Etheria on GMA

Young Mine-a/ Nadine Samonte

Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas

Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas (Encantadia: Love Until the End) is the third and the last installment of the popular Encantadia franchise. It depicts the continuing story of the four royal Diwata sisters, Sang'gres Pirena, Amihan, Alena, and Danaya, along with King Ybrahim of Sapiro, in the enchanted world of Encantadia as they face the repercussions of their previous journey through Encantadia's history. The pilot episode aired on February 20, 2006 and the series ended on April 28, 2006.

New characters

Punjabwes - A renegade tribe found in a remote territory of Sapiro. They possess unique powers that make them a formidable enemy. A group of Punjabwes run the Bahaghari ("Rainbow"), an airship of travelling entertainers.

Azulan - The strong and handsome leader of the Bahaghari. Though he often makes light of even the most serious of situations, he also possesses somber moods that belie a secret that he keeps (revealed later on to be from the world of mortals). He fancies Sangg're Amihan. (played by RnB Prince Jay-R)

Violeta and Luntian - Twin Punjabwes who are swift in combat. They are fierce warriors whose movements and speech provide an amusing display of double trouble. (portrayed by Kristine and Katrina Gonzales, known as JaBoom Twins)

Dilawan - An elderly Adamyan among the Punjabwes. Azulan turns to him for advice because of his wisdom and experience.
Rosas - A feisty fortune teller, who claims to be the last remaining member of the Yudo-o tribe. She foresees a terrible fate for King Ybrahim.

Kahel - A fearsome yet gentle giant who speaks gibberish understandable only to his fellow Bahaghari crewmates.

Armea - Sang'gre daughter of King Ybrahim and Queen Alena; heiress of Sapiro. (played by Jackie Rice)

Arman - Son of Ybrahim and Odessa; also a candidate an heir of the throne of Sapiro. (played by Marky Cielo)
Picarros - A reclusive group of dwarfs who were entrusted with the care of baby Armea by her abductors.
Galatea - Emre's chief aide in Devas.
Sari-a - The spirit-guide of the Gem of Earth. (portrayed by Geneva Cruz)

Plot

The Return of Ynang Reyna

The third book begins a year after the Sang'gres' return from their journey back in time to their world's past (which was chronicled in the second book, Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia).
The story opens with the celebration Armea's birth, daughter of Ybrahim and Alena, the King and Queen of Sapiro and the Sapirian heiress. Alena’s Sang’gre sisters, Pirena, Amihan, and Queen Danaya of Lireo, also graced the festivities. The Sang'gres are once again in possession of the gemstones that represent the four elements: Pirena keeps the Gemstone of Fire; Amihan, the Gemstone of Wind; Alena, Water; and Danaya, Earth. Consequently, the Sang’gres use the powers conferred by the gems to preserve the peace and balance in Encantadia.
Amidst the joy and revelry, Mine-a, the Sang'gres' beloved mother seemingly returns from Devas to warn her daughters of impending danger.
After being greeted by her four daughters, Mine-a tells them that Encantadia needs them once more. Trouble is brewing. Mine-a produces four butterflies (they resemble the butterflies of Devas), each one assigned to take the Sang'gres to specific locations in Encantadia.

Revenge of the Herans

It is revealed that Ether, goddess of fallen Etheria, disguised herself as Mine-a to fool the Sang'gres. Before leaving, she gives Cassandra a crystal ball that holds the souls of the four Herans (Queen Avria of Hera Andal, Andora of Hera Sensa, Juvila of Hera Volo, and Odessa of Hera Aega) that she saved after the fall of Etheria. Cassandra accidentally breaks the crystal ball, and through a drop of blood from her cut finger, she unknowingly revives the Herans. Ether bids them to exact vengeance on the Sang'gres for what they did to Etheria by destroying their kingdoms and seizing their gems.
Through Ether's illusion magic, Avria soon infiltrates Lireo and eventually manages to replace Queen Danaya, after stealing her form and the Earth Gem. As Danaya, she manipulates the other Sang'gres, encouraging Pirena to rebuild Hathoria, while deceiving Alena and Amihan that Pirena has returned to her wicked ways. Andora also uses her mental powers to sow chaos, controlling Hathors and Pirena herself into attacking Amihan and Alena. Odessa, on the other hand, finds her way through Sapiro and befriends Cassandra. Through Cassandra, Odessa discovers that her infant son still lives, and takes every opportunity to visit him in the royal palace of Sapiro.

