You’ve seen her as a young hunchback bell ringer in "Kampanerang Kuba", a
lovable tomboy in Sineserye Presents "May Minamahal", and a love struck woman in
"Maging Sino Ka Man" 1 & 2 plus a host of other roles. Anne Curtis can wear
any hat imaginable with her acting prowess. So it comes as no surprise that she
has been tasked with multiple roles as the lead in "Dyosa".
Synopsis
Plot Summary
Long ago while the world was being created, the world of the immortals was also being formed by the almighty Bathala. Enchanted creatures had the responsibility of looking after nature and its inhabitants (humans). The world of the Engkantos was soon divided into two distinct groups –the benevolent Kabanuas and the evil Kasamayans. The two factions engaged in years of bitter war. Apo Suga, the leader of the Kabanua, asked the Sun God to bring peace to the world of the Engkantos. The Sun God granted Suga’s wish and told him that one of his daughters would bear a child, a "Dyosa"’ or goddess that would have the strength to bring peace and unite the Kabanuas and Kasamayans. Amang Suga then had the task of deciding which of his two daughters – Mariang Sinukuan or Mariang Magayon -would conceive the chosen one in her womb. The Sun God told him that the one with a pure heart would bear the Dyosa of Nature. Amang Suga put his two daughters to the test to determine which of them would give birth to Dyosa. He was satisfied with Sinukuan’s reply and crowned her princess and heir to the Kabanua throne. Amang Suga then arranged for Mariang Sinukuan to be married to Tadaklan, the leader of the Kasamayans, with the hope of achieving peace in their world. Amang Suga, however, had no knowledge that Sinukuan was in love with Bernardo Carpio, a Kabanua warrior. On the day of her wedding, Sinukuan was still undecided whether to follow her duty as the chosen one or follow her heart. Bernardo Carpio came to convince her to elope with him. Mariang Sinukuan made up her mind, followed her heart and went on to escape with Bernardo Carpio, accompanied by Huling and Miong. As they crossed treacherous roads and in the middle of their journey, Sinukuan revealed that she was carrying Bernardo's child. Apo Suga, Tadaklan and Magayon caught up with Sinukuan and Bernardo Carpio at the passageway to the world of mortals. Tadaklan, enraged by Sinukuan’s treachery, turned Bernardo Carpio into a statue of stone, while Sinukuan’s two companions were transformed into dwarves and Bakos was turned into an ugly goat creature. Mariang Sinukuan was not able to escape the fury of her sister Magayon who turned her into a unicorn. Mariang Magayon revealed that she was also in love with Bernardo and also pregnant with his child. The Kasamyans almost immediately returned to their previous ugly appearance after the wedding was called-off. After the disappearance of her sister and due to Apo Suga’s failing health, Mariang Magayon took over the Kabanua throne. The Lakans reluctantly accepted her leadership but still considered Sinukuan the rightful heir to the throne. Magayon made pact with Tadaklan to arrange a marriage between Magayon’s daughter and his son. Meanwhile, Sinukuan, along with Huling and Miong, was transported into the world of humans, with the help of Bakos’ magical flute. The trio landed in a circus where Huling and Miong were forced to work as dancing midgets. The greedy owner of the circus noticed that the unicorn (Sinukuan) could fetch her more money, so she decided to make it into a dancing unicorn and forced it to perform a dance in front of the crowd. The unicorn later gave birth to a beautiful, human baby girl. The child quickly manifests the traits of being a Dyosa, transforming from a human, into a centaur, a mermaid and then a half-woman half-eagle creature.
Three personal appeals: Josephine's physique of a Woman & the in domitable spirit of Goddess
- Josephine transforms into Dyosa Cielo: A Siren flying high up in the sky using her powerful wings, to create hurricanes. (Siren)
- Josephine transforms into Dyosa Tierra: A Centaur guarding the forest, using her powerful strength to fight. (Centauride)
Josephine transforms into Dyosa Agua: A dazzling Mermaid swimming gracefully under the sea, forming whirlpools to attack. (Mermaid)
She transforms using these words:
Dyosa Cielo: Bambun dumarum kalyedun ciera cielo!
Dyosa Tierra: Lika limpera timpera ciera tierra!
Dyosa Agua: Lama rameda marina domena ciera agua!
Episodes
The whole series of Dyosa consists of 12 episodes namely:
Chapter One:
The Destined Child
The Destined Child
King Suga had a conversation with Bathala ng Araw (the God of the Sun), asking him what he has to do to stop the feuds between the Kabanuas and the Kasamyans. Bathala ng Araw tells him that to fulfill the peace between the worlds, King Suga must choose between his two daughters of which one would carry the Destined Child and so King Suga chose Mariang Sinukuan. Amang Suga, the ruler of the Kabanua, orders his daughter Mariang Sinukuan to marry Tadaklan of the Kasamyan to achieve a balance between the forces of good and evil. But on her wedding day, Sinukuan discovers that she is pregnant, and she elopes with her true love and the father of her child, Bernardo Carpio . Tragically, Sinukuan and Bernardo must pay the high price of their defiance. Magayon , the sister of Sinukuan, takes over the leadership from the ailing Amang Suga. She makes a pact with the enraged Tadaklan to rule the kingdom and to kill Sinukuan and her child. Meanwhile, cursed as a unicorn, Sinukuan finds refuge in world of the mortals where she gives birth to a baby girl. She hands over the care of her daughter to her two servants, Huling and Miong . But coming from the bloodline of deities, the child exhibits the power of a true ‘Takda’, the one destined to bring forth peace and harmony. Sinukuan (Mickey Ferriols) returns to Kabanwa to try and make peace with her family, but her envious sister Magayon (Jaclyn Jose) is still determined to destroy her.
