Asintado

Asintado

Asintado (lit. Precise) is a Philippine action political drama television series, directed by Onat Diaz, Lino S. Cayetano, and Trina N. Dayrit. Julia Montes stars 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. The show features an ensemble cast with Shaina Magdayao, Paulo Avelino, Aljur Abrenica, Lorna Tolentino, Agot Isidro, Nonie Buencamino, and Cherry Pie Picache.The series premiered on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Gold afternoon block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on January 15, 2018, replacing Pusong Ligaw.

Series overview

The tight relationship of the inseparable Ramirez siblings disintegrates when they lose their parents in a fire. The series follows the paths of both siblings, living polar opposite lives. The siblings’ lives are thrust into a world of politics, power and corruption that shake their core values, murder their loved ones and potentially destroy themselves.

Cast and characters

Production

Casting

Angelica Panganiban was in negotiations for the role of Katrina Ramirez, but was forced to drop out due to scheduling conflicts. Isabelle Daza was cast at a later point, but then dropped out due to her pregnancy before being replaced by Shaina Magdayao and the character was renamed Samantha del Mundo. JC Santos was initially part of the cast but was pulled out by management for a different project. He was replaced by Aljur Abrenica.

Filming

In July 2017, on Tonight with Boy Abunda, Montes announced the series would begin principal photography in August 2017. On August 1, 2017, Dreamscape publicity head Eric John Salut confirmed the show started filming.

Title Change

The initial title for the series was Victims of Love, however, on September 2017, it was renamed by the management to Asintado.

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