| Alt Name: | Beauty Within |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Creator: | Elena Patron |
| Director: | Jay Altarejos[1] |
| Creative Director: | Jun Lana |
| Starring: | Kylie Padilla |
| Open Theme: | "Maghihintay Ako sa 'Yo" by Mark Alain Echem |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Tagalog |
| Num Episodes: | 65 |
| Executive Producer: | Joseph Aleta |
| Editor: |
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| Camera: | Multiple-camera setup |
| Runtime: | 19–29 minutes |
| Company: | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Network: | GMA Network |
(International title: Beauty Within /) is a 2011 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine comic book by Elena Patron of the same title. Directed by Jay Altajeros, it stars Kylie Padilla. It premiered on May 16, 2011 on the network's Dramarama sa Hapon line up replacing Alakdana. The series concluded on August 12, 2011 with a total of 65 episodes. It was replaced by Pahiram ng Isang Ina in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]
Blusang Itim was as a novel written by Elena Patron. It was serialized from 1981 to 1983. In 1986, it was adapted into a film by Seiko Films featuring Snooky Serna in the lead role.
Sarah Lahbati, Gwen Zamora and Isabelle Daza were considered for the lead role for the television adaptation. Kylie Padilla later got the role.[4]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of earned a 15.6% rating.[5] While the final episode scored an 18.5% rating.[6]
| 2011 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Adapted Drama Series | Blusang Itim | [7] | |
| Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | Frank Magalona | ||||
| Outstanding Breakthrough Performance by an Actress | Wynwyn Marquez |