The following is a list of major, recurring, notable and minor characters appeared in ''
Indio Indio may refer to:
Places
* Indio, Bovey Tracey, an historic estate in Devon, England
* Indio, California, a city in Riverside County, California, United States
People with the name
* Indio (musician), Canadian musician Gordon Peterson
* Índio, ...
'', a
Filipino historical drama-
epic fantasy series created and developed by
Suzette Doctolero
Suzette Severo Doctolero (born December 16, 1968) is a Filipina screenwriter for film and television. She is best known for being the creator of ''Encantadia (2005 TV series), Encantadia'' in 2005 and the succeeding related television series ...
and produced by
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
. It executive produced by Meann P. Regala and directed by Dondon Santos. The series premiered on January 14, 2013, on
GMA Telebabad block, and January 15, 2013, worldwide via
GMA Pinoy TV
GMA Pinoy TV is a Philippine pay television channel that was launched in March 14, 2005, by GMA Network. Operated by its subsidiaries, GMA International and GMA Worldwide Inc, it is targeted towards the Philippine diaspora.
Programming
The ...
. It concluded its twenty weeks run on May 31, 2013, with the total of ninety-seven episodes.
Major characters
The series features eleven main characters throughout its run.
Malaya / Simeon / Indio
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Portrayed by
Bong Revilla
Ramon Bautista Bong Revilla Jr. (; born Jose Mari Bautista; September 25, 1966) and commonly known as Bong Revilla, is a Filipino actor, television presenter and politician serving as a Senator since 2019, and previously from 2004 to 2016.
The ...
, he is the show's main protagonist and also, the demigod son of Ynaguiguinid, a goddess of war, and Hangaway, a native warrior. As a demigod, he possesses godly powers and immense superhuman strength that truly makes him the destined savior of both his fellow Filipinos and diwatas from the Spanish colonists. The character is also portrayed by Vincent Magbanua and
Alden Richards
Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. (born January 2, 1992), known professionally as Alden Richards, is an award-winning Filipino actor, singer, host, and entrepreneur. He is dubbed as "The Asia's Multimedia Star" after receiving the Asian Star Pri ...
in the first part of the show.
GMA Network's vice president for Entertainment TV, Lilybeth Rasonable said that "Indio was really made for him
evilla" Revilla finds his very first television series "exciting but very challenging" and went through rigorous acting trainings under director
Laurice Guillen
Laurice Ilagan Guillen-Feleo (born January 31, 1947) is a Filipino actress, film and television director, and college professor.
Early life and acting career
Guillen studied at St. Theresa's College, Cebu City, earned an AB English degree before ...
and
Pen Medina
Crispin "Pen" Parungao Medina Sr. (born August 27, 1950, in Arayat, Pampanga) is an actor from the Philippines who started acting in theater plays in his youth. He eventually played versatile roles on the big screen and in various television s ...
for his preparation for the role. He also did some readings and research regarding Philippine history because "even though it is a fictional show, it has some historical undertones that should at least have some sense of accuracy."
Esperanza Sanreal
Portrayed by
Jennylyn Mercado
Jennylyn Anne Pineda Mercado-Ho (; born May 15, 1987) is a Filipino actress, singer, and songwriter. She was the winner of the first season of the reality talent competition '' StarStruck''. Mercado garnered acclaim at a young age for her act ...
, she is a
Mestiza
(; ; fem. ) is a term used for racial classification to refer to a person of mixed European and Indigenous American ancestry. In certain regions such as Latin America, it may also refer to people who are culturally European even though their ...
and the estranged illegitimate daughter of Juancho Sanreal with Maria, a native Filipina he raped. She eventually falls in love with Simeon/Malaya, her father's slave and later, formidable nemesis.
Señor Juancho Sanreal
Portrayed by
Michael de Mesa
Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann (; born May 24, 1960), better known by his screen name Michael de Mesa (), is a Filipino film and television actor, and director.
Early life
Born as Michael Edward Gil Eigenmann to performer Eddie Mesa and actress ...
