Encantadia is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 2005 Philippine television series of the same title. It served as a reboot and the fourth television series in the Encantadia franchise. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Kylie Padilla, Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez and Glaiza de Castro. It premiered on July 18, 2016 replacing Poor SeƱorita on the network's Telebabad line up and worldwide on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on May 19, 2017 with a total of 218 episodes. It was replaced by Mulawin vs. Ravena in its timeslot.
The series including a director's cut of the finale is streaming online on YouTube.
It was later being re-released on television after four years, replacing the Philippine adaptation of Descendants of the Sun in a while due to a global pandemic that is happening.
In DepEd TV, it was released on television on September 20, 2021, but it was ended on Episode 80 on January 7, 2022 for unknown reasons.
Production
On November 5, 2015, Atty. Felipe Gozon, the chairman and CEO of GMA Network Inc. finally announced, during a GMA Network Press Confrence, the most awaited remake of the hit 2005 fantasy series Encantadia as part of the network's program line-up for 2016. On January 6, 2016 director Mark A. Reyes posted on his Instagram account that he will return as the director of the ground-breaking telefantasya.
It was revealed the following month that Primetime Queen and Dingdong Dantes' wife, Marian Rivera will play the role of Ynang Reyna Mine-a, the Queen of Lireo who is originally played by Dawn Zulueta. It will serve as the comeback series of Rivera after giving birth to her daughter Maria Letizia. Klea Pineda and Migo Adecer will also join the cast as part of their prize when they were named as the Ultimate Male and Female Survivors of StarStruck VI.
On April 4, 2016, the four new Sang'gres of Encantadia were revealed live on 24 Oras (GMA's News Program). Amihan, the keeper of the Air gem, originally played by Iza Calzado, will be portrayed by Kylie Padilla. Gabbi Garcia takes on the role of Alena, the keeper of the Water gem, who was originally played by Karylle. Newcomer Sanya Lopez is Danaya, the youngest of the sisters and the keeper of the Earth gem, played by Diana Zubiri in the original series. Glaiza de Castro will be the keeper of the gem of Fire, Pirena, originally played by Sunshine Dizon. Other cast members also appeared after the announcement, but their specific characters were not yet identified.
Development
The characters in Encantadia has been updated from the original series as well as the maps, Adamya, Lireo, Sapiro and Hathoria and gains their own symbol. The Sapiryans are designed to resemble a ninja while the Hathors are resembling masked assassins. In character designs, Minea's warrior form is similar to Lira's warrior form in the original series and the costume designs of the four new Sang'gres' warrior forms had made a drastic change to their original appearance and Raquim's appearance in the requel had made him identical to King Ybrahim's appearance in Etheria and Encantadia: Pag Ibig Hanggang Wakas due to their similar crown and appearance. The four gems however had minor changes which it resembles a sphere in the original series as it changes into a different shape. The fire gem is now in a tear drop shape, the wind gem is now in a crystal shape, the water gem is now in a sphere shape and the earth gem is now in an oblong shape.
The series then unfolds to reveal that a small shard flew away when the Mother Gem was divided, a fifth white gem known as the Soul Gem was included with the four elemental gems.
In the first teaser of the requel, the Sang'gres are seen in their princess forms as Glaiza De Castro, Kylie Padilla and Sanya Lopez are earlier seen in the Chika Minute segment in 24 Oras where they try on their character's primary gowns for the series.
Adhara's appearance in the requel is identical to Pirena in the original series when she became the temporary Queen of Lireo as well as showing the same antagonistic side as her original character and same ambition.
Airing
- According to Direk Mark Reyes, Encantadia was supposed to run until December 2016. It has been extended to February 2017. But the end of the series, is set to air on May 19, 2017, it's block will be replaced by Mulawin VS Ravena.
- The series was re-aired on March 19, 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The series was aired on DepEd TV, on September 20, 2021.
Behind The Scenes
- They started shooting on January 6, 2016.
