''Luna Mystika'' () is a

Philippine television drama Philippine television drama, also known as ''teleserye'' is a form of melodramatic, serialized, televised fiction in the Philippines. ''Teleserye'' is derived from two Filipino words: "tele", short for "''telebisyón''" (television), and "''se ...

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series broadcast by

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. Directed by Michael Tuviera and Gil Tejada Jr., it stars

Heart Evangelista Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco-Escudero (born February 14, 1985) known professionally as Heart Evangelista, is a Filipino actress. She is currently an exclusive artist of GMA Network represented by Alice Talents Agency in Paris, France and Direct ...

in the title role. It premiered on November 17, 2008, on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 6, 2009, with a total of 80 episodes. A sequel, ''

Luna Blanca ''Luna Blanca'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series served as a sequel to the 2008 Philippine television series ''Luna Mystika''. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Jillian Ward, Mona Loui ...

'' aired in 2012. The series is streaming online on

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Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Luna Sagrado-Samaniego / Celestina Sagrado ;Supporting cast *

Mark Anthony Fernandez Mark Anthony Lacsamana Fernandez (born January 18, 1979) is a Filipino actor. He is the son of actor Rudy Fernandez and actress-politician Alma Moreno. Career Fernandez first rose to prominence when he was once a former member of one of the ...

as Dexter Samaniego *

Dante Rivero Luisito Ramos Meyer Jr., known professionally as 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 pres ...

as Joaquin Sagrado / Agnon *

Chanda Romero Chanda Josefa Valenzuela Romero-Alejandrino (born February 26, 1954) is a Filipino actress. She started in 1972 and was still active until today. She first started in 1972 in the film ''Kundoktora'' with Vilma Santos which was shown at the ...

as Benita Sagrado *

Sheryl Cruz Sheryl Rose Anna Marie Sonora Cruz (; born April 5, 1974) is a Filipino actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Divina Ferrer in 2007's television drama series ''Sinasamba Kita'', Miss Minchin in '' Princess Sarah'', and as Valeria i ...

as Alice Sagrado *

Romnick Sarmenta Romeo Nicolas Sarmenta Tejedor (born April 28, 1972), known professionally as Romnick Sarmenta, is a Filipino actor, film producer and professor. Noted for his performances in a range of genres across film and television, he began his career a ...

as Dominic Samaniego *

Rita Avila Rita Ávila (born September 20, 1964) is a Filipino actress and author. Career She is a critically acclaimed film actress whose movies such as ''Stella Magtanggol'' (1992) and ''Tatlo, Magkasalo'' (1998) and ''The Flor Contemplacion Story'' (1 ...

as Diana Sagrado *

Gardo Versoza Mennen Torres Polintan (born July 8, 1969), known professionally as Gardo Versoza, is a Filipino actor and comedian. Career According to George Vail Kabristante, a writer for ''The Manila Times'', Polintan's film career began in 1988, when h ...

as Dante / Sikano *

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

as Simon Samaniego / Ybarra Montecillo *

Mark Herras Mark Angelo Santos Herras (born December 14, 1986) is a Filipino actor. Mark Herras won in the reality talent show '' StarStruck'' aired in GMA Network. He also appeared in '' Forever in My Heart'', '' Encantadia'', ''SOP'', and played one of ...

as Kamilo *

Luis Alandy Adrian Louis Castro Alandy (born February 7, 1980), also known as Luis Alandy and Adran Alandy, is a Filipino actor and model. His first acting role was as David in the TV series ''Pangako Sa 'Yo''. He has since appeared in soap operas, as we ...

as Andoy *

Kris Bernal Kristine Ann Tan "Kris" Bernal-Choi (born May 17, 1989) is a Filipino actress who became known for winning the fourth season of the reality-based talent search '' StarStruck'' of GMA Network. Bernal rose to fame as the other half in her lov ...

as Malou *

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''.. He was the former husband of Kyline Padilla not later also separated. Early and personal ...

