Fantaserye and telefantasya
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Telefantasya or Fantaserye is a genre of Philippine
television program
ming which mixes soap opera
(telenovela
), fantasy, myth
, magic
and enchantment. The episodes are usually 30 minutes long and have a daily slot in the evening primetime row.
's fantasy series. The first official fantaserye was Marina, a series about a girl cursed to become a mermaid. Telefantasya often refers to the creations of GMA Network
; their first telefantasya was Mulawin
, a series about a humanoid bird who fell in love with a girl who was later revealed to be part-bird. ABS-CBN also reinvented the name of their fantasy TV depending on its origin, like Krystala
, named superserye (pertaining to superhero
) and Ang Panday
as sineserye (cinematic origin). However, both are still regarded by many as fantaseryes.
1 produced by TAPE, Inc. in 1987 and broadcast originally on IBC Channel 13, moved to ABS-CBN until TAPE Inc. transferred its programs to GMA after its contract expired with ABS-CBN.
Okey ka, Fairy Ko! is a story about Taga-Lupa ("Earthling" in English) Vic Sotto who married Engkantada (a fairy) Alice Dixson
. They had children who were half-earthlings and half-fairies. The fairy, a princess in her world, had a stern mother, Ina Magenta (Charito Solis
) who visited the neighborhood everyday, criticizing their lifestyle on earth (sometimes battling with evil from the dark world).
Fantaserye's origins were more rooted towards situational comedy than soap opera (today's fantaseryes and telefantsayas are lined up in evening prime time along with other soap operas), and Okey ka, Fairy Ko! is proof of that. The series had a run of about seven years and was aired on one day of the week for about 60 minutes per episode. Other notable series with similar nature are Wansapanataym of ABS CBN and Beh Bote Nga of GMA Network.
Telefantasyas or Fantaseryes need not only depict magical worlds in space or underwater. They may also depict future settings. Pintados, launched by GMA, could also fall under the same genre. Pintados was about a band of painted warriors (Pintados) with the power to control the elements on a mission to save the world. Nowadays, several titles fall under this genre. However, the most popular fantaseryes or telefantasyas are the ones shown weeknights during primetime television. Once-a-week fantaseryes are also included under the same genre but do not receive as much viewership as the ones shown every weeknight.
Fantaseryes weren't given as much as attention earlier and thus were usually shown on a once-a-week basis with each episode running for one to one hour and a half. In 2003, ABS-CBN introduced a new genre of teleserye which mixes soap opera, fantasy, myth, magic and enchantment on a nightly basis. This genre was called fantaserye, with such shows falling under this genre broadcast on a nightly basis during primetime. The first fantaserye that was shown on primetime TV was officially Darating ang Umaga
. However, it was commercially a failure. Fantasy themed TV series have been around for while already in the Philippines prior to the launch of the series Darating ang Umaga
although they weren't popular on television. in 2004, ABS-CBN took another risk by showing yet another fantaserye called Marina. Unlike its predecessor, Marina set a benchmark for fantaseryes on television when it garnered consistent high ratings during its entire run. The ratings and audience share of the said fantaserye were even higher than the usual more established primetime teleseryes. Because of this, the television series Marina was officially the one that popularized the genre. Today, fantaseryes are the most viewed TV program in the Philippines. Recent surveys by media research firms AC Nielsen and AGB state that fantaseryes have the highest ratings in the evening primetime block.
Although ABS-CBN started the fantaserye fad, its rival GMA network introduced its own fantasy-based series which they called telefantasya which has a similar meaning and nature as a fantaserye. After Marina, ABS-CBN produced fantasy-based series under a different name but with a similar nature in the hope of saturating the ratings game such as superserye Krystala
, sineserye Ang Panday
and Super Inggo
On the other hand, rival GMA network started their telefantasya run during primetime with Marinara
and Mulawin
. Because of this, GMA network has decided to focus on producing telefantasya shows while ABS-CBN's productions are a mix of at least one fantaserye and several other soap operas (drama).
