''Mulawin vs. Ravena'' is a 2017

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'', Filipino telenovelas or P-drama, is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebis ...

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series broadcast by

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. The series served as a

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to the 2004 Philippine television series ''

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'' and the 2005 Philippine film '' Mulawin: The Movie''. Directed by

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and

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, it stars

Dennis Trillo Abelardo Dennis Florencio Ho (born 12 May 1981), known professionally as Dennis Trillo (), is a Filipino actor, model and recording artist. He is currently a contract star of GMA Network. He was known for his role as Eric del Mundo in the firs ...

. It premiered on May 22, 2017 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''

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''. The series concluded on September 15, 2017 with a total of 85 episodes. It was replaced by ''

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'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on

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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.

Cast and characters

Lead cast

as Gabriel Montenegro - son of Ravenum and Alwina's childhood friend. *

Heart Evangelista Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco (born February 14, 1985), known professionally as Heart Evangelista (, alternately ), is a Filipino actress, artist, businesswoman, and socialite. Early life Heart Evangelista was born as Love Marie Payawal Ongpau ...

as Alwina - Gabriel's childhood friend and the mother of Almiro and Tak. *

Lovi Poe Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe (born February 11, 1989), popularly known as Lovi Poe, is a Filipino actress, model, and recording artist. She is the daughter of action star Fernando Poe Jr. Poe is known for starring in two popular GMA drama series ...

as Magindara - daughter of Sandawa and Mandarangan. *

Carla Abellana Carla Angeline Reyes Abellana (; born June 12, 1986) is a Filipino actress and model who played the lead role in the Philippine adaptation of the Mexican telenovela '' Rosalinda'' in 2009. She is also known for her lead role in ''Sine Novela: ...

as Aviona - Rodrigo's wife and Anya's mother. *

Miguel Tanfelix Miguel Torrejos Tanfelix (born September 21, 1998) is a Filipino actor. Tanfelix received his breakthrough performance when he played the role Niño , a mentally challenged boy in the series '' Niño'' (2014). He is also known for the aftern ...

as Pagaspas / Gas / Paggy / Bogart - Lawiswis' childhood friend and Lourdes' adoptive son. *

Bianca Umali Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali (; born March 2, 2000), professionally known as Bianca Umali, is a Filipino actress, television host, singer, dancer, and endorser. Early and personal life Maria Isadora Bianca Soler Umali was born on March ...

as Lawiswis / Wis / Emily - Tuka's adoptive daughter and Pagaspas' childhood friend. *

Kiko Estrada Jason Joseph Francis Carlos Diaz Ejercito (; born June 4, 1995), known professionally as Kiko Estrada, is a Filipino actor who is best known for his role in ''Tween Hearts'' on GMA Network before he transferred to ABS-CBN, where he appeared in ...

as Rafael Montenegro - Savanna's son. *

Bea Binene Beanca Marie Binene (born November 4, 1997), professionally known as Bea Binene (), is a Filipinos, Filipino actress and TV host. She was a finalist on ''StarStruck Kids'' and has played the role of Natalie Dimaculangan on ''First Time (TV se ...

as Anya Manalastas - daughter of Aviona and Rodrigo. *

Derrick Monasterio Derrick Leander Monasterio (born August 1, 1995) is a Filipino actor and singer. He was born in Quezon City, Philippines, the son of former Filipina actress Tina Monasterio. Personal life Monasterio attended high school at Angelicum College. H ...

as Almiro / Rodrigo Manalastas - son of Alwina and Aguiluz.