Chapter Two:
The Secrets Unwraps
The Secrets Unwraps
It didn’t take long before Josephine could realize what Bakos has previously told her. While traveling across the sea their boat was robbed by bandits. During the commotion Josephine’s brother fell off the boat. Josephine quickly jumped into the water to save her little brother. As she swims underneath the water, Josephine suddenly transforms into mermaid (Dyosa Agua) and was able to bring her brother to the surface and hang him at the side of the boat. After saving her brother, Josephine puts her attention to the bandits, she summon a couple of whirlpools and used it to toss the bandits into the water. Josephine doesn’t want to scare the people on the boat, so she decided to swim to a nearby shore. After landing off the coast, Josephine made another transformation, this time into a centaur- a half-man, half-horse creature (Dyosa Tierra). As she runs into the island’s interior, the trees gave their respect by bowing to Josephine. Two armed men spotted her and tries to shoot her, Josephine attempts to escape but reach a cliff. As the armed men tried to shoot her, Josephine slipped and fell off the cliff, this time she transform into a half-man, half-eagle – Dyosa Cielo and fly her way out of danger. After years of absence, Bakos finally returns to Kabanua, the Kabanuans hardly recognized him and thought that he’s a maligno. Bakos was shocked to find out that Magayon’s daughter will be crowned today a as a new Takda. Amang Suga was about to put the Tiara on Diana’s head, when Bakos came forth and tries to stop the coronation. Bakos revealed to Amang Suga that Sinukuan’s daughter - the real Takda is still alive. Magayon was stunned to learn that Sinukuan’s daughter survived. Josephine manages to escape from the huntsmen and while flying across the sky the Haring Araw made an apparition. Josephine was told that her sudden transformation into three different beings is just a premonition of being the Takda. The powers to control land air and sea was bestowed upon her to fulfill the prophecy but the Haring Araw warned her that the path will be rough and a lot perils will come along the way. After talking to the Haring Araw, Josephine found herself lying on the beach – naked. She thought that she was just dreaming but Kulas was there to validate that she really is a Dyosa and introduce himself as a Gibut. But despite experiencing the signs of being a Goddess, Josephine refuses to accept her fate and was in a state of denial. Kulas tries to convince Josephine to come to Kabanua with him but the young lady thought that Kulas is just putting a gag on her
Chapter Three:
Diana's Quest
At Kabanua, Diana was very upset after her coronation as a Takda was call-off after Amang Suga was informed that Sinukuan’s daughter was still alive. Diana went to Kasamian to inform her lover Adonis that Sinukuan’s daughter is still alive, Adonis was very angry because it might endangered the Kasamian’s aspiration of obtaining back their old facial appearances. Meanwhile Bakos was ordered by amang Suga and the Lakans to fetch Josephine from the world of mortals and bring her to Kasamian. Bakos quickly went to Josephine’s house and finally showed himself to Huling and Miong and despite Huling’s apprehension, Bakos went ahead to see Josephine in her room. Bakos showed the Tiara and tries to convince her to come in Kabanua and be crowned as the Takda. Since learning that Sinukuan’s daughter was still alive, Diana grew restless and relentlessly practiced her powers in preparation for a face-off with her half sister Josephine. Without informing her mother, Diana decides to go to the mortal world. She used her powers to drill a hole from the immortal world into the world of mortals
Chapter Four:
Humble Heroine
After Kulas and Bakos both failed to convince Josephine, one of the Lakans from Kabanua took his opportunity to persuade Josephine to accept her fate as a Goddess, but to no avail. Josephine’s earlier experience though, it not necessarily persuaded her to accept the Dyosa tag, it opens Josephine’s eyes that her power can be used to help others in need. Josephine’s encounter with the Kasamians was soon followed by a more dangerous one, while walking on her way home, she was abducted by two manananggals. After threatening that she will become their next meal, Josephine abruptly transformed into Dyosa Cielo and fought the malignos - hurling them to the ground. The two manananggals then turned their attention to Miong and Venus, snatching both of them into the air. The malignos threatens Josephine to drop the two and teased her which of the two shall she save first. Venus was dropped first and was saved by Josephine but Miong was not so lucky as he plummet to the ground. Miong was rushed into the hospital and was in severe pain. At the hospital, Huling and Josephine were intrigued by a delirious man (Zanjoe Marudo) who repeatedly moans the word “Dyosa”.Bakos tries to make Josephine recite several Kabanua chant or codes that she can use to transform into three different types Dyosas. The goat was very joyful to see that there is some improvement over Josephine’s stance as being a Dyosa. She told Bakos that she had already accepted her powers and intends to use it for the good of others, although she still refuses to come to Kasamian and leave her family behind
Chapter Five:
Help or Trouble
Sinukuan was overjoyed to finally see her long lost daughter but she didn’t reveal her identity because it might compromise the safety of the Takda. Amang Suga had a strict instruction to Sinukuan, not to reveal her real identity until the Takda has been crowned the Queen of Kabanua. It was night again and it is time for Adonis to snatch another victim, Diana who was just nearby and is currently interrogating a Takda suspect, sensed the presence of Adonis. Diana quickly abandons her victim and teleported to Adonis’s location. After avoiding her since going to the mortal world, Adonis had a changed of heart assuring Diana that they will work together in finding the Takda. The launch of Dyosa comics is set to commence but its model Clarrise(Diana) is nowhere to be found because she has spent an intimate night with Adonis. Huling and Miong were stunned to see Sinukuan after 18 years but they were unable to talk much because of the event but promised to keep in touch with each other. The show went well until a technical glitch threatens to ruin the show. One of the harnesses that supports the model of Dyosa Cielo gave in. Josephine rushed to the dressing room and transforms into Dyosa Cielo. The goddess of air came just in the nick of time to save the model from falling from off the ceiling. Mars was staggered by what he saw because it was the exact creature that he’s been drawing throughout the years. Mars tries to unravel the identity of Dyosa Cielo by running after the model but Josephine stalled his attempts. At the end of the launch, Mars handed Huling and Miong copies of Dyosa comics which serves as a forewarning of things to come. Meanwhile, Bruhita the witch noticed a copy of Dyosa comics and observed that it seem to have some similarities with what’s happening in the real world and the depiction of the Kasamians and the Kabanuas. Adonis quickly ordered his sentinels to get the illustrator of Dyosa comics. Mars was working overtime and was alone at the office when the Kasamians came and forcibly abducted him
Chapter Six:
Goddess in Love
It didn’t surprise Adonis that the girl that he bumped into was the Takda, he ordered the witch to pinpoint the location of the Takda. The situation became very tense afterwards because Diana was able to locate his mansion and Adonis was in his handsome looks. The witch was able to make Adonis uglier just in time after Diana had entered the mansion. After much time and effort, the witch sited the whereabouts of Josephine and Kulas. Adonis finally solved the mystery behind his encounter with the Kabanua (Kulas) and learned that he’s the caretaker of the Takda. Kulas is getting more and more in love with Josephine. In spite of Bakos’s repeated advice to stop his feelings, Kulas is adamant to reveal his love for Josephine. A perfect timing and opportunity came in Kulas’s way after Josephine agreed to come with him, at the beach this coming weekend. Meanwhile, Sinukuan had a frightening nightmare of a forthcoming danger, so she decided to consult Mars via mental telepathy to know what’s going to happen next. Mars became possessed and started to draw vigorously. Their communication was cut short after Adonis came by at the office to visit Mars. Josephine became concerned about the effects of nightmares to Mars’s mind, so she decided to surprise him by showing as Dyosa Cielo. Mars was overwhelmed to see the creature he had always dreamt of meeting. Dyosa Cielo assured Mars that he’s not losing his mind and all of his nightmares are true. Dyosa Cielo advised Mars to use his gift in helping those who are in need. Before leaving, Mars requested for a kiss but Dyosa Cielo says that despite her appearance she is still conservative
Chapter Seven:
Powerless
At Kabanua, Amang Suga noticed something fishy about her daughter, so he instructed Hiyas to spy on Magayon. Magayon was caught red-handed while delivering a Lambana on Kasamian to become a slave. She was immediately arrested and was put to trial at the council for treason, After Saliminsim gave a testimony of Magayon’s crime the council convicted Magayon of treachery and decided to remove her powers and was banished below. Later on, Diana was surprised to see her mother in the mortal world. Magayon didn’t reveal the truth that she’s convicted in Kabanua, instead she pretended to miss her daughter and wanted to help in finding the Takda
Chapter Eight:
Outrageous Revelations
Diana was bewildered by Magayon’s revelation that Josephine is the Takda. Although Diana had developed some kind of special bond with Josephine, she is determined to finish-off the Takda whoever she may be. At Josephine’s house, Bakos and Kulas were carefully assessing of what their next move will be. Josephine is determined to assail the house of Clarisse and rescue her Nanay Huling and Tatay Miong but Kulas and Bakos totally opposed her idea, for as long as she doesn’t put on the tiara, she will have no chance of beating Magayon and Diana. At Diana’s house, Diana finally discovered that her mother had no powers. This prompted Diana to seek the help of Adonis in slaying the Takda. Knowing that the Kasamians were masters of treachery, Magayon refused to work with them. Diana didn’t listen to her mother’s advice and went on to see Adonis. The prince of Kasamian was surprised that Diana had already found the Takda. Adonis decided to visit Josephine’s house but it is unclear whether Adonis will come to protect Josephine or to carry out the plan ahead of Diana’s.
