Luna Mystika

Luna Mystika
Title card
Genre
Created by R.J. Nuevas
Directed by
Starring
Theme music composer
Opening theme "Tanging Ikaw" by Ogie Alcasid
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Tagalog
No. of episodes 80
Production
Executive producer(s) Wilma Galvante
Production location(s) Metro Manila, Philippines
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Running time 30-45 minutes
Production company(s) GMA Entertainment TV
Release
Original network GMA Network
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
Original release November 17, 2008 (2008-11-17) – March 6, 2009 (2009-03-06)
Chronology
Related shows Luna Blanca

Luna Mystika is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Michael Tuviera and Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Heart Evangelista and Mark Anthony Fernandez. It premiered on November 17, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Codename: Asero and worldwide on November 19, 2008 on GMA Pinoy TV. The series concluded on March 6, 2009 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by All About Eve in its timeslot.

The series' sequel Luna Blanca was broadcast in 2012.[1]

Premise

In Barrio Mausok where the town folks still believe in the presence of engkantos, there lives the affluent Sagrado Family, Don Joaquin (Dante Rivero) and Dona Benita (Chanda Romero) and their two beautiful daughters Alice (Sheryl Cruz) and Diana (Rita Avila). But Diana apparently attracts more suitors than Alice causing the latter to harbor enmity for the favored one.

Surprisingly, regardless of her countless suitors, Diana gives her heart to Simon (Ariel Rivera), a beastly-looking young man with a distorted face feared to have descended from the Engkantos. Soon the news spreads about their relationship and Diana's parents try to end their romance. However, it's too late since Diana is already with child.

During her pregnancy, Diana thinks she will have twins since her stomach is so big. But upon her delivery, only one baby comes out, much to her bewilderment. Unknown to them, aside from the human baby Luna (Heart Evangelista), Diana also gives birth to a baby in the form of a shadow, which turns out to be Celestina.[2]

The twins grow up without their mother or their father, who mysteriously disappeared. Luna grew up to become a weak disfigured woman who is always mocked by people around her, except for her childhood sweetheart, Dexter. While Celestina grew up to be the strong willed one who always wanted to experience life and became tired of being the shadow of Luna. Because of a mysterious fruit provided by the engkantos, their roles will change every time the moon will show up. When the sun rises, Luna is human but when the moon is above the sky, Celestina becomes human and Luna becomes the shadow. Celestina harbors a lot of envy on her twin so by night time, she secretly tries to take over her own sister's life, She tries to sabotage her sister's life especially make Dexter fall for her exceptional beauty.

Cast and characters

Heart Evangelista portrays Gia Asuncion.
Kris Bernal portrays Malou.
Paulo Avelino portrays Johnny.

Lead cast

  • Heart Evangelista portray two roles:
    • Luna Sagrado-Samaniego - she is deprived of beauty but her heart is pure
    • Celestina Sagrado - she is a mystical twin sister who will transform into a very beautiful but envious woman.
  • Mark Anthony Fernandez as Dexter Samaniego - the love interest of both Luna and Celestina.

Supporting cast

  • Dante Rivero as Don Joaquin Sagrado / Agnon - the father of Alice and Diana and whose words are considered las in their house.
  • Chanda Romero as Donya Benita Sagrado - the wife of Joaquin and the mother of Alice and Diana.
  • Sheryl Cruz as Alice Sagrado - the envious sister of Diana. Since Diana attrcats more suitors, she will harbour enmity against her sister.
  • Romnick Sarmenta as Dominic - the lover of Alice who will fall in love with Diana. He will act as the father of Luna.
  • Rita Avila as Diana Sagrado
  • Gardo Versoza as Dante / Sikano - an ambitious man who will marry Alice.
  • Ariel Rivera as Simon / Ybarra Montecillo - the real father of Luna and Celestina. Simon is a beastly-looking man with a distorted face and feared to have descended from the Engkantos.
  • Iwa Moto as Donita Sagrado - Luna's cousin who will make her life miserable.
  • Luis Alandy as Andoy - the son of an albularya. He will be Luna's good friend, but he will fall for Celestina.
  • Kris Bernal as Malou - the younger and tomboy sister of Andoy. She will fall for Libado.
  • Aljur Abrenica as Libado - the young tikbalang who will become human because of his love for the mortal Malou
  • Hero Angeles as Alguwas - the leader of the evil engkantos.
  • Bearwin Meily as Bikodong - the leader of the good engkantos.
  • John Lapus as Karya - the gay tikbalang who will encourage Libado to court Malou.
  • Mark Herras as Kamilo - a powerful engkanto who will fall for Celestina. He will help Celestina to get rid of Luna.
  • Michelle Madrigal as Anata - the playful but loyal fairy who watches over Luna.
  • Pauleen Luna as Adita - the fairy who will help Luna.
  • Ces Quesada as Yaya Gina
  • Mosang as Piryang - an albularya and the mother of Andoy and Malou.
  • Marky Lopez as Efren - the close friend of Andoy.
  • Jade Lopez as Susing - the close friend of Malou.
  • Paulo Avelino as Johnny - Dexter's friend.
  • Prince Stefan as Henry - a rich mortal who will be Libado's rival for Malou's heart
  • Jace Flores as Lucas - the barrio bully who will fall for Donita.

Extended cast

Guest cast

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Luna Mystika earned a 38.9% rating.[3] While the final episode scored a 37.3% rating.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2012-05-16/7705/GMA-brings-love-and-inspiration-to-the-entire-family-with-LUNA-BLANCA#list
  2. ↑ "Luna Mystika" airs starting Nov 17
  3. ↑ Santiago, Erwin (November 18, 2008). "TV Ratings (Nov. 14-17): "Luna Mystika" weaves magic on its pilot episode". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  4. ↑ Santiago, Erwin (March 9, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (March 3-8): Coverage of Francis Magalona's death took over weekend viewing". Retrieved March 7, 2018.
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