Encantadia
Encyclopedia
Encantadia is a Filipino
fantasy
television series (locally known as telefantasya) produced by GMA Network
. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria
. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on February 18, 2006. The third and latest installment of the Encantadia saga, Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
, aired its pilot on February 20, 2006, but it was apparently not a last installment. There will be a fourth installment of the Encantadia saga, Encantadia: Isang Bagong Mundo, originally in October 2010 but pushed back to 2nd Quarter 2011 and now even pushed back for a January 2012 airing due to several reasons, both with the cast and with preparations. It is rumored that this show will replace the epic-serye since at the time of January 2012, Amaya
would have already ended, this is still unknown. Although, having this show was confirmed already by GMA Network itself in 2009.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
television series (locally known as telefantasya) produced by GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria
Etheria
Etheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series...
. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on February 18, 2006. The third and latest installment of the Encantadia saga, Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas , also known globally as Avisala Encantadia: Love Until the End is the third and the last installment of the Encantadia...
, aired its pilot on February 20, 2006, but it was apparently not a last installment. There will be a fourth installment of the Encantadia saga, Encantadia: Isang Bagong Mundo, originally in October 2010 but pushed back to 2nd Quarter 2011 and now even pushed back for a January 2012 airing due to several reasons, both with the cast and with preparations. It is rumored that this show will replace the epic-serye since at the time of January 2012, Amaya
Amaya (TV series)
Amaya is a Philippine historical fiction and period drama created and developed by Suzette Doctolero, with Marian Rivera in the title-role. Directed by Mac Alejandre, it premiered on May 30 on GMA Network and on June 1, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV....
would have already ended, this is still unknown. Although, having this show was confirmed already by GMA Network itself in 2009.
Cast
- Sunshine DizonSunshine DizonSunshine Dizon is a Filipina actress. She started in show business when she was three years old.-Biography:...
as Pirena - she is one of Queen Mine-a's daughters and the keeper of the gem of fire; mother of Mira - Iza CalzadoIza CalzadoIza Calzado is a Filipina actress, TV host, performer and model, working as one of GMA-7's contract artists.- Biography :...
as Amihan - one of Queen Minea's daughters and the successor to the crown. She is the mother of Lira and her father is Raquim. She once live in the world of human together with her father. She was taken by Aquil to Lireo when her father was killed by Hagorn.She is the keeper of the gem of wind - Diana ZubiriDiana ZubiriRosemarie Joy Garcia , better known by her screen name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipina actress.She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15 years of age soon after applying for work in Japan. She then started on sexy roles on various films by Seiko...
as Danaya - one of Queen Mine-a's daughters; keeper of the gem of earth; she will also be the queen of Lireo. - KarylleKarylleAna Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari , better known as simply Karylle, has established herself as one of the most talented showbiz personalities in the Philippines. She is a respected singer, actress, TV host, athlete, and a writer/blogger....
as Alena - one of Queen Mine-a's daughters; the keeper of the gem of water. She fell in love with Ybarro/Ybrahim. - Dingdong DantesDingdong DantesJose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...
as Ybrahim - he was first known as Ybarro, a bandit who instantly fell inlove to Alena. As the episodes go on, he was revealed as the prince of Sapiro, Prince Ybrahim. He was chosen as the father of the daughter of Queen Amihan, Lira. - Richard GomezRichard GomezRichard Gomez is a Filipino actor, comedian, model, athlete, television presenter, and director. He is one of the famous actors in Philippine Cinema. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.-Biography and Career:Gomez was raised by his grandmother...
as Raquim- father of Amihan. He was killed by Hagorn. - Dawn ZuluetaDawn ZuluetaDawn Zulueta born on March 4, 1969 is a Filipino film and television actress.She studied at Colegio de Santa Rosa. She married businessman Anton Lagdameo...
as Mine-a - the mother of Pirena, Amihan, Danaya and Alena. She was the queen of Lireo before passing the crown to Amihan - Jennylyn MercadoJennylyn MercadoJennylyn Mercado is a Filipina actress, singer, songwriter and model. She was the winner of the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show of GMA Network in the Philippines...
as Lira/Milagros - she is the daughter of Amihan and Ybrahim. She was taken by Pirena and left her in the world of human so that her daughter, Mira can be the queen of Lireo without the people of Lireo realizing that the daughter raised by the Queen Amihan is not her real daughter. - Mark HerrasMark HerrasMark Angelo Santos Herras is a Filipino television and film actor. He won in the reality talent show StarStruck aired in GMA Network...
as Anthony - a human who befriended Milagros/love interest of Milagros and Mira - Marky CieloMarky CieloMark Angelo Cadaweng Cielo , better known as Marky Cielo, was a Filipino actor, dancer, and the first known Igorot in Philippine showbiz. He is notable for his win in the reality talent competition StarStruck...
as Arman- son of Alena and Ybrahim - Yasmien KurdiYasmien Kurdi'Yasmien Yuson Kurdi , is a Filipina-Chinese-Lebanese award-winning Filipina singer, songwriter and actress. She was one of the Final Four in the first season of StarStruck, a reality-based talent search show by GMA Network in the Philippines where she finished first runner up...
as Mira - Pirena's daughter who fell inlove with Anthony. - Pen Medina as Hagorn - leader of Hator and reavealed as the father of Pirena.