Chapter Nine:
Without the Guardians
Magayon and Diana made their escape, jumping on the portal that salaminsim had created. Mars quickly went to check on Cielo, which infuriates Kulas even more—after Josephine chose to save Mars instead of her parents. The two got into another heated confrontation. Kulas blames her for the loss of Huling and Miong, lashing some harsh words towards Josephine. At the mansion, Bruhita kept of reminding Adonis to carry out the plan of slaying the Takda, especially now that they have what it takes to wear down its protection. Tadaklan on the other hand is very anxious about the progress of their mission, so he checks bruhita for some developments, every now and then. After the disappearance of her parents plus the pressure of accepting the Tiara, Josephine seem to have made up her mind not to accept it, saying that she’s not qualified to become the Takda. Kulas and Bakos, later tried to make an apology and convince Josephine once again to accept the crown but they where unsuccessful. Meanwhile, Mars is very worried about Dyosa Cielo but his worries soon disappear when Cielo shows up at his doorsteps. Unfortunately for Mars, Cielo was there to say farewell. Cielo explains that she doesn’t want to put him in danger and it is better if they part ways to avoid it. After Magayon killed Sinyang, Connie thought it would be better to get the Tiara back from Magayon so She told Bakus to go and get it for her. Bakus brought Venus with him for help. when Bakus caught the Tiara Diana killed the Kabanua, turning him into ashes and retrieved the crown.
Chapter Ten:
From Foes to Friends
From Foes to Friends
Tadaklan has sent Ek-eks in the mortal world to capture the Takda, after doing so after flying the Takda for hours they decided to drop her, she reached conscuisness and transformed into Dyosa Cielo, The Ek-eks managed to grab her and burn her wings. She landed in the forest and transformed into Dyosa Tierra. She was surrounded by the Kasamyans and was unable to fight but Adonis came and Tierra made her escape. Adonis was badly injured so Dyosa brought him into an abandoned mansion. She took care of him for a while not knowing that he is the prince of Kasamian. Her two remaining Guardians, Kulas and Mars tries to tell her to stop helping the injured Kasamian but does not listen. Bruhita managed to contact her master in his dream but almost kills Adonis, so Dyosa goes and gets a cure for it. It didn't work but after hugging the Kasamian, he finally gets better. When Tadaklan found out about the Takda and Adonis he went to the mortal world and looked for Adonis. Dyosa Cielo came and dropped Tadaklan into the ocean, he transformed into some sort of voodo doll to protect him from the waters. He was later saved by Mang Pekto.
Chapter Eleven:
Thieves
Magayon and Diana was given three magical items from a mysterious forecaster to slowly steal The Takda's powers and abilities. Magayon poses as an ugly leper so that she can give one of the magical items to the Takda, she successfully does so, while she wears the item, slowly her powers will start to weaken and be transferred into Diana all in all she managed to steal both Dyosa Cielo and Dyosa Tierra. While Josephine was weak she found out that Adonis and Halimaw was one and the same, she blamed him for the cause of her weakening. When Josephine found out about Magayon and Diana's plans, she formulated a plan to steal the amulet and destroy it she successfully does so, all her powers return to Dyosa. While Diana was stealing powers from the Takda, Huling was caught by the beam and was turned into stone. Barakula went to Pearly Shells for the potion, but the Shokoy would only give it to him if Barakula would marry Dugong's frog niece called Gorga, fr the potion he agrees to marry the frog creature. Meanwhile, Tadaklan escapes from the gay Mang Pekto and talks to Bruhita about how to get a new body. The Witch says that he has to steal the body of a powerful Kabanuan when there is a blue moon, and he chooses Josephine's brother, Venus. While trapped in Kasamian, Venus finally managed to revive the faun, Bakus. With the help of Adonis and Bernardo Carpio, Venus and Bakus managed to escape the Kasamyan.
