You’ve explored the website, you’ve seen the plugs… now… watch the primer that will definitely turn you into an Encantadia expert in no time.“Sa Mundo ng Encantadia” is a 90-minute documentary produced by the award-winning team of I-Witness that takes viewers to a preliminary journey into the world of Encantadia. Dingdong Dantes, Karylle, Jennylyn Mercado, and Mark Herras will guide you through your journey.
The documentary is an insider’s look into the creative process of GMA’s latest primetime series, touted as the grandest, most ambitious, and most expensive project ever undertaken by a local TV network. It also highlights the artistry and craftsmanship of the people behind the series, as it pools together the best creative minds and talents in the Philippine TV industry today.
With a Php3-million budget, expectations were certainly very high. And the production team did not disappoint anyone, not the media, and especially not the big bosses of the network.
Included in the documentary are insightful interviews with the directors, writers, cast members, set and costume designers, and visual effects artists of Encantadia. Viewers will be treated to a visual feast as the documentary showcases Encantadia's fantastic sets and wardrobe, including the elaborately designed gowns and warrior costumes worn by Encantadia's lead stars. Equally impressive is the construction of a studio in a 2,000-square-meter warehouse in Pasigbelieved to be the first of its kind in Philippine televisionas well as the use of animatronic puppets and other visual wizardry never before seen on local TV.
Director Mark Reyes frankly admits to the media that the set for Encantadia is inspired by the Lord of the Rings series. He says, “without the LOTR, we will not have the framework that we used for the set.” But, the creativity and the ingenuity that was obviously utilized in theconstruction of this new land are entirely Filipino.
As if this the set, specifically constructed for Encantadia, is not enough, shoots continue at different locations. These include a mansion in Alabang, which will be the setting for the world of mortals and beautiful Daranak, used for the forest scenes.
Audiences will also be delighted to learn how the Encantadia cast, led by Dawn Zulueta, Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Diana Zubiri, Nancy Castiglione, Pen Medina, Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, Yasmien Kurdi, and Dingdong Dantes prepared for their roles.This documentary shall provehow GMA's latest primetime offering is bound to set new standards in local TV production. After the success of Mulawin and the currently top-rating fantasy series Darna, GMA continues its commitment to its audiences by giving them only the best in entertainment programming, as embodied in the mammoth production of Encantadia.
“Sa Mundo ng Encantadia” will air this Sunday, May 1, on GMA’s Sunday Night Box-Office (SNBO), after Daddy Di Do Du. Encantadia will premiere on May 2 on GMA’s Telebabad block.
source: igma.tv
Saturday, April 30, 2005
Visit the magical world of Encantadia online
Are you ready to go on a journey to a wondrous land? Encantadia, the newest fantasy series, is gearing up for its pilot episode. But you don't have to wait til then to see the magic happen! The official Encantadia website is now ready for you to explore.
Get to know the exciting characters that inhabit the four major kingdoms - Adamya, Lireo, Hathoria and Sapiro. Read about the characters that will soon come to life on your television screens -- who they are, what they are like and what secrets they might hold as the land of Encantadia struggles for peace within a time of chaos.
Of course, there is also a photo gallery that will help you familiarize yourself with the cast. And behind the scenes photos only available through www.igma.tv!
But this isn't just any kind of website! Encantadia's online realm has more than just photos to offer you. There is even an extensive glossary of terms and a dictionary of commonly used words and phrases that you will be hearing a lot of when Encantadia airs on Monday. How cool is that? You won’t need to wonder what Queen Mine-a means when she utters the phrase "Ssheda Musni Verom" because you'll have read it already on the website!
Keep coming back to the site as the story unfolds to read exclusive articles and interviews, view video clips of past episodes and of course, to follow the excitement as more and more of the fantastic tale comes to life!
source: igma.tv
Get to know the exciting characters that inhabit the four major kingdoms - Adamya, Lireo, Hathoria and Sapiro. Read about the characters that will soon come to life on your television screens -- who they are, what they are like and what secrets they might hold as the land of Encantadia struggles for peace within a time of chaos.
Of course, there is also a photo gallery that will help you familiarize yourself with the cast. And behind the scenes photos only available through www.igma.tv!
But this isn't just any kind of website! Encantadia's online realm has more than just photos to offer you. There is even an extensive glossary of terms and a dictionary of commonly used words and phrases that you will be hearing a lot of when Encantadia airs on Monday. How cool is that? You won’t need to wonder what Queen Mine-a means when she utters the phrase "Ssheda Musni Verom" because you'll have read it already on the website!
Keep coming back to the site as the story unfolds to read exclusive articles and interviews, view video clips of past episodes and of course, to follow the excitement as more and more of the fantastic tale comes to life!
source: igma.tv
Enchan (en-syan) The alphabet of Encantadia.
Enchanta The language of Encantadia.
Enkantado / Enkantada The denizens of Encantadia’s world.
Sang’gre Royalty.
