Encantadia is a 2005 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is the first installment of the Encantadia franchise. Directed by Mark A. Reyes, it stars Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Diana Zubiri, Dingdong Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado. It premiered on May 2, 2005 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on December 9, 2005 with a total of 160 episodes.
The series is streaming online on YouTube. The sequel, Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia aired in 2005.
Premise
In the land of Encantadia, the Sang'gre sisters Alena, Danaya, Amihan and Pirena are designated guardians of four kingdoms within Encantadia. Trusted by the four gems that will keel the peace in the entire land. The ambition of Pirena will destroy this peace. It is one against three, it is sister against sisters.
Cast and characters
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;Lead cast
- Dingdong Dantes as Ybarro / Ybrahim
- Sunshine Dizon as Pirena
- Iza Calzado as Amihan
- Karylle as Alena
- Diana Zubiri as Danaya
- Jennylyn Mercado as Lira / Milagros
;Supporting cast
- Mark Herras as Anthony
- Yasmien Kurdi as Mira
- John Regala as Apitong
- Pinky Amador as Carmen
- Polo Ravales as Hitano
- Nancy Castiglione as Muyak
- Marky Lopez as Wantuk
- Alfred Vargas as Aquil
- Pen Medina as Hagorn
- Leila Kuzma as Agane
- Girlie Sevilla as Gurna
- Michael Roy Jornales as Apek
- Gayle Valencia as Dina
- Denise Laurel as Marge
- Ehra Madrigal as Gigi
;Recurring cast
- Cindy Kurleto as Cassiopea
- Bobby Andrews as Asval
- Arthur Solinap as Muros
- Benjie Paras as Wahid
;Guest cast
- Dawn Zulueta as Minea
- Richard Gomez as Raquim
- Al Tantay as Arvak
- Ian Veneracion as Armeo
- Allan Paule as Dado
- Miguel Faustman as Bathala
- Nicola Sermonia as younger Pirena
- Kristine Mangle as younger Amihan
- Abigael Arazo as younger Alena
- Julianne Gomez as younger Danaya
- Dominic Gacad as younger Apitong
- Phytos Ramirez as younger Anthony
- Irma Adlawan as Amanda
- Jay Aquitania as Banjo
- Brad Turvey as Axilom
- Gerard Pizzaras as Bandok
- Juliana Palermo as Lavanea
- Diane Sison as Mayne
- Romnick Sarmenta as Avilan
- Jake Cuenca as Kahlil
- Eddie Gutierrez as Dakila
- Zoren Legaspi as Bagwis
- Jey Gumiran as Cleu
- Antonio Aquitania as Alipato
- Sunshine Garcia as Agua
- Margaret Wilson as Aera
- Cheska Garcia as Aure
- Lloyd Barredo as Abog
- Vangie Labalan as Rosing
- Dino Guevarra as Carlos
- Juan Carlo Dizon as Chao
- CJ Ramos as Bono
Accolades
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Accolades received by Encantadia
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
!
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| rowspan=15 | 2005
| Asian Television Awards
| Best Original Music Score: Highly Commended
| rowspan=2 | Encantadia
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|-
| rowspan=6 | Golden Screen TV Awards - ENPRESS, Inc.
| Outstanding Drama Series
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|-
| Outstanding Lead Actress
| Sunshine Dizon
|
|-
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
| Dawn Zulueta
|
|-
| rowspan=2 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
| Pen Medina
|
|-
| Alfred Vargas
|
|-
| Outstanding Director for a Drama Series
| Mark ReyesGil Tejada
|
|-
| rowspan=3 | Gawad America Awards
| Most Popular Television Program
| Encantadia
|
|-
| Most Popular Television Director
| Mark ReyesGil Tejada
|
|-
| K-Zone Magazine
| Most Favorite TV Show
| rowspan=2 | Encantadia
|
|-
| rowspan=5 | 2006
| New York Festivals for Television Programming and Promotions
| Best Lighting Category (finalist)
|
|-
| iFM 93.9 Music Awards
| Best Duet Performance
| KarylleJerome John Hughes
|
|-
| rowspan=3 | 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television
| Best Primetime Drama Series
| Encantadia
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|-
| Best Drama Actress
| Sunshine Dizon
|
|-
| Best New Male TV Personality
| Marky Cielo
|
|}
Home media release
On March 4, 2008, GMA Records released the series on DVD. The series are divided into twelve volumes of DVDs.
Reboot
In 2016, a reboot of the same title premiered in GMA Network. The lead roles were portrayed by Kylie Padilla, Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez and Glaiza de Castro.