Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre

Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre
Title card
Genre	Fantasy drama
Based on	Encantadia by Suzette Doctolero
Written by	Suzette Doctolero Anna Aleta Nadela Jake Somera Ays de Guzman
Directed by	Rico Gutierrez Enzo Williams
Creative directors	Aloy Adlawan R.J. Nuevas Ricky Lee
Starring	Bianca Umali
Opening theme	"Bagong Tadhana" by Julie Anne San Jose [1]
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	70
Production
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	22–35 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	June 16, 2025 (2025-06-16) – present
Related
Encantadia (2005) Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas Encantadia (2016)

Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre is a 2025 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series serves as a spin-off to the Philippine television drama series Encantadia (2016). Directed by Rico Gutierrez and Enzo Williams, it stars Bianca Umali in the title role. It premiered on June 16, 2025, on the network's Prime line up.

The series is streaming online on YouTube. ^[2]

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. ^[3]

Cast and characters

Cast

Glaiza de Castro

Kylie Padilla

Gabbi Garcia

Sanya Lopez

Shuvee Etrata

Lead cast

• Bianca Umali as Terra ^[4]

Supporting cast

• Faith da Silva as Flamarra ^[5]
• Angel Guardian as Deia ^[6]
• Kelvin Miranda as Adamus ^[7]
• Rhian Ramos as Mitena ^[8]
• Bianca Manalo as Olgana ^[9]
• Sherilyn Reyes-Tan as Katrina Salvador ^[10]
• Manilyn Reynes as Mona Reyes ^[11]
• Gabby Eigenmann as Zaur ^[11]
• Boboy Garovillo as Javier Reyes ^[11]
• Benjie Paras as Kapre ^[11]
• Jamie Wilson as Ednu ^[10]
• Therese Malvar as Dina Villaroman ^[11]
• Vince Maristela as Akiro Nuñez ^[10]
• Jon Lucas as Daron ^[11]
• Shuvee Etrata as Veshdita ^[12]
• Pam Prinster as Camille "Cami" Salvador ^[10]
• Luis Hontiveros as Soldarius ^[13]
• Cheska Inigo as Mashna Mayca ^[11]
• Billie Hakenson as Kosshava ^[11]
• Hailey Dizon ^[11]
• Vito Gueco as Mantuk ^[10]
• Kiel Gueco as Tukman ^[10]
• Ricky Davao as Emilio "Emil" Salvador ^[10]
• Mika Salamanca as Anaca ^[14]
• Matt Lozano ^[11]
• Paolo Paraiso ^[11]
• Shiela Marie Rodriguez ^[11]
• Moi Bien ^[11]
• Lotlot Bustamante ^[11]
• Heath Jornales ^[11]

Guest cast

• Sienna Stevens as younger Mitena ^[15]
• Sanya Lopez as Danaya ^[16]
• Glaiza de Castro as Pirena ^[17]
• Kylie Padilla as Amihan ^[18]
• Gabbi Garcia as Alena ^[19]
• Ruru Madrid as Ybrahim ^[20]
• Rocco Nacino as Aquil ^[21]
• Solenn Heussaff as Cassiopea ^[22]
• Nesthy Petecio ^[23]
• Mikee Quintos as Lira ^[24]
• Kate Valdez as Mira ^[24]
• Martin del Rosario ^[11]
• Michelle Dee as Cassandra ^[11]
• Derrick Monasterio as Almiro ^[11]
• Elle Villanueva as Agua ^[11]
• Ysabel Ortega as Armea ^[11]
• Lexi Gonzales as Sari-a ^[11]
• Buboy Villar as Wantuk ^[11]
• Radson Flores as Avilan ^[11]
• Wendell Ramos as Memen ^[11]
• Ashley Rivera ^[11]
• Maxine Medina as Ornia ^[11]
• Carlo Gonzales as Muros ^[11]
• Marx Topacio as Azulan ^[11]
• Jay Ortega as Alipato ^[11]
• Skye Chua ^[11]
• Larkin Castor ^[11]
• Brianna Bunagan ^[11]
• Cassandra Lavarias ^[11]
• Justin De Dios ^[11]

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. ^[25] 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. ^[26] On December 29, 2023, the series was delayed to 2024. ^[27]

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. ^{[28] [29]} 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. ^[30]