- They used animatronics for Imaw's body.
- The actors from Encantadia (2005-2006 Series) like Sunshine Dizon and Diana Zubiri portrayed the new characters Adhara and LilaSari, respectively.
- This will be the fourth time that Noel Urbano portrayed Imaw.
- The story has different story from the Encantadia (2005-2006 Series).
- Before Glaiza De Castro portrayed Pirena, she should be portraying Alena, or Danaya.
- Before Sanya Lopez portrayed Danaya, she should be portraying Alena or Lira (Milagros).
Audition
- Glaiza De Castro wore the original Pirena costume for her audition that was also used by Sunshine Dizon.
- Kylie Padilla actually auditioned for the role of Alena, not Amihan.
- Klea Pineda auditioned first as Lira before she did as Muyak.
- Christian Bautista portrayed Muros in an audition role before portraying Apitong.
- Rocco Nacino wore the original Aquil costume for his audition that was also used by Alfred Vargas.
- Sanya Lopez, Gabbi Garcia, and Ruru Madrid wore unfinished costumes for their audition role.
Crossover with Mulawin vs. Ravena
It was announced 17 July 2017 on both 24 Oras and the social media accounts of Encantadia, Mulawin vs. Ravena and GMA that Pirena and Lira will appear in Mulawin vs. Ravena and the casting is from the 2016 series (Glaiza de Castro reprising the role of Pirena and Mikee Quintos as Lira) since Sunshine Dizon (Pirena 2005) is busy with Ika-6 na Utos and Jennylyn Mercado (Lira 2005) is busy with My Love From the Star respectively. It is unknown if they will follow the 2005 plot or the 2016 plot wherein the story of the Mulawins was alternated.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Glaiza de Castro as Hara Pirena
- Kylie Padilla as Sang'gre Amihan
- Gabbi Garcia as Hara Alena/Akesha
- Sanya Lopez as Sang'gre Danaya
- Mikee Quintos as Lira/Milagros
- Kate Valdez as Mira/Fake Lira
Supporting cast
- Marian Rivera as Ynang Reyna Mine-a
- Dingdong Dantes as Prinsipe Raquim
- Rocco Nacino as Mashna (Duri-e) Aquil
- Ruru Madrid as Ybarro/Rehav (Prinsipe) Ybrahim/Rama (Haring) Ybrahim
- John Arcilla as Hagorn
- Migo Adecer as teen Anthony
- Klea Pineda as Muyak
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Agane/Hera Andora
- Pancho Magno as Hitano/Berdano
- Vaness del Moral as Gurna
- Christian Bautista as Apitong
- Carlo Gonzales as Muros
- Buboy Villar as Wantuk
- John Feir as Jigs
- Solenn Heussaff as Cassiopea/Avria('s temporary vessel)/Cassiopea's sister
- Noel Urbano as (Voice of) Imaw
- Ana Feleo as Ades
- Leandro Baldemor as Dado
- Ryan Eigenmann as Berto
- Angelu de Leon as Amanda
- Sunshine Dizon as Adhara
- Max Collins as Amihan
- James Teng as PakƓ
- Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Enuo
- Julianne Lee as Alira Naswen
- Neil Ryan Sese as Asval
- Nar Cabico as Banjo
- Roi Vinzon as Haring Arvak
- Jestoni Alarcon as Haring Armeo
- Janice Hung as Mine-a (in-disguise/Nilalang)/Bathalumang Ether
- Conan Stevens as Vish'ka
- Kyle Manalo as Louie
- Lindsay de Vera as Dina
