Entertainment MGA LIHIM NI
Another groundbreaking drama set in pre-colonial and modern worlds via “Mga Lihim ni Urduja” will begin tomorrow, February 27, on GMA Network. History reimagined in epic series
The series is a reunion project of the well-loved Encantadia Sang’gres and the jewels of Philippine TV primetime: Kylie Padilla as Gem, Gabbi Garcia as Crystal, and Sanya Lopez as Hara Urduja.
It follows the story of Gem, a career-driven rookie cop and Crystal, a budding entrepreneur and jewelry designer. They were assigned to work in a special law enforcement operation to recover priceless heritage jewelries. The said jewels are believed to have been used as magical amulets of the legendary Hara Urduja.
The operation becomes more difficult because of their personal differences – Gem is a bit uptight while Crystal can be too spontaneous. But aside from their clashing personalities, they must also navigate combat challenges and deadly opponents. Will they succeed amid the presence of bounty hunters who are out to possess Urduja’s jewels?
“Mga Lihim ni Urduja” will also take viewers inside the Kingdom of Tawalisi located in the precolonial Philippines. There lives Hara Urduja, a mystical warrior queen who rules an army of strong, skillful, and extraordinary women.
She holds a big responsibility to lead her followers and maintain peace in their land. But will Hara Urduja be able to protect herself from people who want to dethrone her and use her power in vain? How will the lives of Gem, Crystal, and Hara Urduja intertwine in this epic-modern adventure?
Other cast members are Zoren Legaspi as Maestro Marius, the ill-defined head of the Mission Urduja; Jeric Gonzales as Agent Greg, a liaison officer that will protect Gem and Crystal in their special operation; Arra San Agustin as Valencia, a seductive bounty hunter who is best in disguises; and Rochelle Pangilinan as Dayang Salaknib, Urduja’s most trusted Amazon general.
Also starring are Pancho Magno as Kenzo, the fearsome and most brutal member of the huntsmen squad; Winwyn Marquez as Dayang Iloguin, the deceitful Amazon general of Urduja; Michelle Dee as Freya, a highly-skilled combatant and Onyx’s most trusted member; Kristoffer Martin as Ryker, a slick bounty hunter who is an expert in gadgets and weaponry; and Vin Abrenica as Onyx, the cunning leader of huntsmen searching for Urduja’s jewels.
“Mga Lihim ni Urduja” – under the helm of director Jorron Lee Monroy and co-director Dominic Zapata with associate director Ralf Malabunga – will premiere Monday, 8 p.m. on GMA and at 9:40 p.m. on GTV.