8 Things to Watch Out for
in Encantadia 2016
By Therese Aseoche
You’ll know from the incessant cries of “oweeEEEEUGHH” coming from the television that the airing of Encantadia’s 2016 reboot is just a few days away. Director Mark Reyes has been successfully building up the hype among former and renewed fans, uncovering one surprise after another over the months since its public reveal. In preparation for the much-awaited “requel,” here are 8 things to watch out for in the new Encantadia.
8. The New Sang’gres
Who can say they aren’t excited for the big debut of Glaiza de Castro as Pirena, Kylie Padilla as Amihan, Gabbi Garcia as Alena, and Sanya Lopez as Danaya? The trailers prove just how ready these bad-ass ladies are to kick butt as the royal Diwatas of the Encantadia Realm—and we can’t wait to see them in action!
7. Imaw
Imaw ditches the cables and gets a facelift as a fully animatronic head puppet—the first in Philippine TV—worn by a performance artist.
6. The Hathorian Syllabic Script and Devas Symbols
Hathorian Syllabic Script and Devas Symbols. 👀#Encantadia2016 pic.twitter.com/iXJkE8N4Zj
— Sang’gre Pirena! (@PirenaEnca2016) April 5, 2016
Mark Reyes and lead concept artist Noel Flores decided to give the Hathors their own syllabic script, as well as symbols for the Devas, Encantadia’s version of Heaven. Talk about detail!
5. Enchanta
If learning a new language is on your bucketlist, you’ll be well on your way to ticking that item off by learning the Enchanta. Show off your knowledge of words other than “Avisala,” or sneakily tell your crush “E Correi Diu.”
