# Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa

Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa (transl. you were just picked up from the ground / international title: Envy) is a 2017 Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a Philippine graphic novel and a 1987 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Julie Anne San Jose and Benjamin Alves. It premiered on January 30, 2017 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on April 12, 2017 with a total of 53 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.

## Premise

Santina is forced to work after the death of her aunt. She will work for Diony who eventually sends Santina to school and treats her like a daughter. Diony will later adopt Angeli leading Santina and Angeli to vie for Diony's son, Ephraim's love.

## Cast and characters
### Lead cast

* Julie Anne San Jose as Santina "Tina" Marquez-Esquivel
* Benjamin Alves as Ephraim Sta. Maria Esquivel

### Supporting cast

* Martin del Rosario as Francisco "Francis / Kiko" Garela
* LJ Reyes as Angeli "Geli" Martinez / Esquivel
* Ara Mina as Mariz Alejo-Zimmerman
* Jean Garcia as Diony Sta. Maria-Esquivel
* Victor Neri as Cesar Esquivel
* Allan Paule as Hector Marquez
* Geleen Eugenio as Yoleng Sta. Maria
* Janna Dominguez as Chona Garela
* Lharby Policarpio as Boggs
* Koreen Medina as Laureen

### Guest cast

* Kyle Ocampo as younger Geli
* Marc Justin Alvarez as younger Ephraim
* Ar Angel Aviles as younger Tina
* Candy Pangilinan as Liza Marquez
* Leanne Bautista as Glenda Esquivel
* Elle Ramirez as Macy Montenegro
* Kiko Matos as Manny Sotto
* Eunice Lagusad as Elma
* Carmen Del Rosario as Lydia
* Leandro Baldemor as Conrad Alejo
* Sheree as Arlene Garela-Alejo
* Afi Africa as Britney
* Gee Canlas as Siony
* Prince Clemente as Ephraim's friend
* Joemarie Nielsen as Ephraim's friend
* Eian Rances as Ephraim's friend
* Kim Rodriguez as Julie
* David Licauco as Aiden
* Ge Villamil as Maring

## Episodes

Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa episodes :
| No. | Episode | Original air date | AGB Nielsen Ratings NUTAM |
| 1 | "Pilot" | January 30, 2017 | 11.4% |
| 2 | "Mga Suntok ng Buhay" (transl. punches of life) | January 31, 2017 | 9.8% |
| 3 | "Muling Pagkikita" (transl. meeting again) | February 1, 2017 | 10.6% |
| 4 | "All Grown Up" | February 2, 2017 | 11.3% |
| 5 | "Angeli vs. Santina" | February 3, 2017 | 11.5% |
| 6 | "Ephraim Saves Angeli" | February 6, 2017 | 12.1% |
| 7 | "Santina's Specialty" | February 7, 2017 | 11.0% |
| 8 | "Santina in Danger" | February 8, 2017 | 10.4% |
| 9 | "Fighter" | February 9, 2017 | 10.5% |
| 10 | "Childhood Friends" | February 10, 2017 | 11.0% |
| 11 | "Pagpapanggap" (transl. deception) | February 13, 2017 | 9.4% |
| 12 | "Laban, Ephraim" (transl. fight, Ephraim) | February 14, 2017 | 10.1% |
| 13 | "Fight Cup" | February 15, 2017 | 10.5% |
| 14 | "Kababata" (transl. childhood friend) | February 16, 2017 | 11.4% |
| 15 | "Ephraim and Santina Reunited" | February 17, 2017 | 10.4% |
| 16 | "Finding Santina" | February 20, 2017 | 10.4% |
| 17 | "Selosan" (transl. jealousy) | February 21, 2017 | 11.7% |
| 18 | "Yakap" (transl. hug) | February 22, 2017 | 11.0% |
| 19 | "Santina's Search" | February 23, 2017 | 9.5% |
| 20 | "The Kiss" | February 24, 2017 | 10.7% |
| 21 | "Laban, Santina" (transl. fight, Santina) | February 27, 2017 | 10.6% |
| 22 | "Galit ni Angeli" (transl. anger of Angeli) | February 28, 2017 | 11.0% |
| 23 | "Santina vs. Angeli" | March 1, 2017 | 10.8% |
| 24 | "Reunion" | March 2, 2017 | 11.6% |
| 25 | "Ganti ni Angeli" (transl. revenge of Angeli) | March 3, 2017 | 10.9% |
| 26 | "Ephraim vs. Kiko" | March 6, 2017 | 10.8% |
| 27 | "The Prodigy vs. The Urinal" | March 7, 2017 | 10.4% |
| 28 | "Sampalan Pa More" (transl. more slapping) | March 8, 2017 | 10.7% |
| 29 | "Sikreto ni Hector" (transl. secret of Hector) | March 9, 2017 | 10.3% |
| 30 | "Pagbubunyag" (transl. revelation) | March 10, 2017 | 10.3% |
| 31 | "Hustisya" (transl. justice) | March 13, 2017 |
| 32 | "Clueless Diony" | March 14, 2017 |
| 33 | "Bistado" (transl. busted) | March 15, 2017 |
| 34 | "Panganib" (transl. danger) | March 16, 2017 |
| 35 | "Breakup" | March 17, 2017 |
| 36 | "Duda" (transl. doubt) | March 20, 2017 |
| 37 | "Rematch" | March 21, 2017 |
| 38 | "Sabwatan" (transl. collusion) | March 22, 2017 |
| 39 | "Ganti ni Ephraim" (transl. revenge of Ephraim) | March 23, 2017 |
| 40 | "Strategy" | March 24, 2017 |
| | | | AGB Nielsen NUTAM People |
| 41 | "Next Move" | March 27, 2017 | 5.0% |
| 42 | "Hanggang sa Muli" (transl. until again) | March 28, 2017 | 5.3% |
| 43 | "Habulan" (transl. chasing) | March 29, 2017 | 5.0% |
| 44 | "Paalam, Ephraim" (transl. bye, Ephraim) | March 30, 2017 | 4.9% |
| 45 | "Luksa" (transl. grieve) | March 31, 2017 | 5.5% |
| 46 | "Muling Pagtutuos" (transl. reckoning again) | April 3, 2017 | 5.4% |
| 47 | "Fearless Santina" | April 4, 2017 | 5.1% |
| 48 | "Mapanganib" (transl. dangerous) | April 5, 2017 | 5.9% |
| 49 | "Pagtakas" (transl. escapement) | April 6, 2017 | 5.9% |
| 50 | "Ephraim Returns" | April 7, 2017 | 5.8% |
| 51 | "Huling Lunes" (transl. final Monday) | April 10, 2017 | 5.4% |
| 52 | "Huling Martes" (transl. final Tuesday) | April 11, 2017 | 5.6% |
| 53 | "Beautiful Ending" | April 12, 2017 | 5.4% |

## Production

Principal photography commenced on September 30, 2016. Filming concluded on April 6, 2017.

## Accolades

Accolades received by Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa :
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Child Performer | Marc Justine Alvarez | Nominated | |