Reason: Upcoming Show
Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre is an upcoming Philippine television drama fantasy series to be broadcast by GMA Network. The series serves as a spin-off to the Philippine series, Encantadia. Directed by Rico Gutierrez and Enzo Williams, it stars Bianca Umali, Faith da Silva, Angel Guardian and Kelvin Miranda all in the title roles. It is set to premiere in 2025 as part of the GMA Prime line up.
Premise
A young girl grows up in the world of the mortals, unknowingly she is the lost offspring of Sang'gre Danaya – the queen of Encantadia.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Bianca Umali as Terra
- Faith da Silva as Flamarra
- Angel Guardian as Deia
- Kelvin Miranda as Adamus
Supporting cast
- Rhian Ramos as Mitena
- Bianca Manalo as Olgana
- Sherilyn Reyes-Tan as Katrina Salvador
- Jamie Wilson as Ednu
- Vince Maristela as Akiro Nuñez
- Shuvee Etrata as Dina Villaroman
- Pam Prinster as Camille "Cami" Salvador
- Luis Hontiveros as Soldarius
- Vito Gueco as Mantuk
- Kiel Gueco as Tukman
- Ricky Davao as Emilio "Emil" Salvador
Guest cast
- Sanya Lopez as Danaya
- Glaiza de Castro as Pirena
- Kylie Padilla as Amihan
- Gabbi Garcia as Alena
- Ruru Madrid as Ybrahim
- Rocco Nacino as Aquil
- Solenn Heussaff as Cassiopea
- Nesthy Petecio
Development
Encantadia is a 2005 Philippine television series broadcast by GMA Network. Created by Suzette Doctolero, it starred Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Diana Zubiri, Dingdong Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado. The series led to two television series, Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia (2005–06) and Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas (2006) which both served as sequels. In 2016, a reboot television series premiered, under the same title. It starred Glaiza de Castro, Kylie Padilla, Gabbi Garcia and Sanya Lopez. On December 31, 2021, the television series Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre was announced for a 2022 release for GMA Network, acting as a spin-off to the reboot series. On December 29, 2023, the series was delayed to 2024.
Pre-production
The series is written by Doctolero, and directed by Mark A. Reyes. R.J. Nuevas serves as the creative director. Screenwriters Ricky Lee, Anna Aleta Nadela, Jake Somera, Ays de Guzman and program manager Ali Nokom-Dedicatoria are also a part of the production team. Intially Mark A. Reyes was hired as the director and later left the series in November 2024. Rico Gutierrez and Enzo Williams served as his replacement.
Casting
In October 2023, Philippine actress Bianca Umali's photo from the series was released at the San Diego Comic-Con. Philippine actor Kelvin Miranda and Philippine actresses Faith da Silva and Angel Guardian were announced in the same month. In November, Philippine actress Rhian Ramos was cast as the series' villainess, Mitena.