Supporting cast

Regine Velasquez Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipina singer, actress, and record producer. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and beltin ...

as Sandawa - Mandarangan's wife and the mother of Magindara, Lumad and Dakila. The guardian of Eden and the Balasik. *

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 ...

as Daragit - a Mulawin and member of the Council of Elders. *

Ariel Rivera Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera, professionally known as Ariel Rivera (born September 1, 1966), is a Filipino recording artist and actor. Rivera was born in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. He has since become ...

as Panabon - half Mulawin. *

Chynna Ortaleza Lara Serena Roque Ortaleza-Cipriano (born December 6, 1982), professionally known as Chynna Ortaleza, is a Filipino actress, television host, and model. She is currently a contract star of GMA Network. Career Ortaleza landed her first TV gig as ...

as Rashana - Gabriel's wife, Wak's mother and Tak's stepmother. *

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as Greco - Gabriel's right-hand man. *

Martin del Rosario Martin Miguel Mangay del Rosario (born November 25, 1992) is a Filipino actor and model who is known for his portrayal of Norberto Matias in the 2011 drama series ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'', as Severino Monzon in the TV adaptation of '' Pintad ...

as Aramis - Lourdes' son. *

Dion Ignacio Dion Joseph Ignacio (born March 28, 1986) is a Filipino actor and musician. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera '' Saan Darating Ang Umaga'', a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond La ...

as Siklab / Tayag - son of Vultra and Daragit. *

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 ...

as Ribay - Rashana's right-hand woman. *

Valerie Concepcion Valerie Norona Galang-Sunga (born December 21, 1987) is a Filipino actress, television host, and endorser. She is known for her role as Nora Ferrer in the soap opera ''Sinasamba Kita'' but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN. She then ...

as Tuka - Lawiswis' adoptive mother. *

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''. ...

as Tangos - Daragit's henchman. *

Juan Rodrigo José Dante P. Pascual, known professionally as Juan Rodrigo, is a Filipino stage, film and television actor, singer and model. Personal life and career Rodrigo was discovered by his former talent manager Boy De Guia. He started as a dancer, ...

as tandang Lumbas - eldest of the Mulawins. *

Shermaine Santiago Shermaine Santiago (born February 16, 1980 in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipina actress, TV show host, and singer. She appeared in a lot of hit TV shows from GMA Network such as ''Best Friends'', ''Beh Bote Nga'', ''Te Amo, Maging Sino Ka Man'' ...

as Maningning - leader of the Tagubas. *

Joey Paras Joey Paras is a Filipino theater, movie and television actor, director, filmmaker, singer, writer, playwright, film producer and TV host. He is the playwright behind "Bawal Tumawid, Nakakamatay", one of the plays selected to be produced on stage ...

as Dakdak - leader of the Periko tribe. *

David Licauco David Alexander Sy Licauco (born June 15, 1994), more popularly known as David Licauco (), is a Filipino actor and model. He is known for portraying Malik for GMA television drama ''Mulawin vs. Ravena'' (2017) and Fidel de los Reyes y Maglipol ...

as Malik - Anya, Lawiswis, Pagaspas, and Almiro's childhood friend. *

Angelu De Leon Maria Luisa Angela Martinez de Leon-Rivera (born August 22, 1979), better known as Angelu de Leon, is a Filipino actress and politician. Early and personal life Angelu de Leon is the youngest daughter of Luis and Flora de Leon. She attended St ...

as Lourdes - Pagaspas and Alwina's adoptive human mother and Aramis' mother. *

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 ...

as Dionisio - member of the Lumad group. *

Joko Diaz Francisco Gutierrez Diaz Jr. (born February 13, 1968), better known by his Stage name, screen name Joko Diaz, is a Filipino actor and action star. Diaz is regarded as one of the country's leading action stars. He has won two Luna Award, FAP A ...

as Antonio - Savanna's accomplice. *

Charee Pineda Charee Pineda-Soledad (born Crissha Charity Morrison Pineda on 27 September 1990) is a Filipina actress, politician and one of ABS-CBN's Star Magic artists. Her career began when she was cast as the "sweetilicious" girl on ABS-CBN's defunct tee ...

as Savannah Montenegro - Rafael's mother. *

Dexter Doria Dexter Doria is a Filipino veteran actress. She has appeared in more than 175 films and several television programs from ABS-CBN and GMA Network. Career In 1977, she appeared in such movies as ''Elektrika Kasi, Eh!'', ''Tisoy'', ''Babae!'', ''I ...

as Rosing - a human member of the Council of Elders. *

Nova Villa Novelita Villanueva Gallegos (born April 16, 1946), better known as Nova Villa, is a Filipino actress and a veteran comedian. With a career spanning more than 50 years, Villa is recognized as the original 'Goddess of Comedy' and one of the defi ...

as Consuelo "Elo" Manalastas - Almiro's adoptive human mother and Rodrigo's mother.

