Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre | |
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Genre | Fantasy drama |
Based on | Encantadia by Suzette Doctolero |
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Starring | Bianca Umali |
Opening theme | "Bagong Tadhana" by Julie Anne San Jose [1] |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 55 |
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Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 22–35 minutes |
Production company | GMA Entertainment Group |
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Network | GMA Network |
Release | June 16, 2025 – present |
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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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
Principal photography commenced in October 2023. [33]
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]