Mulawin

Mulawin
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GenreFantasy drama
Created by
Written by
  • Don Michael Perez
  • Abi Lam
  • Andrew Paredes
Directed by
Starring
Theme music composerJay Durias
Opening theme"The Flight" by Richard Gonzales
Ending theme"Ikaw Nga" by South Border
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes166
Production
Executive producers
  • Edlyn P. Tallada
  • Helen Rose S. Sese
EditorEddie Esmedia
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time19–41 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseAugust 2, 2004 (2004-08-02) –
March 18, 2005 (2005-03-18)
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Mulawin is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Don Michael Perez and Dode Cruz, it stars Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin and Dennis Trillo. 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 YouTube. The success of the series led to television spin-offs: Encantadia in 2005 and Iglot in 2011. 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

Cast
An image of Richard Gutierrez.
Richard Gutierrez
An image of Angel Locsin.
Angel Locsin
An image of Dennis Trillo.
Dennis Trillo
An image of Ara Mina.
Ara Mina
An image of Romnick Sarmenta.
Romnick Sarmenta
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
Guest cast

Casting

Actress Maxene Magalona was approached to play the role of Alwina, which she declined. The role was later given to Angel Locsin.

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.

Accolades

Accolades received by Mulawin
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2005 Golden Screen TV Awards Outstanding Drama Series Mulawin Nominated
Outstanding Director for a Drama Series Dominic Zapata
Lorenzo Reyes		 Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Richard Gutierrez Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Angel Locsin Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Dennis Trillo Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Amy Austria Nominated

Sequels

A direct sequel to the series, the film Mulawin: The Movie was produced by Regal Entertainment and GMA Films. It was released in theaters on December 25, 2005, as an entry to the 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival. A continuation of the film, the television series Mulawin vs. Ravena premiered on GMA Network on May 22, 2017.

References

  1. ↑ "Mulawin (Full Episodes) - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Mulawin". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Angel Locsin's controversial network shift". PEP. July 11, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  4. ↑ Mendoza, Ruel J. (June 3, 2008). "Dennis Trillo returns to GMA-7 primetime via Gagambino". PEP. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  5. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 6, 2017). "Bianca King transfers to ABS-CBN after being with GMA-7 and TV5". PEP. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
  6. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (January 11, 2022). "Click Batch 2: Where are they now?". PEP. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  7. ↑ Anarcon, James Patrick (February 26, 2019). "Where Are They Now: Original teleserye leading ladies". PEP. Retrieved September 8, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Maxene Magalona refused Alwina role in Mulawin". GMA Network Inc. (in Tagalog). November 22, 2007. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  9. ↑ "GMA Releases Mulawin Inspired Album". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 19, 2004. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  10. ↑ "South Border At Araneta". Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 14, 2004. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Golden Screen Awards nominees announced". The Philippine Star. November 12, 2005. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
  12. ↑ Acar, Aedrianne (November 9, 2016). "Look: Muling pagbabalik ng mga Mulawin, magaganap na ba sa 2017?" [Look: Mulawins returning once again, to happen now in 2017?]. GMA Network Inc. (in Tagalog). Retrieved November 24, 2024.