Recurring cast

* Seth dela Cruz as Uwak-ak "Wak" - Rashana and Gabriel's son. * Caprice Cayetano as Tagaktak "Tak" - Alwina and Gabriel's daughter.

Guest cast

Tom Rodriguez Bartolome Alberto Mott (born October 1, 1987), known professionally as Tom Rodriguez, is a Filipino-American model, actor, host and singer. Biography Rodriguez is from Catbalogan, Samar. He was born in Subic Naval Base in Zambales to an Ameri ...

as Rodrigo - Aviona's husband *

Leanne Bautista Leanne Amber Rafol Bautista (born October 14, 2010) is a Filipina child actress. She is best known as Kat Kat from the 2016 Filipino television series ''Juan Happy Love Story.'' Career Bautista began her show business career in 2015 at the age ...

as young Anya * Dentrix Ponce as young Almiro * Marc Justin Alvarez as young Pagaspas * Althea Ablan as young Lawiswis * Josh Clement Eugenio as young Rafael * Geson Grenado as young Malik *

John Feir John Feir (born December 26, 1968) is a Filipino comedian and actor. He is known for his work on ''Encantadia, Alyas Robin Hood'' and ''Pepito Manaloto''. He is currently working as an exclusive talent of GMA Network. Career John started his TV ...

as Banoy - leader of the Très Avés. * Jeff Carpio as Laab - leader of the Musang tribe. *

Bryan Benedict Bryan Benedict M. Anastacio (born September 27, 1993), known professionally as Bryan Benedict, is a Filipino actor and model. He was a contestant in '' Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break'', a reality TV series. He is a Magna cum laud ...

as Ningas - Siklab's friend. * Kirst Viray as Ronnie - Savanna's servant. * Jordan Hong as Sandro *

Elle Ramirez Elle Ramirez (born in Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines) is a Filipina actress, model, and dancer. She started her acting career when she joined '' Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break''. Career Ramirez auditioned for the Season 2 of GMA ...

as Uyak - Tangos' wife. * Ashley Cabrera as Tisay * Carlon Matobato as Balatkayo * Froilan Sales as Bagyo * Victoria Quinn as Silayan * Mike Lloren as Diosdado - Dionisio's father. * Ollie Espino as Amang - Malik's father. *

Kristofer Martin Kristoffer Martin Roach Dangculos (born November 20, 1994) is a Filipino people, Filipino actor. His career started when he joined the talent TV show ''Little Big Superstar'' where he was eliminated on the second week. He appeared in a couple of ...

as Libero - Lagrimas' son. * Lharby Policarpio as Pakdaw - soldier in Avila and captain of Sipakbul fest. *

Sherilyn Reyes-Tan Sherilyn Reyes-Tan (born February 10, 1975) is a Filipino actress, comedienne, television personality, host, and entrepreneur. She is known for her role as Liza Arellano in ''Sinungaling Mong Puso''. She is also a parenting blogger and use ''M ...

as Lagrimas, mother of Libero. * Mega Unciano as Periko - Dakdak's friend. *

Paolo Gumabao Paul Chen (born July 25, 1998), known professionally as Paolo Gumabao (), is a Filipino actor and model. Personal life Gumabao was born in Taiwan. His biological father is actor Dennis Roldan. Through his father, he is a half-sibling to Ma ...

as Ryan - Rafael's rival for Marga. *

Jazz Ocampo Jazzmin Leslie Ocampo McDonald (born December 17, 1997 in Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines), known professionally as Jazz Ocampo, is a Filipina actress and commercial model. She was a contract artist of GMA Network. Career Ocampo's father ...

