Luna Mystika

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

Luna Mystika
Title card
Genre	Fantasy drama
Created by	R.J. Nuevas
Written by	R.J. Nuevas
Directed by	Mike Tuviera Gil Tejada Jr.
Starring	Heart Evangelista
Theme music composer	Ogie Alcasid Bobby Velasco
Opening theme	"Tanging Ikaw" by Ogie Alcasid
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of episodes	80
Production
Executive producer	Helen Rose S. Sese
Production locations	Metro Manila, Philippines
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	21–46 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment TV
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	November 17, 2008 (2008-11-17) – March 6, 2009 (2009-03-06)
Related
Luna Blanca

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

Cast and characters

Cast

Heart Evangelista

Romnick Sarmenta

Ariel Rivera

Mark Herras

Iwa Moto

Kris Bernal

Aljur Abrenica

Paulo Avelino

Lead cast

• Heart Evangelista as Luna Sagrado-Samaniego / Celestina Sagrado^[2]

Supporting cast

• Mark Anthony Fernandez as Dexter Samaniego^[3]
• Dante Rivero as Joaquin Sagrado / Agnon^[4]
• Chanda Romero as Benita Sagrado
• Sheryl Cruz as Alice Sagrado
• Romnick Sarmenta as Dominic Samaniego
• Rita Avila as Diana Sagrado
• Gardo Versoza as Dante / Sikano
• Ariel Rivera as Simon Samaniego / Ybarra Montecillo
• Mark Herras as Kamilo
• Luis Alandy as Andoy
• Kris Bernal as Malou
• Aljur Abrenica as Libado
• Iwa Moto as Donita Sagrado^[5]
• John Lapus as Karya
• Beth Tamayo as Lanie Samaniego
• Pauleen Luna as Adita
• Michelle Madrigal as Anata
• Hero Angeles as Alguwas
• Ces Quesada as Gina
• Melissa Mendez as Bessie
• Mosang as Piryang
• Marky Lopez as Efren
• Bearwin Meily as Bikodong
• Jade Lopez as Susing
• Paulo Avelino as Johnny
• Prince Stefan as Henry
• Jace Flores as Lucas

Recurring cast

• Eagle Riggs as Agwas^[6]
• Sheree as Organa
• Jenny Miller as Aligwa
• Christian Vasquez as Milawon

Guest cast

• Sandy Talag as younger Luna

Production

Principal photography commenced on October 24, 2008.^[2] Filming concluded in February 2009.^[7]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Luna Mystika earned a 38.9% rating.^[8] The final episode scored a 37.3% rating.^[9]

Accolades

Accolades received by Luna Mystika

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2009	23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Primetime Drama Series	Luna Mystika	Nominated	[10]