- Edwin Reyes as Dagtum
- Joanna Marie Katanyag as Choleng
- Andre Paras as Wahid
- Alden Richards as Lakan
- Ken Alfonso as Gamil (Lirean Soldier/Pirena's Partner/Mira's Father)
- Miguel Tanfelix as Pagaspas
- Betong Sumaya as Rael
- Ervic Vijandre as Icarus
- Yuan Francisco as Young Paopao
- Rodjun Cruz as Kambal Diwa ng Brilyante ng Diwa
- Maureen Larrazabal as Hafte Lanzu
- Avery Paraiso as Kahlil
- Diana Zubiri as LilaSari
- Janine Gutierrez as Agua
- Wynwyn Marquez as Helgad
- Alfred Vargas as Amarro
- Jake Vargas as Gilas
- Inah De Belen as Deshna/Luna
- Arny Ross as Silvia
- Cheska IƱigo as Mayca
- Mara Alberto as Kaizan
- Jaycee Parker as Asnara
- Joross Gamboa as Rehav (Prinsipe) Manik
- Marx Topacio as Azulan
- Arra San Agustin as Ariana
- Eula Valdez as Hara (Reyna) Avria
- Phytos Ramirez as Grown-up Paopao
- Lance Serrano as Memfes
- Ian De Leon as Bathalang Keros
- Andy Smith as Adult Anthony
- Valeen Montenegro as Bathalumang Haliya
- Jinri Park as Hera Juvila
- Sheree Vidal Bautista as Hera Odessa
- Zoren Legaspi as Exiled Emre
Official Soundtrack / Songs in Encantadia
- Tadhana - Bayang Barrios
- Ivo (Lireo National Anthem) - Bayang Barrios/Gabbi Garcia
- Maghihintay - Performed by Christian Bautista and Gabbi Garcia. (The Teaser for this song / Short Version) (Full Version)
- Sa Pangarap Lang - Performed by Mikee Quintos
Miscellaneous (Songs for Encantadia)
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Schedule
Starting July 18, 2016
- 24 Oras - 6:30
- Encantadia - 7:45
- Descendants Of The Sun - 8:30
- Juan Happy Love Story - 9:15
- The Healer (Monday - Wednesday) /A1 Ko Sayo (Thursday) / Bubble Gang (Friday) - 10:00
Starting September 5, 2016
- 24 Oras - 6:30
- Encantadia - 7:45
- Descendants Of The Sun - 8:30
- Someone To Watch Over Me - 9:15
- The Healer (Monday - Wednesday) /A1 Ko Sayo (Thursday) / Bubble Gang (Friday) - 10:00
Starting September 29, 2016
- 24 Oras - 6:30
- Encantadia - 8:00
- Alyas Robin Hood - 8:45
- Someone To Watch Over Me - 9:30
- The Healer (Monday - Wednesday) /A1 Ko Sayo (Thursday) / Bubble Gang (Friday) - 10:15
Starting January 9, 2017
- 24 Oras - 6:30
- Encantadia - 8:00
- Alyas Robin Hood - 8:45
- Meant To Be - 9:30
- Code Name: Yong Pal (Monday - Thursday) / Bubble Gang (Friday) - 10:15
Starting January 30, 2017
- 24 Oras - 6:30
- Encantadia - 8:00
- Alyas Robin Hood - 8:45
- Meant To Be - 9:30
- Pretty Woman (Monday - Thursday) / Bubble Gang (Friday) - 10:15
Starting February 27, 2017
- 24 Oras - 6:30
- Encantadia - 8:00
- Destined To Be Yours - 8:55
- Meant To Be - 9:45
- Pretty Woman (Monday - Thursday) / Bubble Gang (Friday) - 10:30
Starting March 27, 2017
- 24 Oras - 6:30
- Encantadia - 8:00
- Destined To Be Yours - 8:55
- Meant To Be - 9:45
- Scarlet Heart (Monday - Thursday) / Bubble Gang (Friday) - 10:30
Starting May 22, 2017
- 24 Oras - 6:30
- Mulawin vs. Ravena - 8:00
- Destined To Be Yours - 8:55
- Meant To Be - 9:45
- Scarlet Heart (Monday - Thursday) / Bubble Gang (Friday) - 10:30