as Libado *

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as Donita Sagrado *

John Lapus Jonathan Anthony Solis Lapus (born July 7, 1973), also known as Sweet, is a Filipino actor, host, comedian and film and television director. Lapus is known for his various roles in films such as the '' Shake, Rattle & Roll'' film series. He ...

as Karya * Beth Tamayo as Lanie Samaniego *

Pauleen Luna Marie Pauleen Javier Luna-Sotto (born November 10, 1988) is a Filipino actress. She was a regular host of the long-running Philippine noontime variety show ''Eat Bulaga!'' since 2005, where she portrays the child-woman character Baby Poleng. C ...

as Adita *

Michelle Madrigal Michelle Madrigal Gaspar (born November 4, 1988) is a Filipino Americans, Filipino and American former actress. She was a finalist of ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS-CBN reality talent search, ''Star Circle Quest''. She has a younger sister named Mica ...

as Anata *

Hero Angeles Hero Gervacio Angeles (born December 8, 1984) is a Filipino actor. Hero Angeles bested four other contestants in the Grand Finals for the title "Grand Teen Questor" in the first season of ABS-CBN's popular reality star search in the Philippines, ' ...

as Alguwas *

Ces Quesada Ces Quesada (; born June 13, 1958) is a Filipino actress and TV host. She is currently signed with GMA Network and ABS-CBN. Prior to acting, she taught Speech Communication and Theater Arts at the University of the Philippines The Unive ...

as Gina *

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 dir ...

as Bessie *

Mosang Maria Alilia Bagio (born April 21, 1972), better known as Mosang (), is a Filipino actress. She is widely known for portraying supporting roles, such as maids and vendors, in many films, including '' Ded na si Lolo'' (2009), '' T2'' (2009), an ...

as Piryang * Marky Lopez as Efren *

Bearwin Meily Bearwin Meily is a Filipino comedian actor, TV host and a vlogger. Early career He started his career in 1995 as an extra in the top-rating sitcom ''Palibhasa Lalake'' in ABS-CBN and eventually became part of the regular cast until the show en ...

as Bikodong *

Jade Lopez Jade Hanzel Dimapilis Lopez-Siccion (born October 22, 1987) is a Filipino actress and businesswoman. A former Seventeen Best Female Model, she entered Philippine showbiz through the first wave of '' StarStruck'' and became a finalist. Persona ...

as Susing *

Paulo Avelino Michael Paulo Lingbanan Avelino (born May 13, 1988) is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and film producer. He has starred in multiple hit television series such as '' Walang Hanggan'' (2012), '' Bridges of Love'' (2015), and '' The General's D ...

as Johnny * Prince Stefan as Henry *

Jace Flores Reynaldo Chanco Flores Jr. (born November 15, 1988), better known by his screen name Jace Flores is a Filipino former television actor and host. He joined season 1 of the reality game show '' Survivor Philippines'' in 2009. He is also a profe ...

as Lucas ;Recurring cast * Eagle Riggs as Agwas *

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as Organa *

Jenny Miller Jenny Miller (born February 5, 1980) is a Filipino actress. She is known on her role as Beverly Castro in the TV remake of the 1989 film '' Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita'' that aired on GMA Network in 2008 and she is currently a freelance artis ...

as Aligwa *

Christian Vasquez Christian Oliver B. Vazquez (born February 8, 1977) is a Filipino actor, model and a former housemate of ABS-CBN's '' Pinoy Big Brother: Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition''. During his stint at Pinoy Big Brother, he was one of the comed ...

as Milawon ;Guest cast *

Sandy Talag Sandra Ann Rivera Talag (born June 11, 1998) is a Filipina actress, singer, radio host and model. She rose to fame through the television talent search show '' StarStruck Kids''. Career Talag entered showbiz through '' StarStruck Kids'' in 2 ...

as younger Luna

Production

Principal photography commenced on October 24, 2008. Filming concluded in February 2009.

Ratings

According to

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of ''Luna Mystika'' earned a 38.9% rating. The final episode scored a 37.3% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

* * 2008 Philippine television series debuts 2009 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network drama series Philippine fantasy television series Television shows set in Metro Manila {{Philippines-fantasy-tv-prog-stub