Mulawin

Mulawin

Mulawin logo
Created by Don Michael Perez
Starring Richard Gutierrez
Angel Locsin
Dennis Trillo
Ara Mina
Gary Estrada
Amy Austria
Zoren Legaspi
Romnick Sarmenta
Lloyd Samartino
Karen delos Reyes
Bearwin Meily
Brian Revilla
Pia Pilapil
Marissa Sanchez
Alicia Alonzo
Kiel Rodriguez
Bianca King
Trisha Roman
Jaja Bolivar
Happy Lynn Sy
Eddie Gutierrez
Theme music composer Jay Durias
Opening theme "Ikaw Nga" by South Border
Country of origin Philippines
Original language(s) Tagalog, Filipino, English
No. of episodes 165
Production
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) GMA Entertainment TV Group
Release
Original network GMA Network
Original release August 2, 2004 (2004-08-02) – March 18, 2005 (2005-03-18)
Chronology
Followed by Mulawin: The Movie

Mulawin is a speculative fiction television drama series about two races of winged humanoids. The Mulawin must fight the Ravena to protect the mortals from its wrath. It tells the story of Aguiluz portrayed by Richard Gutierrez and Alwina which was portrayed by Angel Locsin.[1]

It was originally broadcast in the Philippines by GMA Network daily on its primetime block. The series debuted on August 2, 2004, with high ratings throughout the show's entire run.

The series ended on March 18, 2005, and a movie sequel, Mulawin: The Movie, was released in December 25, 2005.

GMA Network also broadcast the series on its international network, GMA Pinoy TV, and the rights to show the series have been sold to other Asian countries. It was shown in Indonesia and Cambodia, dubbed in those countries' local languages.[2]

The success of the series prompted GMA Network to make a spin-off - Encantadia.[3]

In 2011, GMA Network made another Mulawin spin-off, Iglot, a story about an Unggiko, legendary pets of the Mulawin race who have become extinct in the midst of war between Ravena and Mulawin until the only surviving egg came out of a volcano when it erupted.

Overview

Before Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the Philippines, flying human birds ruled the archipelago. Agiluz, a young Mulawin, was tasked by his father, who is left dying after a bout against the Ravenas Rasmus, Tuka and Kuwak, to find and protect the half-Mulawin/half-human Sugo, the one from the egg he was trying to protect from the Ravenas. Alwina, the Sugo, lives as a human under the care of Lourdes, the mangkukulam or healer of Tierra Fuego, while Aguiluz protects her from the shadows, both as a fulfillment of the promise he made to his father, and due to his growing feelings for Alwina. Things are complicated when Gabriel, the childhood friend of Alwina and is the only son of the Montenegros, the richest family in town, and Alwina grow feelings for each other. After they have decided to remain friends, it prompts Aguiluz to sacrifice his wings and his existence as a Mulawin in order to get closer to Alwina, who remains unaware of her true role.

Characters and cast

Main characters

Supporting characters

Other characters

Synopsis

Plot

Long ago, in the dense forests of the Philippines, there lived a race of "bird-men" called Mulawin, men and women with feathers and wings like an eagle's. In those days, this noble and peace-loving race freely interacted with human beings, although they never moved too far away from the forest because it is from trees that bird-men draw their strength. But, as the human population grew in number, the people's demand for territory and resources also increased. They deforested more and more of the lands that were the Mulawin's home, and the bird-men were forced to seek refuge high in the mountains, away from greedy humans.

Despite what they suffered from the common people, the Mulawin would not harm them in return; they wanted only to preserve their way of life as best they could without coming into conflict with men. However, a splinter group soon formed with quite different intentions. This group broke away from the main tribe and became the Ravena, a fierce new race of bird-men with black and red plumage and a fearsome appearance. The Ravena's sole ambition was and is to subdue both the Mulawin and human beings.

The Mulawin founded a new home for themselves, naming it Avila, whereas the Ravena called their own realm, Halconia. At this time, the Queen of the Diwata (fairies) presented the Mulawin with two gifts: the Molave tree and the bird, Balasik. The Molave tree is the most treasured possession of the Mulawin, for if it is lost or destroyed, Avila will also lose its power and be conquered by the Ravena. The Balasik is a magical bird. Like an oracle, it knows and always speaks the truth. What is more, it is like an alchemical elixir of life: it gives youth and strength to whoever owns it. Although the Balasik rightfully belongs to the Mulawin, this clever bird pledges allegiance to no one.

Time passed on, and human beings and Mulawin grew to distrust one another. The Mulawin, fearing their own extinction at the hands of men, saw the latter only as selfish and destructive to the environment. For their part, humans made no distinction between the Mulawin and the Ravena. They taught their children to fear and despise both races of bird-men, even though it was only the Ravena who would attack and prey upon humans. As humans encroached more and more into the territories of the bird-men, Mulawin and Ravena alike fled farther away and were seen less and less often. Hence, people came to regard the idea of bird-men as nothing more than a myth, an old wives’ tale to frighten naughty children.

Now, it was foretold by the Balasik bird that a savior was about to be born. One who would unite the races of men and the Mulawin against the forces of evil. But before the child could be identified, the Ravena stole the Balasik from the Mulawin. With Balasik went the knowledge of the savior's identity to the kingdom of Halconia.

That is how the hero's and heroine's journey begin.

Film sequel: Mulawin

Main article: Mulawin: The Movie

Mulawin: The Movie is the sequel to the Mulawin TV series. It was jointly produced by Regal Films and GMA Films and was released on December 25, 2005, at the 31st Metro Manila Film Festival.

Although it was the only film rated "A" by the Philippine Cinema Evaluation Board at the festival, it failed to win any awards.

As a sequel, the characters who had died in the TV series were not included. However, new characters were introduced such as the Tres AvesBanoy, Langay and Palong, Tayag and characters from EncantadiaAmihan, Pirena, Alena, Danaya, Ybarro and Muros.

Reboot

On November 9, 2016, it was announced that Mulawin returns on 2017. Dennis Trillo, who originally played as Gabriel on the original series is reportedly set to star on the upcoming reboot.[4][5][6]

Soundtrack

In October 2004, GMA Records released an album entitled Songs Inspired By Mulawin which also serves as the fantasy series' original soundtrack.

Mulawin mobile game

In January 2006, a Java mobile game was released GMA New Media Inc. and Blue Blade Technologies, Inc. after the launch of Mulawin: The Movie.

It is a vertical scrolling shoot 'em up game, similar to the 1942 video game and Raiden arcade game. During game play, the player can switch between Alwina and Aguiluz, shoot Ravenas and other Mulawin enemies, and acquire extra health and power points. Towards the end of each level, a strong opponent will appear that should be defeated before advancing to the next level.

This was the first mobile game to be based on a Philippine television series. GMA New Media plans to make more mobile games based on other telefantasyas such as Encantadia, Etheria and Sugo.

See also

References

  1. Mulawin. 2005. GMA Network. Retrieved on February 1, 2010.
    - Mulawin: The Movie. 2005. GMA Network. Retrieved on February 1, 2010.
  2. Encantadia. 2005. GMA Network. Retrieved on February 1, 2010.
    - Etheria. 2006. GMA Network. Retrieved on February 1, 2010.
  3. "Will Dennis Trillo topbill Mulawin remake?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. November 9, 2016.
  4. "LOOK: Muling pagbabalik ng mga Mulawin, magaganap na ba sa 2017?". GMA Network. November 9, 2016.
  5. "THE SOURCE: Dennis, lilipad na sa March 2017!". Abante. November 12, 2016.

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