, he is the show's main antagonist. Juancho is the son of Antonio Sanreal, a lieutenant under conquistador
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
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Miguel is a given name and surname, the Portuguese and Spanish form of the Hebrew name Michael. It may refer to:
Places
* Pedro Miguel, a parish in the municipality of Horta and the island of Faial in the Azores Islands
* São Miguel (disam ...
. He is the domineering husband of Victoria and the estranged father of Esperanza. Juancho was trained by his father to be a despotic
encomendero
The ''encomienda'' () was a Spanish labour system that rewarded conquerors with the labour of conquered non-Christian peoples. The labourers, in theory, were provided with benefits by the conquerors for whom they laboured, including military ...
like him to put the subjugated natives under control. Juancho rules the encomienda with an iron fist, determined to take down anyone who dares to get in his way. Juancho adopted and raised Simeon/Malaya to use his incredible powers and abilities for his own personal gain. The character was also played by Lucho Ayala in the first part of the series.
Dian Magayon
Portrayed by
Rhian Ramos
Rhian Denise Ramos Howell (; born October 3, 1990), professionally known as Rhian Ramos, is a Filipino actress, commercial model, singer, host and race car driver. She is an exclusive talent of GMA Network
Career
Ramos started working in com ...
, the goddess of wind and all flying creatures. Magayon serves as the protector and mentor of Malaya/Simeon throughout his journey to fulfill destiny. The character also serves as the narrator (in
voice-over
Voice-over (also known as off-camera or off-stage commentary) is a production technique where a voice—that is not part of the narrative (non-Diegetic#Film sound and music, diegetic)—is used in a radio, television production, filmmaking, th ...
) of the show
Señora Victoria Hidalgo de Sanreal
Portrayed by
Jackie Lou Blanco
Jacqueline Lourdes Blanco-Davao (born February 11, 1964) is a Filipina actress and aerobic instructor. During the 1980s and the 1990s, she appeared in different film genres including ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'', (1991), ''Si Aida, Si Lorna, o ...
, she is a
peninsulares
In the context of the Spanish Empire, a ''peninsular'' (, pl. ''peninsulares'') was a Spaniard born in Spain residing in the New World, Spanish East Indies, or Spanish Guinea. Nowadays, the word ''peninsulares'' makes reference to Peninsular Sp ...
and the sterile wife of Juancho Sanreal. Her bitter nature turns her into an intolerable shrew. She deeply loathes Esperanza for being her husband's daughter from another woman. The character was initially played by
Nathalie Hart
Princess Tinkerbell Cristina Marjorie Pedere Snell (born 14 April 1992), later known by her stage name Nathalie Hart, is an Australian-Filipino actress who was one of the finalists in the fifth season of '' StarStruck''.
Career
Before auditi ...
as the young version of the character.
Hernando Pelaez
Portrayed by
Chinggoy Alonzo
Ramón "Chinggoy" Alonzo (; July 22, 1950 – October 15, 2017) was a Filipino actor in theater, movies, and television. He was nominated for FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actor in ''Ikaw Naman ang Iiyak'' (1996).
Career
Alonzo was active in the ...
, he is a peninsular who serves as the right-hand man of Juancho Sanreal. Hernando is a tough-looking man with noble virtues, but he is constantly torn between his conscience and his unfathomable loyalty to Juancho.
Bobby Andrews
Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-o ...
portrayed the younger version of the character in the first part of the series.
Tarong and Linang
Portrayed by
Dante Rivero
Dante Rivero is a Filipino film and television actor who has won a FAMAS award and nominated for a Gawad Urian Award
The Gawad Urian Awards are annual film awards in the Philippines held since 1977. It is given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang ...
and Daria Ramirez respectively, they are a childless native couple who adopted and raised young Malaya/Simeon as their child. Eventually, they are blessed with another child named Mayang. The characters were first portrayed by
Jomari Yllana
José María "Jomari" Garchitorena Yllana (born August 16, 1976) is a Filipino actor, model, racing driver, concert producer, promoter, and politician.
