Encantadia (2005 TV series)
{{Short description|2005 Philippine television drama series}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=January 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Encantadia 2005 title card.jpg
| alt = An image with different weaponry. The series title is displayed on the center of the image.
| caption = Title card
| genre = Fantasy drama
| creator = Suzette Doctolero
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Suzette Doctolero
- Joseph Balboa
- Anna Aleta Nadela}}
| director = Mark A. Reyes
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| theme_music_composer = Tata Betita
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_episodes = 160
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
- Redgynn Alba
- Mona C. Mayuga}}
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 22–39 minutes
| company = GMA Entertainment TV
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2005|5|2}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2005|12|9}}
| related = {{Plainlist|
- Mulawin
- Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia
- Mulawin: The Movie
- Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas
- Encantadia {{small|(2016)}}
- Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre}}
}}
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.
The series is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOraFbG1j0kFOGrQrKFs7I5bs |title=Encantadia Book 1 (Full Episodes) - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=February 16, 2018}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/encantadia2005/about/ |title=Encantadia 2005 |website=GMA Network |access-date=April 5, 2018}}
Cast and characters
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| image1 = Dingdong Dantes at the Eat Bulaga! Press Conference, July 2008.JPG
| caption1 = Dingdong Dantes
| alt1 = An image of Dingdong Dantes.
| image2 = Isa Calsado (cropped).jpg
| caption2 = Iza Calzado
| alt2 = An image of Iza Calzado.
| image3 = Karylle by Mickey Miranda, June 2011.jpg
| caption3 = Karylle
| alt3 = An image of Karylle.
| image4 = Jennylyn Mercado 2021 (cropped).jpg
| caption4 = Jennylyn Mercado
| alt4 = An image of Jennylyn Mercado.
| image5 = Mark Herras 05.jpg
| caption5 = Mark Herras
| alt5 = An image of Mark Herras.
| image6 = Yasmien Kurdi at the Kapuso Olympics (23 June 2007).jpg
| caption6 = Yasmien Kurdi
| alt6 = An image of Yasmien Kurdi.
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;Lead cast
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- Dingdong Dantes as Ybarro / Ybrahim
- Sunshine Dizon as Pirena{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/29252/where-are-they-now-original-teleserye-leading-ladies |title=Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |date=February 26, 2019 |website=PEP |access-date=May 18, 2020}}
- Iza Calzado as Amihan
- Karylle as Alena
- Diana Zubiri as Danaya
- Jennylyn Mercado as Lira / Milagros
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;Supporting cast
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- 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
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;Recurring cast
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- Cindy Kurleto as Cassiopea
- Bobby Andrews as Asval
- Arthur Solinap as Muros
- Benjie Paras as Wahid
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;Guest cast
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- 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
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Accolades
Home media release
On March 4, 2008, GMA Records released the series on DVD.{{cite web|website=GMA Network |access-date=February 18, 2016 |title=The Sanggres on DVD |date=June 18, 2008 |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2008-06-10/4187/The-Sanggres-on-DVD}} The series are divided into twelve volumes of DVDs.{{cite web|url=http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp?N=&No=0&Ntt=Encantadia |title=Encantadia search on Toronto Public Library |access-date=February 18, 2016 |website=Toronto Public Library}}
Reboot
{{main|Encantadia (2016 TV series)}}
In 2016, rebooted of the same title premiered in GMA Network.{{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/21656/encantadiaset-to-make-tv-comeback-on-gma-7-in-2016 |title=Encantadia set to make TV comeback on GMA-7 in 2016 |website=PEP |date=November 6, 2015 |author=Anarcon, James Patrick |access-date=February 17, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221115322/http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/21656/encantadiaset-to-make-tv-comeback-on-gma-7-in-2016 |archive-date=February 21, 2016 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/543333/showbiz/chikaminute/encantadia-set-for-gma-7-return |title=Encantadia set for GMA-7 return? |date=November 5, 2015 |access-date=February 17, 2016 |website=GMA Network}} The lead roles were portrayed by Kylie Padilla, Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez and Glaiza de Castro.{{cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/127958-encantadia-sanggres-gma-teleserye-2016 |title=Meet the 4 new sang'gres of the Encantadia 2016 reboot |date=April 4, 2016 |website=Rappler |access-date=May 3, 2016}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/encantadia2005}}
- {{IMDb title|441919}}
{{Encantadia}}
{{Mark A. Reyes}}
Category:2005 Philippine television series debuts
Category:2005 Philippine television series endings
Category:Filipino-language television shows
Category:Television series about sisters
Category:Television shows set in the Philippines
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