Finale

This third installment concluded the series. It gave the final episode of the fantaserye.
There had been many deaths of the many characters in this book. Not only the villains, but also some of the royalties died in here. Cassiopeia died almost at the beginning of the series. She was killed by Arkrey (who was at that time a mysterious masked person). Ybrahim died in here while saving his heiress from the hands of Ether. Alena died in the hands of Hagorn to save Arman. She also lost her gemstone of water to Hagorn but was later taken by Pirena. All of the villains died in here including all the Herans and their goddess Ether.
The final episode started at the last war in the world of encantados. Danaya, who was then Queen of Lireo, fought her own gabay-diwa (spirit guide) in the forest of her own kingdom. Amihan fought the goddess Ether at the bay of the Lake (or Sea or Ocean) of Adamya. Her father Raquim appeared for the moment to help her. Pirena fought her own father Hagorn at the forest of Sapiro. The army of Lireo and Sapiro joined forces to attack the realms of the Hathors. The Punjabwe twins (Violeta and Luntian) and Armea, donning her mother's armor, also helped.
The forces of good prevailed. Amihan killed Ether freeing Sariya from her command. Danaya and Sariya stopped fighting since the gemstone of earth was returned. Hagorn killed himself for he could not kill his own daughter. Pirena received the gemstone of water which she later gave to Armea.
After the war, Armea was crowned as the queen of Sapiro and received her mother's gemstone of water. She was taught by her Ashti Pirena on how to become a good and effective leader, to be loved by all. Cassandra returned from the mortal world years later as a fully grown woman. She was crowned as the 11th Queen of Lireo afterwards. Pirena returned to Hathoria and destroyed it using her gemstone.
The final scene was only storytelling about what happened afterwards. They (encantados) said that the four Sang'gres disappeared suddenly and nobody knew what happened to them. They later became myths in the land of Encantadia. An eyewitness proclaimed that he/she saw Danaya, no longer the matriarch of Lireo, in the forest with her child and her husband Aquil. The whole world of Encantadia was left at the custody of the succeeding generation: Cassandra (Queen of Lireo), Armea (Queen of Sapiro), and Arman who actually dotted the show. The last scene was with Arman who after becoming a gypsy was shown riding a dragon hovering over the pink skies of the mythical world.
"Ito ang Encantadia. Isang maalamat at magandang mundo..." (This is Encantadia. A world full of legend)

Reception

Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas did well in the ratings game. Its highest rating was its finale, 39.3% while the lowest was 25.6%. Its overall ratings was 32.5%

-from Wikipedia-

Wala Lang... Hwang Jini

After i watch Hwang Jini (broadcast in the Philippines by GMA Network Channel 7), I'm become one of the fan of Ha Ji Won. She is so beautiful in her portraying the life of a Joseon Era Kisaeng Hwang Jini and she so graceful we she dance some traditional korean folkdance, I was so attracted.

I what to see her always in her promotional photo so I post some of Ha Ji Won photos, here's some:

Encantadia on Liwayway Magazine

Image below is a cover for Liwayway magazine for may 2005 featuring Encantadia specilly, Karylle as Alena


Pages below are from Liwayway featuring reel/real life couple Dingdong Dantes played the character of Ybarro ang Karylle played the character of Alena in Encantadia

Sang'gre Without Elemental Gems

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Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia

Etheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia (Etheria: The Fifth Kingdom of Encantadia), referring to Encantadia, its highly successful predecessor series. Etheria ran for 50 episodes from December 12, 2005 to February 17, 2006, and then gave way to the telefantasya franchise's next incarnation Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas, which began to air the following Monday, February 20.
The setting takes place before the events in Encantadia thus it may be considered as a prequel to Encantadia. Although, it is technically a sequel, a continuation of the story of the Encantadia series, because the story plot of Etheria starts with the four elemental Sang'gres (Pirena, Amihan, Alena and Danaya) and Ybarro going back in time when Etheria was in its full glory.

Another Map for Encantadia

Lira's Gallery

Pirena Gallery

Encantadia Soundtrack

There is no original soundtrack (OST) yet for Encantadia. Only Mahiwagang Puso was released commercially through the Tunog Kapuso album released by GMA Records and Hiling in Karylle album.

