Mulawin vs. Ravena explained
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 . 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.
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
Lead cast
- Dennis Trillo as Gabriel Montenegro[4] - son of Ravenum and Alwina's childhood friend.
- Heart Evangelista as Alwina - Gabriel's childhood friend and the mother of Almiro and Tak.
- Lovi Poe as Magindara - daughter of Sandawa and Mandarangan.[5]
- Carla Abellana as Aviona - Rodrigo's wife and Anya's mother.[6]
- Miguel Tanfelix as Pagaspas / Gas / Paggy / Bogart - Lawiswis' childhood friend and Lourdes' adoptive son.
- Bianca Umali as Lawiswis / Wis / Emily - Tuka's adoptive daughter and Pagaspas' childhood friend.
- Kiko Estrada as Rafael Montenegro - Savanna's son.
- Bea Binene as Anya Manalastas - daughter of Aviona and Rodrigo.
- Derrick Monasterio as Almiro / Rodrigo Manalastas - son of Alwina and Aguiluz.
Supporting cast
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 as Rodrigo - Aviona's husband
- Leanne Bautista as younger Anya
- Dentrix Ponce as younger Almiro
- Marc Justin Alvarez as younger Pagaspas
- Althea Ablan as younger Lawiswis
- Josh Clement Eugenio as younger Rafael
- Geson Grenado as younger Malik
- John Feir as Banoy - leader of the Très Avés.
- Jeff Carpio as Laab - leader of the Musang tribe.
- Bryan Benedict as Ningas - Siklab's friend.
- Kirst Viray as Ronnie - Savanna's servant.
- Jordan Hong as Sandro
- Elle Ramirez 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.
- Kristoffer Martin as Libero - Lagrimas' son.
- Lharby Policarpio as Pakdaw - soldier in Avila and captain of Sipakbul fest.
- Sherilyn Reyes-Tan as Lagrimas, mother of Libero.
- Mega Unciano as Periko - Dakdak's friend.
- Paolo Gumabao as Ryan - Rafael's rival for Marga.
- Jazz Ocampo 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.
- Ayra Mariano as Selda - Lumbas' daughter.
- Ameera Johara as Langay - member of Tres Aves.
- Yasser Marta as Palong - member of Tres Aves.
- Vince Gamad as Kalaw - member of Tres Aves.
- Kenken Nuyad as Lazcano - leader of the Scout group.
- Jacob Briz as a scout member - member of the Scout group.
- Glaiza de Castro as Pirena - a fairy from Encantadia.
- Mikee Quintos as Lira - niece of Pirena.
- Pekto as Simeon - Bogart's adoptive father.
- Joanna Marie Katanyag as Adora - Bogart's adoptive mother.
- Lianne Valentin as Shiela
- Maureen Larrazabal as Belinda - Shiela's mother.
- Will Ashley de Leon as older Wak
- Ayeesha Martinez as older Tak
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] 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.[14] [15] On January 16, 2017, more cast members were announced which included Regine Velasquez.[16] Dennis Trillo and Miguel Tanfelix reprised their roles from the 2004 television series and 2005 film as Gabriel and Pagaspas respectively.[17]
Production
Principal photography commenced on March 16, 2017.[18]
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.[19] While the final episode scored an 8.9% rating.[20]
Accolades
Notes and References
- Web site: Mulawin VS Ravena "Ikaw Nga" Music Video . May 20, 2017 . GMA Network.
- Web site: Mulawin vs Ravena (Full Episodes) - YouTube . . May 4, 2024.
- Web site: Mulawin VS Ravena . . June 27, 2018.
- Web site: Mulawin magbabalik-TV, Dennis kasama sa cast . November 13, 2016 . Tempo.
- News: Lovi Poe says no to living in with Fil-French bf, for now . Policarpio, Allan . May 19, 2017 . . November 2, 2021.
- Web site: Why has Carla Abellana remained a loyal Kapuso? . Llanas, Rommel R. . September 30, 2017 . PEP . November 2, 2021.
- Web site: Look: Image teases Mulawin on . August 11, 2016 . . January 5, 2017.
- Web site: Alden Richards, sasamahan si Miguel Tanfelix sa Encantadia bilang "Mulawin" . August 17, 2016 . . January 5, 2017.
- Web site: Watch: Miguel Tanfelix back in Mulawin role on Encantadia . August 15, 2016 . . January 5, 2017.
- Web site: Dabu, Bianca Rose . Mulawin vs. Ravena to air in GMA Primetime this 2017! . January 3, 2017 . GMA Network . January 5, 2017.
- Web site: Tuazon, Nikko . Mulawin sequel, Full House with Regine Velasquez, included among GMA-7 shows for 2017 . December 31, 2016 . PEP . January 5, 2017.
- Web site: Acar, Aedrianne . Look: Muling pagbabalik ng mga Mulawin, magaganap na ba sa 2017? . GMA Network . January 5, 2017.
- Web site: Mulawin Remake . Spot . January 5, 2017.
- Web site: Ta-as, Apple . Alden Richards to join Encantadia as Mulawin . August 19, 2016 . Cebu Daily News . January 5, 2017.
- Web site: Calderon, Nora . Mulawin sa Encantadia ibinuko . . January 5, 2017.
- Web site: Regine Velasquez joins Mulawin vs Ravena . GMA Network . January 16, 2017 . January 16, 2017.
- Web site: Gabinete, Jojo . Dennis, lilipad na sa March 2017! . . January 5, 2017 . November 12, 2016.
- Web site: Anarcon, James Patrick . Mulawin VS. Ravena cast members: Then and Now . PEP . March 22, 2024 . March 30, 2017.
- Web site: Mulawin vs. Ravena Ratings (May 22, 2017) . PEP.
- Web site: September 15 (Fri) TV Ratings / AGB Nielsen / NUTAM People in TV Homes . PEP . September 15, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170918201736/http://www.pep.ph/news/pepalerts/read/20901 . September 18, 2017 . dead.
- Web site: In Photos: Kapuso winners at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television . Soriano, Gia Allana . GMA Network . November 16, 2017.
