Encantadia (2005 TV series)
| Encantadia | |
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 Title card | |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Suzette Doctolero |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Mark A. Reyes |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Tata Betita |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Tagalog |
| No. of episodes | 160 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 22-39 minutes |
| Production company | GMA Entertainment TV |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | SDTV 480i |
| Original release | May 2 – December 9, 2005 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Etheria |
| Related shows | |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Encantadia is a 2005 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the first installment of the Encantadia franchise. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Diana Zubiri, Dingdong Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado. It premiered on May 10, 2005 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on December 9, 2005 with a total of 160 episodes. It was replaced by Etheria in its timeslot.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]
Premise[]
In the land of Encantadia, the Sang'gre sisters Alena, Danaya, Amihan and Pirena are designated guardians of four kingdoms within Encantadia. Trusted by the four gems that will keel the peace in the entire land. The ambition of Pirena will destroy this peace. It is one against three, it is sister against sisters.[2]
Cast and characters[]
- Lead cast
- Dingdong Dantes as Ybarro / Ybrahim
- Sunshine Dizon as Pirena[3]
- Iza Calzado as Amihan
- Karylle as Alena
- Diana Zubiri as Danaya
- Jennylyn Mercado as Lira / Milagros
- Mark Herras as Anthony
- Yasmien Kurdi as Mira
- Supporting cast
- John Regala as Apitong
- Pinky Amador as Carmen
- Polo Ravales as Hitano
- Nancy Castiglione as Muyak
- Marky Lopez as Wantuk
- Alfred Vargas as Aquil
- Pen Medina as Hagorn
- Leila Kuzma as Agane
- Girlie Sevilla as Gurna
- Michael Roy Jornales as Apek
- Gayle Valencia as Dinna
- Denise Laurel as Marge
- Ehra Madrigal as Gigi
- Recurring cast
- Cindy Kurleto as Cassiopea
- Bobby Andrews as Asval
- Arthur Solinap as Muros
- Benjie Paras as Wahid
- Guest cast
- Dawn Zulueta as Minea
- Richard Gomez as Raquim
- Al Tantay as Arvark
- Ian Veneracion as Armeo
- Allan Paule as Dado
- Miguel Faustman as Bathala
- Nicola Sermonia as young Pirena
- Kristine Mangle as young Amihan
- Abigael Arazo as young Alena
- Julianne Gomez as young Danaya
- Dominic Gacad as young Apitong
- Phytos Ramirez as young Anthony
- Irma Adlawan as Amanda
- Jay Aquitania as Banjo
- Brad Turvey as Axilom
- Gerard Pizzaras as Bandok
- Juliana Palermo as Lavanea
- Diane Sison as Mayne
- Romnick Sarmenta as Avilan
- Eddie Gutierrez as Dakila
- Zoren Legaspi as Bagwis
- Jey Gumiran as Cleu
- Antonio Aquitania as Alipato
- Sunshine Garcia as Agua
- Margaret Wilson as Aera
- Cheska Garcia as Aure
- Lloyd Barredo as Abog
- Vangie Labalan as Rosing
- Dino Guevarra as Carlos
- Juan Carlo Dizon as Chao
- CJ Ramos as Bono
Ratings[]
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Encantadia earned a 45.9% rating. The series had its highest rating with a 51.7% rating.
Accolades[]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Asian Television Awards | Best Original Music Score: Highly Commended | Encantadia | Won | |
| Golden Screen TV Awards - ENPRESS, Inc.[4] | Outstanding Drama Series | Won | |||
| Outstanding Lead Actress | Sunshine Dizon | Won | |||
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Dawn Zulueta | Won | |||
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Pen Medina | Won | |||
| Alfred Vargas | Won | ||||
| Outstanding Director for a Drama Series | Mark Reyes Gil Tejada |
Won | |||
| Gawad America Awards[5] | Best TV Series/Soap Opera | Encantadia | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Sunshine Dizon | Won | |||
| Best Director | Mark Reyes | Won | |||
| USTv Student's Choice Awards - University of Santo Tomas | Student's Choice of Drama Series | Encantadia | Won | ||
| Student's Choice of Best Actress | Iza Calzado | Won | |||
| Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation Box-Office Entertainment Awards[6] | Most Popular Television Program | Encantadia | Won | ||
| Most Popular Television Director | Mark Reyes Gil Tejada |
Won | |||
| K-Zone Magazine[5] | Most Favorite TV Show | Encantadia | Won | ||
| 2006 | New York Festivals for Television Programming and Promotions[7] | Best Lighting Category (Finalist) | Won | ||
| iFM 93.9 Music Awards | Best Duet Performance | Karylle Jerome John Hughes |
Won | ||
| 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Primetime Drama Series | Encantadia | Nominated | ||
| Best Drama Actress | Sunshine Dizon | Nominated | |||
| Best New Male TV Personality | Marky Cielo | Nominated |
Home media release[]
On March 4, 2008, GMA Records released the series on DVD.[8] The 160 episodes are divided into 12 volumes of DVDs.[9]
Reboot[]
Encantadia was rebooted in 2016 by GMA Entertainment TV.[10][11] Marian Rivera played the role of Mine-a.[12] While the four lead roles were portrayed by Kylie Padilla, Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez and Glaiza de Castro.[13]
References[]
- ^ "Encantadia Book 1 (Full Episodes) - YouTube". Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ "Encantadia 2005". Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 26, 2019). "WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Original teleserye leading ladies". Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (November 18, 2005). "2nd Golden Screen Awardees bared". Philippine Star. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Lorenzo, Alfie. "'Encantadia' umaariba hanggang Amerika". Telebisyon.net. Archived from the original on April 9, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ Francisco, Butch (February 23, 2006). "The Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Philippine Star. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ "2006 International Television Programming & Promotion Awards Winners Credits" (PDF). New York Festivals. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
- ^ "The Sanggres on DVD". gmanetwork.com. GMA Network. June 18, 2008. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ^ ""Encantadia" search on Toronto Public Library". Official website of Toronto Public Library. Toronto Public Library. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (November 6, 2015). "Encantadia set to make TV comeback on GMA-7 in 2016". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 21, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Encantadia set for GMA-7 return?". GMA News Online. November 5, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Marian Rivera to be part of new 'Encantadia'". The Philippine Star. February 16, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ^ "Meet the 4 new sang'gres of the 'Encantadia' 2016 reboot". rappler.com. Rappler. April 4, 2016. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
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