Mulawin vs. Ravena
Mulawin vs. Ravena | |
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Title card | |
Genre | |
Created by | Don Michael Perez |
Based on | Mulawin (2004) |
Developed by | Lilybeth G. Rasonable |
Written by | Don Michael Perez |
Directed by |
Dominic Zapata Don Michael Perez |
Creative director(s) | Roy Iglesias |
Starring |
Dennis Trillo Lovi Poe Carla Abellana Tom Rodriguez Miguel Tanfelix Bianca Umali Derrick Monasterio Kiko Estrada Bea Binene Regine Velasquez-Alcasid |
Theme music composer | Jay Durias |
Opening theme |
"Ikaw Nga" by Regine Velasquez[1] (another version by Top One Project) |
Composer(s) | South Border (rearranged by Raul Mitra)[2] |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language(s) |
Tagalog English Enchanta |
No. of episodes | 60 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) | Darling Pulido-Torres |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 30-45 minutes |
Production company(s) | GMA Entertainment TV |
Release | |
Original network | GMA Network |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
Original release | May 22, 2017 – present |
Chronology | |
Related shows |
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External links | |
http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/mulawin_vs_ravena/home |
Mulawin vs. Ravena is a Tagalog fantasy television series created and produced by GMA Network. It is a sequel to the fantasy series Mulawin televised in 2004 and the 2005 film, Mulawin: The Movie starred by Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin and Dennis Trillo. It premiered on May 22, 2017 starring Dennis Trillo together with an ensemble cast succeeding the season 1 of the Philippine fantasy TV series Encantadia.[3][4]
Among the original cast members, only Dennis Trillo and Miguel Tanfelix reprised their roles from the original series and movie as Gabriel and Pagaspas respectively. The series was directed by Don Michael Perez and Dominic Zapata, the same team who developed the original series. [5]
Premise
It is not a retelling-sequel or requel of Mulawin unlike Encantadia, but it comprises the continuation of the stories, affairs, and the aftermath which includes the additional generational characters and the origin and ancestry of Dakila, the founding demi-god of Pugad Lawin kingdom in Avila, in Mt. Apo of the mortal world. It also emphasizes the difference of Avalon, the mountain of Mulawins in Encantadia, and Avila in Mt. Apo, the mountain of Mulawins in the mortal world.
Series overview
Episodes
The first episode premiered on May 22, 2017 in the Philippines on GMA Network and worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV. The series currently airs from Mondays through Fridays on the GMA Telebabad prime time block.
Plot
In the beginning, birdmans lived, migrated, or departed in two realms; human world and Encantadia. Avalon, is located in Encantadia, where another "Puno ng Buhay" of the Mulawins and their nest shelters are situated. While Pugad Lawin kingdom of Avila, is located in the highest peak of Mt. Apo in the mortal world where almost all the events will happen and occur: In the human world where almost all of the mortal species settled.
Mandarangan (Supreme God) and Sandawa (goddess of Nature(hewlett nollora) and guardian keeper of Mt. Apo and Balasik) had three offsprings: Magindara, who becomes keeper of the domain of water; Lumad, protector of the domain of land; and Dakila, guardian of the domain of air.
Lumad marries a human and becomes mortal. They establish a tribe of nature-loving men who have considered Mt. Apo their home. This tribe would eventually splinter into many other tribes of indigenous people, and collectively, they would be called Lumads, in memory of their common ancestor.
Magindara vowed not to marry or fall in love with a mortal upon the strict advice of her mother Sandawa. Marrying a mortal would mean embracing mortality, and Sandawa does not want her daughter Magindara, her only remaining companion, to follow the footsteps of Lumad. Magindara, like her mother, has remained immortal as a mermaid, being the guardian in Lake Venado at the heart of Mt. Apo.
Dakila, as protector of the skies, establishes a kingdom of Avians in Avila, the highest point in Mt. Apo. They have called themselves Mulawin. Though humans have caused the destruction of the forests, forcing Avians out of their own habitat, Dakila and most of the Mulawins have maintained their benevolence towards humans. This does not sit well with a faction of Mulawin headed by Ravenum. They decide to breakaway and form their own tribe called Ravena and establish a kingdom called Halconia in the fiery volcanic mines of Mt. Apo.