However, here is a partial list of soundtrack being played in the series:

• Mahiwagang Puso (main theme)
  • Performed by Karylle and Jerome John Hughes
  • Lyrics and music by: Tats Faustino
• Tadhana (the war song and ending theme of Encantadia that also has a remixed version and folk version)
  • Performed by Bayang Barrios
  • Music by: Allan Feliciano
• Hiling
  • Performed and Written by Karylle
• Pangarap ni Lira (Lira's Song)
  • Performed by Jennylyn Mercado
  • Lyrics by: Suzette Doctolero
  • Music by: Eric Torralba
• Isang Bagong Mundo
  • Performed by Jennylyn Mercado
  • Lyrics by: Suzette Doctolero
  • Music by:Eric Torralba
• Sa Pakpak ng Paru-paro
  • Lyrics by: Mark Reyes
  • Music by: Eric Torralba
• Ivo (Lireo's Hymn/National Anthem)
  • Performed by Bayang Barrios
  • Lyrics by Suzette Doctolero
  • Music by: Allan Feliciano

(in the next post, I will post some of the Encantadia Lyrics

wala lang! Aw!

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Main Human Character in Encantadia

• Amanda — Mila's adoptive and abusive mother who sees money as god.
• Anthony — love interest of Mila and Mira who is destined to bring the lost parchment once written by Raquim about the tales of Etheria. He is so blinded by his love for Lira that he would do anything to have her even at the cost of his life.
• Banjo — Mila's (later Lira) friend who has a crush on her. Once considered by Anthony as his rival for Lira's feelings but later become good friends.
• Gigi - one of Mila's friends in the mortal world.
• Carmen — mother of Anthony who cares nothing about his son's future.
• Carlos — cousin of Anthony who wants to take over Carmen's company and looks down at Anthony. There is even a time when he tries to rape Mira.
• Dado — Mila's adoptive and kind father who dies in a train accident caused by Muyak.
• Dinna — stepsister of Mila
• Manang Rosing (sometimes called Rosita) — headmaid of Anthony's mansion and the one who aids Anthony in finding Lira in Encantadia
• Marge — rich spoiled kid who loves Anthony very much but he does not love her
• Yolanda — one of the maids of Anthony's family who also becomes Lira's bestfriend

Main Character of Hathoria, Encantadia

• Hagorn — the power-hungry King of the Hathors who will do anything to win even at the cost of his own blood relative. Hides the secret of being the father of Pirena (that is because he did not recognize the child as his not as a result of love but as a result of deceivance). He is the only Hathorian who has the ability to morph in any person he wishes to be but unlike his daughter Pirena, he can only sustain it for a short time. The rightful wielder of Kabilan.
• Agane — Hagorn's half-sister and second-in-command of the Hathors and the ruler of Lireo after Pirena's defeat. Her primary weapon is the golden chain.
• Hitano — the diwata who is madly in love with Alena and accepted Pirena's offer to take Alena's memories away. He even lived with Alena far away in the woods as Berdano. He later defected to Hathoria and became a brave Hathorian soldier whom Hagorn considers as his adoptive son. After dying at the hands of Kahlil, he was revived by Pirena into a deadly monster.

Main Character of Adamya, Encantadia

• Imaw — Leader of the Adamyans who also serves as chief adviser to the Diwatas. His personal weapon is the Mahiwagang Tungkod, a magical staff that can show the wielder the history of almost anything. Its only weakness is when Hagorn wears something. If that happens, it will not be recorded in the staff. It was also shown that he can also use it to fire powerful beams. It is also noted that he is crazy about Lira's Sinigang and wants to learn how to cook it. He likes to eat Chocolate cake with Ketchup.
• Banak and Nakba — denizens of Adamya who is usually confused with locations. They battle together usually as bait for Hathors until they can find a spot for their trap. The two small denizens has a deep past in Etheria. They were once thieves who helped in the war against Etheria and were punished by Avria to become Adamians.

