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Luna Mystika

{{Short description|Philippine television drama series}}

{{Use Philippine English|date=May 2025}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}}

{{Infobox television

| image = Luna Mystika title card.jpg

| alt = An image of a moon, with a forest in the background. The series title is displayed on the center of the image.

| caption = Title card

| genre = Fantasy drama

| creator = R.J. Nuevas

| writer = R.J. Nuevas

| director = {{Plainlist|

| starring = Heart Evangelista

| theme_music_composer = {{Plainlist|

| open_theme = "Tanging Ikaw" by Ogie Alcasid

| country = Philippines

| language = Tagalog

| num_episodes = 80

| executive_producer = Helen Rose S. Sese

| location = Metro Manila, Philippines

| camera = Multiple-camera setup

| runtime = 21–46 minutes

| company = GMA Entertainment TV

| network = GMA Network

| first_aired = {{Start date|2008|11|17}}

| last_aired = {{End date|2009|3|6}}

| related = Luna Blanca

}}

Luna Mystika ({{Translation|Luna mysticism}}) is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Michael Tuviera and Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Heart Evangelista in the title role. It premiered on November 17, 2008, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 6, 2009, with a total of 80 episodes.

A sequel, Luna Blanca aired in 2012.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrYbEQ5rXCXGGVE-fintoc3z |title=Luna Mystika (Full Episodes) {{!}} Stream Together - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=May 7, 2024}}

Cast and characters

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| align = center

| direction = horizontal

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| image1 = Heart Evangelista.jpg

| caption1 = Heart Evangelista

| alt1 = An image of Heart Evangelista.

| image2 = Romnick Sarmenta in 2023.jpg

| caption2 = Romnick Sarmenta

| alt2 = An image of Romnick Sarmenta.

| image3 = Ariel solo.jpg

| caption3 = Ariel Rivera

| alt3 = An image of Ariel Rivera.

| image4 = Mark Herras 05.jpg

| caption4 = Mark Herras

| alt4 = An image of Mark Herras.

| image5 = Iwa Moto at Estrella's Home Clinic, April 2010.jpg

| caption5 = Iwa Moto

| alt5 = An image of Iwa Moto.

| image6 = Kris Bernal birthday.jpg

| caption6 = Kris Bernal

| alt6 = An image of Kris Bernal.

| image7 = Aljur Abrenica at SM City Gensan (P. Jones pic) - Flickr (cropped).jpg

| caption7 = Aljur Abrenica

| alt7 = An image of Aljur Abrenica.

| image8 = Paulo Avelino at the 2015 Gapan City Tsinelas Festivaljf.jpg

| caption8 = Paulo Avelino

| alt8 = An image of Paulo Avelino.

}}

;Lead cast

  • Heart Evangelista as Luna Sagrado-Samaniego / Celestina Sagrado{{cite web|author=Erece, Dinno |title=Complete cast of Luna Mystica revealed |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/19610/complete-cast-of-luna-mystica-revealed |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=PEP |date=October 21, 2008}}

;Supporting cast

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;Recurring cast

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  • Eagle Riggs as Agwas{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/showbiz/2009/02/12/439252/sexbomb-aira-lulong-sa-droga/ |title=Sexbomb Aira lulong sa droga? |author=Carassco, Ronnie |date=February 12, 2009 |newspaper=The Philippine Star |access-date=November 6, 2023}}
  • Sheree as Organa
  • Jenny Miller as Aligwa
  • Christian Vasquez as Milawon

{{col div end}}

;Guest cast

Production

Principal photography commenced on October 24, 2008. Filming concluded in February 2009.{{cite web|title=Michelle Madrigal out to prove she deserves to be one of Richard Gutierrez's leading ladies in Zorro |url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/18264/michelle-madrigal-out-to-prove-she-deserves-to-be-one-of-richard-gutierrezs-leading-ladies-in-zorro |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=PEP |date=February 13, 2009}}

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Luna Mystika earned a 38.9% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2943/tv-ratings-nov-14-17-luna-mystika-weaves-magic-on-its-pilot-episode |title=TV Ratings (Nov. 14-17): Luna Mystika weaves magic on its pilot episode |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=November 18, 2008 |website=PEP |access-date=September 2, 2024}} The final episode scored a 37.3% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/21090/agb-mega-manila-tv-ratings-march-3-8-coverage-of-francis-magalona39s-death-took-over-weekend-viewing |title=AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (March 3–8): Coverage of Francis Magalona's death took over weekend viewing |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=March 9, 2009 |website=PEP |access-date=September 2, 2024}}

Accolades

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|+ Accolades received by Luna Mystika

! Year

! Award

! Category

! Recipient

! Result

! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}

2009

| 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television

| Best Primetime Drama Series

| Luna Mystika

| {{Nominated}}

| {{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/4981/23rd-star-awards-for-television-nominees-bared |title=23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared |author=Reyes, William R. |date=October 26, 2009 |website=PEP |access-date=May 2, 2020}}

References

{{Reflist}}

External links

  • {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/luna_mystika}}
  • {{IMDb title|1301884}}

Category:2008 Philippine television series debuts

Category:2009 Philippine television series endings

Category:Filipino-language television shows

Category:GMA Network drama series

Category:Philippine fantasy television series

Category:Television shows set in Metro Manila

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