Encantadia (2005 TV series)

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 2, 2005 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on December 9, 2005 with a total of 160 episodes.

Encantadia
Title card
Genre	Fantasy drama
Created by	Suzette Doctolero
Written by	Suzette Doctolero Joseph Balboa Anna Aleta Nadela
Directed by	Mark A. Reyes
Starring	Sunshine Dizon Iza Calzado Karylle Diana Zubiri Dingdong Dantes Jennylyn Mercado
Theme music composer	Tata Betita
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	160
Production
Executive producers	Redgynn Alba Mona C. Mayuga
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	22–39 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	May 2 (2005-05-02) – December 9, 2005 (2005-12-09)
Related
Mulawin Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Mulawin: The Movie Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Encantadia (2016) Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre

The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1] The sequel, Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia aired in 2005.

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

Cast

Dingdong Dantes

Iza Calzado

Karylle

Jennylyn Mercado

Mark Herras

Yasmien Kurdi

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

Supporting cast

• Mark Herras as Anthony
• Yasmien Kurdi as Mira
• 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 Dina
• 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 Arvak
• Ian Veneracion as Armeo
• Allan Paule as Dado
• Miguel Faustman as Bathala
• Nicola Sermonia as younger Pirena
• Kristine Mangle as younger Amihan
• Abigael Arazo as younger Alena
• Julianne Gomez as younger Danaya
• Dominic Gacad as younger Apitong
• Phytos Ramirez as younger 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
• Jake Cuenca as Kahlil
• 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

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 series are divided into twelve volumes of DVDs.^[9]

Reboot

Main article: Encantadia (2016 TV series)

In 2016, rebooted of the same title premiered in GMA Network.^[10][11] The lead roles were portrayed by Kylie Padilla, Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez and Glaiza de Castro.^[12]

References

1. "Encantadia Book 1 (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
2. "Encantadia 2005". GMA Network. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
3. Anarcon, James Patrick (February 26, 2019). "Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies". PEP. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
4. Calderon, Ricky (November 18, 2005). "2nd Golden Screen Awardees bared". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
5. Lorenzo, Alfie. "Encantadia umaariba hanggang Amerika". Telebisyon.net. Archived from the original on April 9, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
6. Francisco, Butch (February 23, 2006). "The Box-Office Entertainment Awards". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
7. "2006 International Television Programming & Promotion Awards Winners Credits" (PDF). New York Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 5, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
8. "The Sanggres on DVD". GMA Network. June 18, 2008. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
9. "Encantadia search on Toronto Public Library". Toronto Public Library. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
10. Anarcon, James Patrick (November 6, 2015). "Encantadia set to make TV comeback on GMA-7 in 2016". PEP. Archived from the original on February 21, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
11. "Encantadia set for GMA-7 return?". GMA Network. November 5, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
12. "Meet the 4 new sang'gres of the Encantadia 2016 reboot". Rappler. April 4, 2016. Retrieved May 3, 2016.

External links

• Official website
• Encantadia at IMDb