Conversational Enchanta
Asnamon Voyanazar Encantadia’s version of “open sesame”.
Avisala Greetings. Their version of: How are you?
Maste Lesnu "___" Peace be with "___".
Hasna Lesnu Maste And may God help me be the champion of peace
Ssheda Stop/Halt/Desist.
Ssheda Musti Maste We will not give them peace.
Hasna Verom gashne vo If you do not give me that, I will kill you.
Ssheda Musni Verom I will not give this to you.
source: igma.tv
Enchanta The language of Encantadia.
Enkantado / Enkantada The denizens of Encantadia’s world.
Sang’gre Royalty.
Conversational Enchanta
Asnamon Voyanazar Encantadia’s version of “open sesame”.
Avisala Greetings. Their version of: How are you?
Maste Lesnu "___" Peace be with "___".
Hasna Lesnu Maste And may God help me be the champion of peace
Ssheda Stop/Halt/Desist.
Ssheda Musti Maste We will not give them peace.
Hasna Verom gashne vo If you do not give me that, I will kill you.
Ssheda Musni Verom I will not give this to you.
source: igma.tv
Sunday, April 24, 2005
Welcome To Encantadia
Enchanting is the word, indeed, as members of the media and special guests were ushered into the magical realm of Encantadia during a pressconference Tuesday evening.
Warriors clothed in full war regalia set the tone for the evening. Swords clashing to the tune of battle cries entertained the media before they were invited to enter the huge studio that currently house the show's sets. The same soldiers acted as ushers upon entering their domain.
Details of the costume designs, the puppet drawings and the like were displayed along the walls that roughly tell how much effort has been put into this production. Director Mark Reyes acted as the tour guide, giving the guests an exclusive behind the scenes glimpse of this fantasy world.
Banak and Nakba looked adorable as they greeted the media. Making the land of Encantadia even more interesting are these lovable creatures from Adamya. There was also Awoo and Imaw. The use of animated puppets is a first in Philippine television history.
It is obviously GMA's biggest and most ambitious production to date. The story of the four gems and the struggle for the peace of the land is riveting enough. Add the sheer scale of the production and attention to details, any jaded viewer will be suitably in awe.
However, it is not the precious stones that will truly captivate everyone's fancy. Even more riveting are the beautiful muses of each kingdom that are the true jewels of this show: Sunshine Dizon as Pirena, Iza Calzado as Amihan, Karylle as Alena and Diana Zubiri as Danaya. They were introduced and presented to the guests in elaboratecostumes. Dawn Zulueta as Ynang Reyna outshone everyone as she quietly showed her fairy-like demeanor. The brave warriors of Adamia, played by Ding Dong Dantes, Polo Ravales and others majestically captured the ladies' fancy.
The story will revolve around the classic struggle between love and hate, power and helplessness, friendship and betrayal that will shape the various facets of this tale. So, enter Encantadia, the Filipino fantasy that has come to life.Encantadia will air beginning May 2 during GMA's primetime Telebabad block.
source: igma.tv
Warriors clothed in full war regalia set the tone for the evening. Swords clashing to the tune of battle cries entertained the media before they were invited to enter the huge studio that currently house the show's sets. The same soldiers acted as ushers upon entering their domain.
Details of the costume designs, the puppet drawings and the like were displayed along the walls that roughly tell how much effort has been put into this production. Director Mark Reyes acted as the tour guide, giving the guests an exclusive behind the scenes glimpse of this fantasy world.
Banak and Nakba looked adorable as they greeted the media. Making the land of Encantadia even more interesting are these lovable creatures from Adamya. There was also Awoo and Imaw. The use of animated puppets is a first in Philippine television history.
It is obviously GMA's biggest and most ambitious production to date. The story of the four gems and the struggle for the peace of the land is riveting enough. Add the sheer scale of the production and attention to details, any jaded viewer will be suitably in awe.
However, it is not the precious stones that will truly captivate everyone's fancy. Even more riveting are the beautiful muses of each kingdom that are the true jewels of this show: Sunshine Dizon as Pirena, Iza Calzado as Amihan, Karylle as Alena and Diana Zubiri as Danaya. They were introduced and presented to the guests in elaboratecostumes. Dawn Zulueta as Ynang Reyna outshone everyone as she quietly showed her fairy-like demeanor. The brave warriors of Adamia, played by Ding Dong Dantes, Polo Ravales and others majestically captured the ladies' fancy.
The story will revolve around the classic struggle between love and hate, power and helplessness, friendship and betrayal that will shape the various facets of this tale. So, enter Encantadia, the Filipino fantasy that has come to life.Encantadia will air beginning May 2 during GMA's primetime Telebabad block.
source: igma.tv
Meet the characters of Encantadia
The world of Encantadia where the realms of peaceful Adamya, steadfast Sapiro, enchanted Lireo, and cruel Hathoria can be found, will soon unfold before you.
Get to know the colorful characters -- the powerful fairies, brave warriors, lovable and mythical creatures, and ferocious fiends -- that inhabit this magical land.