He rose to fame as one of the members of 1990s teen group ''"Gwapings"'' together with Mark ...
and
Agot Isidro
Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro (born July 20, 1966), known professionally as Agot Isidro, is a Filipino actress. She is the fourth of the six children of Jose Isidro, an architect, and Palestinian mother Edwarta Fteha. She graduated from t ...
, respectively, in the early part of the series.
Cosme de los Santos
Portrayed by
Robert Arevalo
Robert Ylagan Arevalo (; born May 6, 1938) is a Filipino film and television actor.
Personal life
Arevalo is the son of Filipino film actor/composer/musician Tito Arevalo; his uncle Angel Esmeralda is the father of the late Jay Ilagan and his un ...
, he is the loving and protective father of Rosa. He works as both a fisherman and a
sacristan
A sacristan is an officer charged with care of the sacristy, the church, and their contents.
In ancient times, many duties of the sacrist were performed by the doorkeepers ( ostiarii), and later by the treasurers and mansionarii. The Decretals ...
of Jacobe, an Augustinian friar. In secret, he is a member of a rebel organization which aims to free their land from the colonists. Cosme is strongly against Rosa's relationship with Simeon because of his affiliation with Juancho Sanreal, seeing him as the biggest obstacle for the group's objective of freeing their land from the Spaniards.
Mayang
Portrated by
Sheena Halili
Sheena Yvette Castro Halili-Manzanero (born January 16, 1987) is a Filipino actress, host, and businesswoman. She is best known for her portrayals as a sidekick to protagonists or antagonists in hit television series.
Career
Halili entered Phi ...
, she is the care-free and tomboyish daughter of Tarong and Linang. However, her adventurous nature eventually leads her to fall into the hands of bandits called mangangayaw and then the Spaniards. Her journey eventually brought her to her adoptive brother, Simeon/Malaya.
Elena Decena
Portrayed by
Vaness del Moral
Martha Vanessa Antonio del Moral-Kier, better known by her screen name Vaness del Moral-Kier (born May 23, 1988), is a Filipino actress and a talent at one of the top management groups in the Philippines, the GMA Artist Center. She started her sh ...
, she is the daughter of Alicia, Rosa's cousin. In order to pay for her parents' debt, she works as a maidservant to Sanreal's household during which she becomes close friends with Esperanza Sanreal. She eventually becomes a hapless victim of Juancho's lustful advances.
Tuhay / Cesario
Portrayed by
Dominic Roco
Ricardo Dominic Artadi Roco (born April 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor.
Personal life
Roco is a son of actor Bembol Roco and the twin brother of actor Felix Roco.
On October 1, 2022, Roco and four other persons were arrested in a buy-bust o ...
, he is a native warrior who hates Simeon and love-interest of Mayang. When his village was attacked by the Spaniards, he becomes an auxiliary soldier in their service and eventually, he becomes a
Babaylan
Filipino shamans, commonly known as (also ''Balian'' or , among many other names), were shamans of the various ethnic groups of the pre-colonial Philippine islands. These shamans specialized in communicating, appeasing, or harnessing the spir ...
when the natives revolted.
Actor
Rocco Nacino
Enrico Raphael Quiogue Nacino (born March 21, 1987 in Baguio, Benguet, Philippines), known professionally as Rocco Nacino, is a Filipino actor. He won the title of Second Prince in the fifth season of '' StarStruck''. He is currently an exclusi ...
was originally cast as Tuhay but later replaced by Roco for the said role.
Other characters
Native Filipinos
* Waray Lupig (
Ronnie Lazaro
Ronnie Zabala Lazaro (born November 14, 1957) is a Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipino film and television actor, producer, casting and art director.
Biography
He has received many nominations throughout his career as an actor, nine of which wer ...
), the chieftain of the tribe in which Tarong, Linang and Mayang belong.
* Hangaway (
Luis Alandy
Adrian Louis Castro Alandy (born February 7, 1980), formerly known as Luis Alandy, is a Filipino actor and model. His first acting role was as David in the TV series ''Pangako Sa 'Yo''.
