Santina" (transl. fight, Santina)	February 27, 2017	10.6%[11]
22	"Galit ni Angeli" (transl. anger of Angeli)	February 28, 2017	11.0%[12]
23	"Santina vs. Angeli"	March 1, 2017	10.8%[13]
24	"Reunion"	March 2, 2017	11.6%[14]
25	"Ganti ni Angeli" (transl. revenge of Angeli)	March 3, 2017	10.9%[15]
26	"Ephraim vs. Kiko"	March 6, 2017	10.8%[16]
27	"The Prodigy vs. The Urinal"	March 7, 2017	10.4%[17]
28	"Sampalan Pa More" (transl. more slapping)	March 8, 2017	10.7%[18]
29	"Sikreto ni Hector" (transl. secret of Hector)	March 9, 2017	10.3%[19]
30	"Pagbubunyag" (transl. revelation)	March 10, 2017	10.3%[20]
31	"Hustisya" (transl. justice)	March 13, 2017
32	"Clueless Diony"	March 14, 2017
33	"Bistado" (transl. busted)	March 15, 2017
34	"Panganib" (transl. danger)	March 16, 2017
35	"Breakup"	March 17, 2017
36	"Duda" (transl. doubt)	March 20, 2017
37	"Rematch"	March 21, 2017
38	"Sabwatan" (transl. collusion)	March 22, 2017
39	"Ganti ni Ephraim" (transl. revenge of Ephraim)	March 23, 2017
40	"Strategy"	March 24, 2017
			AGB Nielsen NUTAM People
41	"Next Move"	March 27, 2017	5.0%[21]
42	"Hanggang sa Muli" (transl. until again)	March 28, 2017	5.3%[22]
43	"Habulan" (transl. chasing)	March 29, 2017	5.0%[23]
44	"Paalam, Ephraim" (transl. bye, Ephraim)	March 30, 2017	4.9%[24]
45	"Luksa" (transl. grieve)	March 31, 2017	5.5%[25]
46	"Muling Pagtutuos" (transl. reckoning again)	April 3, 2017	5.4%[26]
47	"Fearless Santina"	April 4, 2017	5.1%[27]
48	"Mapanganib" (transl. dangerous)	April 5, 2017	5.9%[28]
49	"Pagtakas" (transl. escapement)	April 6, 2017	5.9%[29]
50	"Ephraim Returns"	April 7, 2017	5.8%[30]
51	"Huling Lunes" (transl. final Monday)	April 10, 2017	5.4%[31]
52	"Huling Martes" (transl. final Tuesday)	April 11, 2017	5.6%[32]
53	"Beautiful Ending"	April 12, 2017	5.4%[33]

Production

Principal photography commenced on September 30, 2016.^[34] Filming concluded on April 6, 2017.^[35]

Accolades

Accolades received by Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2017	31st PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Child Performer	Marc Justine Alvarez	Nominated	[36]