Chapter Twelve:
Unveiling the Truth
After reviving Huling from her being a statue, she and Miong decided to finally tell Josephine about her real parents: Mariang Sinukuan & Bernardo Carpio. Mariang Sinukuan has been set up by Magayon to take the pictures of Sinukuan & Dexter, the guy who works for Magayon & Salaminsim because she loves Bernardo Carpio. But he doesn't want her because he loves his future wife. Magayon is using her own sister to switch bodies as said by the book of prophecy to use it for her plans, but will they switch back to normal? Magayon is Sinukuan who is trying to tell her daughter the truth that she and Magayon have switched bodies. Only Mars knows the truth to warn Josephine that Tadaklan is inside Venus, and the switching body of Magayon and Sinukuan with his precognition ability. Will Josephine & other Kabanuwas find out the truth, and find a way to put everything back, and save everyone? Mars has a healing ability could heal Josephine back to life including Magayon is Sinukuan. Sinukuan is Magayon is Sinukuan has been telling Kabanwas the truth that she is Sinukuan by switching bodies with Magayon that Kabanwas didn't believe her until Amang Suga finds out that Magayon is inside Sinukuan & Sinukuan is inside Magayon's body that they switch bodies by the book of prophecy that Salaminsim & Kulas have been telling the truth according to Mars' precognition ability that he drew... Salaminsim in a magic mirror is telling the Kabanwas the truth to show proof that Magayon & Sinukuan switch bodies. Sinukuan & Magayon return their normal bodies. And at the end Magayon is captured by Mars,Kulas & Josephine and Amang Suga Punishes her for good along with Diana
Casts and Characters
Main Casts
Josephine Cruz - Played by Anne Curtis
a powerful goddess with three personas; Dyosa Tierra (Goddess of the Earth), Dyosa Cielo (Goddess of the Heavens), and Dyosa Agua (Goddess of the Seas). She is the "Takda" (destined one) who will restore balance to the world. She has a huge responsibility but she is reluctant to accept her fate because of the powerful emotion of love that she is feeling. Josie is the daughter of Mariang Sinukuan (Mickey Ferriols) & Bernardo Carpio (Matthew Mendoza). Will she be the next queen of Kabanwa? She & Mars will end up together to their world of Kabanuas. Josephine became the new Dyosa of the worlds. Josephine is supposed to tell Mars don't go & stay with her in Kabanwas
Barakula or Herkulas (Kulas) - Played by Luis Manzano
is the childhood friend of Josephine. As the guardian of Dyosa, he can transform into a Gibut (merman). His name in his human form was Herkulas while Barakula in Gibut form. He also has feelings for Josephine but he is forbidden to love a fellow immortal. He is secretly in love with Josie. When Magayon finds out about his treachery, he sleeps at the hands of Diana. He is hopefully to bring back to life. Kulas has been brought back to life when Mars took the cure of Pearly Shells. God of water. Kulas meets a mermaid with a red hair looks like Josephine
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Adonis - Played by Sam Milby
the son of Tadaklan. The mission of Adonis is to kill the Takda (the chosen one). However, when he lays eyes on Dyosa, the Beast cannot bear to kill the great beauty. He learn to fall in love to Josephine not knowing that he is the Prince of Kasamyan. He is Josephine's true love. He is a “Kasanua”: half-Kasamyan/half-Kabanua.He sacrificed his own sungay (horns) in order to save Josephine. When he returned to Kasamyan he was captured by Diana, now queen of Kasamyan. Will he escape from Diana or will he die? Son of the God of Hell. He's manage to stay with Diana.
Mars - Played by Zanjoe Marudo
a well-known comics illustrator whose drawings become true. He is in love with the powerful goddess called Dyosa Cielo who is the subject of his drawings. He communicates to Huling & Miong through comic illustrations. Mars has a precognition ability with electrify white eyes to allow to drawn quickly. Mars is in love with Josephine. He is a half human and half Kabanua because his father, Marsian, was a pure Kabanua. Mars undergo training to discover his power abilities. He has healing abilities to create a rainbow over Josephine to prove to her that he's half Kabanua from his father and half human from his mother. He finds out Dyosa is Josephine are one as the same person. God of wind. Mars is supposed to stay with Josephine in Kabanwas since he follows his father's footsteps
Supporting Casts
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Young Loki - Played by Basty Alcances
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Young Josephine Sinukuan - Played by Sophia Baars
Diana - Played by Nikki Bacolod
the daughter of Magayon. She grows up believing that she is the takda but it turns out to be false, as it is Josephine who is the true Takda. She then vows to kill her half-sister for ruining her dreams of ruling the immortal world. She becomes friends with Josephine with no idea that she is the Takda. She has the ability of Fire (Dyosa Pyra). She is Adonis' lover. Diana uses the amulet that can absorb Dyosa's powers: Dyosa Cielo & Terra. She fails to capture the power of Dyosa Agua after Kulas rips off the necklace, gives it to Josephine, thus giving back her powers.
Calliope Makiling - Played by Maricar De Mesa
Mariang Sinukuan - Played by Mickey Ferriols
is supposed to be the next queen of Kabanwa. However, a curse separates her from her daughter, Josephine. Sinukuan eventually finds out about Josephine being her daughter in her search for the 'takda'.
Salminsim - Played by Vice Ganda
a face inside a mirror who gives advice to Magayon. He got destroyed by Magayon when he betrayed her. A piece of the broken mirror got stuck on Magayon's clothing and is now on the mortal world. He is formerly a Kabanuan who was cursed to be imprisoned inside a mirror because of being a liar, now he is required to tell nothing else but only the truth.
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Venus - Played by Andre Garcia
Mariang Magayon - Played by Jacklyn Jose
the very jealous sister of Sinukuan. She is the eldest daughter of Amang Suga, and is the mother of Diana
Miyong - Played by Jojit Lorenzo
are the adoptive parents of Josephine. They were cursed by Tadaklan to become midgets (dwarfs). They own a bakery
Agatha - Played by Dianne Medina
Cheepa - Played by Jessey Mendiola
one of Bakus' old friends in Kabanwa. She's the one who informed Bakus that Diana will be crowned Dyosa
Bernardo Carpio - Played by Matthew Mendoza
is the love interest of Sinukuan, Bernardo Carpio. Tadaklan, the king of Kasamayan, imprisons him in a stone formation, but is revived by Magayon. Sinukuan brings her husband Bernie to mortal world. He's a father of Josie
Tadaklan - Played by Carlos Morales
Tadaklan - the King of Kasamyans, he plans to betray the Kabanwas by marrying one of Amang Suga's daughters to make him stay good-looking instead of his monstrous look. The Takda fought Tadaklan and brought him to the ocean, while sinking in the water he turned into a voodoo doll so, that his skin would not melt. His body is being kept by Mang Pekto. God of Hell
Loki - Played by Micah Muñoz
Capre - Played by Sherwin Penaranda
Mang Emo - Played by Crispin Pineda
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Bakus - Played by Jeffrey Quizon/Epi
is the fawn or half-man and half-goat character who is the loyal supporter of Amang Suga. He is tasked to inform Josephine about her true identity. He kept the true tiara. Bakus comes back to life
Marianne Santos or Jenica Sta. Maria - Played by Kerr Rebullo
Huling (Rubi Rubi) - Played by Rubirubi
are the adoptive parents of Josephine. They were cursed by Tadaklan to become midgets (dwarfs). They own a bakery
Young Kulas - Played by Paul Salas
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Amang Suga - Played by Lloyd Samartino
is the father of both Magayon and Sinukuan. He is the strongest god in the world of Kabanua
Ares - Played by Andrew Wolfe
Memphis - Played by Jefferey Santos
the leader of the group of Kabanuas who captured Mars when he accidentally went to the world of gods, the Kabanua.
Maya - Played by Ria Garcia
the female Kabanuan that takes a form of a santelmo to help Mars in escaping from the prison. .
Bruhita -Played by Tess Antonio
a woman who followed the orders of Tadaklan and Adonis before he went down to the mortal world. She also assists him in the mortal world by casting spells and giving Adonis magical charms.
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Bathala ng Araw - the supreme god in the world of Kabanuas. He is god of the sunLambana - a fairy whose friend of Sinukuan but killed by Magayon when she tried to help Sinukuan. She can change into a dove.
