A Warm Welcome!

A WHOPPING P3 million was what it cost GMA 7 to turn a 1,900-sq.m. warehouse in the heart of Metro Manila into a surreal paradise we will henceforth know as "Encantadia."

It is also the network's latest fantaserye, hot on the heels of "Darna."

Dawn Zulueta as Inang Reyna

"Actually, this is only one of four sets. This is just the castle," explained director Mark Reyes as he ushered Inquirer Entertainment into the air-conditioned warehouse in Pasig. "It's so big, though. What you're seeing is just the royal chamber, the garden and the main hall. We just don't want it to look too messy... and we also wanted to keep it a secret."
Reyes pointed out that "Encantadia" is divided into four kingdoms-Adamya, Lireo, Hathoria, Saphiro-each bearing the gems that represent the four elements, wind, water, fire and earth.

Inquirer Entertainment recently visited "Encantadia" and asked the cast members about their roles.

Jennylyn Mercado
"I play the role of Milagros. I'm an encantada who grows up in the world of mortals. Cinderella-like ang kwento ko.
Mark Herras
"I play the role of Anthony here. I am Jennylyn's (character) childhood best friend.
Karylle
"I am Alena. I am one of four daughters of Inang Reyna (Dawn Zulueta). I have the power to control water and the ability to hypnotize. I
Dingdong Dantes
"My character's name is Ybarro. I'm a warrior. Warriors are like the royal subjects here. We live outside the palace.
Iza Calzado
"I portray the character Amihan. I have the power to command the wind, and the ability to float in the air.
Diana Zubiri
"I play Danaya. I am the youngest of the four children of Inang Reyna (Dawn Zulueta). I am the youngest but I'm the most fearless.
Sunshine Dizon
"I play the role of Pirena and I hold the crystal of fire.
Nancy Castiglione
"I play Muyak. I was first seen in the soap series 'Mulawin,' but here I look different. I am a little fairy.
Dawn Zulueta
"Inang Reyna is the heiress to the throne of Encantadia.
Girlie Sevilla
"I'm Gurna, an ordinary diwata. I am Inang Reyna's lady-in-waiting.
Era Madrigal
"I am Gigi. I'm Milagros' best friend.
Gail Valencia
"I play the role of Dina, Milagros' wicked younger sister.
Pinky Amador
"I am Anthony's mother, Carmen. I am very strict because I raised him by myself.
Polo Ravales
"I'm the warrior Hitaro. I work hand in hand with Ybarro.
Yasmien Kurdi
"Mira is the name of my character here. I
Jay Aquitania
"I'm Banjo. I'm one of Jennylyn's best friends.

INQUIRER EXCLUSIVE Welcome to 'Encantadia' April 14, 2005

By Marinel Cruz, Kathryn Fatima ReyesInquirer News ServiceAlso published on page A3-2 of the April 5, 2005 issue of the

Philippine Daily Inquirer Editor’s note: GMA 7 is a parent company of Inq7.net

Ready to Captivate Audiences

Amihan grows up in the mortal world, with her loving and kind father, Raquim. She grows up believing that she is human. But one night, the Hathor came. The Hathor, fierce creatures from the world of Encantadia, arrive in the mortal realm to kill Raquim. Raquim is murdered but Amihan is rescued. She is taken back to Lireo, a magical world of fairies. It is here that she discovers the truth about her heritage that her mother is the Queen of the Fairies. Entrusted with one of four key crystals, Amihan’s real life begins in the world called Encantadia.

This is the premise of Encantadia, the newest fantasy series airing soon on GMA. Filmed on an elaborate sound stage and on locations around Luzon, the series aims to bring to life the enthralling adventures of the four fairy princesses and their struggle for both power and peace. This undertaking will span across the entire fairy realm and cross over into the human world.

Jennylyn Mercado

Starring in the key role of Queen of the Fairies is the fair Dawn Zulueta. Her fairy daughters are played by none other than Iza Calzado (Amihan), Karylle (Alena), Sunshine Dizon (Pirena) and Diana Zubiri (Danaya). Joining them are such powerhouse veterans as Pinky Amador and Pen Medina as well as young stars Nancy Castiglione, Jennylyn Mercado and Mark Herras.

Era Madrigal

The fantasy series, which is set to air very soon, promises to captivate and charm audiences with its intricate costumes, exciting fight scenes and commanding acting.

source:http://igma.tv/article.php?articleid=761

Encantadia's Story

From the land of mortals there live a Fairy King and his daughter. A special daughter who thinks she is human. That is, until fate brings her back home to the land of her parents where she meets her three fairy sisters and finds out her true heritage. This is the story of Encantadia, the newest fantasy series airing soon on GMA.

Encantadia showcases the talents of Dawn Zulueta, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Sunshine Dizon, Diana Zubiri and Dingdong Dantes.

Filmed on an elaborate sound stage and on location around Luzon, the fantasy series aims to bring to life the enthralling adventures of the four fairy princesses and their struggle for both power and peace. This undertaking will span across the entire fairy realm and cross over into the human world. The exciting series begins this April. Watch out for it!

Sunshine Dizon as Perena with Diana Zubiri

source: http://igma.tv/article.php?articleid=725

Prepare to be Enchanted!

Encantadia Updates:

4 kingdoms:
Adamya-Water-green gemstone (the Adamyans, or dwarfs? i'm not sure)

Sapiro-Earth-yellow gemstone (the Sapiryan, they are the warriors, Haring Armeo)

Lireo-Air-blue gemstone (the diwatas, Inang Reyna, Muyak, and Linang belongs on this kingdom, they protected the nature)

Hatoria-Fire-red gemstone (the hathors, they are the villain in the story, they wanted to get the other gemstones.)

Photo grabs from GMA 7 by tay3lor of igma.tv forums and PEx

Sa April 25 niyo na makikita ang kaharian ng Encantadia

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