Biography
Alandy completed an intensive course in comput ...
), a native warrior who was Ynaguiguinid's husband and Malaya/Simeon's biological father. He was killed when the conquistadors first arrived in the Philippines. The character appeared only in the pilot episode.
* Uray Tale and Melinda (Aura Mijares and Glenda Garcia, respectively). Uray Tale is a
babaylan
Filipino shamans, commonly known as (also ''Balian'' or , among many other names), were shamans of the various ethnic groups of the pre-colonial Philippine islands. These shamans specialized in communicating, appeasing, or harnessing the spir ...
who helped Simeon/Malaya unravel the truth behind Rosa's death. Both Uray Tale and her apprentice Melinda are killed by Juancho Sanreal after they refused to help him get Simeon's powers. Both characters appeared several times in the series.
* Labug (Leandro Baldemor), a native chieftain, he was Tuhay's father who was killed by Hernando.
* Upeng (
Eunice Lagusad
Eunice Michaella Lagusad (; born May 18, 1998) is a Filipino actress and vlogger. She is popularly known as Charming, since playing the character Charming in the hit drama series ''Bakekang''. She is currently a freelance actress but is mostly ...
), Mayang's friend from Ilaya.
* Liway (Donna Claire Galvez), she is the adopted sister of Bagandi and playmate to António.
* Aswagi (King Gutierrez), a native bandit leader who plot to kidnap Esperanza and kill Simeon'/Malaya, only to die in his hands.
* Humawig (Gerald Ejercito), one of Aswagi's who is killed by Simeon/Malaya.
* Dalusaw (June Hidalgo), one of Aswagi's henchman who is also killed by Simeon/Malaya.
* Bagandi (
Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Mikael Guiang Abrenica (born March 24, 1990) is a Filipino actor, dancer, model and singer. He appeared on the fourth season of '' StarStruck''.
Early and personal life
His father, Alfonso Abrenica Jr., was a musician, and his mother, Am ...
), a native warrior who joins a group of rebels after being dispossessed by the ruthless Spaniards under Juancho Sanreal. The character first appeared in the penultimate episode of the first part and eventually, he becomes one of the main characters in the second part of the show.
Christianized Filipinos
* Rosa delos Santos (
Maxene Magalona
Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona (born November 23, 1986) is a Filipino actress, model, host and yoga instructor currently signed under ABS-CBN. Being a former GMA talent under the GMA Artist Center, she was known for her portrayal as Vivian S ...
), she is Cosme's daughter and Simeon/Malaya's childhood friend and first love interest. Because of her involvement with Simeon, she is eventually killed by Juancho Sanreal in secret in order to keep Simeon free from any attachments as it will weaken him. The character was also played by
Jillian Ward
Jillian Ward (; ; born Jhyllianne Wardë; February 23, 2005) is a Filipina actress, singer, and vlogger. She is known for playing the title role of Gertrudis "Trudis" Capili-Ferrer in GMA Network's ''Sine Novela'', ''Trudis Liit'', Donna Marie ...
and
Bea Binene
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in the first part of the series. The said role had previously been offered to
Sunshine Cruz
Sunshine Cruz (born July 18, 1977) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is the part of the Cruz family of actors.
Personal life
Cruz was married to actor/director Cesar Montano in September 2000. They have three daughters Angelina Isabele, Sa ...
but the actress turned down the offer.
* María (
Wynwyn Marquez
Teresita Ssen Lacsamana Marquez (born May 4, 1992), also known as Winwyn Marquez, is a Filipino actress, model, dancer and beauty queen who was crowned the first Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas title in the Miss World Philippines 2017 pageant ...
), the native woman who was raped by Juancho Sanreal, becoming the biological mother of Esperanza in the process. She was eventually killed by Juancho during her failed attempt to kill him for ruining her life. The character appeared several times in the first part of the series (episodes 6, 7 and 8).