Also in this line, the themes of the telefantasyas often feature battles between two factions: good and evil. Although the good and evil parts of the battle are clearly marked, people, especially the children emphasize more on the fights rather than the victory of good over evil. The children imitate the fights scenes and thus inculcate them in their lives. Conservatives have always critiqued the showing of violence on television as detrimental to the children's values.
is often used as defense by the critics not just of Fantaseryes, but of the television
as a postmodern
invention. This theory, by Peter Berger
and Thomas Luckmann
in the 1960s suggests that reality is constructed by the society in general, and individually, by the people who interpret and perceive reality.
In this case, television forms a reality in the minds of the people, specifically, as an "ideal" world on where to live in. The people perceive it and then in turn form the notion that "this is how life should be." This happens, when, in fact, it should not be, because the television is not the reality but life is the ultimate reality.
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Considered ABS-CBN fantaseryes
Upcoming Fantaseryes
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Considered Telefantasya
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
television program
Television program
A television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
ming which mixes soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
(telenovela
Telenovela
A telenovela is a limited-run serial dramatic programming popular in Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish television programming. The word combines tele, short for televisión or televisão , and novela, a Spanish or Portuguese word for "novel"...
), fantasy, myth
Mythology
The term mythology can refer either to the study of myths, or to a body or collection of myths. As examples, comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures, whereas Greek mythology is the body of myths from ancient Greece...
, magic
Magic (paranormal)
Magic is the claimed art of manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of occult laws unknown to science. It is in contrast to science, in that science does not accept anything not subject to either direct or indirect observation, and subject to logical...
and enchantment. The episodes are usually 30 minutes long and have a daily slot in the evening primetime row.
Usage
The term fantaserye is often used to refer to ABS-CBNABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
's fantasy series. The first official fantaserye was Marina, a series about a girl cursed to become a mermaid. Telefantasya often refers to the creations of GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
; their first telefantasya was Mulawin
Mulawin
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.It was originally aired...
, a series about a humanoid bird who fell in love with a girl who was later revealed to be part-bird. ABS-CBN also reinvented the name of their fantasy TV depending on its origin, like Krystala
Krystala
Krystala was a daily fantasy/sci-fi/adventure/soap opera serial from the Philippines, where it was produced by and aired on ABS-CBN from October 8, 2004 to April 15, 2005...
, named superserye (pertaining to superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
) and Ang Panday
Ang Panday (TV series)
Ang Panday or simply Panday is a fantaserye television series that was aired in the Philippines by ABS-CBN. The pilot episode of the first book aired on November 7, 2005 and ended with its last episode on December 9, 2005...
as sineserye (cinematic origin). However, both are still regarded by many as fantaseryes.
History
The Fantasy genre of television has been around even before the word was conceived. Probably the first Filipino fantasy series could be regarded as Okey Ka Fairy Ko!Okey Ka Fairy Ko!
Okay ka, fairy ko! is a Filipino television comedy that premiered in 1987. This wasVic Sotto's first self-produced sitcom, which was followed later by 1 For 3.-Movie franchise:It also had released six spin-off movies to date....
1 produced by TAPE, Inc. in 1987 and broadcast originally on IBC Channel 13, moved to ABS-CBN until TAPE Inc. transferred its programs to GMA after its contract expired with ABS-CBN.
Okey ka, Fairy Ko! is a story about Taga-Lupa ("Earthling" in English) Vic Sotto who married Engkantada (a fairy) Alice Dixson
Alice Dixson
Jessie Alice Dixson or Alice Dixson, often misspelled Alice Dixon , is a Filipino-American actress, commercial model, and former beauty queen...
. They had children who were half-earthlings and half-fairies. The fairy, a princess in her world, had a stern mother, Ina Magenta (Charito Solis
Charito Solis
Charito Solis was a FAMAS and Gawad Urian award-winning Filipino film actress. Acknowledged as one of the leading dramatic actresses of post-war Philippine cinema, she was tagged either as the "Anna Magnani of the Philippines" or as "the Meryl Streep of the Philippines."-Profile:Rosario Violeta...
) who visited the neighborhood everyday, criticizing their lifestyle on earth (sometimes battling with evil from the dark world).
Fantaserye's origins were more rooted towards situational comedy than soap opera (today's fantaseryes and telefantsayas are lined up in evening prime time along with other soap operas), and Okey ka, Fairy Ko! is proof of that. The series had a run of about seven years and was aired on one day of the week for about 60 minutes per episode. Other notable series with similar nature are Wansapanataym of ABS CBN and Beh Bote Nga of GMA Network.