- Marsian - the god of rainbow and the father of Mars. He was a Kabanua who choose to live in the world of humans and marry an ordinary female human. He has the ability to create colorful images like rainbow
Neptuno - the god of the seas. The owner of the said magical dagger that Kulas mentioned to Diana.
Other Exiled Kabanuans - the three female Kabanuas in Tomb of Eternity (Libingan ng Kawalan).
Kabanua Troops - Troops of Kabanua.
Lakans - the five leaders of all the other Lakans in the world of Kabanua. They were the one assigned to protect their world and also the one assigned to judge prisoners. They also served as the adviser of Amang Suga
Manggagamot (Healer) - the Kabanuas who have the ability to cure sicked people.
BTandang Minella (Marinella) - the leader of the Gibut (Merpeople). She told Barakula that he did the wrong thing of telling Josephine that she's a Dyosa. Played by Gerona Custudio
The Three Mermaids- mermaids that lives in the underwater kingdom. The three are best friends.
Tala - a mermaid that is attracted to Kulas. She accidentally kissed him before he left to go see Josephine. She's secretly in love with Kulas. Tala had a fight about Barakula with the takda, Josephine.
Perlas - a mermaid that looks very similar to Takda.abaylan (Priestess) - the females priest of Kabanuas.
The Oracle - an old witch that knows everything. She worked for Tadaklan to find the takda, but was killed afterwards. Amang Suga and her husband used to be friends until Amang Suga stole the book of prophecy and kill her husband. The witch attempted to seek revenge but she and her son were punished by Bathala and became Kasamians. It was also revealed that the witch is Tadaklan’s mother & Adonis’ grandmother.
Kapre - a huge man who worked for Tadaklan to find the chosen one. He kidnapped little girls and kill them, to find if they are the takda.
Mara and Clara - the two manananggals that tried to get Josephine, Miong, Venus, and even Clarisse (the human name of Diana) to become their victims. They are named after the two characters from the Filipino daytime soap opera Mara Clara, whose names were in turn derived from the character of "Maria Clara" from the novel of Jose Rizal Noli Me Tangere.
Venus (Binoy) - son of Huling and Miong. His name is feminine because they thought that Huling will give birth to a female child but its a male child. He has the power of telekinesis and is able to make force fields. Originally, he is a pure Kabanua not a human because both of his parents are Kabanuas. He's Josephine's foster brother. Played by Joseph Andre Garcia.
Sinyang, Kunnie, and Aning - the triplet alter ego of Sinukuan when she went to the Mortal World to find her daughter, the Takda. The first of the three, Aning, the cook in Makiling Publication, was burned by Diana while Sinyang, the janitress, was killed by Magayon and Kunnie is the only one remaining and true Sinukuan.
Pearly Shells- A gay shokoy and was a slave of Dugong. He became a slave of Dugong when Dugong was looking for a man to victim and she thought Pearly was a man. After Dugong died he decided to live alone on Dugong's cave and wait for his master. He now provides answers to creatures that involve hypnotism and cures, but it comes with a price which might involve giving away yours or someone's life. Portrayed by Jon "Chokoleit" García.
Gorga - The niece of Dugong. She is a frog-humanoid creature. She was asked by Pearly Shells to marry Barakula, but the Gibut refused to do so at first but for the sake of the potion. Barakula decided to marry the frog creature. As long as she remains unmarried, her curse will not disappear. She transforms into a beautiful lady when she & Kulas kiss. Played by Precious Lara Quigaman.
Alumang- the mysterious forecaster that gave Magayon and Diana the Magic amulets for the book of Prophecy. She is said to be Tadaklan's mother and Adonis' grandmother. She is killed by Magayon and Diana in order to get the Aklat nang Propesiya.
Elemental Gods
Tandang Minella - the old mermaid that rules in the underwater kingdom. She possesses the element of water.
Silverio - the centaur who rules in Tierra, the kingdom in the middle of the forest. He possesses the element of earth.
Dyosa Isakatdit - the peacock-goddess who was the ruler of aerial kingdom. She possesses the element of air.
Humans
Calliope Makiling - the owner of Makiling Publications, the company that publishes Dyosa Komiks. This publishing house is where Josephine and Mars work as employees. She has no connections to the folklore character Mariang Makiling. Played by Maricar De Mesa.
Agatha (deceased) - the school's "queen bee". She's one of the richest girls in school and Josephine's archenemisis. She seems to like all the boys Josephine likes. She died after Diana burns her, then kept in a jar. Played by Diane Medina.
Loki - the curly haired guy and been bestfriends with Josephine and Kulas since childhood. Played by Micah Munoz.
Ares (deceased) - the school's "jock". He seems to like Josephine. He was supposed to escort Josephine to her Debut, but found out that her parents are midgets, so he backed out. Gets ran over after Clarisse (Diana) uses telekinesis to attract a car. Played by Andrew Wolfe.
Mang Emo - adoptive father of Kulas. Miong and Huling gave a baby to him a few years back to make him raise the supposed Guardian of the Takda. Played by Crispin Pineda.
Mang Pekto - a homosexual that kept the body of Tadaklan thinking that it was just a normal doll. He owns a carinderia.
Dexter - he works for Magayon & Salaminsim. He can't be trusted but later he helped Sinukuan to escape with Diana and Magayon. Played by DJ Durano.
Creatures
Kabanuas - the good engkantos including the reigns of gods and goddesses.
Kasamyans - the evil engkantos including the reigns of malignos.
Kapre - an ugly giant man.
Tikbalangs - half-horse upward and half human downwards creature.
Aswangs - human flesh-eating creatures.
Manananggals - half bodied women with black wings.
Unicorn - a horse with one horn in its head. Sinukuan was turned into this creature after Magayon cursed her.
Messenger Bat - a bat that passes the messages of Kasamyans.
The Two-Headed Cobra - a cobra with two heads, staying behind Tadklan's throne.
Tiyanaks - little creature who disguise themselves as babies. They attacked Agatha, but saved by Josephine.
Kraken - a giant purple octopus that was ordered by Adonis to kidnap the Old Mermaid so that he could find the Takda.
Ek Ek - the flying creatures with a bat-like wing and a beak of a bird.
Bakunawa - the magical dragon that served as the last training of Mars during his stay on Kabanua.
Gibut - the reign of the merpeople including the Sirenas and other marine creatures. They were classified as Kabanuas.
Sirena - they are the mermaids that live in the underwater kingdom. Their leader is Tandang Manella.
Talking Creatures
Fishes - the fishes in Mang Emo's aquarium that Kulas sent as a messengers.
Catfish - the fish that Kulas sent as a messenger to Ping.
Ping - the talking tortoise which is the pet of Josephine that Kulas gave. Sometimes, he also serve as a messenger. He was assigned by Kulas to eavesdrop to Josephine, if either she changed her mind of being a Dyosa.
