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Luna Blanca
File:LunaBlancatitlecard.jpg
Created byGMA Entertainment TV Group
Developed byKit Villanueva - Langit
Written byMa. Cristina Velasco
Luningning Ribay
Marlon Miguel
Directed byDominic Zapata
Creative directorsJun Lana
Jake Tordesillas
StarringJillian Ward
Mona Louise Rey
Camille Prats
Raymart Santiago
Opening theme"Sana'y Maghintay ang Walang Hanggan"
sung by Rachelle Ann Go
ComposersWilly Cruz (Music)
Baby Gil (Lyrics)
Country of originPhilippines
Original languagesFilipino, Tagalog, English
No. of episodes5 (as of May 25, 2012)
Production
Executive producerMona Coles Mayuga
ProducerGMA Network
Production locationsManila, Philippines
Malabon, Philippines
CinematographyRoman Theodossis
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time30-45 minutes
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseMay 21, 2012 –
present
Related
Luna Mystika
Munting Heredera

Luna Blanca is a Filipino multi-generation fantasy drama created by Dode Cruz and RJ Nuevas, written by Kit Villanueva - Langit, produced by GMA Network and directed by Dominic Zapata. The show attempts to build a successful narrative on the Philippine society's resentment of those with darker skin, while favoring those with lighter skin, using the concept of blackface.

This is the sequel to the 2008 hit telefantasya, Luna Mystika. The series is set in the fictional outskirts of Barrio Mausok where Luna and Blanca live. The two are believed to be the last descendants of Luna, the woman with a distorted face and Celestina, her mystical twin shadow (see Luna Mystika cast and characters). Luna and Blanca are twin sisters with completely opposite features, one with a very dark complexion and the other one with fair skin.[1]

The series is divided into three chapters. On its first chapter, the series features child stars, Jillian Ward and Mona Louise Rey in the title roles. On the second chapter, which will revolve around the teenage years of Luna and Blanca, teen stars Bea Binene and Barbie Forteza will play the roles, respectively. In the last chapter, actresses Bianca King and Ms. Heart Evangelista will play the adult Luna and Blanca, respectively.

The series is also one of the three new primetime shows of the network for the second quarter of 2012, along with Makapiling Kang Muli and One True Love. It premieres May 21, 2012, replacing Biritera on GMA Telebabad block and May 23, 2012 worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV.[2][3]


Book 1 (Childhood)

Plot

The story begins with Rowena who is believed to be the last descendant of Luna Mystika, the woman with a mystical twin shadow named Celestina.

Rowena grows up under the protective wing of her grandfather, Lolo Igme. She is clueless of her mythical roots and Lolo Igme would always warn her to be mindful of her surroundings.

Then, Rowena meets Luis, the rich and kind-hearted unico hijo of Doña Consuelo. Despite the extreme difference in their lifestyles, they fall madly in love with each other and their relationship grows even stronger with Rowena's pregnancy. When Lolo Igme learns of Rowena's situation, he once again cautions her to be extra careful of the supernatural beings that inhabit their land. He tells that engkantos are believed to be most fond of pregnant women.

One day, Rowena gets lost while roaming in the forest. Engulfed in tension and fear, Rowena feels that a shadow is following her. Suddenly, she sees an unknown creature - a dark and terrifying engkanto! Panic-stricken, Rowena immediately faints upon seeing the dreadful creature.

When she wakes up, Rowena learns from the villagers that it has been a week since her disappearance. She slowly regains her memory and Rowena reveals that an engkanto raped her. No one would believe her story including Luis who vows to exact revenge. He sets off to the forest and comes face to face with the engkanto. He fights against the terrible monster and because of its powers, Luis will be banished to their realm.

Doña Consuelo's anger aggravates towards Rowena and blames her for Luis' unexplainable disappearance. Left with no choice but to leave their mansion, Rowena heads out to Manila to start anew. Meanwhile, she feels uneasy with her pregnancy and fears that it has something to do with her horrible experience with the engkanto. On the day of her delivery, Rowena gives birth to twin girls, but much to her bewilderment, the babies have different features - one is a fair-skinned mestiza while the other one has a very dark complexion and unknown to Rowena she gives birth to another child, a baby in a form of a shadow.

Rowena believes that Luna is her offspring from the engkanto. Because of this, she resents and neglects Luna but showers Blanca with her love and affection. Despite this, Luna doesn't harbor any grudge against her mother. The twins are likewise very close and inseparable. Luna is carefree and even becomes the protector of the weakling Blanca. Luna's (and also Blanca's) twin shadow also turns out to be their friend and defender whenever someone bullies them.

However, the twins' life is about to change with Rowena barely making enough money to make ends meet. Because of her dire situation, Rowena decides to give up Blanca for adoption to Doña Corazon, a rich spinster who likes Blanca very much and treats her like her own daughter. Luna, feeling very sad about their separation, instructs her twin shadow to join Blanca and keep her safe.[4][5]

Cast and Characters

Main Cast

Supporting Cast

Book 2 (Teenage Years)

Main Cast

Book 3 (Womanhood)

Main Cast

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/gma/articles/2012-05-10/7690/Jillian-Ward-and-Mona-Louise-Rey-lead-GMAs-newest-fantasy-drama-LUNA-BLANCA#list
  2. ^ http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/entertainment/showbiz-news/29189-airing-of-sharon-pushed-back-again
  3. ^ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=800778&publicationSubCategoryId=96
  4. ^ http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=70&articleId=809134
  5. ^ http://showbiznest.blogspot.com/2012/05/gma-7-brings-love-and-inspiration-to.html
  6. ^ http://www.pep.ph/media/4349/jillian-ward-and-mona-louise-rey-to-star-in-luna-blanca
  7. ^ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/257001/showbiz/chikaminute/jillian-ward-at-mona-louise-ray-tampok-sa-primetime-soap-na-luna-blanca
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