Telefantasyas or Fantaseryes need not only depict magical worlds in space or underwater. They may also depict future settings. Pintados, launched by GMA, could also fall under the same genre. Pintados was about a band of painted warriors (Pintados) with the power to control the elements on a mission to save the world. Nowadays, several titles fall under this genre. However, the most popular fantaseryes or telefantasyas are the ones shown weeknights during primetime television. Once-a-week fantaseryes are also included under the same genre but do not receive as much viewership as the ones shown every weeknight.
Fantaseryes weren't given as much as attention earlier and thus were usually shown on a once-a-week basis with each episode running for one to one hour and a half. In 2003, ABS-CBN introduced a new genre of teleserye which mixes soap opera, fantasy, myth, magic and enchantment on a nightly basis. This genre was called fantaserye, with such shows falling under this genre broadcast on a nightly basis during primetime. The first fantaserye that was shown on primetime TV was officially Darating ang Umaga
Darating ang Umaga
Darating ang Umaga is a Filipino Drama made by ABS-CBN in 2003. It starred Vina Morales and Eula Valdez.-Story:...
. However, it was commercially a failure. Fantasy themed TV series have been around for while already in the Philippines prior to the launch of the series Darating ang Umaga
Darating ang Umaga
Darating ang Umaga is a Filipino Drama made by ABS-CBN in 2003. It starred Vina Morales and Eula Valdez.-Story:...
although they weren't popular on television. in 2004, ABS-CBN took another risk by showing yet another fantaserye called Marina. Unlike its predecessor, Marina set a benchmark for fantaseryes on television when it garnered consistent high ratings during its entire run. The ratings and audience share of the said fantaserye were even higher than the usual more established primetime teleseryes. Because of this, the television series Marina was officially the one that popularized the genre. Today, fantaseryes are the most viewed TV program in the Philippines. Recent surveys by media research firms AC Nielsen and AGB state that fantaseryes have the highest ratings in the evening primetime block.
Although ABS-CBN started the fantaserye fad, its rival GMA network introduced its own fantasy-based series which they called telefantasya which has a similar meaning and nature as a fantaserye. After Marina, ABS-CBN produced fantasy-based series under a different name but with a similar nature in the hope of saturating the ratings game such as superserye Krystala
Krystala
Krystala was a daily fantasy/sci-fi/adventure/soap opera serial from the Philippines, where it was produced by and aired on ABS-CBN from October 8, 2004 to April 15, 2005...
, sineserye Ang Panday
Ang Panday (TV series)
Ang Panday or simply Panday is a fantaserye television series that was aired in the Philippines by ABS-CBN. The pilot episode of the first book aired on November 7, 2005 and ended with its last episode on December 9, 2005...
and Super Inggo
Super Inggo
Super Inggo is an International Emmy-nominated fantaserye aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN. Its main character is Budong , a 10-year-old kid who dreams of becoming a real life and full-fledged superhero. Unknown to him, he possesses superhuman strength and abilities which he...
On the other hand, rival GMA network started their telefantasya run during primetime with Marinara
Marinara (TV series)
Marinara is a Fantasy/Comedy series produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Enrico Quizon and Soxy Topacio. Dubbed as the first "Kwelanovela", Marinara was launched June, 2004 as part of the network's 54th anniversary.- Synopsis :...
and Mulawin
Mulawin
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.It was originally aired...
. Because of this, GMA network has decided to focus on producing telefantasya shows while ABS-CBN's productions are a mix of at least one fantaserye and several other soap operas (drama).
Ratings
Telefantasyas and fantaseryes today can be arguably described as the most awaited part of the evening primetime blocks of GMA and ABS-CBN. Recent surveys by media research firms AC Nielsen and AGB state that these telefantasyas have the highest ratings in the evening prime time block.Values formation
A TV-magazine show's episode on November 5, 2005 pointed out that fantaseryes have a negative effect on the young children because they cannot clearly mark the borderline between reality and fantasy.Also in this line, the themes of the telefantasyas often feature battles between two factions: good and evil. Although the good and evil parts of the battle are clearly marked, people, especially the children emphasize more on the fights rather than the victory of good over evil. The children imitate the fights scenes and thus inculcate them in their lives. Conservatives have always critiqued the showing of violence on television as detrimental to the children's values.