Birdy - the talking parrot that Cielo gave to Mars as a gift. He also serve as a messenger of Mars to Cielo.
Froggy - the talking frog that Josephine sent to Venus as a messenger.
White Rabbits - the two talking rabbits that helped Josephine to nurse Adonis. They also serve as Adonis' friends and helper.
Big Rabbit - another talking rabbit that helps Adonis together with the two white rabbits.
Clouds - the talking clouds that trapped Diana high above the sky.
Dove - white bird of Kanbauas.
Horse - a talking horse in a kalesa to talk to Dyosa Tierra. It was the form that one of the five Lakans used in order to talk with Josephine.
Lambana - the tiny fairies in Kabanua.
Magical Items
Tiara - the magical crown which should be given to the Takda (Josephine) to rule the whole world of supernatural creatures.
Flute - the magical flute of the faun, Bakus which makes him do his powers.
Lila - a flower used by Bakus to make anybody fall asleep.
Eighteen Jewels - the eighteen magical jewels that Sinukuan gave to Josephine as a protection against the Kasamayans. One by one the jewels starts to appear during Josephine's birthday until she reach her debut (eighteenth birthday) and the last jewels appeared.
Medallion - a magical medallion that Magayon gave to her daughter, Diana. While Diana is wearing this, the Takda will be unaware of her existence in the Mortal world. It have an ability to change into a dagger that Magayon used to kill Sinyang, one of the three alter ego of Sinukuan.
Magical Liquid (Mahiwagang Likido) - a magical liquid given by a Bruhita (The Hag) to Adonis for him to transform into a human form during his stay in the world of humans.
Magic Mirror - the mirror used by Adonis, Bruhita and the other aswangs to determine a female if she was the 'Takda'.
Magic Fountain - the fountain used Bruhita (the Hag) to get information about the 'Takda' and it serves as a monitor.
Magic Bowl - the bowl that Bruhita used in making potion and syrups. Also, it serves as her communication to Tadaklan aside from the magic fountain.
Salt (Asin) - the only thing that when mixed with water can possibly kill a Kasamyan.
Black Jewels Necklace (Dyamanteng Itim) - the cursed necklace that is composed of black jewels which is the opposite and the only one that can repel the power of the magical eighteen jewels that protect Josephine.
Truth Potion - a potion Bruhita tricked Adonis of drinking, so she can find out if Adonis is falling in love with the Takda. She also used it on Josephine to find out Josephine's weakness in being the 'Takda'.
Dagger of Neptune (Punyal ni Neptuno) - the magical dagger owned by Neptuno, a Kabanua on water. Kulas promised Diana to still it for her to use it against the 'Takda', but Kulas only do this as an alibi.
Dagger of Marsian (Punyal ni Marsian) - the magical dagger of marsian which was given by Amang Suga to Mars. It has the ability to transform into a magical sword.
Memory Syrup (Kalimot Syrup) - the magical syrup created by Bruhita (Bruhita) so that Diana will forget that the Adonis that works in Makilig Publication is the same to Adonis, the prince of Kasamyans. It was swallowed by Diana in the form of a mosquito.
Magical Shell (Mahiwagang Kabibe) - the necklace with a shell pendant that Tandang Minella gave to Mars as a lucky charm during his journey to Atlantis, the isle and cave of Pearly Shells, but its true use was as a contact with him to know what he's doing.
eyePhone - the eye shaped iPhone that looks like a necklace that Bruhita gave to Adonis so that she can monitor what's he is doing. Also, through this she can enter Adonis' dream.
eyeMac - the eye shaped iMac or laptop like object the bruhita used to see what's happening to Adonis. It was connected to the magic iPhone that she gave to him.
Purple Cone - the cone like fruit that Josephine picked to be use as the medicine for Adonis.
Magical Water - it's used as a way of communication with someone thru variable: fountain, sink, etc... including Lakans, Kabanuas, & Kasamyans.
Rainfall - raindrops can kill Kasamyans and it can also prevent Diana from using her pyrokinetic abilities.
The Magical Amulets - the red and blue amulets that Diana and Josephine wears so that Diana can steal The Takda's powers.
Skull Amulet - the amulet made of skull liked beads that Magayon used to disguise as a leper woman.
Breath Potion - the potion that can revive a person that has been turned into stone, which is Huling.
Book of Prophecy (Aklat ng Propesiya) - the prophecy book is a golden book in Kabanua which was owned by Amang Suga.
Flashing Pictures - Magayon used her magic to take the pictures in between Dexter & Sinukuan who takes revenge on her own sister, Sinukuan.
Teleportation Charm - a potion that Kulas throws out to take him to Kabanua near his adopted father's apartment.
Floating Rose Petals - Josephine steps onto the light with floating rose petals around Josephine to change her appeals & looks in Kabanuas.
Witch's Pan (Kawa) - the big magical witch's pan that Bruhita used to make potion and as a new ways of monitoring and communication.
Portal Key (Susi ng Lagusan) - the key being protected by Bruhita that serves as the only key that can open the portal in Kasamyan way to the world of humans.
Book of Spells - the magical book of Bruhita that contains the different spells and procedures in making charms, potions, and others magical items.
Golden Leaves (Gintong Dahon) - the golden leaves that Adonis used in creating the potion to cast away the spirit of Tadklan in the body of Venus.
Kasamyan's Blade (Balaraw ng Kasamyan) - the blade used by Tadaklan in killing the "Takda".
Kasanua's Blood (Dugo ng Kasanua) - the blood of Adonis, which was a Kasanua (half Kasamyan and half Kabanua), will be the only cure to retrieve the life of the "Takda".
Elemental Power Crystals - the three crystals that contains the three powers and personas of Josephine in being the Dyosa. Amang Suga put it on Josephine's chest to return her powers.
Magical Feather Pencil - Mars drew up & down quickly with contraction papers in Kanabawas.
Spiritual Poison (Lason) - Mars drinks potion of the spirit to Libingan ng Kawalan to search for Josephine & her mom: Sinukuan in Magayon's body but don't touch him if he has any chance of getting back alive.
Contraction Papers - Mars uses contraction papers to allow to draw with magical feather pencil in Kabanuas.
Mullet - Kulas uses it.
Flowers - the magical flowers of Kabanuas.
Swords - the swords used by the Kabanuas in fighting with their enemies.
Cage Key (Susi ng Kulungan) - the key that Venus took in the Book of Prophecy to unlock the cage where Kulas was imprisoned and allow him to escape.
