Encantadia (2016 TV series)
Encantadia | |
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Created by | Suzette Doctolero |
Based on | Encantadia (2005) |
Developed by | Lilybeth G. Rasonable |
Directed by | Mark A. Reyes |
Creative director | Roy Iglesias |
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Opening theme | "Hade!" by Bayang Barrios |
Country of origin | Philippines |
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Production | |
Production location | Philippines |
Camera setup | Multiple-Camera Setup |
Running time | 30-45 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment TV Group |
Original release | |
Network | GMA Network |
Release | June 2016 |
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Encantadia is an upcoming Filipino fantasy television series to be broadcast by GMA Network. It is dubbed as the modern requel (retelling-sequel) to the 2005 fantasy series Encantadia.[1] The show is set to air on June 2016 on the network's GMA Telebabad block, and also to be aired worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV.[2]
Cast and Characters
- Main cast
- Kylie Padilla as Sang'gre Amihan
- Glaiza de Castro as Sang'gre Pirena
- Gabbi Garcia as Sang'gre Alena
- Sanya Lopez as Sang'gre Danaya
- Supporting cast
- Ruru Madrid as Ybarro/Prinsipe Ybrahim
- Migo Adecer as Anthony
- John Arcilla as Hagorn
- Rocco Nacino as Aquil
- Klea Pineda as Lira/Milagros
- Kate Valdez as Mira
- Rochelle Pangilinan as Agane
- Pancho Magno
- Vaness del Moral as Gurna
- Christian Bautista as Apitong
- Carlo Gonzales as Muros
- Robert Villar as Wantuk
- Solenn Heussaff as Cassiopeia
- Mikee Quintos as Muyak
Special participation
- Marian Rivera as Ynang Reyna Minea
- Dingdong Dantes as Raquim
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.[3] 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.[4]
It was revealed the following month that Primetime Queen Marian Rivera will play the role of Ynang Reyna, the Queen of Lireo, (originally played by Dawn Zulueta).[5] 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.[6]
On April 4, 2016, the four new sang'gres of Encantadia were revealed live on 24 Oras. Amihan, the keeper of the wind 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.[7]
See also
- Encantadia
- Etheria: Ang Ika-Limang Kaharian ng Encantadia
- Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
- Mulawin
- List of programs broadcast by GMA Network
- List of telenovelas of GMA Network
References
- ^ Llemit, Kathleen (8 January 2016). "What's on TV for 2016". trbune.net.ph. The Daily Tribune. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ^ "'Encantadia' to return in 2016". philstar.com. The Philippine Star. 6 November 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ^ Acar, Aedrianne (6 November 2015). "'Encantadia' set to open again its kingdom in 2016?". GMANetwork.com. GMA Network. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ^ Noguera, Al Kendrick (7 January 2016). "Direk Mark Reyes, naghahanda na para sa 'Encantadia'". GMANetwork.com. GMA Network. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ^ Dabu, Bianca Rose (16 February 2016). "Marian Rivera to star as Ynang Reyna in Encantadia 2016". GMANetwork.com. GMA News Online. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (16 February 2016). "Marian Rivera confirmed to be part of Encantadia; who will be her co-stars?". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ^ "Meet the 4 new sang'gres of the 'Encantadia' 2016 reboot". rappler.com. Rappler. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.