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MANILA, Philippines – Actress Eula Valdes has joined the fantaserye Encantadia as the villain Avria, the queen of Etheria.
Eula’s character was introduced in a February 22 teaser posted by GMA on YouTube.
Francine Prieto originally played the role of Avria in Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia, the second book of the original series.
Prior to announcing Eula’s participation in the show, the official Encantadia Instagram account teased the the new character, saying, “Muling haharap ang Encantadia sa mapanganib na kalaban. Abangan.” (Encantadia is once again facing a dangerous enemy. Watch out.)
Other characters have also been introduced on the show. It was recently announced that Inah de Belen will play Deshna/Luna, the missing daughter of Lilasari (Diana Zubiri). Jhake Vargas will also play Gilas, Deshna/Luna’s childhood friend.
Alfred Vargas, who originally played the role of Aquil, has returned to the show as Amarro, Aquil’s father. Aquil is now played by Rocco Nacino.
UPDATE: More characters have been introduced in the show. Phytos Ramirez plays the grown-up Paopao previously played by child actor Yuan Francisco. Paopao went back to Encantadia, after being chosen by the symbol of the brilyante ng Diwa.
The Punjabwe tribe, which was introduced in the third book Encantadia: Pag-Ibig Hanggang Wakas, also makes an appearance. Actor Joross Gamboa and Starstruck alumna Arra San Agustin play Manik and Ariana.
Model Marx Topacio also makes his debut as Azulan. Singer Jay-R played Azulan in the original series.
Marx is the boyfriend of Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina.
In the new chapter of Encantadia, danger continues to hound the 4 kingdoms of Hathoria, Lireo, Sapiro, and Adamya. The remaining sang’gres Pirena (Glaiza de Castro), Alena (Gabbi Garcia) and Danaya (Sanya Lopez), now Lireo’s new ruler, continue to guard and protect the land.
Together with Ybrahim, Sapiro’s king (Ruru Madrid), Aquil (Rocco Nacino), Muros (Carlo Gonzalez), and new sang’gres Mira (Kate Valdez) and Lira (Mikee Quintos), they face a new enemy – Etheria, once considered as the most powerful kingdom in Encantadia.
Have you been keeping up with Encantadia‘s new chapter? What do you think of it? Let us know in the comments below! – Rappler.com
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