Social constructionism
The theory of Social constructionismSocial constructionism
Social constructionism and social constructivism are sociological theories of knowledge that consider how social phenomena or objects of consciousness develop in social contexts. A social construction is a concept or practice that is the construct of a particular group...
is often used as defense by the critics not just of Fantaseryes, but of the television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
as a postmodern
Postmodernism
Postmodernism is a philosophical movement evolved in reaction to modernism, the tendency in contemporary culture to accept only objective truth and to be inherently suspicious towards a global cultural narrative or meta-narrative. Postmodernist thought is an intentional departure from the...
invention. This theory, by Peter Berger
Peter L. Berger
Peter Ludwig Berger is an Austrian-born American sociologist well known for his work, co-authored with Thomas Luckmann, The Social Construction of Reality: A Treatise in the Sociology of Knowledge .-Biography:...
and Thomas Luckmann
Thomas Luckmann
Thomas Luckmann is a German sociologist of Slovene origin. His main areas of research are the sociology of communication, Sociology of knowledge, sociology of religion, and the philosophy of science.- Biography :...
in the 1960s suggests that reality is constructed by the society in general, and individually, by the people who interpret and perceive reality.
In this case, television forms a reality in the minds of the people, specifically, as an "ideal" world on where to live in. The people perceive it and then in turn form the notion that "this is how life should be." This happens, when, in fact, it should not be, because the television is not the reality but life is the ultimate reality.
ABS-CBN's fantaseryes
2003- Darating ang UmagaDarating ang UmagaDarating ang Umaga is a Filipino Drama made by ABS-CBN in 2003. It starred Vina Morales and Eula Valdez.-Story:...
2004
- Marina (2004)
- KrystalaKrystalaKrystala was a daily fantasy/sci-fi/adventure/soap opera serial from the Philippines, where it was produced by and aired on ABS-CBN from October 8, 2004 to April 15, 2005...
(2004-2005) - SpiritsSpirits (TV series)Spirits was a popular television program that was released by ABS-CBN in early 2005. It is about eight kids who find out one day that they had special gifts. They received their powers when a supernatural epidemic hit their hometown. The kids' names are Red, Gabby, Lloyd, Liz, Nato, Thor, Jesse,...
(2004-2005)
2005
- Kampanerang KubaKampanerang KubaKampanerang Kuba was a fantasy soap opera television series broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It was inspired by 1973 film with same title, which was starred by Vilma Santos and Bobot Mortiz. It was tagged as Pinoy Disney...
(2005) - Ang PandayAng Panday (TV series)Ang Panday or simply Panday is a fantaserye television series that was aired in the Philippines by ABS-CBN. The pilot episode of the first book aired on November 7, 2005 and ended with its last episode on December 9, 2005...
(2005, 2006)
2006
- Ang Panday: Book 2Ang Panday (TV series)Ang Panday or simply Panday is a fantaserye television series that was aired in the Philippines by ABS-CBN. The pilot episode of the first book aired on November 7, 2005 and ended with its last episode on December 9, 2005...
(2006) - Super InggoSuper InggoSuper Inggo is an International Emmy-nominated fantaserye aired on the Philippine television network ABS-CBN. Its main character is Budong , a 10-year-old kid who dreams of becoming a real life and full-fledged superhero. Unknown to him, he possesses superhuman strength and abilities which he...
(2006-2007) - Komiks (TV Series)
- Komiks presents Da Adventures of Pedro PendukoDa Adventures of Pedro PendukoDa Adventures of Pedro Penduko is the third and fourth season of the Filipino fantasy TV series Komiks. The third season began airing in the Philippines on September 9, 2006 and currently airs on Saturday evenings on the ABS-CBN network in the Philippines.Unlike the stories in the first two seasons...
(2006-2007)
2007
- KokeyKokeyKokey is an ABS-CBN fantaserye which was premiered on Primetime Bida August 6, 2007. It is a show that was greatly criticized because of its one-dimensionality and lack of educational value. Other sources of hostility include potentially harmful acts such as lying with no punishment or scolding...
- Komiks presents Pedro Penduko at ang mga EngkantaoPedro Penduko at ang mga EngkantaoPedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao is the fifth season of Komiks. and is the second installment of the Pedro Penduko comics series. In this story, Pedro will not be the only one who will fight the evil Kalagua...