as Marga - Rafael's crush. * B Delgado as Patty - a Tabon. * Angela Evangelista as Riya - friend of Patty. * Krisha Kae Francisco as Oyayi - member of the Taguba tribe. *

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as Selda - Lumbas' daughter. * Ameera Johara as Langay - member of Tres Aves. *

Yasser Marta Yasser Marta (born July 28, 1996) is a Filipino actor, singer and model. He was one of the members of GMA’s all-male group One Up. Personal life Marta was born in Las Piñas to a Filipino mom and Portuguese father. He studies at Lyceum of t ...

as Palong - member of Tres Aves. *

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as Kalaw - member of Tres Aves. * Kenken Nuyad as Lazcano - leader of the Scout group. * Jacob Briz as scout member - member of the Scout group. *

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as Pirena - a fairy from

. *

Mikee Quintos Mikaela Marie Javier Quintos (born December 18, 1997), also known as Mikee Quintos, is a Filipino actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Lira in ''Encantadia''. Life and career Quintos was born in Manila, Philippines. Both he ...

as Lira - niece of Pirena. *

Pekto Mike Nacua (born June 14, 1973), better known as Pekto, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. Career Born and raised in the province of Cebu, Mike "Pekto" Nacua was discovered by GMA Network in 2003 as an actor and comedian. He sta ...

as Simeon - Bogart's adoptive father. * Joanna Marie Katanyag as Adora - Bogart's adoptive mother. * Lianne Valentin as Shiela *

Maureen Larrazabal Maureen Larrazabal (born September 23, 1979) is a Filipino actress, singer and commercial model who is one of the popular and regular mainstays of the TV sitcom ''Bubble Gang'' of GMA Network. Before venturing into movie and television, Larraza ...

as Belinda - Shiela's mother. * Will Ashley de Leon as adult Wak * Ayeesha Martinez as adult Tak The cast of ''Mulawin'' (2004) and ''Mulawin: The Movie'' (2005) including

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, Eddie Gutierrez,

Zoren Legaspi Zoren Lim Legaspi (; born January 30, 1972) is a Filipino actor and television director. He is best known for appearing in several television shows such as ''Ika-6 na Utos'', ''Mulawin'', '' Now and Forever: Ganti'', ''Majika'', ''Enchanted Gard ...

Karen delos Reyes Karen delos Reyes (born Glomirose Anarna delos Reyes on September 29, 1984) is a Filipina actress and comedian of GMA Network. Karen became famous because of the McDonald's ad. She started her acting career when she joined the cast of '' Click'' ...

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and Boy2 Quizon appeared in archived footage.

Production

Development

The first appearance of the Mulawin in 12 years occurred in ''

'' (2016) starring

as Pagaspas, the same actor who portrayed the same character in 2004. It was followed by a guest appearance of

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 same series as Lakan. In ''

'' (2005), the Mulawins also made several appearances including Avilan, the leader of the Mulawins serving as a spirit guide to

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. The show was announced during

's New Year Countdown, with the official title as ''Mulawin vs. Ravena'' as part of the network's line-up in 2017.

Casting

In November 2016, Popoy Caritativo, manager of actor

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, ''

''. Trillo was also present in the said meeting which was later revealed to topbill the upcoming series, in a yet to be determined role. In December 2016,

and

who both appeared in ''

'' (2016) as Lakan and Pagaspas respectively were also announced to be part of show. On January 16, 2017, more cast members were announced which included

and

reprised their roles from the 2004 television series and 2005 film as Gabriel and Pagaspas respectively.

Ratings

According to

AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, is a market research firm in the Philippines specializing in broadcast media. AGB Nielsen conducts audience measurement of television ratings for certain areas in the Philipp ...

' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of ''Mulawin vs. Ravena'' earned a 12.2% rating. While the final episode scored an 8.9% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

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