* António (Marc Justin Alvarez), named after his maternal great grandfather, António is the son of Simeon/Malaya and Esperanza. Like his father, António is also a demigod. The character appears in the show's second part. In the finale episode, the character was eventually played by
Rafael Rosell
Rafael Rosell IV (born November 10, 1982) is a Filipino actor and model.
Early life
Rafael Rosell IV was born in Stavanger, Norway on November 10, 1982 to Filipino parents; his father, Rafael Rosell III, is a geologist from Cebu, and his mother ...
as an adult.
* Juaning and Pedro (Mike Nacua and John Feir, respectively), Simeon/Malaya's friends who provide comic relief throughout the show.
* Pancho and Alicia Decena (
Dan Alvaro
Dan Alvaro (born Rolando Galura 1951) is a Filipino actor both in movies and television. His niece is actress Glaiza de Castro and his nephew is actor Alcris Galura. He is the father of actor Ram Alvaro.
Career
In 1984, Alvaro played as the br ...
and
Melissa Mendez
Melissa Mendez (; born July 27, 1964) is a Filipina film and TV actress.
Mendez was nominated for a Best Actress FAMAS Award for the film ''Kalakal'' (2008). Mendez produced an independent movie, ''Hilot'' (2009) with Empress Schuck. It was dire ...
, respectively), the loving parents of Elena. They witnessed the harsh fate of Maria in the hands of Juancho Sanreal, without any idea that it is the same fate that their daughter would have. Pancho was killed by Juancho.
* Diego de Dios (
Ping Medina
Crispin "Ping" Chupungco Medina Jr. (born July 23, 1983) is a Filipino film actor. Medina is a contract artist of Star Magic.
Career
Medina is a prominent independent film actor in the Philippines. He debuted in Marilou Diaz-Abaya's film ''Jose ...
), Elena Decena's childhood friend who bears an unrequitted love for her.
* Kardo (
Neil Ryan Sese
Neil Ryan Sese (born April 26, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Sese is best known for portraying Asval in the 2016 version of ''Encantadia''.
Background
Neil Ryan Sese was only seven y ...
), a Filipino rebel who dies in a battle against the Spaniards. The character appeared only on the second episode of the show.
*
Tamblot
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(
Ervic Vijandre
John Ervic Manalo Vijandre (born January 26, 1986) is a Filipino professional basketball player, actor, model, and politician. As a basketball player, he plays for the Marikina Shoemasters of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Vi ...
), a
babaylan
Filipino shamans, commonly known as (also ''Balian'' or , among many other names), were shamans of the various ethnic groups of the pre-colonial Philippine islands. These shamans specialized in communicating, appeasing, or harnessing the spir ...
from Bohol who led an
uprising against the spread of the Catholic faith.
*
Francisco Dagohoy
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(
Gian Magdangal
Giancarlo "Gian" Alzate Magdangal
Philippine Idol features section (; born November 18, 1981 ), a native from Bohol who led
the longest known rebellion in Philippine history. The character appeared in the last episode of the series.
*
Diego Silang
Diego Silang y Andaya (; December 16, 1730 – May 28, 1763) was a Filipino revolutionary leader who allied with British forces to overthrow Spanish rule in the northern Philippines and establish an independent Ilocano state. His revolt was f ...
and
Gabriela Silang
María Josefa Gabriela Cariño de Silang (; 19 March 1731 – 20 September 1763) was a Filipino military leader best known for her role as the female leader of the Ilocano independence movement from Spain. She took over from her second husband ...
(
JC Tiuseco
John Carlo Barreras Tiuseco (born April 16, 1985), professionally known as JC Tiuseco, is a Filipino actor, basketball player, TV host and model.
He achieved fame after participating in and winning the first season of '' Survivor Philippines'' ...
and
Kris Bernal
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, respectively), a rebel couple from Ilocos who both conspired with the
British forces
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to overthrow the Spaniards during
their short occupation of Manila in the
Seven Years' War
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.
*
Andrés Bonifacio
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(
Jolo Revilla
Ramon Jolo "Jolo" Bautista Revilla III (born Jose Lorenzo Hernandez Bautista III; March 15, 1988) is a Filipino actor, comedian, and politician serving as the representative of the 1st District of Cavite since 2022. He also served as the vice ...
