''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 ...
fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that involves supernatural or Magic (supernatural), magical elements, often including Fictional universe, imaginary places and Legendary creature, creatures.
The genre's roots lie in oral traditions, ...
series broadcast by
GMA Network
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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
YouTube
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.
Cast and characters
;Lead cast
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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 ...
as Luna Sagrado-Samaniego / Celestina Sagrado
;Supporting cast
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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 as Benita Sagrado
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Sheryl Cruz 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 as Dante / Sikano
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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 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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Iwa Moto as Donita Sagrado
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John Lapus as Karya
* Beth Tamayo as Lanie Samaniego
*
Pauleen Luna as Adita
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Michelle Madrigal as Anata
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Hero Angeles 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 as Bessie
*
Mosang as Piryang
* Marky Lopez as Efren
*
Bearwin Meily as Bikodong
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Jade Lopez 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 as Lucas
;Recurring cast
* Eagle Riggs as Agwas
*
Sheree 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
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Sandy Talag as younger Luna
Production
Principal photography commenced on October 24, 2008.
[ Filming concluded in February 2009.
]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines
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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
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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
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