Since then, Mulawin and Ravena have been at war, fighting each other over humans for power and vengeance. Both Mulawin and Ravena had histories of love affairs and interactions with human beings which resulted to human-Mulawin wars, producing half-blood offsprings like: half-human, half-Mulawin like Alwina and half-human, half-Ravena like Gabriel or called Tabon. This dilution of their race has made Mulawins and Ravenas mortal like humans. And it is the desire for immortality and a fortunate fate, the feuding realms that sets the stage for the new chapter of the Mulawin-Ravena saga.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Haring Gabriel/Don Gabriel Montenegro
- Portrayed by Dennis Trillo
- D'yosang Magindara
- Portrayed by Lovi Poe
- Aviona
- Portrayed by Carla Abellana
- Rodrigo Manalastas
- Portrayed by Tom Rodriguez
- Pagaspas/Gas/Paggy/Bogart
- Portrayed by Marc Justin Alvarez (young)
- Miguel Tanfelix
- Lawiswis/Wis/Emily
- Portrayed by Althea Ablan (young)
- Bianca Umali
- Anya Manalastas
- Portrayed by Leanne Bautista (young)
- Bea Binene
- Haring Rafael/Don Rafael Montenegro
- Portrayed by Carl Acosta (young)
- Kiko Estrada
- Haring Almiro/Rodrigo
- Portrayed by Dentrix Ponce (young)
- Derrick Monasterio
Supporting cast
- Regine Velasquez-Alcasid as D'yosang Sandawa
- Ariel Rivera as Panabon
- Roi Vinzon as Daragit
- Charee Pineda as Doña Savanna Montenegro
- Chynna Ortaleza-Cipriano as Reyna Rashana
- Nova Villa as Consuelo "Lola Elo" Manalastas
- Martin del Rosario as Aramis
- Dion Ignacio as Prinsipe Siklab/Tayag
- Valerie Concepcion as Tuka
- TJ Trinidad as Greco
- Wynwyn Marquez as Ribay
Recurring cast
- David Licauco as Malik
- Geson Grenado as young Malik
- Caprice Cayetano as Tagaktak/Tak
- Seth dela Cruz as Uwak-ak/Wak
- Joko Diaz as Antonio
- JC Tiuseco as Tangos
- Kirst Viray as Noni
- Bryan Benedict as Ningas
- Lharby Policarpio as Pakdaw
- Sherilyn Reyes-Tan as Lagrimas
- B Delgado as Patty
- Angela Evangelista as Riya
- Shermaine Santiago as Maningning
- Juan Rodrigo as Tandang Lumbas
- Ayra Mariano as Selda
- John Feir as Banoy
- Mike "Pekto" Nacua as Simeon
- Joanna Marie Katanyag as Adora
- Lia Valentin as Shiela
- Maureen Larrazabal as Lydia
Guest appearance
- Heart Evangelista as Alwina+
- Angelu De Leon-Rivera as Lourdes+
- Bobby Andrews as Dionisio
- Kristofer Martin as Libero+
- Dexter Doria as Rosing
- Mike Lloren as Diosdado
- Ollie Espino as Amang
- Elle Ramirez as Uyak
- Joey Paras as Dakdak
- Jeff Carpio as Laab
- Mega Unciano as Periko
- Paolo Gumabao as Ryan
- Jazz Ocampo as Marga
- Ameera Johara as Langay
- Yasser Marta as Palong
- Vince Gamad as Palaw
- Kenken Nuyad as Scout Leader
- Jacob Briz as Scout Member
- Krisha Kae Francisco as Oyayi
Archived Footage Appearances
- Richard Gutierrez as Haring Aguiluz+
- Angel Locsin as Reyna Alwina
- Ara Mina as Vultra/Veronica+
- Michael de Mesa as Haring Ravenum+
- Gary Estrada as Haring Rasmus
- Amy Austria-Ventura as Lourdes
- Eddie Gutierrez as Bathalang Dakila
- Zoren Legaspi as Haring Bagwis
- Romnick Sarmienta as Habagat
- Miguel Tanfelix as Young Pagaspas
- Sam Bumatay as Young Lawiswis
- Karen delos Reyes as Doña Savanna Montenegro
Crossover from Encantadia
- Glaiza de Castro as Hara Pirena
- Mikee Quintos as Sang'gre Lira
Production
Development
The first appearance of the Mulawin in 12 years happened in the 2016 requel of Encantadia starring Miguel Tanfelix as Pagaspas, the same actor who portrayed the same character in 2004.[6] It was followed by a special appearance of Alden Richards in the same series as Lakan.[7] In the 2005 Encantadia series, the Mulawins also made several appearances including Avilan, the leader of the Mulawins serving as a spirit guide to Amihan.[8] The show was first announced during GMA Network's New Year Countdown, with the official title as Mulawin vs Ravena as part of the network's line-up this 2017.[9][10] Principal photography and filming then took place.