), the founder and Supremo ("supreme leader") of the
Katipunan
The Katipunan, officially known as the Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan or Kataastaasan Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK; en, Supreme and Honorable Association of the Children of the Nation ...
, a rebel organization formed to
liberate the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule. The character appears in the show's finale.
Diwata and Deities
* Magwayen (
Isabelle Daza
Isabelle Diaz Daza-Semblat (born March 6, 1988) is a Filipino actress, television host and model. She is the daughter of Miss Universe 1969 titleholder, Gloria Diaz. She was a member of GMA Network's roster of young talents and was introduced t ...
), the goddess who guides the dead to Sulad (land of the dead). The character appeared in episodes 37 and 38 during Simeon/Malaya's journey to Sulad.
* Makaptan (
Roi Vinzon
Mark Angelo David Vinzon (born September 20, 1953), professionally known as Roi Vinzon, is a Filipino action star, film and television actor, and a film director, better known for his villain roles and lead role films like ''Lucas Abelardo'', ''A ...
), the god of hunger and poverty, and also, the supreme god who dwells in the sky. In the story, Malaya/Simeon confronts him in a violent showdown. The character appeared in episodes 39 and 40.
* Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan (
Katrina Halili
Maria Katrina Iren Pe Halili (born January 4, 1986) is a Filipino actress and commercial model of Chinese descent. She made her screen debut through the reality talent search '' StarStruck'' in 2003, and became more popular playing several role ...
), the goddess of greed and vengeance. When her only brother was killed by Simeon, she becomes a staunch ally of the Spaniards in an attempt to get her revenge on him. This served as Halili's comeback project after a year of hiatus from showbiz.
* Sidapa (
Ryan Eigenmann
Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann (; born July 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor.
Early life
Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann was born on July 22, 1977. He is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddi ...
), the god of death and Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan's closest ally who first appeared in the show's 64th episode. In an interview, Eigenmann said that his character is "a little bit tricky since he is not totally evil. In fact, even if he is the god of death, he wants to be fair to everyone. However, a twist in the story, which will be revealed in the coming weeks, will change all that."
* Uray (
Anita Linda
Alice Bueñaflor Lake (November 23, 1924 – June 10, 2020), better known by her stage name Anita Linda, was a Filipino film actress. A romantic lead in her youth, she later gained critical acclaim for her portrayals in maternal or elderly r ...
), the old blind woman whom Malaya/Simeon met and helped during his journey on the way to Makaptan's realm. In the 40th episode, it is revealed that she is actually Makaptan's trusted servant.
* Paiburong (Mike Gayoso), the god of the middle world and Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan's brother who is accidentally killed by Simeon/Malaya.
* Pandaki (
Gwen Zamora
Gwenaelle Tasha Mae Agnese-Semerád better known as Gwen Zamora (born 10 August 1990) is a Filipina-French actress, model and former dancer in the Philippines. She was previously under GMA Network for six years until switching management to Viva A ...
), the goddess of life and guardian of Sulad.
* Makabosog (Alfred Marquez), the god of gluttony. He is one of Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan's allies.
* 'Alunsina' (
Joyce Ching
Joyce Giselle Palad Ching-Alimon (born January 5, 1995) is a Filipina-Chinese actress, She is best known for her role in television dramas '' Koreana'', ''Munting Heredera'', ''Anna Karenina'', ''Dormitoryo'', '' Strawberry Lane'' and ''Haham ...
), the goddess of the eastern skies who owns a magical flute that can bring anyone to deep sleep, paralyze, or even death. The flute she owns is coveted by Bagandi who needs to take it from her to win Magayon's love. The character appeared in episodes 84, 85 and 86.
* Ynaguiguinid (
Sarah Lahbati
Sarah Lahbati (born 9 October 1993) is a Swiss-born Filipino actress and reality star. She gained media attention as a finalist on the 5th season of reality show '' StarStruck'', a Philippine overall talent show broadcast on GMA Network. La ...
