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based on the PHR pocketbook ''Green Meadows'' created by Arielle and directed by Theodore C. Boborol,

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, and Toto Natividad. It also serves as the 17th installment of the ''

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'' series. The series stars

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as Alysa Alvarez and

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as Severino Monzon, with an

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consisting of Lemuel Pelayo, Alma Concepcion, Ricardo Cepeda,

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, Bernadette Allyson, Lorenzo Mara, Chase Vega, Trina Legaspi,

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, Eslove Briones, Deniesse Joaquin, Jommy Teotico, Jess Mendoza, James Reid, Erin Ocampo, Cecil Paz, Arlene Tobias, Lui Manansala, Dolly Gutierrez, Buddy Palad, and

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in their supporting roles. The series premiered on

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's ''Kapamilya Gold'' afternoon block and worldwide on TFC from July 16 to November 2, 2012 replacing ''

: Hiyas'' and was replaced by ''

: Paraiso''.

Synopsis

Precious Hearts Romances Presents Pintada is a love story between

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student Sev (

) and his chemistry teacher, Lysa (

). Lysa is a young woman with a beauty desired by men and envied by women. One day, a fire breaks out in the school she works in. While trying to rescue her students, a part of her face gets burned. She lost her beauty in that tragic fire which gave her a lifetime scar, physically and emotionally. Some people died in the fire, and among them is Mr. Sandejas who is rumored to have had an affair with her. Besieged by hatred from the townsfolk and ashamed of her badly burned face, Lysa spends 6 years in prison. Lysa decides to leave and live in seclusion, but Noel brings her back to Cervantes to clear her name and take revenge on the people behind her suffering.

Cast and characters

Main cast

as Alysa "Lysa" Alvarez *

as Severino "Sev" Monzon * Lemuel Pelayo as Noel Crisostomo

Supporting cast

* Alma Concepcion as Carolina Monzon * Ricardo Cepeda as Alberto "Albert" Sandejas *

as Lorena Alvarez * Bernadette Alison as Karen Sandejas * Lorenzo Mara as Victor Dela Cruz * Chase Vega as Taylor Alvarez * Trina Legaspi as Isabel "Isay" Alvarez *

as Samantha Diño * Eslove Briones as Dave Dela Cruz * Deniesse Joaquin as Jing Briones * Jommy Teotico as Edward Pascual * Jess Mendoza as Arturo 'Atong' Policarpio * James Reid as Vito * Erin Ocampo as Trixie * Cecil Paz as Girlie * Arlene Tolibas as Princess * Lui Manansala as Ms. Nolasco *

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(credited as Dolly Gutierrez) as Paz * Buddy Palad as Mang Tonying *

as Quintin

Guest cast

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as Bordy *

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as Gardo *

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as Dante * Mary Roldan as Mary *

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as Ramon * Beverly Salviejo as Minda * Menggie Cobarrubias as Melancio *

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as Julian

Ratings

Precious Hearts Romances Presents Pintada belongs to the top 5 most watched programs in the Daytime and holds the number one place on its timeslot against its rival from other networks, according to Kantar Media-TNS. Last August 17, 2012, based on the official survey results released by Kantar Media-TNS, Pintada got a rating of 12.3%; 13.7% on August 20; and on August 21, it soared higher garnering a rating of 16.0%. On the following days, however, ratings got by Pintada were not consistent and ranged from 12 to 16%. Recently, Pintada recorded a rating of 16.4% on October 3, 2012, and 14.8% on October 4, 2012. Besides the household surveyed ratings, Pintada also got positive remarks from critics. One blogger even said that he would highly recommend Pintada to anyone who cares because of its believable school-based story.

Trivia

* There were 67 crews behind the production of the series. * According to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), Pintada became 76% more popular in the last week of August compared to the previous weeks. * Pintada, though not a primetime show, has already trended many times on the micro-blogging site Twitter. Some of the hashtags that have trended were "#Pintada1stWeek" - "#Pintada4thWeek", "#Pintada" and "#ExtendPintada"

Cast

Martin Del Rosario

* Lead star Martin Del Rosario had his first lead role with Precious Hearts Romances Presents Pintada.Martin del Rosario lands his first lead role with ‘Precious Hearts Romances Presents Pintada’
/ref> * Martin Del Rosario was discovered by his manager Jun Reyes when he saw Martin in front of Lourdes School of Quezon City in the summer of 2007 to buy Lechon for Gerald Anderson's birthday. His manager said that Martin's asset was his eyes which seem to be lethargic.

Denise Laurel

* Denise Laurel was first seen on TV through the ABS-CBN's program "Ang TV 2." * Denise Laurel also had roles in previous Precious Hearts Romances Series namely "Bud Brothers," "You're Mine, Only Mine," "Midnight Phantom," and "Kristine." On the contrary, it is the first time for her leading man Martin Del Rosario to have a role in a Series.

Lemuel Pelayo

* Pintada was the third project given to Lemuel Pelayo by ABS-CBN next to the Hiyas and Angelito. * Lemuel Pelayo admitted that he knew that PHR Series contain daring scenes and that he was ready to spice-up Pintada.

References

External links

* {{Theodore Boborol ABS-CBN drama series 2012 Philippine television series debuts 2012 Philippine television series endings Philippine romance television series Television shows based on books Filipino-language television shows Television shows filmed in the Philippines