Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre

Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre
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GenreFantasy drama
Based onEncantadia
by Suzette Doctolero
Written by
  • Suzette Doctolero
  • Anna Aleta Nadela
  • Jake Somera
  • Ays de Guzman
Directed by
  • Rico Gutierrez
  • Enzo Williams
Creative directors
StarringBianca Umali
Opening theme"Bagong Tadhana" by Julie Anne San Jose[1]
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes11
Production
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time27–35 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseJune 16, 2025 (2025-06-16) –
present
Related

Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre is a 2025 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series serves as a spin-off to the Philippine television drama series Encantadia (2016). Directed by Rico Gutierrez and Enzo Williams, it stars Bianca Umali in the title role. It premiered on June 16, 2025 on the network's Prime line up.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]

Premise

A young girl grows up in the world of the mortals, unknowingly she is the lost offspring of Sang'gre Danaya – the queen of Encantadia.[3]

Cast and characters

Cast
An image of Glaiza de Castro.
Glaiza de Castro
An image of Kylie Padilla.
Kylie Padilla
An image of Gabbi Garcia.
Gabbi Garcia
An image of Sanya Lopez.
Sanya Lopez
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date
11"Ang Bagong Yugto[25]"June 16, 2025 (2025-06-16)
Cassiopeia (Solenn Heussaff) receives a vision about her impending death at the hands of an unknown woman. Meanwhile, the offsprings of Hara Danaya (Sanya Lopez), Hara Pirena (Glaiza de Castro), and Hara Alena (Gabbi Garcia) are working hard under the guidance of Nunong Imaw as the future guardians of the realm.
22"Ang bagong tagapagligtas[26]"June 17, 2025 (2025-06-17)
Following her terrifying vision in the land of Encantadia, Cassiopeia (Solenn Heussaff) saw Danaya's (Sanya Lopez) future daughter as the one destined to save them from the hands of the vengeful Kera Mitena (Rhian Ramos).
33"Ang isinumpang Ivtre[27]"June 18, 2005 (2005-06-18)
Imaw dares to use the magical book of life in order to find answers to his questions. Here he will encounter the cursed Ivtre, who will be the root of chaos in Encantadia.
44"Danaya, nasa mundo ng mortal[28]"June 19, 2025 (2025-06-19)
While Mitena (Rhian Ramos) prepares to conquer the world of Encantadia, Danaya (Sanya Lopez) is trying to live her life in the mortal world.
55"Ang trahedya sa buhay ni Danaya[29]"June 20, 2025 (2025-06-20)
Danaya (Sanya Lopez) never imagined that her kindness to mortals would result in the deaths of her husband and child, Aquil (Rocco Nacino) and Gaiea (Cassy Lavarias).

Development

Encantadia is a 2005 Philippine television series broadcast by GMA Network. Created by Suzette Doctolero, it starred Sunshine Dizon, Iza Calzado, Karylle, Diana Zubiri, Dingdong Dantes and Jennylyn Mercado. The series led to two television series, Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia (2005–06) and Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas (2006) which both served as sequels. In 2016, a reboot television series premiered, under the same title. It starred Glaiza de Castro, Kylie Padilla, Gabbi Garcia and Sanya Lopez.[30] On December 31, 2021, the television series Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre was announced for a 2022 release for GMA Network, acting as a spin-off to the reboot series.[31] On December 29, 2023, the series was delayed to 2024.[32]

Pre-production

The series is written by Doctolero. R.J. Nuevas serves as the creative director. Screenwriters Ricky Lee, Anna Aleta Nadela, Jake Somera, Ays de Guzman and program manager Ali Nokom-Dedicatoria are also a part of the production team.[33][34] Initially Mark A. Reyes was hired as the director and later left the series in November 2024. Rico Gutierrez and Enzo Williams served as his replacement.[35]

Casting

In October 2023, Filipino actress Bianca Umali's photo from the series was released at San Diego Comic-Con.[36] Filipino actor Kelvin Miranda and Filipino actresses Faith da Silva and Angel Guardian were announced in the same month.[37] In November, Filipino actress Rhian Ramos was cast as the series' villainess, Mitena.[8]

Production

Principal photography commenced in October 2023.[38]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre earned a 13.7% rating.[39]

References

  1. ^ Yap, Jade Veronique (June 9, 2025). "Julie Anne San Jose lends voice to Sang'gre OST". GMA Network. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
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  3. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (May 5, 2022). "Here's what you need to know about Sang'gre, Encantadia spin-off". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "Bianca Umali to play Danaya's daughter in Sang'gre". Rappler. October 24, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Donato, Jerry (January 11, 2024). "Faith Da Silva is ready to look and play the part of a Sang'gre". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  6. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (October 30, 2023). "Iza Calzado lends daughter Deia's name to Angel Guardian for Sang'gre". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Solis, Lolit (November 28, 2023). "Mga bagong Sang'gre, kinasasabikan!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
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  13. ^ Acar, Aedrianne (November 22, 2023). "Luis Hontiveros grows hair for upcoming project". GMA Network. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
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  16. ^ Solis, Lolit (December 19, 2023). "Bianca at Sanya, umpisa na bilang Sang'gre!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  17. ^ "Glaiza de Castro, Rhian Ramos join cast of GMA's Sang'gre". Rappler. November 5, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
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  19. ^ Donato, Jerry (April 3, 2025). "Why Gabbi Garcia has a lot on her plate these days". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  20. ^ Roque, Nika (August 27, 2024). "Ruru Madrid back on Sang'gre set as Ybrahim". GMA Network. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  21. ^ "It's official: Rocco Nacino will return as 'Aquil' in Sang'gre". GMA Network. November 3, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
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  23. ^ Gabinete, Jojo (August 15, 2024). "Nesthy Petecio, makakasali sa Sang'gre dahil kay Diana Zubiri". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
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  39. ^ CC, Je (June 18, 2025). "Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre Soars to Ratings Glory, Topples FPJ's Batang Quiapo". LionhearTV. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
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