Sunday, April 24, 2005

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