Three Gems (Tatlong Mutya) - the three gems that serves as the key and the map so that Josephine will go out from the Tomb of Eternity (Libingan ng Kawalan). 1) Gisap Gem (Mutya ng Gisap): Her first mission is to swim underneath the River Gisap, the reflection and counterpart of River Pasig in Tomb of Eternity (Libingan ng Kawalan), to get the first gem (mutya). 2) Saduj Gem (Mutya ng Saduj): Her second mission is to pass the trials and temptations given by someone who looked like Josephine but in black cloak. 3) Itahgip/Tokngul Gem (Mutya ng Itahgip/Tokngul): Her third mission is to climb the peak of a giant volcano in the middle of the underworld of Kabanua to get her powers back and to return to Kabanua with her mother, Sinukuan in Magayon's body, Mars, & Kulas. The three gems are completely into one single pyramid on volcano to open portal to Kabanua.
Specter - the one Huling is holding in her hand in Kabanua.
Transformation Liquid - the magical liquid that Adonis requested to Bruhita so that he will become ugly again during the time when the curse of Kasamyans was removed. It effect is opposite of the first magical liquid he used.
Consciousness Fluid - the fluid that Bruhita made to removed the consciousness of Adonis in his body so that the consciousness of Tadaklan will dominate in him.
Ruler's Crown - it refers to the crown of Amang Suga that serves as the symbol of being the ruler of Kabanua. It is now transferred to the fake Sinukuan is Magayon.
Magical Staff - it refers to the staff of Amang Suga that serves as his weapon and the source of his power. Amang Suga’s scepter.
Magical Scepter - it refers to the staff liked scepter of Tadaklan that serves as the symbol of being the ruler of Kasamyan. It is also serve as his weapon and the source of his power.
Mortar and Pestle - the new object that Burhita used in making her magical liquids and potions.
Gudhana ng Hayamasak - the pyramid liked gift of different Healers (Manggagamot) in different place that serves as a cure for Amang Suga but it's really a gift that serves as the Trojan Horse of Kasamyans to attack the Kabanuas.
Fictional Locations
Mortal World (Mundo ng mga Mortal) - the world where the ordinary people live.
Kingdom of Kabanua (Mundo ng Kabanua) - the world where the Kabanuas live including the gods, goddesses, good engkantos, lakans, gibuts, sirenas, lambanas, etc.
Kingdom of Kasamyan (Mundo ng Kasamyan) - the world where the Kasamyans live including the bad engkantos, witches, tikbalangs, aswangs, tiyanaks, mananggal, etc.
Underwater Kingdom (Kaharian sa Karagatan) - the part of Kabanua where Tandang Minella, the old mermaid-goddess of the water element, ruled. It is where the gibuts, sirena, and other aquatic creatures lived.
Tierra - the a part of Kabanua where Silverio, the centaur-god of the earth element, ruled. It was in the middle of the forest.
Atlantis - the isle where the Kuweba ni Dugong (Cave of Dugong) was located. It was where Pearly Shells and Gorga lived.
Cave of Dugong (Kuweba ni Dugong) - the cave where Dugong formerly ruled but now it was being ruled by Pearly Shells with his niece, Gorga.
Tomb of Eternity (Libingan ng Kawalan) - the underworld of Kabanua where the spirit of the Kabanuas who committed sin was imprisoned.
Mountain of Wara (Bundok ng Wara) - the place where Adonis have died a long time ago before sunrise because he is in too much pain
Adaptations
Names from Mythologies
Bakus (Bacchus) - in Roman mythology, he is the god of wine, vine, vegetation, and fertility. He was known originally to the Greeks as Dionysus. He was the son of Zeus (Jupiter) and Semele, daughter of King Cadmus of Thebes, whom the god courted in human form. In most typical representation, he was a youthful god-handsome, beardless with long hair and wearing vine leaves on his head and carrying a bottle of wine.
Calliope - in Greek mythology, she was the muse of eloquence and epic poetry. She was the most distinguished of the nine Muses, the goddesses of arts, sciences, and literature. They were the daughters of Zeus (Jupiter) and Mnemosyne, a Titaness and the goddess of memory. Calliope's name means "beautiful voice". She was represented as a beautiful goddess carrying a tablet and an instrument with needles.
Adonis - in Greek mythology, he was a young man famed for his beauty and loved by Aphrodite (Venus), the goddess of love and beauty. He was born of the incestuous love of Myrrha for her father, Cinyras, the king of Cyprus. An avid hunter, he was killed by a wild boar. His name means "my lord".
Mars - in Roman mythology, he was the god of war. He was regarded as the father of the Romans. According to tradition, Romulus and Remus, the founder of Rome, were his sons by Rhea Sylvia. He was the son of Jupiter (Zeus) and Juno (Hera). He was represented to be a handsome god wearing an armor and helmet, aided by shield and sword. He was identified earlier by Greeks as Ares. Its also been suggested that Mars' name and his occupation is a comic book artist is an homage to renowned Filipino comic book legend Mars Ravelo.
Herkulas/Kulas (Hercules) - in Roman mythology, he was the greatest and strongest hero. He was the son of Zeus (Jupiter) to Alcmena, Amphitryon's wife. He was famous for his twelve labors. When he died, he was taken to heaven, where he was reconciled to Hera (Juno) and married her daughter Hebe (Juventas), the goddess of youth. He was identified as Heracles by the Greeks.
Ares - in Greek mythology, he was the god of war; he was called Mars by Romans. He was the son of Zeus (Jupiter) and Hera (Juno), he was usually regarded as the lover of Aphrodite (Venus). His characteristic activities were making war and making love. In arts, he was often represented as a stalwart figure armed with helmet, shield and sword.
Diana - in Roman mythology, she was the daughter of Jupiter (Zeus) and Latona (Leto) and the twin sister of Apollo. She was the goddess of hunt, wild life, and moon and was identified with Greek goddess Artemis. She was represented to be carrying a bow and arrow, associated with deer and other wild animals.
Venus - in Roman mythology, she was the goddess of love and beauty, identified by Greeks as Aphrodite. She was the daughter of Jupiter (Zeus) and Dione, a Titaness. According to other account, she arose from the sea as a result of the mingling of the foam with the blood of Uranus, the god of heaven, shed when he was mutilated by his son Saturn (Cronus). Aphrodite's name means "foam". She was the mother of Cupid (Eros) by Mars (Ares). She was represented as a beautiful goddess associated with dove, rose, apple, or even with swan.
Neptuno (Neptune) - in Roman mythology, he was the god of the sea and of earthquake, identiffied with Greek as Poseidon. He was the brother of Jupiter. To Amphitrite, he was the father of Triton, the trumpeter of the sea
Loki (Loke) - in Norse mythology, the god of mischief. The 13th century Icelandic Poetic Edda and Prose Edda, two of the very few sources of information regarding the figure, inconsistently place him among the Æsir, as his blood-brotherhood makes him a member of Odin's family. Like other deities in the Eddas, Loki is described with many names: Lie-Smith, Sly-God, Shape-Changer, Sly-One, Foxy-One, Lopt, Sky Traveler, Sky Walker and Wizard Of Lies among others.