Casting

In October 2023, Filipino actress Bianca Umali's photo from the series was released at San Diego Comic-Con. ^[31] Filipino actor Kelvin Miranda and Filipino actresses Faith da Silva and Angel Guardian were announced in the same month. ^[32] In November, Filipino actress Rhian Ramos was cast as the series' villainess, Mitena. ^[8]

Production

Principal photography commenced in October 2023. ^[33]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre earned a 13.7% rating. ^[34]

References

1. Yap, Jade Veronique (June 9, 2025). "Julie Anne San Jose lends voice to Sang'gre OST". GMA Network . Retrieved June 19, 2025.
2. "Encantadia 2025 (Full Episode) - YouTube". YouTube . Retrieved August 7, 2025.
3. Anarcon, James Patrick (May 5, 2022). "Here's what you need to know about Sang'gre, Encantadia spin-off". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
4. "Bianca Umali to play Danaya's daughter in Sang'gre". Rappler . October 24, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
5. Donato, Jerry (January 11, 2024). "Faith Da Silva is ready to look and play the part of a Sang'gre". The Philippine Star . Retrieved September 3, 2024.
6. Mallorca, Hannah (October 30, 2023). "Iza Calzado lends daughter Deia's name to Angel Guardian for Sang'gre". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved September 3, 2024.
7. Solis, Lolit (November 28, 2023). "Mga bagong Sang'gre, kinasasabikan!". The Philippine Star . Retrieved September 3, 2024.
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12. "Sparkle introduces the powerhouse of beautiful women of Sparkle 10". SunStar . February 16, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
13. Acar, Aedrianne (November 22, 2023). "Luis Hontiveros grows hair for upcoming project". GMA Network. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
14. Basina, Carby Rose (June 17, 2025). "Michelle Dee, Mika Salamanca make debut appearances in Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre". GMA Network . Retrieved June 24, 2025.
15. "Sienna Stevens to play young Mitena in Sang'gre". GMA Network . June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
16. Solis, Lolit (December 19, 2023). "Bianca at Sanya, umpisa na bilang Sang'gre!". The Philippine Star . Retrieved September 3, 2024.
17. "Glaiza de Castro, Rhian Ramos join cast of GMA's Sang'gre". Rappler . November 5, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
18. Llemit, Kathleen A. (April 12, 2025). "Sumakses sa CGI: Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre drops new teaser". The Philippine Star . Retrieved May 21, 2025.
19. Donato, Jerry (April 3, 2025). "Why Gabbi Garcia has a lot on her plate these days". The Philippine Star . Retrieved May 22, 2025.
20. Roque, Nika (August 27, 2024). "Ruru Madrid back on Sang'gre set as Ybrahim". GMA Network. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
21. "It's official: Rocco Nacino will return as 'Aquil' in Sang'gre". GMA Network. November 3, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
22. Llemit, Kathleen A. (June 21, 2024). "Solenn Heussaff raring to go back to acting via Encantadia Sanggre". The Philippine Star . Retrieved September 3, 2024.
23. Gabinete, Jojo (August 15, 2024). "Nesthy Petecio, makakasali sa Sang'gre dahil kay Diana Zubiri". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
24. "Mikee Quintos, Kate Valdez return as Lira, Mira in Sang'gre". GMA Network. June 8, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
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27. "Sang'gre all-star teaser to be shown at GMA's Kapuso Countdown to 2024". GMA Network. December 29, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
28. Anarcon, James Patrick (January 25, 2022). "Legendary screenwriter Ricky Lee joins creative team of Sang'gre". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
29. "Sang'gre first concept art revealed at San Diego Comic-Con". GMA Network . July 23, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
30. Gabinete, Jojo (November 4, 2024). "Rico Gutierrez, Enzo Williams replace Mark Reyes in Sang'gre". PEP. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
31. Bote, Jia (October 26, 2023). "Bianca Umali to star in Encantadia spin-off series Sang'gre". Daily Tribune . Retrieved September 3, 2024.
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33. Almazan, Faye (October 14, 2023). "Direk Mark Reyes shares 'new weaponry' for upcoming filming of Sang'gre". GMA Network . Retrieved September 3, 2024.
34. CC, Je (June 18, 2025). "Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Soars to Ratings Glory, Topples FPJ's Batang Quiapo". LionhearTV. Retrieved June 18, 2025.

External links

• Official website
• Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre at IMDb