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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).

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1986 film

The movie scene of Blusang Itim (2011), Kylie Padilla is serious, has long black hair, inborn scar on left of her face wearing a gray top, at the right is her screen name “Kylie Padilla bilang Jessa” at the bottom right is a word "JacquesDurias2011"

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.

2011 TV remake

The movie scene of Blusang Itim (2011), at the back, from left, a woman is smiling standing, posing with his left hand on the hips and right hand on the waist has long black hair wearing a gray sleeveless top and a black skirt, 2nd from left, a man is serious, standing, has black hair wearing a blue polo under a silver coat, 3rd from left, a woman is serious, standing arms crossed, has black hair wearing a gray long sleeve dress, at the right, a woman is serious, standing, has long black hair wearing a gray uniform and gray skirt, in front, Frank Magalona is serious, standing, has black hair wearing a black shirt under a brown coat, at the bottom right is word “JacquesDurias2011”

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.

2015 TV parody

The movie scene of Blusang Itim (2011), Rita Avila is smiling, laying on the bed while holding a newborn baby in white cloth, has black hair wearing a white clothes, at the right is a man looking at the newborn.

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?"

Premise

The story revolves around Jessa, an ugly woman who wants to be accepted by people despite her appearance. She also hopes to be loved by a man wholeheartedly despite her looks. These seems to be possible for Jessa when she wears the mysterious black blouse. The black blouse as the mystical garment has the power to make the wearer beautiful and sexually attractive to men.

Main cast

Kylie Padilla as Jessa Escote-Soriano / Jessa Lopez-Santiago / Jessica Madrid

Frank Magalona as Angelo Soriano

Carl Guevarra as Melchor Reyes

Wynwyn Marquez as Cleo Salcedo

Extended cast

Rita Avila as Rhea Escote

Jackie Lou Blanco as Esmeralda Lopez-Santiago

Gary Estrada as Gerald Escote

Maritoni Fernandez as Victoria Soriano

Marissa Delgado as Concha Lopez-Santiago

Maureen Mauricio as Elsa Reyes

Bodie Cruz as Noel

Chariz Solomon as Chiqui

Lucho Ayala as Edward Escote

Andrea Torres as Alison Escote

Rochelle Barrameda as Dra. Camille Santos

Shirley Fuentes as Beth Sta. Maria

Guest cast

Sabrina Man as Young Jessa

Arkin Magalona as Young Angelo

JM Reyes as Young Melchor

Snooky Serna as Loleng

Trivia

Blusang Itim was aired on ABS-CBN as part of the 2006 television series Komiks Presents with Cassandra Ponti (Jessa), Uma Khouny (Melchor), Marco Alcaraz (Angelo), and Cheska Garcia (Cleo).

Arkin Magalona (Young Angelo) is Frank Magalona's (Angelo) younger brother.

References

Blusang Itim Wikipedia

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