), she is the goddess of war, Hangaway's wife, and Malaya/Simeon's biological mother. She sacrificed her own life to save her son by passing down her powers to him. The character appeared only in the pilot episode.
* Libulan (
Rachelle Ann Go
Rachelle Ann Villalobos Go-Spies (born August 31, 1986) is a Filipina singer and actress. She began her career by participating in and winning several singing competitions, the first of which was in the long-running Philippine variety show ''E ...
), the goddess of the moon.
* Lisuga (
Diana Zubiri
Rosemarie Joy Garcia-Smith (born April 15, 1985), better known by her stage name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipino actress. She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15, years after applying for work in Japan. She then had sexy roles in various f ...
), She is the Goddess of the stars and Constellations. She serves as Simeon's guide to a safe path for day and night. She disguises herself as a meteor whenever she meets with Simeon.
* Dalikmata (
Ellen Adarna
Ellen Meriam Go Adarna-Ramsay (born April 2, 1988) is a Filipino actress, model, and former internet celebrity. Her family owns various hotels, condominiums and Queensland, a chain of motels in Cebu, Manila and Davao. They also own a temple in ...
), the goddess of visions and prophecies.
* Liadlaw (Paolo Paraiso), the god of the sun.
* Ribung Linti (
Steven Silva
Steven Joseph Silva (born November 27, 1986 in Oceanside, California) is a Filipino people, Filipino-American people, American footballer from Team Socceroo FC in the United Football League (Philippines), UFL Second Division. He is also an actor, ...
), the god of thunder.
* Barangaw (
Will Devaughn
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Biography
He entered the Pinoy Big Brother house, during its Celebrity Edition 2, and became the fourth big placer of that season. He arrived in t ...
), the god of rainbows.
* Santonilyo (Kyle Jimenez), the child-like god of blessings and good fortune.
* Lihangin (
Ehra Madrigal
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Volkswagen Group test track
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), the goddess of air.
* Lidagat (
Sam Pinto
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* Sam, Benin
* Sam, Boulkiemdé, Burkina Faso
* Sam, Bourzanga, Burkina Faso
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), the goddess of the seas.
* Magayon (
Rhian Ramos
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Ramos started working in com ...
), the goddess of all flying animals and simeon's guide.
Spaniards
*
Gobernador-General (Joko Diaz), the primary representative of the
Spanish monarch
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tasked with ruling the Philippines for Spain. In the show's finale, he leads an expedition to reconquer the regions liberated by Filipino rebels under Malaya/Simeon.
* Mariano Alfonso (Carlos Morales). Mariano is a Spanish noble man and soldier from Manila who falls in love with Esperanza Sanreal after Juancho arranged their marriage to save her reputation.
* Frayle Jacobe, Frayle Lazaro, Frayle Gustavo (Jon Achaval), they are the kind-hearted
Augustinians
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friars
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and the parish curates (kura paroko) of the
encomienda
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's local church.
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* Isabel Alfonso (
Ryza Cenon), an insulares, she is the supportive younger sister of Mariano Alfonso who strongly opposes her brother's engagement to Esperanza. Isabel meets and eventually falls in love with Fernando without even knowing that she is actually Mayang in disguise.
* Javier Crisanto (
Marco Alcaraz
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), a Spanish militia commander and a trusted ally of Juancho Sanreal.
* António Sanreal (Ramon Christopher), a ruthless encomendero and the equally despotic father of Juancho Sanreal. The character appeared only in the first week.
*
Miguel López de Legazpi
Miguel López de Legazpi (12 June 1502 – 20 August 1572), also known as '' El Adelantado'' and ''El Viejo'' (The Elder), was a Spaniard who, from the age of 26, lived and built a career in Mexico (then the Viceroyalty of New Spain) and, i ...
(
Mark Gil
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), a
conquistador
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who established one of the first Spanish settlements in the
East Indies
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in 1565. He was also the first
Governor-General of the Philippines
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. The character appeared only in the pilot.
References
External links
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