- RouninRounin (TV series)Rounin is a 2007 Filipino primetime TV series produced and aired by ABS-CBN. It is a fantasy and martial arts series shown in Philippine TV and is said to be one of the most expensive locally-produced TV series aired in the Philippines. It is also the first Filipino series shot using...
- Mars Ravelo's Lastikman (2007-2008)
- Princess SarahPrincess Sarahis a 1985 Japanese anime series produced by Nippon Animation, based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel, A Little Princess. Spanning 46 episodes, it originally premiered in 1985 across Japan on Fuji Television as the 11th series of Nippon Animation's famous World Masterpiece Theater staple.It was...
- Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong BangisSuper Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong BangisSuper Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis is a prequel installment of the series as a prelude for the events of Book 2 and it was aired for six weeks only.-Plot:...
2008
- LoboLobo (TV series)Lobo is Philippine supernatural–fantasy horror TV series produced by ABS-CBN that premiered January 28, 2008 and ran through July 2008...
- Kung Fu KidsKung Fu KidsKung Fu Kids is the first locally produced live-action fantasy series which tell the story of seven kids of different personalities united by a prophecy. The program is also the first TV series to use "Motion Capture Animation Effects" in the history of Philippine television. The series used the...
- Marina: The Director's Cut
- Mars Ravelo's Komiks presents Kapitan Boom
- DyosaDyosaDyosa is a fantasy series that is aired in Philippines by broadcaster ABS-CBN and starred by Anne Curtis, Sam Milby, Zanjoe Marudo and Luis Manzano and was directed by Wenn Deramas.-Synopsis:...
(2008-2009) - Komiks presents Mars Ravelo's Varga
- Komiks presents Mars Ravelo's Tiny Tony
- Komiks presents Mars Ravelo's Dragonna (2008-2009)
2009
- Komiks presents Mars Ravelo's Flash Bomba
- Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Tiagong Akyat
- Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Pepeng Agimat
2010
- Agua BenditaAgua BenditaAgua Bendita is a fantasy drama series on ABS-CBN in the Philippines starring Andi Eigenmann.-Comics:Agua Bendita was a comic created by Rod Santiago in the 1980s...
- Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Tonyong BayawakTonyong BayawakAgimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Tonyong Bawayak, more popularly known as simply Tonyong Bayawak was the third installment of the Philippine weekly mini-series Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla aired by ABS-CBN that started on February...
- Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Elias PanikiElias PanikiAgimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Elias Paniki, more popularly known as simply Elias Paniki is the fourth installment of the Philippine weekly mini-series Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla aired by ABS-CBN that started on May 29, 2010...
- NoahNoah (TV series)Noah was a teleserye Philippine action-fantasy series produced by ABS-CBN. The series premiered on July 12, 2010.-Synopsis:Gabriel lost his 2 year old son, Jacob in an accident brought by his job as a police officer. It also placed him in a coma for 5 years...
- ImortalImortalImortal is a Philippine supernatural–fantasy horror and political thriller TV series produced by ABS-CBN. Starring Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz. It's a sequel to the 2008 fantasy series, Lobo.-Prequel:...
- Kokey @ AkoKokey @ AkoKokey @ Ako is a Filipino comedy-fantasy primetime series to be aired in ABS-CBN. The series is the sequel to the 2007 series, Kokey...
2011
- Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Bianong BulagAgimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon RevillaAgimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla is a series based on the movies of Ramon Revilla Sr. of the 90's and 00's, which features the Filipino cultural belief in the powers of an agimat or amulet...
- MutyaMutyaMutya is a Philippine fantasy series produced and aired by ABS-CBN that is based on Pablo S. Gomez's comic of the same name. The series introduced the network's newest discovered child actress Mutya Orquia...
- Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla presents Kapitan InggoAgimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon RevillaAgimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla is a series based on the movies of Ramon Revilla Sr. of the 90's and 00's, which features the Filipino cultural belief in the powers of an agimat or amulet...
Considered ABS-CBN fantaseryes
- WansapanataymWansapanataymWansapanataym is a Philippine fantasy-drama anthology produced and aired by ABS-CBN. The series aired in 1997 until 2005 and it was re-aired in 2006 until 2007...
