Mulawin vs. Ravena

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Mulawin vs. Ravena
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Title card
Genre Fantasy drama
Created by Don Michael Perez
Written by
  • Don Michael Perez
  • Des Garbes-Severino
  • Luningning Ribay
Directed by
Creative director Roy C. Iglesias
Starring Dennis Trillo
Theme music composer Jay Durias
Opening theme"Ikaw Nga" by Regine Velasquez [1] / Top One Project
Composer South Border (rearranged by Raul Mitra)
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes85 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerDarling Pulido-Torres
Production locations Makati, Philippines
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time26–48 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseMay 22 (2017-05-22) 
September 15, 2017 (2017-09-15)
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Mulawin vs. Ravena is a 2017 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series served as a sequel to the Philippine television series Mulawin and the 2005 Philippine film Mulawin: The Movie . Directed by Dominic Zapata and Don Michael Perez, it stars Dennis Trillo. It premiered on May 22, 2017, on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Encantadia . The series concluded on September 15, 2017, with a total of 85 episodes. It was replaced by Alyas Robin Hood in its timeslot.

Contents

The series is streaming online on YouTube. [2]

Premise

Ever since Ravena's breakaway from Avian, Mulawin and Ravena have been at war, fighting against each other over humans. Both have had histories of love affairs with humans, which resulted to half-blood offspring. The dilution of their race has made Mulawins and Ravenas mortal like humans. The desire for immortality leads to the next chapter of the Mulawin-Ravena war. [3]

Cast and characters

Cast
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Dennis Trillo
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Heart Evangelista
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Lovi Poe
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Carla Abellana
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Miguel Tanfelix
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Bea Binene
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Derrick Monasterio
Cast
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Regine Velasquez
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Ariel Rivera
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Valerie Concepcion
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Shermaine Santiago
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David Licauco
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Nova Villa


Lead cast

Supporting cast

Recurring cast

Guest cast

The cast of Mulawin (2004) and Mulawin: The Movie (2005) including Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin, Michael de Mesa, Gary Estrada, Romnick Sarmienta, Bianca King, Sam Bumatay, Miguel Tanfelix, Amy Austria, Eddie Gutierrez, Zoren Legaspi, Karen delos Reyes, Nicole Anderson, Paolo Contis and Boy2 Quizon appeared in archived footage.

Development

The first appearance of the Mulawin in 12 years occurred in Encantadia (2016) starring Miguel Tanfelix as Pagaspas, the same actor who portrayed the same character in 2004. [7] It was followed by a guest appearance of Alden Richards in the same series as Lakan. [8] In Encantadia (2005), the Mulawins also made several appearances including Avilan, the leader of the Mulawins serving as a spirit guide to Amihan. [9] The series was announced during GMA Network's New Year Countdown, with the official title as Mulawin vs. Ravena as part of the network's line-up in 2017. [10] [11]

Casting

In November 2016, Popoy Caritativo, manager of actor Dennis Trillo posted an Instagram photo regarding his meeting with GMA Network executives including Cheryl Ching-Sy, AVP for Drama regarding the sequel of the hit 2004 series, Mulawin . [12] Trillo was also present in the said meeting which was later revealed to topbill the upcoming series, in a yet to be determined role. [13] [14] In December 2016, Alden Richards and Miguel Tanfelix who both appeared in Encantadia (2016) as Lakan and Pagaspas respectively were also announced to be part of show. [15] [16] On January 16, 2017, more cast members were announced which included Regine Velasquez. [17] Dennis Trillo and Miguel Tanfelix reprised their roles from the 2004 television series and 2005 film as Gabriel and Pagaspas respectively. [13]

In July 2017, actresses Glaiza de Castro and Mikee Quintos made an appearance as Pirena and Lira respectively, who both originated from the Philippine television fantasy drama series Encantadia (2016). [18]

Production

Principal photography commenced on March 16, 2017. [19]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Mulawin vs. Ravena earned a 12.2% rating. [20] While the final episode scored an 8.9% rating. [21]

Accolades

Accolades received by Mulawin vs. Ravena
YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2017 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Primetime Drama SeriesMulawin vs. RavenaNominated [22]

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