Unicorn - are legendary creatures that looks like a horse but with a single horn in the middle of its forehead. The term "unicorn" derived from Latin words "unus" which means "one" and "cornu" which means "horn". In legends, unicorn was associated with pegasus, a winged hores.
Kraken - are legendary sea monsters of gargantuan size, said to have dwelt off the coasts of Norway and Iceland. The sheer size and fearsome appearance attributed to the beasts have made them common ocean-dwelling monsters in various fictional works.
Memphis - in Greek mythology, Memphis was the wife to Epaphus, mother of Libya and sometimes the daughter of Nilus. She and her husband were the legendary founders of Memphis, which bears her name.
Atlantis - in foreign folklore, it was a legendary island bieng ruled by Atlas but it sank in the middle of the ocean.
Names from Filipino Folklore
Makiling (Mariang Makiling) - in Filipino mythology, she was a diwata (fairy) living and associated to Mt. Makiling. She was compared to Mariang Sinukuan and Mariang Cacao which were both guardians of mountains.
Mariang Sinukuan - in Filipino mythology, she was a diwata (fairy) living in Mt. Arayat. She was said to be the goddess of mountain. She was represented as a beautiful lady in white flowing robe.
Bernardo Carpio - in Filipino mythology, he was a strong man (giant) that causes earthquakes. He was said to be trapped in two great rocks of mountains in Rodriguez, Rizal.
Mariang Magayon (Daragang Magayon) - in Filipino mythology, she was the heroin in the legend of Mt. Mayon. When she died, her tomb grows and became a mountain that later became a volcano. This volcano is now called Mt. Mayon, derived from her name which means "beautiful lady".
Bathala - in Filipino mythology, he was the supreme god among the engkantos and the king of the diwata.
Engkanto - in Filipino mythology, they were the spirits and the gods of nature. They have the ability to appear like a human. They were the protectors of all natural elements. It was said that engkantos was divided into to: the benignos, the good engkantos; the maligno, the evil engkantos.
Lambana - in Filipino mythology, they were the protectors of nature and guides of travelers, they usually personify the features of natural elements such as trees, flowers, and water bodies. they were usually represented as a fairy accompanied by fireflies.
Tikbalang - in Filipino mythology, they were best characterized as being part-horse and part-man. They were further describe as having the ability to fly. If a person is able to snacth strands of their hairs, they would give that person a ride across the sky and retuen him safe home.
Tiyanak - in Filipino mythology, they are believed to be the spirits of children who died at birth. The word "tiyanak" is a shortened form of the word "patianak" which means "patay na anak" or dead child.
Kapre - in Filipino mythology, they were giants-beard men living in big trees, especially acacia tree. They were usually depicted to be ugly giant man covered with hairs and using tobacco as a mean of smoking. They were said to be the protectors of the trees.
Manananggal - in Filipino mythology, they were the creatures that have the ability to severing its upper torso in order to fly into the night with huge bat-like wings to prey on unsuspecting and its severed lower torso is left standing and it is said to be the more vulnerable of the two halves.
Aswang - in Filipino mythology, they were the ghouls and the most feared creature. It was said that they have the ability to change their appearance into animals. They eat human flesh.
Ek Ek (Ekek) - in Filipino mythology, they were the flying creatures that look like the manananggal but they can't divide their body. They were describe to have wings and looks like a bird.
Santelmo (St. Elmo's Fire) - in Filipino mythology, they were the fireballs that served as a guardians of the travelers.
Bakunawa - in Filipino mythology, it was the magical sea serpent or a dragon that swallows the moon that causes to occur the was we called lunar eclipse.
Sirena - in Filipino mythology they were the mermaids that live under the sea.
Babaylan - in Filipino ancient folklore and history, they were the prietesses that served as the healers during ancient time.
Names from Dramas
Mara - in Filipino drama, she was the main character in the drama titled "Mara Clara". She was portrayed by Judy Ann Santos.
Clara - in Filipino drama, she was the mortal enemy of Mara and the main villain in the drama titled "Mara Clara". She was portrayed by Gladys Reyes.
Marinella - in Filipino drama, it's the title of the drama show about three little girls played by Shaina Magdayao, Camille Prats and Serena Dalrymple. Marinella is combined names of Marie, Rina and Ella.
Pearly Shells - in Filipino drama, he was the gay human who was transformed into a sea creature by Dugong, a powerful sea monster, in the fantaseye titled "Marina". He was portrayed by Jon "Chokoleit" Garcia.
Dugong - in Filipino drama she was a magical sea creature in the fantaserye titled "Marina". She was portrayed by Malou de Guzman.
Terms from other Languages
Dyosa (Diosa) - in Filipino language, the term "diosa" was used to describe a beautiful lady that looks like a goddess. The word "diosa" literally means "goddess" from its Spanish origin.
Lakan - in Filipino ancient language, the term "lakan" was used to describe men. It is the male counterpart of the words "lakambini" or "mutya" which both describe women.
Mutya - in Filipino ancient language, the term "mutya" was used to describe women. It may also refer to different types of gemstones.
Magayon - the term "magayon" means "beautiful" in Bicol language.
Suga - the term "suga" means "light" in Ilonggo language.
Kabanua - the term "banua" means "to celebrate" or "joy" in Ilonggo Language.
Kasamyan - a playword to the Tagalog word "kasamaan" which means "evil".
Kasanua - the coined word of "kasamyan" and "kabanua".
Salaminsim - a playword to the Tagalog word "salamin" which mean "mirror".
Bruhita - a playword of the Tagalog term "bruha" which means "witch".
Tala - in Tagalog language, the word "tala" means "star".
Cielo - in Spanish language, the word "cielo" literally means "sky".
Agua - in Spanish language, the word "agua" literally means "water".
Tierra - in Spanish language, the word "tierra" literally means "earth".
Pyra - in Latin language, the word "pyra" was derived from the word "pyre" which literally means "fire".
Tiara - in Latin language, the word "tiara" literally means "crown". It was the crowns worn by kings, queens, and even by the popes.
Manggagamot - in Tagalog language, the term "manggagamot" means "healer".
Gisap - a reversed trem for the word "Pasig", a name of a river in Manila.
Saduj - a reversed term for the name "Judas", one of the twelve apostles of Christ.
Itahgip - a reversed term for the Tagalog word "pighati" which means "sorrow".
Gibut - a reversed term for the Tagalog word "tubig" which means "water".
Tokngul - a reversed term for the Tagalog word "lungkot" which means "sadness".
Wara - a reversed word for the Tagalog term "araw" which means "sun".
Dyosa Soundtrack
Dyosa Theme Song: Himig ng Pag-ibig (Song of Love) by Yeng Constantino
Trivia
The title font used in the series is in fact not based on the ancient Tagalog script, but more on Phoenician or early Greek.
Dyosa has had four opening sequences throughout the entire run of the series. The only noticeable thing about the 2nd and the 3rd opening sequences is that one of it is a slight variation of the other.
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