- Polo Ravales as Hitano - one of Lireo's soldier and he's inlove with Alena. He will do everything to pursue Alena.
- Alfred VargasAlfred VargasAlfredo Paolo Dumlao Vargas III is a Filipino actor and model. He was elected councilor in the 2nd District of Quezon City in 2010.-Biography and Career:...
as Aquil - the loyal soldier of Lireo; he fell in love with Danaya. - Cindy KurletoCindy KurletoCynthia Kristina Kurleto is a model, actress, and a former MTV VJ in the Philippines. Her father is Austrian. She is known for being a commercial model and an FHM model in the Philippines and also for playing the role of Cassiopea in the hit series Encantadia and its prequel/sequel...
as Cassiopea - known as "the eye". She can see anyone's future. She was revealed as the first queen of Lireo. - Ian Veneracion as Armeo - the king of Sapiro and the real father of Ybrahim.
- Diane Sison as Mayne
- John Regala as Apitong - adoptive father of Ybrahim.
- Noel Urbano as the voice of Imaw - adviser of the late queen Mine-a and current queen Amihan.
- Jake CuencaJake CuencaJuan Carlos "Jake" Leveriza Cuenca is a Spanish-Filipino actor and model. He started as a GMA talent center artist, and later transferred to ABS-CBN's talent center, Star Magic.-Early life:...
as Kahlil - son of Allena and Ybrahim. - Ella CruzElla CruzGabriela Annjane U. Cruz, better known by her screen name Ella Cruz , is a Filipina child actress.-Career:...
as Cassandra - daughter of Lira - Bobby Andrews as Asval - a sapirian who wants to pursue the kingdom of Sapiro for his own.
- Michael Roy Jornales as Apek - friend of Ybarro/Ybrahim
- Marky Lopez as Wantuk - friend of Ybarro/Ybrahim
- Arthur SolinapArthur SolinapArthur Gonzales Solinap, known as Arthur Solinap, is a Filipino actor and model.Solinap's career began as a member of Abztract Dancers together with his cousin Dingdong Dantes. He made his first TV appearance in 2005 portraying Muros in Encantadia...
as Muros - one of the loyal soldier of Lireo - Nancy Castiglione as Muyak - she was the only one who knows that the real daughter of Queen Amihan was sent to the world of human.
- Girlie Sevilla as Gurna - nanny of Pirena and she was later killed by her.
- Leila Kuzma as Agane - right hand of Hagorn
- Brad Turvey as Axilom
- Gerard Pizzaras as Bandok
- Benjie ParasBenjie ParasVenancio Johnson Paras, Jr. , better known as Benjie Paras, is a Filipino professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association turned actor. He is the only PBA player to win both Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors, in a single season...
as Wahid - Juliana Palermo as Lavanea
- Romnick SarmentaRomnick SarmentaRomeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor , better known by his screen name Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor. He is best remembered as the five-year-old boy who played the role of Peping in the TV series Gulong ng Palad.-Biography:He was born to Adonis F. Tejedor and Julie C. Sarmenta and is of Chinese...
as Avilan - spirit of air - Antonio Aquitania as Alipato - spirit of fire
- Sunshine Garcia as Agua - spirit of water
- Margaret Wilson as Aera
- Cheska Garcia as Aure
- Buchao as Aser
- Lloyd Barredo as Abog
- Pinky AmadorPinky AmadorPinky Amador is an award winning Filipina actress, singer, commercial model and TV host.She was in the original London cast of the Cameron Mackintosh musical hit Miss Saigon.She is seen most on GMA Network....
as Carmen - mother of Anthony - Vangie Labalan as Manang Rosing -
- Jay Aquitania as Banjo - friend of Milagros in the world of human
- Gayle Valencia as Dinna
- Irma Adlawan as Amanda - adoptive but abusive mother of Milagros
- Ehra MadrigalEhra MadrigalGeralyn Gaspar Madrigal, who is better known by her screen name Ehra Madrigal is a Filipina actress. Her younger sister, Michelle Madrigal is also an actress.-Filmography:'Television...
as Gigi - friend of Milagros in the world of human - Dino Guevarra as Carlos
- Juan Carlo Dizon as Chao
- Denise LaurelDenise LaurelDenise Maria Sanz Laurel is a Filipina actress and singer. Laurel is a member of ABS CBN's circle of homegrown talents, Star Magic.- Biography :...
as Marge - - Allan Paule as Dado
- CJ Ramos as Bono - friend of Anthony
- Jackie Rice as Armea - daughter of Alena and Ybrahim
Encantadia: The Second Saga
- On November 11, 2009, Yahoo News via PEP revealed as part of an interview that there is an ongoing production for a sequel to Encantadia and has a tentative title Encantadia: Isang Bagong Mundo
- As of the last quarter of 2010, a recent interview with GMA Entertainment TV head Wilma Galvante confirmed Encantadia: The Second Saga's "green-light" for 2011 that was originally slated for 2010 but was pushed back because other TV projects were made.