Twin sisters, one face, zero trust — the original Filipino doppelgänger drama that started it all.
Season 1 • Episode 80
LatestImpostora or The Impostor is a Filipino drama series aired on GMA Network. It is directed by renowned director Maryo J. de los Reyes starring Sunshine Dizon and Iza Calzado. The series is the first of GMA Network’s grand 57th anniversary offering, it began airing on June 4, and concluded on September 21. The series was successfully aired internationally, with a three-week delay, from June 20, 2007 until October 9, 2007 on GMA Pinoy TV. It was shown in Malaysia. From September 23, 2011 until January 10, 2012 GMA Life TV aired its English-dubbed version worldwide.
Acting
Sunshine Dizon playing against herself = masterclass in melodrama.
Direction
Maryo J. de los Reyes elevates soap to cinematic tragedy.
Creator
R.J. Nuevas
Sunshine Dizon
Sara Carreon-Cayetano / Vanessa "Nessa" Carreon-Cayetano
Iza Calzado
Lara Carreon / Sara Carreon
Mark Anthony Fernandez
Nicolas Cayetano
Alfred Vargas
Carlos Pambide
Adrian Alandy
Leandro Meneses
Chanda Romero
Anatella Cayetano
Jean Garcia
Bettina "Betty" Carreon
Mart Escudero
Santiago "Yago" Cayetano
Charee Pineda
Trish
Jennica Garcia
Karen Manansala
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 2007 hit helped GMA Network dominate primetime against ABS-CBN's rival melodramas, cementing the 'twin swap' as a Filipino TV staple.
Sunshine Dizon reportedly developed distinct mannerisms for each sister so crew could tell them apart during chaotic shooting schedules.
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