- Hiraya Manawari
- Love SpellLove SpellThis article is about a television show and not about the topic.Love Spell is a fantasy and romance-based program airing on ABS-CBN that tells a different love story each season with a new couple...
- Bayani
- Marry D`Potter
- Komiks Presents Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja?Nasaan Ka Maruja?Komiks Presents: Mars Ravelo's Nasaan Ka Maruja is an ABS-CBN weekly mini-series format adapted from the 1967 movie Maruja originally starred by Susan Roces with Romeo Vasquez and also played by Carmina Villaroel in the same title film in 1996...
Upcoming Fantaseryes
- Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents "Pepeng Kuryente"
- Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Presents "Boy Putik"
GMA Network's telefantasyas
2004- MarinaraMarinara (TV series)Marinara is a Fantasy/Comedy series produced by GMA Network, Inc. and directed by Enrico Quizon and Soxy Topacio. Dubbed as the first "Kwelanovela", Marinara was launched June, 2004 as part of the network's 54th anniversary.- Synopsis :...
- MulawinMulawinMulawin 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.It was originally aired...
(2004-2005) - Leya, And Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng LupaLeya, Ang Pinakamagandang Babae Sa Ilalim Ng LupaLeya, Ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng Lupa is a Fantasy-Drama series produced by T.A.P.E., Inc. and aired over GMA Network. Directed by Ruel Bayani, this series is about fairies, mortals, witches and a love story that will prove that the greatest magic is the power of love.-Plot:Leya and...
2005
- Mars Ravelo's Darna
- EncantadiaEncantadiaEncantadia is a Filipino fantasy television series produced by GMA Network. The pilot episode was aired on May 2, 2005. Its last episode was aired on December 9 of the same year to give way to its second book, Etheria. This series aired its pilot episode on December 12, and its last episode on...
- SugoSugoSugo, The Chosen One in English, is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from July 2005 to January 2006 starring Richard Gutierrez.-Plot:...
- EtheriaEtheriaEtheria is a Filipino fantasy television series that was produced by GMA Network. The full title of the series is Etheria: Ang Ikalimang Kaharian ng Encantadia , referring to Encantadia, its predecessor series...
(2005-2006)
2006
- Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang WakasEncantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang WakasEncantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas , also known globally as Avisala Encantadia: Love Until the End is the third and the last installment of the Encantadia...
- MajikaMajikaMajika is a Filipino fantasy-themed television series about wizards, known as Salamangka, that inhabit the world of Saladin, where magic is the way of life. The series was produced by GMA Network. It first aired on March 20, 2006 and officially ended on September 29, 2006. The cast was led by...
- Mars Ravelo's Captain BarbellCaptain Barbell (TV series)Captain Barbell is a superhero drama television series based on a character of the same name created by Mars Ravelo. It was aired on Philippine television by GMA Network during weeknights on its primetime block. The series premiered on May 29, 2006, and last aired on January 12, 2007...
(2006-2007) - AtlantikaAtlantikaAtlantika is a Filipino telefantasya produced by GMA Network about the fictional undersea kingdom of Atlantika. The series premiered on October 3, 2006 and ended on February 9, 2007. A behind-the-scenes introductory special, Atlantika: Ang Lihim ng Karagatan , was aired on October 1, 2006. The...
(2006-2007)
2007
- Asian TreasuresAsian TreasuresAsian Treasures is an action-adventure Philippine drama aired and produced by GMA Network starred by Angel Locsin and Robin Padilla, and was directed by Eric Quizon.This show is all about Asian History....
- Super TwinsSuper TwinsSuper Twins is a Filipino telefantasya. The series, which used to be a part of GMA Network's First Quarter Explosion and aired on the primetime block, debuted on February 12, 2007...
- Fantastic ManFantastic ManFantastic Man is a television serialization of the box office film of the same name. The series originally starred by Vic Sotto stars Mark Herras as Fantastic Man with Ryza Cenon as her leading lady-turned sidekick Wena aka Fantastic Girl. The series refurbishes and reintroduces Fantastic Man as a...
- Zaido: Pulis PangkalawakanZaido: Pulis PangkalawakanZaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan is a Philippine fantasy-drama television series by GMA Network. It is a remake of the Japanese Metal Hero Series Uchuu Keiji Shaider...
