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.
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. Initially
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==