Luna Mystika

Luna Mystika
Title card
GenreFantasy drama
Created byR.J. Nuevas
Written byR.J. Nuevas
Directed by
StarringHeart Evangelista
Theme music composer
Opening theme"Tanging Ikaw" by Ogie Alcasid
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes80
Production
Executive producerHelen Rose S. Sese
Production locationsMetro Manila, Philippines
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time21–46 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseNovember 17, 2008 (2008-11-17) –
March 6, 2009 (2009-03-06)
Related
Luna Blanca

Luna Mystika (transl. Luna mysticism) is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Michael Tuviera and Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Heart Evangelista in the title role. It premiered on November 17, 2008 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Codename: Asero. The series concluded on March 6, 2009 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by All About Eve in its timeslot.

A sequel, Luna Blanca aired in 2012.[1] The series is streaming online on YouTube.[2]

Cast and characters

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Cast
An image of Heart Evangelista.
Heart Evangelista
An image of Romnick Sarmenta.
Romnick Sarmenta
An image of Ariel Rivera.
Ariel Rivera
An image of Mark Herras.
Mark Herras
An image of Iwa Moto.
Iwa Moto
An image of Aljur Abrenica.
Aljur Abrenica
An image of Paulo Avelino.
Paulo Avelino
Lead cast
Supporting cast
Recurring cast
Guest cast

Production

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Principal photography commenced on October 24, 2008.[3] Filming concluded in February 2009.[8]

Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Luna Mystika earned a 38.9% rating.[9] The final episode scored a 37.3% rating.[10]

Accolades

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Accolades received by Luna Mystika
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2009 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Primetime Drama Series Luna Mystika Nominated [11]

References

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  1. ^ "GMA Entertainment". GMA Network.
  2. ^ "Luna Mystika (Full Episodes) | Stream Together - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Erece, Dinno (October 21, 2008). "Complete cast of Luna Mystica revealed". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  4. ^ "Luna Mystika casts spell on primetime TV". The Philippine Star. November 29, 2008. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Godinez, Bong (November 17, 2008). "Heart Evangelista gives life to Luna Mystika". PEP. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  6. ^ "Heart Evangelista gets first starring role in GMA via Luna Mystika". The Philippine Star. November 17, 2008. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Carassco, Ronnie (February 12, 2009). "Sexbomb Aira lulong sa droga?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  8. ^ "Michelle Madrigal out to prove she deserves to be one of Richard Gutierrez's leading ladies in Zorro". PEP. February 13, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  9. ^ Santiago, Erwin (November 18, 2008). "TV Ratings (Nov. 14-17): Luna Mystika weaves magic on its pilot episode". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  10. ^ Santiago, Erwin (March 9, 2009). "AGB Mega Manila TV Ratings (March 3–8): Coverage of Francis Magalona's death took over weekend viewing". PEP. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  11. ^ Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
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