(2007-2008) - Carlo J. Caparas' KamandagKamandagKamandag, also known as Venom in English, is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network from November 19, 2007 to April 25, 2008. Based from the graphic novel of Carlo J. Caparas, it starred Richard Gutierrez.-Origin:...
(2007-2008)
2008
- Joaquin BordadoJoaquin BordadoIt is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel by Carlo J. Caparas. It stars Robin Padilla in the title role. The series ended on July 11, 2008.-Origin:...
- Mars Ravelo's DyesebelDyesebel (TV series)Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel is a fantasy Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network. It is an adaptation of a famous graphic novel about a mermaid created by Mars Ravelo....
- Carlo J. Caparas' GagambinoGagambinoCarlo J. Capara's Gagambino is an adaptation of Carlo J. Caparas' celebrated graphic novel use to air in on GMA Network, produced by its film-arm GMA Films. It premiered on October 20 starring Dennis Trillo leading a band of superheroes, and his six-feet tall spider. It is the third crime/horror...
(2008-2009) - Tasya FantasyaTasya FantasyaTasya Fantasya is an fantasy-romance Philippine drama produced by GMA Network starring Yasmien Kurdi . Yasmien reprises Kris Aquino's role in 1994 "Tasya Fantasya" film...
- Luna MystikaLuna MystikaLuna Mystika is a fantasy/romance Philippine drama created by R.J. Nuevas, starring Heart Evangelista in the title role, with Mark Anthony Fernandez. The series premiered on November 17, 2008 on the GMA Network, and ended on March 6, 2009...
(2008-2009)
2009
- Mars Ravelo's DarnaDarna (2009 TV series)Darna is a superhero Philippine drama adapted from Mars Ravelo's fictional superheroine of the same name; directed by Dominic Zapata and developed by Jun Lana. It is the third series based on the Darna graphic novels by Mars Ravelo...
- Totoy BatoTotoy BatoTotoy Bato is a boxing-themed Philippine drama from GMA Network, based on the graphic novel created by Carlo J. Caparas, that depicts the remarkable story of an ordinary person named Totoy Magtanggol, played by Robin Padilla, becoming a skillful boxer and conquering injustice with bravery and...
2010
- The Last PrinceThe Last PrinceThe Last Prince is a fantasy Philippine drama produced by GMA Drama, featuring many fairy tales as a plot device such as Cinderella, Rapunzel and Beauty and the Beast. It is directed by Mac Alejandre and developed by R.J. Nuevas, starring Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal, Geoff Eigenmann and Carla...
- Panday KidsPanday KidsPanday Kids is a fantasy Philippine drama spin-off from the novel of Carlo J. Caparas. It is produced by GMA Network. This is a television sequel of the 2009 film, Ang Panday which was starred by Bong Revilla. The cast is led by three child stars, Buboy Villar, Julian Trono, and Sabrina Man...
- Pilyang KerubinPilyang KerubinPilyang Kerubin is a Philippine television drama series created by GMA Network. The season premiere was aired on June 7, 2010...
- Kaya ng Powers
- Ilumina
- Grazilda
2011
- DwarfinaDwarfinaDwarfina is a telefantasya produced by GMA Network starring Heart Evangelista and Dennis Trillo. The show was originally to be aired November 2010 but was postponed to January 10, 2011. The show premiered on January 12, 2011 on GMA Pinoy TV, two days after its original airdate...
- Alakdana
- MacheteMachete (TV series)Machete is a fantasy Philippine drama produced by GMA Network adapted from a character of the same name created by Pablo S. Gomez. Directed by Don Michael Perez, the show premiered on January 24, 2011 replacing Jillian: Namamasko Po on the GMA Telebabad block. The show is broadcasted...
Considered Telefantasya
- L.U.V. Pow
- Magic KamisonMagic KamisonMagic Kamison is a fantasy television series aired every Sunday afternoons by GMA Network. The series premiered on February 3, 2007.-The Magic Kamison:...
- FantastikidsFantastikidsFantastikids is a fantasy/action-adventure series produced by GMA Network, Inc. adnd directed by Jun Lana and actor Zoren Legaspi.- Synopsis :...
- Pintados
- Mahiwagang Baul
- Hokus Pokus
- Mga Kwento Ni Lola Basyang
- Beh Bote Nga