Luna Mystika Explained

Genre:	Fantasy drama
Creator:	R.J. Nuevas
Director:	Mike Tuviera Gil Tejada Jr.
Starring:	Heart Evangelista
Theme Music Composer:	Ogie Alcasid Bobby Velasco
Open Theme:	"Tanging Ikaw" by Ogie Alcasid
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Tagalog
Num Episodes:	80
Executive Producer:	Helen Rose S. Sese
Location:	Metro Manila, Philippines
Camera:	Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:	21–46 minutes
Company:	GMA Entertainment TV
Network:	GMA Network
Related:	Luna Blanca

Luna Mystika is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Michael Tuviera and Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Heart Evangelista in the title role. It premiered on November 17, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing . The series concluded on March 6, 2009 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by All About Eve in its timeslot.

A sequel, Luna Blanca aired in 2012.The series is streaming online on YouTube.^[1]

Cast and characters

Lead cast

• Heart Evangelista as Luna Sagrado-Samaniego / Celestina Sagrado^[2]

Supporting cast

• Mark Anthony Fernandez as Dexter Samaniego^[3]
• Dante Rivero as Joaquin Sagrado / Agnon^[4]
• Chanda Romero as Benita Sagrado
• Sheryl Cruz as Alice Sagrado
• Romnick Sarmenta as Dominic Samaniego
• Rita Avila as Diana Sagrado
• Gardo Versoza as Dante / Sikano
• Ariel Rivera as Simon Samaniego / Ybarra Montecillo
• Mark Herras as Kamilo
• Luis Alandy as Andoy
• Kris Bernal as Malou
• Aljur Abrenica as Libado
• Iwa Moto as Donita Sagrado^[5]
• John Lapus as Karya
• Beth Tamayo as Lanie Samaniego
• Pauleen Luna as Adita
• Michelle Madrigal as Anata
• Hero Angeles as Alguwas
• Ces Quesada as Gina
• Melissa Mendez as Bessie
• Mosang as Piryang
• Marky Lopez as Efren
• Bearwin Meily as Bikodong
• Jade Lopez as Susing
• Paulo Avelino as Johnny
• Prince Stefan as Henry
• Jace Flores as Lucas

Recurring cast

• Eagle Riggs as Agwas^[6]
• Sheree as Organa
• Jenny Miller as Aligwa
• Christian Vasquez as Milawon

Guest cast

• Sandy Talag as younger Luna

Production

Principal photography commenced on October 24, 2008.^[2] Filming concluded in February 2009.^[7]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Luna Mystika earned a 38.9% rating.^[8] The final episode scored a 37.3% rating.^[9]

Accolades

Accolades received by Luna Mystika! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!

2009

23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television

Best Primetime Drama Series

Luna Mystika

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Luna Mystika (Full Episodes) Stream Together - YouTube . . May 7, 2024.
2. Web site: Erece, Dinno . Complete cast of Luna Mystica revealed . April 11, 2024 . PEP . October 21, 2008.
3. Web site: Luna Mystika casts spell on primetime TV . November 29, 2008 . . April 12, 2024.
4. Web site: Heart Evangelista gives life to Luna Mystika . Godinez, Bong . November 17, 2008 . PEP . April 12, 2024.
5. Web site: Heart Evangelista gets first starring role in GMA via Luna Mystika . November 17, 2008 . . April 12, 2024.
6. Web site: Sexbomb Aira lulong sa droga? . Carassco, Ronnie . February 12, 2009 . . November 6, 2023.
7. Web site: Michelle Madrigal out to prove she deserves to be one of Richard Gutierrez's leading ladies in Zorro . April 11, 2024 . PEP . February 13, 2009.
8. Web site: TV Ratings (Nov. 14-17): Luna Mystika weaves magic on its pilot episode . Santiago, Erwin . November 18, 2008 . PEP . September 2, 2024.
9. Web site: AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (March 3–8): Coverage of Francis Magalona's death took over weekend viewing . Santiago, Erwin . March 9, 2009 . PEP . September 2, 2024.
10. Web site: 23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared . Reyes, William R. . October 26, 2009 . PEP . May 2, 2020.