Map of Encantadia

Cast of Encantadia

Sunshine Dizon as Pirena Iza Calzado as Amihan Karylle as Alena Diana Zubiri as Danaya Dingdong Dantes as Ybarro/Ybrahim Jennylyn Mercado as Lira/Milagros Mark Herras as Anthony Yasmien Kurdi as Mira Ping Medina as Hagorn Polo Ravales as Hitano Alfred Vargas as Aquil Cindy Kurleto as Cassiopea Ian Veneracion as Armeo John Regala as Apitong Noel Urbano as the voice of Imaw Jake Cuenca as Kahlil Bobby Andrews as Asval Michael Roy Jornales as Apek Marky Lopez as Wantuk Arthur Solinap as Muros Nancy Castiglione as Muyak Richard Gomez as Raquim Dawn Zulueta as Mine-a

Girlie Sevilla as Gurna Leila Kuzma as Agane Brad Turvey as Axilom Gerard Pizzaras as Bandok Benjie Paras as Wahid Juliana Palermo as Lavanea Romnick Sarmenta as Avilan Antonio Aquitania as Alipato Sunshine Garcia as Agua Geneva Cruz as Sari-a Margaret Wilson as Aera Cheska Garcia as Aure Buchao as Aser Lloyd Barredo as Abog Pinky Amador as Carmen Vangie Labalan as Manang Rosing Jay Aquitania as Banjo Gayle Valencia as Dinna Irma Adlawan as Amanda Ehra Madrigal as Gigi Dino Guevarra as Carlos Denise Laurel as Marge Allan Paule as Dado

Main Character of Sapiro, Encantadia

A Sapirian of royal lineage can be identified by also the distinct marking, like the Sang'gres, but this time, on their right shoulder blades. This marking resembles the symbol of Sapiro (the gem of earth) after the cleaving of the Jewel.

Sapirian society is in the traditional patriarchal system and only male Sapirians in the patriarchan royal line may ascend the throne. The head of Sapiro carries the title of Hari ng Sapiro (King of Sapiro). Also, the King is allowed to fall in love and marry as many wives as he likes (more likely near the establishment of the Oriental harem).

• Ybrahim — also known as Ybarro, the rightful heir to the Sapiryan throne and the father of Sang'gres Lira, Kahlil, Arman and Armea. Grew up with the mandirigmas since he was a child. He has great skills in battle and was the only person destined to be able to find and unearth the Kabilan. During his time of being trapped in Sapiro, Raquim appeared to Ybarro as his Gabay Diwa to teach him how to fight more valiantly and become the 2nd Kalasag. As Kalasag, he was able to strike fear among his enemies until his secret was out and find himself he no longer needed it because he had regained his confidence.
• Raquim — a Sapirian Prince, cousin of Armeo, father to Amihan and the uncle of Ybrahim, he is the best swordsman that ever walked the face of Encantadia and no one has ever beaten him in battle. He was the gallant warrior who recovered all the jewels from the Hathors and delivered them in safekeeping to his wife, Mine-a. He and Minea had a daughter, Amihan with the Lirean queen and hid their daughter with him along with the map of Encantadia to the mortal world where he died at the hands of Hagorn years later. He also taught Ybarro how to fight better and stronger, declared him his successor, and gave him his Kalasag armor to help fight against the wielder of Kabilan. His personal weapon is the broad sword with rune carvings, Arkrey. He also had a Mahiwagang Tungkod (magical staff) that makes people forget but this was lost in the human world and never recovered. All his life, he kept a journal to preserve the history of Encantadia until this parchment was brought to his daughter years later.
• Armeo — former King of Sapiro and father to Ybrahim. In Etheria, he was King Meno's son to a deceased woman named Agarta whom Meno had loved. His real name was Gion. He was renamed by his father and therefore had been called Armeo. He was renamed after his father's favorite brother Armeo who was the father of Raquim.
• Asval — Brother of the father of Armeo. It is still unknown how he managed to survive during the fall of Sapiro. He is currently in alliance with Hagorn, but as he also shares an agreement with Aquil, it is uncertain where his loyalties really lie. But one thing is for sure: he is willing to do everything just so he could regain Sapiro. He is very cunning and hailed as one of the architects in Etheria's fall. He also once tricked Pirena to fall in love with him. His personal weapon is the battle axe. He was killed by Ybrahim during the war between Hathoria and Lireo.
• Kahlil
• Mayne — mother of Ybrahim and wife of King Armeo. It was her who entrusted the infant Ybrahim to the mandirigma Apitong.