Asintado (transl. Precise) is a Philippine action political drama television series, directed by Onat Diaz, Lino S. Cayetano, and Trina N. Dayrit, which premiered on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on January 15, 2018. The series stars Julia Montes as Ana Dimasalang, a paramedic who became Gael's nurse after saving him in an accident. She becomes entwined in an assassination plot arranged by the del Mundos and Ojedas upon witnessing their plan.[1] The show features an ensemble cast consisting of Shaina Magdayao, Paulo Avelino, Aljur Abrenica, Lorna Tolentino, Agot Isidro, Nonie Buencamino, and Cherry Pie Picache.

Cast

Main characters

Actor Character Seasons
1
Julia Montes Juliana "Ana" Dimasalang-Del Mundo / Juliana Ramirez Main
Stella Dela Torre-Guerrero Guest
Shaina Magdayao Samantha "Sam" Del Mundo-Guerrero / Katrina Ramirez Main
Aljur Abrenica Alexander "Xander" Guerrero Main
Paulo Avelino Gael Del Mundo / Gael Ojeda Main

     as Juliana "Ana" Dimasalang-Del Mundo / Juliana Ramirez: Ana, full of dreams for her family hopes to see her sister Katrina one day. Ana works as a nursing aid for Gael after she saves him from a mining accident. They both fall in love triggering a series of tragic events that impacts Ana, her family and her dreams. She plans to destroy all who are responsible for her loss. She, Xander, Yvonne and all others form an opposition group that will expose all of Salvador Del Mundo's crimes.[2] After the Stella identity is exposed, Ana resumes her real identity and actively works to expose Salvador. She reunites with Gael and is overjoyed to learn that Samantha is her long lost older sister Katrina. Unfortunately, Samantha does not accept her and instead blames her for all her unhappiness and disrupting her seemingly charmed life. Ana refuses to give up. After Gael's death, Ana is pregnant with his child and is protected by Hillary and Samantha until she gives birth to a son, JR. In the finale, she rescues her son at the pier after being kidnapped by both Salvador and Natasha and reunite with Samantha before she is shot and wounded by Salvador. Ana is last seen watching Xander's marriage proposal to Samantha, their wedding, and visiting Gael's grave.

     as Stella Dela Torre-Guerrero: A dead ringer for Ana. She was Xander's wife, who left her family and fortune for Xander Guerrero. They lived abroad for 10 years but she passed away from cancer. Her parents had died a few years before her death and left her as the sole heir to the Dela Torre fortune. Stella had no relatives other than her husband Xander with the exception of one business associate of Stella's mother, an eccentric who was tasked to handle the business until Stella returned. No one informed her that Stella had died. Xander simply returned to the Philippines, leaving her fortune, which is now legally his, untouched.

Supporting

Actor Character Seasons
1
Agot Isidro Hillary del Mundo Supporting
Lorna Tolentino Miranda Ojeda Supporting
Nonie Buencamino Salvador del Mundo Supporting
Empress Schuck Monalisa "Mona" Calata Supporting
Arron Villaflor Ramoncito "Chito" Salazar Supporting
Louise delos Reyes Yvonne Calata Supporting
Julio Diaz Jaime Melchor Gonzales / Manuel De Dios Supporting

Recurring

Actor Character Seasons
1
Ryle Paolo Tan Jonathan "Tantan" Dimasalang Recurring
Chokoleit Gaspar "Gracia" Nuevadez Recurring
Karen Reyes Emilita "Emmy" Gomez Recurring
Jean Saburit Carlotta Candelaria Recurring
Lemuel Pelayo Diego Recurring
Ronnie Quizon Jorge Gesmundo Recurring
Jacqui Leus Gigi Recurring
Rolly Cruz Mayor Ronquillo Recurring

Guest

Actor Character Seasons
1
Christian Vasquez Eric Salazar Guest
Art Acuña Gregorio Calata Guest
Mari Kamo Arturo Galvez Guest
Teroy Guzman Senator Reynoso Guest
Bing Davao Vice President Montemayor Guest
Nor Domingo Berto Guest
Hannah Ledesma Rowena Barrios Guest
Cherry Pie Picache Celeste Ramos Special guest
Lito Pimentel Vicente Dimasalang Special guest
Gloria Sevilla Purisima "Lola Puring" Dimasalang Special guest
Giovanni Baldisseri DMO Employer Special guest
Myel de Leon young Juliana Ramirez / Juliana "Ana" Dimasalang Special guest
Jana Agoncillo young Katrina Ramirez / Samantha Del Mundo Special guest
Miguel Diokno young Gael Ojeda Special guest
Jess Mendoza young Salvador del Mundo Special guest
Mariella Laurel young Miranda Ojeda Special guest
Kazel Kinouchi young Hillary Gonzales Special guest
Luis Alandy Robert Ramirez Special guest
Tanya Garcia Criselda Ramirez Special guest

References

  1. ^ ABS-CBN Entertainment (January 13, 2018). "Asintado: Meet Gael's Family". ABS-CBN Entertainment. YouTube. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  2. ^ Del Valle, Precious (January 9, 2018). "Julia Montes: No bad blood with Star Magic". Rappler. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  3. ^ Baltan, Angela (January 11, 2018). "How did Shaina Magdayao prepare for her role in Asintado". lionheartv.net. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  4. ^ Del Valle, Precious (January 13, 2018). "Aljur Abrenica on life as a father, network transfer". Rappler. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  5. ^ Baltan, Angela (January 8, 2018). "Paolo Avelino on his role as Gael Ojeda in Asintado: Explosive. Loving. Spiteful". lionheartv.net. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  6. ^ Padayhag, Michelle Joy. "Julia Montes gets back in action via Asintado". cebudailynews.inquirer.net. Retrieved January 29, 2018.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Zamora, Jim Reynold (September 26, 2017). "Lorna Tolentino will make Kapamilya comeback via Asintado". lionheartv.net. Retrieved January 29, 2018.