''Mulawin'' is a

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series broadcast by

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. Directed by Don Michael Perez and Dode Cruz, it stars

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and

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. It premiered on August 2, 2004 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on March 18, 2005 with a total of 166 episodes. The series is streaming online on

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. The success of the series led to television

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'' in 2005 and '' Iglot'' in 2011. While continuations of the series, the film '' Mulawin: The Movie'' was released in 2005, and the television series '' Mulawin vs. Ravena'' aired in 2017.

Premise

The story centers around the species called "Mulawin" who once helped the humans save mother nature, then withdrew themselves and hid in the mountains due to humanity's greed. In the meantime, a rebel band of Mulawins called "Ravena" sought revenge against the humans. The peace between the humans and Mulawins depends on Aguiluz, the protector and Alwina, the envoy.

Cast and characters

;Lead cast *

as Aguiluz / Aguilar *

as Alwina *

as Gabriel ;Supporting cast *

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as Vultra / Violeta / Veronica *

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as Rasmus *

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as Lourdes *

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as Bagwis *

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as Habagat * Lloyd Samartino as Lucio Montenegro * Karen delos Reyes as Savannah Montenegro *

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as Kuwak / Makisig * Bryan Revilla as Lino * Pia Pilapil as Lucila Montenegro * Marissa Sanchez as Tuka *

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as Rosing * Kiel Rodriguez as Terong *

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as Aviona * Jaja Bolivar as Biba * Happy Lynn Sy as Yolly * Eddie Gutierrez as Dakila ;Recurring cast *

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as Pagaspas / Gas * Sam Bumatay as Lawiswis / Wis * Tricia Roman as Pamela *

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as Ravenum ;Guest cast * Kurt Perez as younger Aguiluz * Kristel Fulgar as younger Alwina * Paul Salas as younger Gabriel * Shamel Leask as younger Aviona *

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as younger Biba *

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as Ina / Salimbay *

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as Paloma *

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as Mayi *

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as older Pagaspas * Denise Laurel as older Lawiswis * Eagle Riggs as Dak-dak * Bidz dela Cruz as Ngas-ngas * Sasi Casas as Gad-gad * Ang-ang - Portrayed by * Michael Roy Jornales as Kuskos * Musmos - Portrayed by * Sakmal - Portrayed by * Jeff Carpio as Laab * Hampas - Portrayed by * Procopio - Portrayed by * Bianca- Portrayed by * Princess Punzalan as Maningning *

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as Estrea * Shermaine Santiago as Oyayi * Ehra Madrigal as Dalaginding * Giselle Toengi as Ynang Reyna *

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as Linang *

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as Muyak * James Blanco as Aramis *

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as Panabon * Bettina Carlos as Florona * Katarina Perez as Banayad * Mayumi - Portrayed by * Daluyong - Portrayed by * Jay Aquitania as Mulagat * Edwin Zarate as Lumbas * Roi Vinzon as Daragit * Balasik - Portrayed by *

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as Haraya * Botchok - Portrayed by * Ching ching - Portrayed by * Caloy / Laki / Hidalgo

Production

Actress

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was approached to play the role of Alwina, which she declined. The role was later given to

Music

In October 2004, GMA Records released an album entitled ''Songs Inspired By Mulawin'' which serves as the series' original soundtrack. The album was made in response to several requests to play the show's theme song in various Philippine radio stations. The album includes the series' theme song "Ikaw Nga" by South Border.

Sequels

A direct sequel to the series, the film '' Mulawin: The Movie'' was produced by

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and

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and was released in theaters on December 25, 2005 as an entry to the

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. A continuation of the film, the television series '' Mulawin vs. Ravena'' premiered on GMA Network on May 22, 2017.

References

External links

* * {{Mulawin Mulawin 2004 Philippine television series debuts 2005 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows Television series directed by Dominic Zapata Television shows set in the Philippines