Encantadia extended until February 2017
The Kapuso Network’s Encantadia will continue to air until February next year. Direk Mark Reyes confirmed the extension of the top-rating primetime fantasy series.
“Encantadia is a show where anything can happen. Yung namatay na character pwedeng buhayin sa next episode. Kaya marami pang dapat
abangan. I’m just really happy with the good reviews and the support we’ve been getting from the televiewers,”
direk Mark said. Diana Zubiri, who played the original Danaya and now stars as Reyna LilaSari, added that direk Mark was one of the reasons why she agreed to be part of the show and she also thanked the GMA 7 bosses for allowing her to be part of
Encantadia again. Meanwhile, it is easy to like Mikee Quintos, whether she is playing Lira or being herself. She is charming,
makulit and bubbly, reminding everyone that she is just an 18-year-old girl.
Mikee was officially welcomed as the newest talent of GMA Artist Center last May and immediately became a household name through her role. Though she admitted that it was a challenge to play the lost diwata, she said that the
telefantasya’s cast and crew made work easier.
“Actually, it’s easy to memorize my script because I don’t speak Enchanta (language spoken by the denizens of Encantadia) and I’m able to ad lib. During rehearsals, sinasabi ko naman kina direk kung ano yung sasabihin ko at pag okey sa kanila I add it to my script. I am focused on studying the script and how I am going to give life to my role in my own way,” shared Mikee.
Ruru Madrid, on the other hand, revealed the real score between him and Gabbi Garcia, who will celebrate her 18th birthday on Dec. 6 at Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City: “Feeling ko kahit maging 18 na sya di pa rin pwedeng
pumasok sa isang serious relationship because acting is her No. 1 priority. Basta’t masaya si Gab sa career nya ay okey na ako
doon. It’s hard if you rush it. But I believe it will come at the right time.” Also seen during the Encantadia set visit were Glaiza de Castro (Pirena), Sanya Lopez (Danaya), Rodjun Cruz (adult Paopao), Pancho Magno (Hitano/Verdano), Yuan Francisco (Paopao), Rocco Nacino (Aquil), Andre Paras (Wahid) and Rochelle Pangilinan (Agane).
Encantadia debuted last July 18 and airs weeknights after 24 Oras.