Principal among them are the Fairies of Lireo. They are ruled by Mine-a, Queen of The Fairies, played by the beautiful Dawn Zulueta. Mine-a has four daughters, all of them gifted with special abilities. Each of Mine-a’s four daughters play crucial roles in the balance of power that continues to threaten the world of Encantadia.
Eldest is Pirena (Sunshine Dizon) who has the ability to change into any humanoid shape. In turn, the youngest Danaya (Diana Zubiri) has the ability to become any plant or animal of her choice. Third daughter Alena (Karylle) has a powerful vocal tool that can either kill a being or make them fall in love. And then there is the brave Amihan (Iza Calzado) , raised as a human and skilled in battle.
The rest of this stellar cast includes young stars Dingdong Dantes as the great warrior Ybarro; Jennylyn Mercado as Lira/Milagros; Mark Herras as Anthony, Milagros’ love interest; Yasmien Kurdi as Mira, Pirena’s daughter and unwitting pawn in an evil scheme; Polo Ravales as the fearless Lireo warrior Hitaro; Nancy Castiglione as Muyak, an adorable pixie; Alfred Vargas as Aquil, chief of the forces of Lireo; and Jay Aquitania as Banjo, best friend to Milagros.
Providing acting experience to the show are Pen Medina as Hagorn, the evil Hathor leader; John Regala as the loving human Apitong; Pinky Amador as Carmen, Anthony’s socialite mother; Irma Adlawan as Amanda, evil stepmom of Milagros; Girlie Sevilla as Gurna, Pirena’s dama; Leila Kuzma as the Hathor Agane; Gayle Valencia as Dinna, Milagros’ cruel stepsister; and Ehra Madrigal as Gigi, friend of Milagros.
Al Tantay, Ian Veneracion, and Allan Paule also lend their special participation to the epic drama.
And to make Encantadia even more astounding, Richard Gomez plays a very special guest role as Raquim, Amihan’s father. No one could have been better to play the father that teaches Amihan to be a fierce swordswoman. Richard Gomez, after all, has had extensive training in the art of fencing.
Making the world of Encantadia even more colorful are the lovable creatures from Adamya: Awoo, a humongous dog-like creature, the cute twosome of Banak and Nakba, and the wise Imaw, serene leader of Adamya.
Be ready to enter the extraordinary world of Encantadia soon.
source: igma.tv
Get to know the colorful characters -- the powerful fairies, brave warriors, lovable and mythical creatures, and ferocious fiends -- that inhabit this magical land.
Principal among them are the Fairies of Lireo. They are ruled by Mine-a, Queen of The Fairies, played by the beautiful Dawn Zulueta. Mine-a has four daughters, all of them gifted with special abilities. Each of Mine-a’s four daughters play crucial roles in the balance of power that continues to threaten the world of Encantadia.
Eldest is Pirena (Sunshine Dizon) who has the ability to change into any humanoid shape. In turn, the youngest Danaya (Diana Zubiri) has the ability to become any plant or animal of her choice. Third daughter Alena (Karylle) has a powerful vocal tool that can either kill a being or make them fall in love. And then there is the brave Amihan (Iza Calzado) , raised as a human and skilled in battle.
The rest of this stellar cast includes young stars Dingdong Dantes as the great warrior Ybarro; Jennylyn Mercado as Lira/Milagros; Mark Herras as Anthony, Milagros’ love interest; Yasmien Kurdi as Mira, Pirena’s daughter and unwitting pawn in an evil scheme; Polo Ravales as the fearless Lireo warrior Hitaro; Nancy Castiglione as Muyak, an adorable pixie; Alfred Vargas as Aquil, chief of the forces of Lireo; and Jay Aquitania as Banjo, best friend to Milagros.
Providing acting experience to the show are Pen Medina as Hagorn, the evil Hathor leader; John Regala as the loving human Apitong; Pinky Amador as Carmen, Anthony’s socialite mother; Irma Adlawan as Amanda, evil stepmom of Milagros; Girlie Sevilla as Gurna, Pirena’s dama; Leila Kuzma as the Hathor Agane; Gayle Valencia as Dinna, Milagros’ cruel stepsister; and Ehra Madrigal as Gigi, friend of Milagros.
Al Tantay, Ian Veneracion, and Allan Paule also lend their special participation to the epic drama.
And to make Encantadia even more astounding, Richard Gomez plays a very special guest role as Raquim, Amihan’s father. No one could have been better to play the father that teaches Amihan to be a fierce swordswoman. Richard Gomez, after all, has had extensive training in the art of fencing.
Making the world of Encantadia even more colorful are the lovable creatures from Adamya: Awoo, a humongous dog-like creature, the cute twosome of Banak and Nakba, and the wise Imaw, serene leader of Adamya.
Be ready to enter the extraordinary world of Encantadia soon.
source: igma.tv
Prepare To Be Enchanted
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!
source: igma.tv
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!
source: igma.tv
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