Casting
In November 2016, Popoy Caritativo, manager of actor Dennis Trillo posted an Instagram photo regarding his meeting with GMA Network executives including Cheryl Ching-Sy, AVP for Drama regarding the sequel of the hit 2004 series, Mulawin.[11] Trillo was also present in the said meeting which was later revealed to topbill the upcoming series, in a yet to be determined role.[5][12] In December 2016, Alden Richards and Miguel Tanfelix who both appeared in the 2016 version of Encantadia as Lakan and Pagaspas respectively were also announced to be part of show.[13][14] On January 16, 2017, most of the cast were announced by GMA Executive, Helen Sese which includes the Asia's songbird, Regine Velasquez.[15]
Timeslot Change
Since August 11, 2017, the management decided to move Mulawin VS Ravena to My Love from the Star timeslot. Giving way for Alyas Robin Hood Season 2 to take Mulawin VS Ravena's timeslot.
Ratings
PILOT EPISODE | FINALE EPISODE | PEAK | AVERAGE | SOURCE |
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12.2% (May 22, 2017) |
TBA | 12.2% (May 22, 2017) |
TBA | [16] |
PILOT EPISODE | FINALE EPISODE | PEAK | AVERAGE | SOURCE |
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22.5% (May 22, 2017) |
TBA | 22.5% (May 22, 2017) |
TBA | [17] |
References
- ↑ "Mulawin VS Ravena 'Ikaw Nga' Music Video". GMA News. May 20, 2017.
- ↑ Mulawin VS Ravena 'Ikaw Nga' Music Video
- ↑ "LOOK: Muling pagbabalik ng mga Mulawin, magaganap na ba sa 2017?".
- ↑ "‘Mulawin’ magbabalik-TV, Dennis kasama sa cast". Tempo. November 13, 2016.
- 1 2 Gabinete, Jojo (12 November 2016). "Dennis, lilipad na sa March 2017!". Abante. Abante. Abante. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ↑ "LOOK: Image teases 'Mulawin' on '". Rappler. Rappler. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ↑ "Alden Richards, sasamahan si Miguel Tanfelix sa 'Encantadia' bilang 'Mulawin'". GMA Network. GMA Network. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ↑ "WATCH: Miguel Tanfelix back in Mulawin role on 'Encantadia'". Rappler. Rappler. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ↑ Dabu, Bianca Rose. "‘Mulawin vs. Ravena’ to air in GMA Primetime this 2017!". GMA Network. GMA Network. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ↑ Tuazon, Nikko. "Mulawin sequel, Full House with Regine Velasquez, included among GMA-7 shows for 2017". PEP. PEP. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ↑ Acar, Aedrianne. "LOOK: Muling pagbabalik ng mga Mulawin, magaganap na ba sa 2017?". GMA Network. GMA Network. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ↑ "Mulawin Remake". Spot. Spot. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ↑ Ta-as, Apple. "Alden Richards to join ‘Encantadia’ as Mulawin". Cebu Daily News. Cebu Daily News. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ↑ Calderon, Nora. "Mulawin sa Encantadia ibinuko". Philippine Star. PhilStar. PhilStar. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ↑ "Regine Velasquez joins Mulawin vs Ravena". GMA Network. GMA Network. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- ↑ "MULAWIN vs. RAVENA RATINGS (May 22, 2017)".
- ↑ "NATIONAL TV RATINGS (May 22, 2017)".